XNC 2126

Massage & Bodywork for the Cervical Region

In this session students will gain an understanding of the basic anatomy of the cervical region. Students will be able to assess & learn how to safely perform massage & bodywork techniques to the cervical region that will assist with pain management of cervical injuries & postural deficiencies. Upon completion of the course students will be able to assess, examine, perform & set treatment plans for their clients/patients that will assist them in managing or alleviating head, neck & should pain. RN's, LPN's and Massage Therapists will earn 6 contact hours. Approval is pending for PT & OT.

$72.00

XNC 2127

Standing, Car Seats and Walking Aids

This course is targeted towards physical and occupational therapists and other health professionals that work with special needs adults and children in their practice. The course content will keep the therapist current with equipment and technology related to medical aspects/benefits of passive standing, proper prescription, selection and installation of automobile car seats for special needs children, current products that facilitate developing reciprocal motion with persons learning to walk with a disability. Course instructors will present both medical and practical applications for the products. Participants will have the opportunity to observe patients during the evaluation and fitting process for the prescription of these products. When completed, the therapist should be comfortable recommending products that fill the above needs. Lunch will be provided. Approval is pending for OTs and PTs who will earn 6 contact hours.

$87.00

XNC 2128

To Soy or Not to Soy...That is THE Question

This extensively researched workshop will open your eyes to the whole spectrum - and specter - of soy. It will be packed with powerful information that has seldom been mentioned outside of medical publications with intent in assisting health clinicians to have more clear answers to questions about including this food source into the diet - whether that be our patients' diets or our own RNs, LPNs and dieticians will earn 3 contact hours.

$36.00

XNC 2129

You'd Cry Too If It Happened to You: Enfranchising the Underrecognized Griefs

Growing attention has been given to the concept of disenfranchised grief: when a relationship is not recognized, when the loss is not publicly acknowledged, when the grief is not socially supported. However, less attention has been emerged on enfranchising underrecognized losses which impact a significant numbers in American society and slip under the clinical radar. Come spend a day with Harold Ivan Smith and examine the realities of grief in dysfunctioning families, grief following the death of a friend, an ex, whether spouse or the other ex(s),mother, father, brother, sister, son, daughter, and the death of a gay partner or friend. You will come away with a stretched awareness of underrecognized loss and resources to help you receive the narratives of these grievers and resources to enfranchise the loss. RNs, LPN, social workers and counselors will earn 6 contact hours. ACHAs will earn 6 (RC) hours.

$72.00

XNC 2130

Neuropathic Pain: Strategies to Improve Quality of Life for Your Patient

According to the literature, from 34 -94% of persons with a Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) experience pain. A large part of this pain is neuropathic in nature, which is chronic and can be difficult to manage. Nurses who care for SCI patients need to understand the complexities of neuropathic pain in order to be able to assist their SCI patients to improve their Quality of Life through the effective treatment of pain and related symptoms. The presenter will review the types of pain individuals with SCI experience and their impact on quality of life. The current literature on SCI and pain will be reviewed. Evidence based treatments for neuropathic pain will be discussed. Pathophysiology, pharmaceutical, surgical and complementary interventions will be presented. Although the patient focus of this class will be the person with SCI, the discussion will address the effect of medications and treatments on all diagnoses causing neuropathic pain. RNs and LPNs will earn 3 contact hours. Approval is pending for OTs, PTs and massage therapists.

$36.00

XNC 2131

The Ennegram: Nine New Dance Steps for the Self and Patient Care Relationship

This program teaches the student to recognize, understand and utilize their personal Enneagram typology to improve interpersonal and professional relationships based on patterns of thought, emotional responses, values, and where we focus our attention. This workshop is directed toward helping the healthcare professional to improve their relationships with clients and peers and improve quality of care. Dr. Gordon will share his insights and knowledge gleaned from many years of working with the Enneagram in his ministry and counseling practices. RNs, LPNs, social workers, psychologists, counselors, and dieticians will earn 6 contact hours. ACHAs will earn 6 (A) hours.

$72.00

XNC 2132

Managing Difficult Conversations: Discussing Bad News and Sensitive Subjects

Difficult conversations aren't easy for anyone, especially health care professionals who routinely address tough, touchy topics with patients, families, and co-workers. Who doesn't get butterflies when delivering bad news to patients and families or consoling someone who has suffered a great loss? In this course, you'll learn how to communicate more effectively when discussing these and other types of painful or sensitive subjects, as well as how to help patients openly discuss problems or conditions that they find embarrassing. In addition to strategies for dealing with these challenges with ample doses of sensitivity and empathy, you'll learn the principles of diplomacy, tact, and savoir faire. Group discussions, case studies, and role-play exercises will be included in this highly-participatory course. RNs, LPNs, LMHTs, social workers, counselors and dieticians will earn 6 contact hours. ACHAs will earn 6 (A) hours.

$72.00

XNC 2133

Improving Patient Relationships and Service:Strategies for Stronger, More Resilient Relationships

You've worked hard to make your health care organization as 'customer-friendly' as possible. You've established good relationships with patients ? and you?ve even made 'excellent customer service' your office mantra. Why do more? To succeed in today?s competitive health care environment, meeting patients? expectations is only part of your challenge; you need to exceed them to stand out. In this course, you'll learn the systems, people skills, and strategies that will help you take patient relationships to the next level, organizationally and one-on-one. RNs, LPNs, social workers and counselors will earn 6 contact hours. ACHAs will earn 6 (A) hours.

$72.00

XNC 2134

You Can't Burn the Candle on Both Ends

It is true that burning the candle at both ends gives off a brighter light , but it also burns only half as long. We call it ?burnout? when the light fades away. Stress and burnout rob us of our zest for life. Most workers lack balance in their busy lives. They feel stuck in their ?busyness? and sucked dry of energy. Renewal begins with reflection on the things that really matter in life, learning to say ?No?, and planning ways to simplify and slow down. Join other health care professionals for a refreshing mini-retreat of brainstorming, exploring and sharing helpful tips to regain peace, find sanctuary and nurture your spirit. RNs, LPNs, social work, and counselors will earn 3 contact hours. ACHAs will earn 3 (A) hours.

$36.00

XNC 2135

Don't Let Life Fracture Your Funny Bone

After a major earthquake hit San Francisco, one man put a sign on his damaged house that said, ?House for rent, some assembly required?. Life has its speed bumps; times of pain and disappointment. Some people are able to bounce back and recover quickly while others sink. The ability to bounce back and remain flexible is what we call ?resilience?. Join Mary Pebley, humor therapist, as we try to answer the questions: How resilient are you? What things make you more resilient? What role does humor play in resilience? Explore your potential for resilience and get some ?playful practice? in using the concept ?Survival of the Witty-est?. Join other health care professionals as we develop ?Smart Strategies? for regaining and maintaining resilience in our lives. RNs, LPNs, social workers and counselors will earn 3 contact hours.

$36.00

XNC 2136

Childhood Illnesses and Vaccinations

Vaccination or immunization is the prevention of infectious disease through the use of antigens to stimulate long term memory in the form of antibody production. This program will help update your knowledge and familiarize you with the common childhood diseases that are currently preventable by vaccination. Discussions will focus on the common childhood pathogens, their epidemiology and current national and global distributions. In addition, the re-emergence of childhood pathogens will be discussed. Participants will learn about the different types of vaccines, possible side-effects and how vaccines are produced and the future outlook for global vaccination success. RNs and LPNs will earn 6 contact hours.

$72.00

XNC 2137

Winning Approaches: Effective Conflict Management Skills

When conflict begins, some flee, some lash out, others rise to the occasion confident in their abilities to negotiate, problem solve and produce positive outcomes in difficult situations. When health professionals experience poorly managed conflict, the residual emotions affect patient care, organizational effectiveness and retention rates. Conflict is an inevitable aspect of professional life and can produce benefits for individuals and organizations. Those benefits can be realized when professionals have access to first rate conflict management skills. If you?d like to approach conflict situation with great calm and confidence, join us for an examination of winning approaches to effective conflict resolution. RNs, LPNs, social workers and counselors will earn 6 contact hours. ACHAs will earn 6 (A)hours. Approval is pending for OTs and PTs

$72.00

XNC 2138

Stem Cell Research: The Possibilities and Problems

Stem cells have the ability to renew themselves through mitotic cell division and differentiate into a diverse range of specialized cell types. This program will help update your knowledge and familiarize you with the current research that is being performed with stem cell technology. Discussions will focus on the types of stem cells and their applications in medicine and science. Participants will also discuss and evaluate the moral, legal and ethical components of the use of stem cell technology. RNs, LPNs, social workers, psychologists and counselors will earn 6 contact hours.

$72.00

XNC 2139

Nothing Stays the Same Except Change: Can You Survive It?

Whether we like it or not, whether we are prepared or not, change happens every day to all of us. No where is this more evident than in today's world of health care. Asking why is pointless. The only questions to ask are will you survive it, succumb to it, or thrive in it? This session will provide strategies for successfully navigating the regulatory, industry-wide, organizational, and personal changes that affect you every day whether you want them to or not. RNs, LPNs, social workers, counselors, and dieticians will earn 3 contact hours. ACHAs will earn 3 (A) hours.

$36.00

XNC 2140

Parts is Parts: Caring for Hips and Knees Through Disease, Trauma, Surgery and Replacement

The aging process, various medical conditions, as well as injury, bring about numerous bone and joint changes that result in loss of mobility and increased pain that require medical and surgical interventions to promote or maintain independence and quality of life. This workshop reviews the anatomy and physiology of the hip and knee and the assessment process to determine appropriate interventions. Common medical conditions, nursing diagnoses, and multidisciplinary rehabilitation care will be discussed in depth to educate the practitioner on cutting-edge treatments and interventions for hip and knee problems. RNs and LPNs will earn 4 contact hours. ACHAs will earn 4 (RC). Approval is pending for OTs and PTs

$48.00

XNC 2141

Do Not Use

A description is not available for this course.

$0.00

XNC 2142

WomenHeart: "A Day of Heart Health"

This workshop, co-sponsored by WomenHeart and the department of Health and Human Services at JCCC, brings together area experts for an informative and inspirational day focused on women's cardiac health. A variety of physicians and other health care professionals from the K.C. area will present topics including: women in the emergency room, how heart disease presents differently in women, living with heart disease, the psychological stress and depression associated with CVD and humor and physical health. Come join us for a day of learning that may change your life and the life of those you love and care for. RNs, LPNs, social workers, counselors, psychologists and dieticians will earn 7 contact hours ACHA 7 (RC). Approval is pending for OTs and PTs.

$84.00

XNC 2143

Massage and Bodywork for the Thoracic, Lumbar and Pelvic Regions

In this session students will gain an understanding of the basic anatomy of the thoracic, lumbar and pelvic regions. Students will be able to assess and learn how to safely perform massage & bodywork techniques to the thoracic, lumbar and pelvic regions that will assist with pain management of these areas. Upon completion of the course students will be able to assess, examine, perform & set treatment plans for their clients/patients that will assist them in managing or alleviating pain in the thoracic, lumbar & pelvic regions. Students to wear loose fitting clothing such as gym wear or sweat pants & T-shirt. This course is approved through NCBTMB. RN's, LPN's and Massage Therapists will earn 6 contact hours. Approval is pending for PTs & OTs. Massage therapists please bring your own massage table.

$72.00

XNC 2144

Massage and Myofascial Release for the Legs and Feet

Identify massage techniques and incorporate Myofascial release for issues associated with plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendon and gastrocenimus muscle, old ankle and knee injuries. Learn relationship of pelvic dysfunction to the lower extremity. RNs, LPNs and massage therapists will earn 7 contact hours. Approval is pending for OTs and PTs. This course is approved through NCBTMB. Massage therapists please bring a massage table, two towels, lotion or oil, bolster and sheets. All students should bring shorts to change in to for class.

$84.00

XNC 2201

Elder Abuse: Recognition and Intervention

As the number of elderly in our society increases, so does the number of elderly subjected to abuse by their families and caregivers. In this important workshop you will examine various types of abuse and the characteristics of abuse victims and perpetrators as well as the causes of abuse. You will explore strategies for prevention and protection and discuss the health care professional's legal responsibilities to elders when abuse is suspected. RNs, LPNs, LMHTs, social workers and counselors will earn 3 contact hours. ACHAs will earn 3 (RC) hours. Approval is pending for OTs and PTs.

$36.00

XNC 2284

Yoga and Meditation: An Introduction and Experience

Given our frantic schedules and high levels of fatigue, is it any wonder that people are seeking ways to feed their mind, body and soul with original energy? The practice of yoga and meditation have been shown to be very effective life skills for health professionals and their patients. This seminar will focus on practices that calm the "inner well-being", and help one know their purpose in life, while avoiding the propensity to be robotic. Dress in casual, comfortable, loose-fitting clothes (no dresses or skirts). RNs, LPNs, LMHTs, social workers, counselors, dentist and dental hygienists will earn 3 contact hours for attending this workshop. ACHAs will earn 3 (E) hours. Approval is pending for OTs and PTs.

$36.00

XNC 2314

Demystifying Medical Terminology

This introductory course, which serves as the prerequisite for the Medical Coding Certification Course, is of special interest to billing and insurance personnel, as well as consumers. The course covers use of basic medical terms in oral and written communication plus use of word-analysis and word-building skills to expand a basic vocabulary. No CE credit is offered.

$108.00

XNC 2352

Holistic Approaches to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia have many common features, and some patients may actually have both conditions. Living with these conditions is often very difficult for patients. Health care providers, helping patients manage these chronic ailments, find them challenging as well. This program will discuss criteria for the diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia and review the latest literature on treatment strategies. The program will also highlight current thinking about the roots of these two increasingly common diagnoses, and assist participants in understanding current research in the field. RNs, LPNs and MTs will earn 3 contact hours. Approval is pending for OTs and PTs.

$36.00

XNC 2411

Managing Behavior Problems in Those With Dementia

The dementing illnesses, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, stroke, and depression and delirium frequently result in elderly people exhibiting problem behaviors. These behaviors often disrupt care, inhibit rehabilitation efforts, and create difficult placement issues. The majority of these behaviors are easier to mange IF the clinician understands their etiology and the ways in which these conditions alter the patients perceptions of reality, abilities to problem solve and communicate , and express their needs and wants. In this seminar, you will identify common causes of behavior problems in elderly clients and plan practical environmental, interpersonal and medical interventions. RNs, LPNs and LMHTs, social workers, and dieticians will earn 3 contact hours. ACHAs will earn 3 (RC) hours. Approval is pending for PTs and OTs.

$36.00

XNC 2430

Medical Coding Certification Course

This class will study medical coding using the latest curriculum approved by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Individuals who complete the course are then ready to sit for the national AAPC exam. Student workbooks are included in the fee. In addition, CPT, ICD-9-CM and HCPCS are required books and are available for purchase in the JCCC bookstore. A three installment payment plan is available for this course.

$899.00

XNC 2435

Medical Terminology

A description is not available for this course.

$69.00

XNC 2450

OSHA Update for the Healthcare Work Place - 2010

The OSHA Standards were passed to assure a safe working environment for all healthcare employees. Staying compliant and current with OSHA standards is definitely a challenge in today's working environment. Bloodborne Pathogen Standard annual training is the cornerstone of safety in the healthcare workplace. This course will satisfy the required annual training for OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard and provide an update on OSHA Standards critical to the healthcare work place. Participants attending this course would benefit by already having a working knowledge of the OSHA Standards. OSHA compliance is essential and required for every healthcare work place. This course is presented as a review and update. RNs, LPNs, LMHTs, dentists and dental hygienists will earn 4 contact hours. ACHAs will earn 4 (A) hours. Approval is pending for OTs and PTs.

$48.00

XNC 2455

Mary Ann Thompson 12th Memorial Cancer Symposium

The 12th Annual Mary Ann Thompson Memorial Cancer Symposium will be co-sponsored with the International Myeloma Foundation, the first organization to provide ongoing Patient & Family Seminars. The IMF has held over 100 seminars in 13 countries since 1990. Emphasizing education, advocacy and support, these seminars empower professionals and patients by providing invaluable information to the healthcare and myeloma community. The presenters for this course will include a member of the IMF Nurse Leadership Board and a Myeloma Physician Specialist. RNs, LPNs, social workers and counselors will earn 6 contact hours. ACHAs will earn 6 (RC) hours. Approval is pending for OTs and PTs.

$72.00

XNC 2457

Baby Boomers are Busting Out All Over

This session will provide an overview of the "Baby Boomer" generation, their demographic profile and effects this generation has had on the American landscape in such social institutions as the family, the economy and the health care industry. Methods of working with "Boomers" who have aging parents and are aging themselves will be included. RNs, LPNs, social workers and counselors will earn 3 contact hours. ACHAs will earn 3 (A) hours.

$36.00

XNC 2460

What's Bugging You? Update on Tick Borne Illness and

Infectious Diseases This program will provide information about the symptoms, evaluation and management of various insect borne and infectious diseases affecting Americans currently. These diseases include: west nile virus, SARS, anthrax, lyme disease, erlichiosis, rocky mountain spotted fever, malaria, hanta virus, plague, tularemia, typhus, babesiosis, tick paralysis, relapsing fever, eastern equine encephalomylitis and St. Louis encephalitis. RNs, LPNs and LMHTs will earn 3 contact hours. ACHAs will earn 3 (RC) hours.

$36.00

XNC 2469

Diagnosing and Treating the Continuum of Grief

When loss occurs for individuals the resulting ripple effects of change permeates a family system as individuals move to adjust and adapt to the loss. The grief and mourning journey is unique to each person however there are some commonalities often shared by fellow travelers on the road. This workshop will explore what is referred to as the grief journey. Attention will be given to the following areas: clinical aspects of diagnosing and treating grief; practical interventions to use with those experiencing loss; issues related to trauma; grief over the life span; discussion on the concept of complicated mourning; and cultural considerations in working with people around loss and grief issues. This course meets the requirements for social worker's DSM-IV annual training. RNs, LPNs, LMHTs, social workers, counselors and psychologists will earn 7contact hours. ACHAs will earn 7 (RC) hours.

$84.00

XNC 2483

Just a Behavior? Managing the Behaviors of Autism

As therapeutic interventions and scientific research continue to improve the quality of life for individuals with autism and their families. The stereotyped description of a child banging a head against the wall while rocking and screaming has become vastly outdated. Individuals with autism spectrum disorders are winning basketball games and spelling bees, starting companies, and writing books. While awareness of autism disorders has grown, practical knowledge about this group of disorders has not followed suit. This course is designed to familiarize students with the characteristics of autism and Asperger Syndrome, with a dual focus on behavioral and social challenges. Particular emphasis will be placed on the proactive and reactive management of challenging behaviors as well as the promotion of social competence. RNs, LPNs, LMHTs, social workers and counselors will earn 4 contact hours. Approval is pending for OTs and PTs.

$48.00

XNC 2499

Behavior Patterns That Pollute and Foul Relationships

Interpersonal communication can contribute to harmony or disharmony in our relationships. Many of us learned patterns of thinking and behaving that create stress and emotional pain. Frequently we are unaware of how to identify and deal with these destructive "no win" patterns that wreak havoc in our lives and relationships. In this course participants will to learn how to examine their patterns of thinking and interacting and determine how to make productive changes that can transform their lives. This course will be useful to clinicians to develop tools that can be used to help their own clients as well. RNs, LPN, LMHTs, counselors and social workers will earn 3 contact hours. ACHAs will earn 3 (A) hours.

$36.00

XNC 2504

Physical Assessment of the Elderly

This is a review and refresher course of key physical assessment techniques to guide the clinician in the long term health care setting. The clinician will have a better understanding of performing a detailed adult physical examination and provide care based on these assessment findings in the long term care setting. RNs, and LPNs will earn 6 contact hours.

$72.00

XNC 2508

Understanding Current Strategies in Diabetes Management

Understanding diabetes as a multi-organ disease broadens the scope of interventions for early treatment and ongoing management of this disease. This changing management includes the use of a multitude of new oral medications and insulins that have been introduced during the past five years. This seminar will present a series of case studies demonstrating the implementation of a wide variety of diabetes management therapies. The importance of in-hospital hyperglycemic control, early addition of insulin therapy in Type 2 diabetes, and a broad overview of the many oral anti-diabetic agents will be discussed. RNs and LPNs will earn 6 contact hours.

$72.00

XNC 2509

Insulin: Understanding Onset, Peak and Duration

Insulin analogs, insulin pumps and inhaled insulin have dramatically changed the fine tuning options in the management of diabetes management. Insulin is always a potent medication and understanding the differences in the variety of insulins is critical to the safe use of this medication. This seminar will present a clear understanding of insulins and present case studies to demonstrate practical application of this understanding. RNs and LPNs will earn 4 contact hours.

$48.00

XNC 2517

Understanding Chemical Dependence: From Shame to Acceptance

One in 10 Americans are substance dependent. Everyone knows someone who is an alcoholic or addict. With inaccurate concepts of addiction, fueled by frustration and bewilderment, we form opinions that create detrimental stigmas. These stigmas, in turn, prevent people for seeking help and/or benefiting from it. This course will look at addiction from a medical disease perspective, comparing addiction to other diseases and helping the participant understand addiction for what it truly is and to be better prepared to intervene in its deadly path. This course meets the DSM - IV criteria for diagnosis and treatment. RNs, LPNs, LMHTs, counselors, social workers, psychologists, and dental hygienists will earn 6 contact hours. ACHAs will earn 6 (RC) hours. Approval is pending for OTs and PTs.

$72.00

XNC 2529

Influenza: Could the 1918 Pandemic Come Again?

It is estimated that more than 200,000 people are hospitalized every year following complications arising from influenza infection, with around 36,000 mortalities being recorded in the United States alone. This program will help update your knowledge and familiarize you with the Influenza virus. Discussions will focus on disease transmission, epidemiology, treatment and prevention. In addition, mutation of the virus and how this contributes to the emergence of new viral strains including avian strains will be discussed. The threat of an Influenza pandemic and the current preparedness strategies for pandemics will also be explored. RNs, LPNs, LMHTs, social workers, dietitians, and dental hygienists will earn 6 contact hours. ACHAs will earn 6 (RC) hours. Approval is pending for OTs and PTs.

$72.00

XNC 2531

HIV/AIDS Update

It is estimated that 39.5 million people were living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) worldwide as of the end of 2006. This program will help update your knowledge and familiarize you with HIV/AIDS and provide you with strategies to effectively manage HIV/AIDS in the health care environment. Discussions will focus on disease transmission, epidemiology, treatment and prevention. In addition, the emergence of human immunodeficiency virus as an international pathogen will be discussed. Participants will discuss strategies to prevent stigma and educate about HIV/AIDS in the health care environment and in the community. RNs, LPNs, LMHTs, social workers, dietitians and dental hygienists will earn 6 contact hours. ACHAs will earn 6 (RC) hours. Approval is pending for PTs and OTs.

$72.00

XNC 2533

Understand Mental Health in Medical Surgical Patients

A description is not available for this course.

$72.00

XNC 2537

Professional Ethics in Social and Medical Services

This course will provide information on social service and medical ethics and the impact on the professional. You will learn about and examine personal beliefs as they relate to professional ethics. Values, beliefs, morals, mores and laws will be used to help the participant clarify their personal stance on various ethical issues and meet the legal and ethical expectations of their profession. This course meets the BSRB criteria for ethics. RNs, LPNs, LMHTs, social workers and counselors will earn 3 contact hours. ACHAs will earn 3 (A) hours.

$36.00

XNC 2541

Stay Tuned! Successful Approaches to Listening

The strongest influence on the quality and outcome of interpersonal communication is not talking, but listening. Yet, most people screen out or misunderstand the intended meaning or purpose of the sender's message in over 70 percent of communications. In today's busy healthcare environment strong listening abilities are key to 'getting it right' and delivering quality care. This course uses the Personal Listening Profile to identify the five different listening approaches and to teach you how to listen and respond appropriately with those you communicate with. RNs, LPNs, LMHTs, social workers, counselors and dieticians will earn 6 contact hours. ACHA's will earn 6 (A) hours. Approval is pending for OTs and PTs. (Course fee includes additional supply cost)

$100.00

XNC 2552

Hepatitis: An Update on an Old Infection

Hepatitis, an acute or chronic inflammation of the liver, can be caused by viral infections, toxic agents, medications, alcohol abuse or an autoimmune response. Five types of hepatitis, from A to E, have been identified. This program will help update your knowledge and familiarize you with Hepatitis A, B, C and provide you with strategies to effectively treat these diseases in the healthcare environment. Discussions will focus on transmission, treatment and prevention. Hepatitis D and be will also be discussed. RNs, LPNs, LMHTs, social workers, counselors, and massage therapists will earn 3 contact hours. ACHAs will earn 3 (RC) hours. Approval is pending for OTs and PTs.

$36.00

XNC 2557

Second Annual Stroke Forum: From Victim to Victor

Every year approximately 730,000 Americans have a new or recurrent stroke - 1 every 45 seconds. That means that at about the time you finish reading this paragraph, another American will have suffered a stroke. Stroke is the third leading cause of death and the leading cause of serious long-term disability in the United States. Fifteen percent of stroke victims will die shortly after their stroke, and only 10% will have near full recovery. In light of these statistics, much has been done to prevent strokes, intervene and diminish stroke severity. Long after traditional rehabilitation drops off, we know people can improve following stroke when resources are available. This program is co-sponsored by the American Stroke Foundation, a one of a kind stroke recovery center with locations in Kansas and Missouri. Regina Walsh is a nurse and artist and a cancer and stroke survivor. She will present her personal experiences as a stroke survivor and share the art work she created during her recovery to begin this day of hope and learning. Susan Stark, Brenda Hanna-Pladdy and Karen Parker will focus on the recent research in stroke treatment and rehabilitation and discuss the acute and long-term treatments now available for stroke survivors. RNs, LPNs, LMHTs, social work, counselors and dieticians will earn 7.5 contact hours. ACHA's will earn 7.5 (RC) hours. Approval is pending for OTs and PTs.

$90.00

XNC 2559

Arthritis: A Disease of Heartache and Hope

Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are two potentially devastating diseases. Over 10% of the US population is afflicted. This course will study these two diseases ? prevention, causes, managing the disease and treatment options. Differences between these two forms of Arthritis will be addressed. Patient education in medical and surgical management will be reviewed, including current technology options related to joint replacement ? preservation procedures, joint preservation strategies and prosthetic bearing surfaces (including the gender specific options). Participants will have the opportunity to practice exercises that are helpful for patients who have arthritis. RNs, LPNs, LMHTs, and massage therapists will earn 3 contact hours. ACHAs will earn 3 (RC) hours. Approval is pending for OTs and PTs.

$36.00

XNC 2561

Children and Grief

Children grieve differently than adults. This workshop will discuss how children grieve; secondary losses children experience; developmental issues and grief; suggestions for caregivers to help promote understanding of children?s needs; and community resources available. Many adults bring unresolved grief issues from childhood into their adult life. Information shared may be helpful with an adult population as well. RNs, LPNs, LMHTs, social workers, counselors will earn 6 contact hours.

$72.00

XNC 2563

Older Adults and Chemical Dependence

Alcohol abuse and addiction in the elderly is a serious problem that more often than not goes unnoticed. Seniors do not exhibit the same warning signs as younger people that alert friends and families to the problem. They do not miss work, rarely have trouble with the law, and often drink alone. The consequences are devastating for their mental and physical well being. Late onset drinkers have a very positive prognosis as do some early onset IF the problem is addressed effectively. Penny Shaffer will address the psychosocial and physiological effects of alcohol and prescription drug abuse on the elderly and signs and symptoms to alert us to the problem. Ron Griffin will explore effective strategies for intervention, treatment and sustained sobriety among this population. RNs, LPNs , LMHTs, social workers and counselors will earn 6 contact hours. ACHAs will earn 6 (RC) hours.

$72.00

XNC 2568

Diagnosis and Treatment of Personality Disorders

This course will take an overview of personality disorders as defined in the DSM IV ? TR. This course will utilize lecture, video clips, worksheets and discussion to look at personality disorders, how these disorders manifest, and effective treatment strategies. This course meets the BSRB criteria for diagnosis and treatment. RNs, LPNs, LMHTs, social workers, and counselors, will earn 3 contact hours.

$36.00

XNC 2579

Tick-Borne Disease: What You Need to Know About These Lurking Diseases

The recognition and diagnosis of tick borne diseases is difficult. As the incidence of tick-borne illnesses and the geographic areas in which they are found expand, it becomes increasingly important that health professionals be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of these diseases. The most common tick borne diseases are Lyme Disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Erlichiosis. RNs, LPNs and LMHTs will earn 4 contact hours.

$48.00

XNC 2584

Dementia Care Certificate

Caring for persons with dementia is difficult, yet the need for personal and professional caregivers is growing fast as the population ages and individuals with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, stroke and other neurological disorders increase accordingly. This program is designed to equip caregivers with practical and useful information and skills to meet the needs of the person they care for and themselves. This five day course covers most common types of dementia and focuses on understanding the cognitive and physical changes these disorders cause, practical care for assisting with activities of daily living and improving independence, activities for stimulating cognitive and physical abilities and creating quality of life, managing difficult behaviors in the least restrictive manner and managing caregiver stress and burnout. This course is funded through a grant from the International Longevity Center and Met Life. Health care providers will earn 30 contact hours. For information on how to attend as a non-professional/family member caring for someone with dementia, please contact Health and Human Services at 913 469 3140.

$360.00

XNC 2599

How Family Systems Respond to Stress

The individual has been the focus of study over the last century for the stress response. Stress influences individual health and thinking. But the stress response does not stay contained within the skin of the individual. Due to our highly interdependent natures, stress spreads unevenly through marriages, families, work groups, and society. The family influences the individual's vulnerability and resilience in adapting to life's challenges. This class reviews how stress affects individual functioning, and then focuses particularly on how stress affects a family system, and how the family influences the individual's adaptiveness. RNs, LPNs, social workers and counselors will earn 4 contact hours.

$48.00

XNC 2601

From Good to Great! Six Essential Skills for Outstanding Leadership

No matter how effective a leader/manager you already are, this program is designed to help you refine the skills you need to lead your health care teams to success in today's fast-paced and stressful world. In this program, you'll learn how to be a better leader by developing skills in six key areas that mean the difference between a good leader and a great one. These include: how to develop your own emotional intelligence while building these skills within your workforce, how to motivate and inspire individuals and teams, how to boost morale in tough times, how to be a more creative problem-solver, how to manage organizational change more effectively, and how to improve your leadership communication. In other words, this is a very prescriptive how-to and hands-on workshop that will enable you to upgrade your leadership skills significantly, thus allowing you to have the greatest possible impact upon your organization, the people following you, and those you serve. RNs, LPNs, LMHTs and social workers will earn 6 contact hours. ACHAs will earn 6 (A) hours

$72.00

XNC 2602

Who Pulled the Rug Out?

'You can't cry over spilled milk!? is a common expression disenfranchising grief following the loss of a job, a career, a body part or function, or any of the other losses on life?s plate. American's love stories about turning life's lemons into lemonade. In this workshop, Harold Ivan Smith will examine the multi-realities and arenas of loss. Learn how to audit the loss, build a network, take kind thorough care of oneself, and scan the horizon for a 'next'. You will come away with 'user-friendly' strategies and stories that make a difference. RNs, LPNs, LMHTs, social workers, counselors, psychologists and clergy will earn 4 contact hours .

$48.00

XNC 2603

Generational Differences: How to Work With All Those People

Have you ever wondered why the youth of today just don't seem to get it? Have you ever been told you are too old to understand? This is the first time in history that four different generations are working together in the same place. We will explore techniques to enable you to work more efficiently with clients and co-workers. What makes the generations different? What do they believe in? How can you motivate them? Find out the best techniques and guidelines on how to tell what generation you are dealing with and how to get them to work as a team. RNs. LPNs, social workers and counselors will earn 3 contact hours. ACHAs will earn 3 (A) hours.

$36.00

XNC 2604

Persuasion and Influence Strategies

Whether you're convincing a colleague to change behaviors, advocating a new policy, or trying to get your point across in meetings, you are using influence and persuasion skills. In this session, you'll learn the psychology of persuasion, the roles of liking and trust, how to help people save face when convincing them to change positions, and how to adapt some of the most successful persuasion strategies used by physicians, negotiators, salespeople, attorneys, political strategists, and motivational speakers. But what can you do if you've applied these strategies and still get a "no" response? You'll also learn several resistance-busting strategies to boost your chances of getting to "maybe" -- or better yet, to "yes." RNs, LPNs, LMHTs, social workers and dieticians will earn 6 contact hours. ACHAs will earn 6 (A) hours.

$72.00

XNC 2606

Sacred Circle Dance: Movement, Music and Stress Relief

From the beginning of time, sacred movement, song and story have brought people together. In this class we will use a variety of beautiful music, lyrics, and movements for the purpose managing stress in a physical, spiritual and psychological experience. Research has revealed that music and dance are excellent ways of lowering blood pressure, blood sugar levels and the stress response. No musical or dance experience of any kind is required. This experiential workshop has participants join hands forming a circle and teaches the steps for each dance with a compassionate heart and focus on moving with the music. Most Dance sequences are short and repeated many times, so learning is usually quick and easy. The mood of the Dances is infinitely variable, evoking feelings of love, joy, compassion and a sense of unity. This experience is designed to integrate body, mind, and spirit and to allow the participants to go deeper within themselves for spiritual renewal, diminished stress and increased abilities for coping or inner problem solving. RNs, LPNs social workers and counselors will earn 4 contact hours.

$48.00

XNC 2607

Perfectionism: Don't Let Perfect Get in the Way of Better!

If you find yourself frequently saying, 'I should', 'I ought to', ?I need to?, 'I must', 'I have to' you might be a perfectionist. Are you or someone you know affected by the perils of perfectionism? Do you equate worth with performance? Find out how you can break the patterns of perfectionism and overcome the obstacles to change. RNs, LPNs, social workers and counselors will earn 3 contact hours. ACHAs will earn 3 (A) hours.

$36.00

XNC 2608

Happiness Is a Problem

Many individuals suffer from depression, stress, and anxiety and seek to find relief through therapy and medications. These treatments are valuable and often necessary. However, much of our dis-ease comes from society's faulty definitions of success, fulfillment and happiness and our learned inner thoughts as we apply them to our personal situation . This workshop examines the faulty paradigms affluent societies have come to see as "normal "and examines the cognitive errors frequently utilized to perpetuate them, and when applied to our own lives, contribute to emotional problems, stress and dissatisfaction in life. Strategies for learning healthy cognitive patterns will be discussed as well as how the current economic times may actually have long-term benefit for us. RNs, LPNs, social workers and counselors will earn 3 contact hours. ACHAs will earn 3 (A) hours

$36.00

XNC 2609

The Future of Healthcare: Where Are We Going?

Conversations involving health care reform can be heard in the halls of physician offices, home care agencies, long term care facilities, acute care hospitals and the United States Congress. Professionals and patients are worried about the future. What changes will reform provide? One possibility is that of universal health coverage, but what exactly does that mean? Will the United States design an all new system or borrow from the European and/or Canadian models of delivery? Even as discussions center on universal coverage and cost containment, new questions surface concerning health care quality. Patient centered health care remains the ideal, but how much progress has been made in placing patients at the center of our service models? Is evidence based practice routine? Are we prepared for the changing demographics and their impact on service design and delivery? Where do we go from here? Join us for an examination of current trends impacting health care delivery. RNs, LPNs, social workers, counselors, and dieticians will earn 6 contact hours. ACHAs will earn 6 (A). Approval is pending for PTs and OTs.

$72.00

XNC 2611

Smoking - A Brain Disease

Abuse and addiction of drugs and alcohol are our number one public health concern. Nicotine is one of the most powerfully addicting drugs in the world, and it is the most common form of chemical dependence in the United States. As with any addiction, tobacco dependence is a chronic condition that requires repeated intervention. This class will provide the learner with an understanding of nicotine addiction as a brain disease and that science-based education and prevention programs are of most benefit in the treatment of it. RNs, LPNs, social worker and counselors will earn 3 contact hours.

$36.00

XNC 2612

Understand the Cycle of Poverty, Addiction and Crime

The cycle of generational poverty, substance abuse and crime permeates our cities and is a local and national problem that continues to claim the lives and futures of many generations. In addition to those born into poverty, the current downturn in our economy finds many people in situational poverty and on the vortex of being trapped in the quagmire that poverty brings. Health care professionals are frequently called upon to care for these individuals in community centers, churches, emergency rooms, outpatient clinics, and mental health centers, yet few may know how to reach out and assist those trapped in this system and help them toward productive and self-sufficient lives. Employers are impacted as workers affected by these issues can be difficult to employ due to chaotic home lives, criminal issues within their families and abuse. This workshop will explore the world of those most deeply affected by situational or generational poverty, substance abuse and crime and assist health care professionals and community service organizations better understand how to interface, respond, and make appropriate interventions to promote positive outcomes. RNs, LPNs, counselors, social workers, and psychologists will earn 7.5 contact hours. ACHAs will earn 7.5 (A) hours.

$90.00

XNC 2616

Teamwork: It is Work, But it Can Be Fun Too

This session focuses on the differences between a group and a team and the four stages of team development. Through the use of experiential activities, each participant will be able to determine the value of the team and the role each person plays in a team. RNs, LPNs, social workers and counselors will earn 3 contact hours. ACHAs will earn 3 (A) hours.

$36.00

XNC 2668

Healing of Magic: The Therapeutic Use of Magic in Physical Rehabilitation

What is Healing of Magic? It is a systematized approach to using simple magic tricks as a means of empowering therapists and patients/ clients with exciting and fun skills to enhance their rehabilitation. It is appropriate for people of all ages with various physical, psychosocial and developmental disabilities. The most significant aspect of this therapy is the ability of the client to transfer the skills learned by performing magic into activities of daily living, motivating their rehabilitation progress and developing improved self-esteem and confidence. In this workshop, the therapist will learn valuable new tools to motivate clients to become more involved in their rehabilitation treatment. All of the tricks in the Healing of Magic program are designed to improve physical, psychological, perceptual, or social functions. Approval is pending for OTs and PTs who will earn 6 contact hours.

$72.00

XNC 2740

Command Spanish for Health Professionals

This course is designed to teach Spanish that can be used immediately in day-to-day communication with patients. Pronunciation, work-specific language, phonetic encoding and listening activities are part of each lesson. This is a customized real-life Spanish program designed to prepare the non-Spanish speaking health care professional to better interact with and care for Spanish-speaking patients. Coursework will apply to a wide range of health professionals with an emphasis on enhancing the quality of patient care. Educational materials are published by Command Spanish(r ) and include a workbook manual and two CDs ($30) which are included in the fee. RNs, LPNs, LMHTs, social workers and counselors will earn 12 contact hours for attending this seminar.

$175.00

XNC 2754

Hocus Focus

Hocus Focus is a student-centered, experiential-based educational approach for healthcare and education professionals working with children or adults that may have behavioral or learning disabilities that utilizes the art of magic (simple magic tricks) in the context of empowering an empathetic, professional educator/student relationship with the fundamental goal of student growth and development. It is a systematic approach by which students learn to focus and accomplish specific goals and objectives by learning magic tricks - simple tricks at first and them more complex tricks as they progress - and then exploring the benefits of each one. RNs, LPNs, social workers, counselors and psychologists will earn 6 contact hours. ACHAs will earn 6 (RC) hours.

$72.00

XNC 2808

Phlebotomy Tech. Cert. Program

This 150 hour phlebotomy course will concentrate on both clinical and didactic phlebotomyand specimen collection. The student will learn all aspects of phlebotomy in a healthcare setting, including collection procedures, safety guidelines, patient rights, test requirements and equipment basics. The student will be able to accurately perform venous collection, explain the proper steps for collection and identify the supplies needed for collection. Lecture and lab will cover the important areas in anatomy for collecting blood and will cover sites that are restricted in blood collection as well. Lecture and initial clinical work will be held at JCCC. Students who have successfully completed this portion of the course will be assigned a 1:1 rotation with an Olathe Medical Center laboratory staff to complete a 100+ hour clinical training rotation. After successfully passing clinicals and the final exam, the student will be prepared to sit for the national certification test from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (a four hour test preparation class is included in the course). Proof of Hepatitis vaccination, physical exam, seasonal flu shot and TB test are required prior to start of clinical work at Olathe Medical Center. Course fees do not include the testing fee for the national certification exam, a criminal background check, liability insurance, uniforms, books or class supplies. Assignments at Olathe Medical Center will be done after first eight classes at JCCC. For additional information call 913-469-8500 x3927. This course is WIA approved. A three-part payment plan is available for this course.

$1,500.00

XNC 3001

Biotech Workshop for Educators

A description is not available for this course.

$0.00

XNC 3140

Basic Life Support (CPR) for Health Care Provider

The student will develop a basic understanding of the cardiovascular and respiration systems, discuss medical and environmental emergencies as they might relate to CPR, as well as gain insight into the structure and function of the emergency medical services system. The student will demonstrate most current practical CPR skills including airway obstruction techniques on adults, children and infants. The automated external defibrillator (AED) will be introduced to the student. Upon successful completion of all American Heart Association standards, the student will receive affirmation at the Basic Rescuer level (Health Care Provider).

$55.00

XNC 3230

Spinal Cord Injuries: Where Are and Where We Hope to Be

This course explores new advances in treatment that have lessened the devastating impact these injuries cam leave on patients. Advances in surgical and functional rehabilitation, electrical stimulation, current and prospective pharmaceutical treatments will be reviewed in this workshop. RN's, LPNs and LMHTs, social workers, and counselors will earn 3 contact hours. ACHAs will earn 3 (RC) hours. Approval is pending for OTs and PTs. .

$36.00

XNC 3255

Music That Speaks to Alzheimer's

In this workshop you will learn why and how music is a powerful tool for helping Alzheimer?s patients. Much of this workshop is experiential so you learn from a whole brain perspective. You will learn about practical musical solutions for relaxation to help the Alzheimer's patient. There will be an explanation of entrainment, the body's natural ability to synchronize with outside rhythms and the use of entrainment to help lower heart rate and blood pressure by experiencing music written at exactly 50 and 60 bpm. Participants will learn about the sound environment and how it effects the Alzheimer's patient. There will be a discussion of sensory issues, challenges and how to reduce agitation in the Alzheimer's patient by altering the sound environment. Learn many musical techniques for coping with dementia. No musical ability needed to benefit from this workshop. RNs, LPNs, LMHTs, social workers and counselors will earn 6 contact hours. ACHAs will earn 6 (RC) hours. Approval is pending for OTs and PTs.

$72.00

XNC 3275

Cerebral Palsy: Old and New Concepts

Our concept of cerebral palsy has changed in recent years because of improved methods of examining the brain. CT, MRI & PET scanning have given us the ability to see inside into the structural and functional status of the brain. Genetic testing has also advanced our understanding of this condition. Most injuries to the neonatal brain are not due to lack of oxygen, but to developmental defects that occur during the first trimester of pregnancy. Many of these are due to genetic factors. This workshop focuses on the neurological diagnostics that health care professionals need to know to support individuals and their families living with this chronic condition. RNs, LPNs, LMHTs, social workers, counselors and psychologists will earn 3 contact hours. ACHAs will earn 3 (RC) hours. Approval is pending for OTs and PTs.

$36.00

XNC 5002

Refresher Course for Dental Hygienists

This course provides a comprehensive review and update of current dental hygiene practice and techniques. It includes 16 hours of didactic instruction and 32 hours of one-on-one clinical practice. Meeting all requirements of the Kansas Cental Board, this course is designed to assist dental hygienists re-entering practice to increase competency and confidence.

$1,000.00

XNC 8061

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

A description is not available for this course.

$0.00