California Family Health Council (CFHC) will present a full-day Women's Health Update Clinical Skills Symposium in Oakland and Los Angeles this fall to enhance the capacity of health care professionals to offer high quality reproductive health care.
The Women's Health Update Clinical Skills Symposium 2016 will provide a unique opportunity for providers to learn essential clinical skills and best practices based on current guidelines from nationally recognized experts in the field. This event was designed to meet the demand for more hands-on clinical practice. To help reduce travel time and costs for participants, the trainings will be offered in both Northern and Southern California. Register now!
Clinical Practica
Intrauterine Device (IUD) Placement + Removal
Michael Policar, MD, MPH; Patty Cason, RN, MS, FNP-BC; Erin Saleeby, MD, MPH
Practicum participants will receive a skills sharpener that will include background information and placement techniques for the fourintrauterine devices available: Mirena®, ParaGard®, Skyla® and Liletta®. Hands-on practice will be supervised by experienced preceptors. (RX = 3)
Skill Building for Gynecological Office Procedures
Michael Policar, MD, MPH; Patty Cason, RN, MS, FNP-BC; Erin Saleeby, MD, MPH
This session will present techniques for gynecological office procedures including vulvar and endometrial biopsies, cervical polypectomies, surgical and medical management of Bartholin duct and gland abscesses and vulvar abscesses. Hands-on practice will be supervised by experienced preceptors. (RX = 2. 75)
Nexplanon™ Placement + Removal 101*
Participants will receive hands-on, supervised instruction on the placement, localization, removal and re-insertion of Nexplanon™ (etonogestrel implant). Practicum attendees will also learn how toidentify appropriate patients, prepare patients and manage technical issues. Completion of this certification session is required for providers new to Nexplanon placement and removal. No CME/CE credit for this session
Advanced LARCs: Nexplanon™+ IUD Management 201*
Michael Policar, MD, MPH; Patty Cason, RN, MS, FNP-BC; Erin Saleeby, MD, MPH
Instruction for this session will provide techniques to manage challenging situations encountered during placement and removal of contraceptive implants and IUDs, including the management of complications, through a review of cases studies and application of best practices. Hands-on practice will be supervised by experienced preceptors. (RX = 2. 25)
*Offered concurrently, choose one.
Who should attend:
- Physicians
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physician Assistants
- Certified Nurse Midwives
Scholarships + Early Bird Registration
A limited number of scholarships are available to attend Women's Health Update Clinical Skills Symposium 2016. Learn more
Register early for Women's Health Update Clinical Skills Symposium 2016 and SAVE nearly 20%! Register Now
Early Bird special ends on September 30th.
There are hotels conveniently located in Oakland and Los Angeles, near each conference center.
Earn Continuing Education Credits!
Nursing:
Provider approved by California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider #CEP 12241, for up to 9. 6 contact hours.
CME:
California Family Health Council (CFHC) is accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CFHC designates this Live Activity for a maximum of for up to 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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