http://www.rhec.org/ Courses and inservices offered by Regional Health Education Center http://www.rhec.org/DentSem.html The Mandatory Reporting: Child and Dependant Adult Abuse video and testing materials from the Iowa Dental Association will be presented. This program will also include practical information regarding oral habits and successful treatment methods for children by Tad Mabry, DDS, from the University of Iowa. http://www.rhec.org/pals_ren.html This course is designed to update the participant on cognitive and psychomotor skills necessary for resuscitating the infant and child in cardiopulmonary arrest, respiratory failure and shock according to 2005 AHA guidelines. http://www.rhec.org/PeriPed.html This program is designed to increase the health care professional's knowledge of current trends and practices related to perinatal and pediatric care. http://www.rhec.org/CriCaSym.html This program is designed to increase the health professional's awareness of current trends and practices in the care of the critically ill patient. http://www.rhec.org/AcidSP.html Module of Management Of Patients Across the Continuum -- Spring, 2009 http://www.rhec.org/AcuChaSP.html Module of Management Of Patients Across the Continuum -- Spring, 2009 http://www.rhec.org/12Ld1SP.html Module of Management Of Patients Across the Continuum -- Spring, 2009 http://www.rhec.org/12Ld2SP.html Module of Management Of Patients Across the Continuum -- Spring, 2009 http://www.rhec.org/CelAneSP.html Module of Management Of Patients Across the Continuum -- Spring, 2009 http://www.rhec.org/CloDisSP.html Module of Management Of Patients Across the Continuum -- Spring, 2009 http://www.rhec.org/HemodySP.html Module of Management Of Patients Across the Continuum -- Spring, 2009 http://www.rhec.org/ImmuneSP.html Module of Management Of Patients Across the Continuum -- Spring, 2009 http://www.rhec.org/MecVenSP.html Module of Management Of Patients Across the Continuum -- Spring, 2009 http://www.rhec.org/PaceSP.html Module of Management Of Patients Across the Continuum -- Spring, 2009 http://www.rhec.org/PedAirSP.html Module of Management Of Patients Across the Continuum -- Spring, 2009 http://www.rhec.org/PedEmSP.html Module of Management Of Patients Across the Continuum -- Spring, 2009 http://www.rhec.org/PulPhySP.html Module of Management Of Patients Across the Continuum -- Spring, 2009 http://www.rhec.org/ResDisSP.html Module of Management Of Patients Across the Continuum -- Spring, 2009 http://www.rhec.org/ShockSP.html Module of Management Of Patients Across the Continuum -- Spring, 2009 http://www.rhec.org/ClinOff.html Mark your calendar -- event is Saturday, April 17, 2010. http://www.rhec.org/DiabWork.html Mark your calendar -- event is Thursday, April 29, 2010. http://www.rhec.org/nast.html Added dates through August, 2010. http://www.rhec.org/16_hr_na.html A twelve hour course plus 2 hours clinical designed to prepare individuals to safely administer non-parenteral medications to a 15 bed or less residential facility for mentally retarded, assisted living facility, or supported community living. Emphasis on safety and observation. Clinicals must be completed within 60 days of the end of the course. http://www.rhec.org/allied.html Now a separate feed just for Allied Health classes and inservices. http://www.rhec.org/cme.html Now a separate feed just for CMEh classes and inservices. http://www.rhec.org/ems.html Now a separate feed just for EMS classes and inservices. http://www.rhec.org/allied.html Now a separate feed just for longterm health classes and inservices. http://www.rhec.org/nursing.html Now a separate feed just for nursing classes and inservices. http://www.rhec.org/tncc_pro.html This course, developed by the Emergency Nurses' Association, is designed to present core-level knowledge and psychomotor skills associated with implementing the trauma nursing process based on 2006 Updates. http://www.rhec.org/card_dys.html This class is designed to provide health care workers with a learning opportunity in the art of cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation and management -- presented live or self-study http://www.rhec.org/acls.html This course is designed to provide health care providers the knowledge and skills needed to implement advanced cardiac life support according to the 2005 AHA guidelines. http://www.rhec.org/acls_ren.html This course is designed to update advanced cardiac life support knowledge and skills according to the 2005 AHA guidelines. http://www.rhec.org/nrp.html This course is designed to provide participants with the opportunity to discuss and demonstrate neonatal resuscitation skills: initial steps, immediate post-delivery care, equipment use, chest compressions, ET intubation, medications, special considerations, resuscitation of the pre-term baby, and effective communication during the decision-making process based on the 2005 Update. http://www.rhec.org/pals_pro.html This course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary for resuscitating the infant and child in cardiopulmonary arrest, respiratory failure, shock and to discuss special considerations related to other pediatric illness/injury and care based on the 2005 AHA Guidelines. http://www.rhec.org/hcpc.html This course is designed to teach the skills of CPR ... barrier device and bag-mask device and oxygen, use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction. It is intended for participants who provide healthcare to patients in a wide variety of settings, including in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings according to 2005 AHA Guidelines. http://www.rhec.org/hcpr.html This course is designed to renew the skills of CPR for victims of all ages,ventilation with a barrier device and bag-mask device and oxygen, use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction according to 2005 AHA Guidelines. http://www.rhec.org/emt_b.html A basic training program developed by the US Department of Transportation to certify Emergency Medical Technicians Basic (EMT-B) in the techniques of emergency medical care within the responsibilities of the EMT-B. The total course consists of 138 hours. Part I includes Modules 1-4 and 6 hours of clinicals. Part II includes Modules 5-7 and 12 hours of clinicals. http://www.rhec.org/MedMgr.html A twelve hour course plus 2 hours clinical in sponsoring facility, designed to prepare individuals to safely administer non-parenteral medications to a: 15 bed or less residential facility for mentally retarded; Assisted living facility; or Supported community living--with emphasis on safety and observation. http://www.rhec.org/nacs.html Added dates through December, 2009. http://www.rhec.org/Activity.html A 60-hour course designed to prepare a person to work as activity coordinators in long term care facilities. The course includes the knowledge and skills necessary to determine facility and resident needs and plan an activity program that will meet these needs. The course has been approved by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals and meets the requirement for employment in nursing and residential care facilities. http://www.rhec.org/bfeeding.html Many parents choose breastfeeding for feeding their newborn. Though breastfeeding is natural, and babies are born with reflexes that help them nurse, there is an element of learning for parents. Whether you have chosen to breastfeed your newborn or you are undecided, take this opportunity to visit with a lactation specialist and nutrition specialist; learn about breastfeeding and how to prepare for the breastfeeding experience. Mothers and their partners are encouraged to attend this class. Take anytime during pregnancy. http://www.rhec.org/countdel.html This class is designed to help you prepare for the birth of your baby. You will learn about recognizing signs of labor, breathing techniques, comfort measures, newborn care, and postpartum recovery. Take in third trimester. http://www.rhec.org/GastDiFl.html Module of Management Of Patients Across the Continuum http://www.rhec.org/FounChem.html The purpose of this course is to provide healthcare professionals with a basic understanding of cancer and the administration and side effects of chemotherapy drugs. http://www.rhec.org/16_hr_na.html Added dates through June, 2010. http://www.rhec.org/Hnacs.html This Internet-based class includes: reading, activity assignments, and discussion board participation. Every Friday, students will meet with the instructor to review, practice, and pass skills. The last 2 weeks of the class are spent in a clinical setting with the instructor. http://www.rhec.org/FluElect.html This self-study module is designed to provide the participant with a learning opportunity in regard to fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalances and their management. http://www.rhec.org/mand_rep.html This program is required every 5 years for all Mandatory Reporters of child and dependent adult abuse. http://www.rhec.org/hcodacls.html An alternative method to complete ACLS requirements. This two-step process includes an on-line/CD program and hands-on skill verification. No continuing education hours are awarded for this program. http://www.rhec.org/75_hr_na.html The Nurse Aide course prepares individuals to work in hospitals and long term care facilities. Emphasis in the course is on students achieving a basic level of knowledge and demonstrating skills to provide safe, effective patient care. The course has been developed in six units of study. The theory portion includes 30 hours of classroom time and 15 hours of laboratory practice. The clinical experience includes 30 hours in a nursing facility. http://www.rhec.org/1st_resp.html A 48-hour emergency care course which emphasizes life-threatening emergencies, wounds, fractures, medical and environmental emergencies, and other emergency situations as outlined by the U.S. D.O.T.