Come early to MCSHC’s annual conference and attend one of five very affordable pre-conference workshops on Thursday, December 1. Register for one pre-conference session ($50) and your second session will cost only $25. That’s $75 for 6 hours of training and instruction approved for continuing education credit. To register or get more information on the sessions and CEUs, please see our Conference Brochure and Agenda.
1. Vision and Hearing Screening Workshop for School Nurses
Hearing and vision problems have a serious impact on students’ ability to succeed in school. In fact, It’s estimated 1/3 of children with minimal or unilateral hearing loss fail a grade. Early detection of these problems increases the likelihood of effective treatment. This workshop was created by school nurses for school nurses wanting hands on experience with vision and hearing screening tools recommended by the Department of Health and Senior Services. Presented by Deb Cook, RN, Kennett Public School District; Katherine Park, RN, MSN, Parkway School District; and Diane Herndon, RN.
2. Drug Trends in Today’s Schools
This 6-hour introduction to The Missouri Police Chief’s Association 16-hour regional course, Drug Impairment Training for Educational Professionals, is divided into two 3-hour sessions. This is not a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) certification training program, and you must attend both sessions. Presented by Ed Moses, Missouri Police Chief’s Association.
3. An Ounce of Prevention: Addressing Health Issues of Adolescents and Young Adults
“An Ounce of Prevention” is a new curriculum resource for school nurses, high school teachers and health departments focusing on adolescent and young adult issues. The session will review the resources, activities, assessments, E-learning activities and an educator’s web tutorial included in this research-based curriculum. The curriculum covers specific health issues and features activities to facilitate communication among teens and their parents. Presented by Brenda Bell, MU Extension.
4. Assessing Asthma Control in Students- Are You Doing Your Part?
Walk away from this workshop with the knowledge and skills to assess students with asthma and help them gain control of their asthma. Participants will review the new 2011 Missouri School Asthma Manual and learn and practice key asthma skills such as: 1) use a digital flow meter to measure airflow (FEV1 and PEF), and 2) assess and coach inhalation technique with the In-Check Dial®. Participants will learn how to use FEV1 to calculate “target time” to coach student’s optimal inhalation technique. Presented by Deb Cook, RN, Kennett Public School District; Diane Herndon, RN; Tammy Rood, CPNP- PC, MSN, AE-C, Teaming Up for Asthma Control Program.
5. Developing Individualized Health Care Plans for School Nurses
Learn how to identify student’s health needs that require intervention during school hours, and how to apply the findings to the development of an Individualized Healthcare Plan (IHP) and Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for the student. Presented by Jean Grabeel, RN, MEd; Lee Ann Neill, RN; Charlotte Roberds RN, Eileen Duty, RN.
