Baptist Regional Medical Center is approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing as a provider of nursing continuing education. Continuing education credits are also provided for various allied health professionals.

Registration

Preregistration is required for all offerings to ensure adequacy of space and material. Specific information concerning registration is included on individual program announcements which are distributed prior to the scheduled date. These are available on request. To register, participants may complete a registration form and return it to the hospital's Education Department or call (606) 523-8533. Letters of confirmation will not be sent.

Attendance

To receive continuing education credit, the participant must attend the entire workshop and complete an evaluation of the offering. No partial credit will be awarded and no exception will be made. Participants should plan to arrive ten to 15 minutes early to allow adequate time for registration.

Verification of CE Credit

Upon written request by the participant, Baptist Regional Medical Center will furnish copies of attendance verification should the original be lost or misplaced. A charge of $5.00 for each offering will be assessed. Requests should be sent to the Education Department and should include the offering title(s), date(s), if possible, and a check made payable to Baptist Regional Medical Center.

Allied Health Professional Continuing Education Requirements

Registered Dietitians	75 credits per five year period
Accredited Record Technician	20 credits per two year period
Registered Record Administrator	30 credits per two year period
Registered Pharmacist	15 credits per year
Radiologic Technologist Kentucky Radiation Operator Certification Program requires the following:   General Certificate Holders   Limited Certificate Holders	18 KCE credits (15 direct, 3 indirect) 12 KCE credits (9 direct, 3 indirect) KCE credits must be obtained during each two year period that the certificate is valid.
Respiratory Care Practitioner	24 credits per two year certification period; exception: 12 credits for anyone due to recertify in January 1998
Surgical Technologist	72 credits per six year period required by Association of Surgical Technologists
Clinical Laboratory Scientist	40 credits per two year period
Clinical Laboratory Technician	40 credits per two year period
Clinical Laboratory Phlebotomist	20 credits per two year period
Speech Pathology	15 credits per year
Registered Nurse	30 credits per two year period
License Practical Nurse	20 credits per two year period
Certified Nursing Aid	12 credits per year

Classrooms

All offerings are located on the Baptist Regional Medical Center campus unless otherwise stated:

• Administrative Board Room, located on the lower level Trillium Center
• Administrative Conference Room, located on the lower level Trillium Center
• Crystal Garden Dining Room located on the ground floor of the hospital
• Medical Library located on the third floor of the Medical Office Building
• Rehab Conference Center located on the first room on the right when you enter the Physician Rehabilitation Center
• The Learning Center (TLC), a separate building located between the upper employee parking areas
• Trillium Center Classroom located on the lower level Trillium Center
• Education Classroom on the 2nd Floor MOB
• Baptist Family Fitness Center

Course Fees

Participants employed by Baptist Regional Medical Center pay only $10 admission to any program sponsored by the hospital (unless otherwise noted). Non-employee fees are shown under "Course Descriptions and Dates." Non-employees must pay the class fee BEFORE attending the class. Checks should be made payable to Baptist Regional Medical Center and can be dropped off in the Education Department or mailed to:
Baptist Regional Medical Center
1 Trillium Way
Corbin, KY 40701
Attention: Education Department

Course Descriptions and Dates

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (Provider Course C)

This comprehensive CPR course is appropriate for physicians, nurses, EMTs, respiratory therapists and other health care providers. Rescuers interested in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or BLS instructor status must take this course. The skills include adult one-rescuer and two-rescuer CPR, pediatric CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver on infants, children and adults.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support(Provider)

The American Heart Association's ACLS Provider Course provides training to medical, nursing and other health personnel in cardiac arrest management and emergency cardiac care. The course consists of a series of lectures with practicum and training stations. Both days must be attended to receive continuing education credits. Participants who wish to recertify can attend day 2 only, but will not receive any CEUs. Basic Cardiac Arrhythmias and Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers are prerequisite to this course. Course fee for employees is $10, plus a $30 book fee. Fee for non-employees is $100, including textbook and packet. Upcoming class dates are:

8:00-4:30pm
The Learning Center

Basic Cardiac Arrhythmias (BCA)

This course is designed to present basic cardiac anatomy, including the conduction system, to those individuals who work with cardiac patients and cardiac monitoring or those who are interested in the field. It provides the participant with the knowledge required to interpret basic cardiac arrhythmias. This is a three day course and you must attend all three days. It is a prerequisite for ACLS. Course fee for Baptist Regional Medical Center employees is $10, plus a $30 book fee. Fee for non-employees is $100, including textbook and packet. Upcoming class dates are:

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

This offering presents the American Heart Association's standards and guidelines for management of the pediatric patient in respiratory distress, shock and/or cardiopulmonary failure. Lecture and lab simulations are used to promote effective learning of essential skills. This is a two day course and you must attend both days. Basic Life Support is a prerequisite. Course fee for Baptist Regional Medical Center employees is $10, plus a $30 book fee. Fee for non-employees is $100, including textbook and packet. Upcoming class dates are:

8:00 - 4:30pm
The Learning Center

March 12 & 19

Dealing with Difficult People

Do you know a complainer, know-it-all, or just someone difficult to get along with? This course will teach you about difficult people, why they are difficult and how to cope. Target audience: everyone. This course is limited to Baptist Regional Medical Center employees. There is no fee. Upcoming class dates are:

11:00 - 12:30pm
The Administrative Conference Room

March 1

Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS)

Every newborn has a right to resuscitation performed at a high level of competence. This program will assist the health care provider in gaining the knowledge and skills to perform neonatal resuscitation. Prerequisites are Basic Cardiac Arrhythmias and Basic Life Support. Course fee for Baptist Regional Medical Center employees is $10, plus a $30 book fee. Fee for non-employees is $75. Including textbook and packet. Upcoming class dates are:

NO CLASSES SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME

Stress Management

This class is designed to help employees handle stress on a day-to-day basis. The course is limited to Baptist Regional Medical Center employees. There is no fee. Upcoming class dates are:

January 7: 12:30-2:00pm, in the Adm. Conf. Room.

Domestic Violence

This program is targeted to registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and social workers who need to meet the Kentucky Legislature's mandate to complete three hours of continuing education by June 30, 1999. Course fee is $10 for Baptist Regional Medical Center employees and $15 for non-employees. Upcoming class dates are:
NO CLASSES SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME

Conflict Management

This course introduces the causes and stages of conflict, and the leader's crucial role in guiding others toward an effective resolution. It enables leaders to recognize signs that conflict exists, assess each conflict situation to determine the appropriate level of involvement, and serve as a catalyst to encourage those involved in the conflict to achieve resolution. Leaders learn the skills to both provide support and act as mediators. The course is free to Baptist Regional Medical Center employees and $65 for non-employees. Upcoming class dates are:

12:30 - 2:00pm
The Administrative Conference Room

January 18
March 5

Humor in the Workplace

This course helps participants learn how to have fun, both in the workplace and in their daily lives. The course covers the health benefits of laughter, how to separate your business and personal lives, and understanding your fears and how they are holding you back. Course fee is $10 for Baptist Regional Medical Center employees and $65 for non-employees. Upcoming class dates are:
NO CLASSES SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME

Thinking Outside the Box

This course is for people who want to break out of the rut to generate new ideas, solve problems and make better decisions The course covers how to tap your creative side to come up with fresh ideas; how to overcome life's roadblocks and open your eyes to opportunities you never saw before; how to persuasively present your ideas; and how to manage the changes that come with innovation. Course fee is $10 for Baptist Regional Medical Center employees and $65 for non-employees. Upcoming class dates are:

NO CLASSES SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME

Time Management

This course is designed to help you review and prioritize your job responsibilities and patient goals; develop a plan to achieve your goals; and learn how to make a daily "To Do" list to help you use your time effectively. Upcoming class dates are:

NO CLASSES SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME

For More Information

For more information about continuing education for nurses and other allied health professionals, call Baptist Regional Medical Center's Education Department at (606) 523-8533.

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