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Look for more classes listed under "Continuing Education: Crisis Management." CEU's available for both Nursing and Law Enforcement personnel. For more information, contact Sandy Larson at 320-762-4406 or sandyl@alextech.edu.
Healing Touch Certificate Program Level 2
Level 2 is for students who have completed Level 1 and wish to increase breadth and depth in the study of Healing Touch. The second level of study in Healing Touch includes an intake interview, back techniques, and a one-hour healing sequence. Emphasis in the experiential learning is on developing healing sequences for specific client needs.
January 29 & 30, 2010 • 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fee: $300 (HTI or AHNA Members $280)
Instructor: Jackie Mielke, BS, CHTP/I, CAHI
Introduction to Healing Touch
Healing Touch is a multilevel course of study that moves from beginner to advanced practitioner and is complementary to health care. This class is an introduction into the Energy Practice of Healing Touch. We will explore the history of Healing Touch and how and where Healing Touch is used. We will experiment with assessing the energy field with our hands, and learn useful techniques for pain relief and stress. This class is an introduction to Level one Healing Touch which will also be offered at Alexandria Technical College. Click here for complete brochure and registration form
February 9, 2010 • 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Fee: $40
Instructor: Dana Spates
Nursing Continuing Education ITV Classes
The following nursing continuing education classes will be presented in Interactive Television format in ATC Room 310: Click here for complete brochure and registration form
Diagnosis & Management of Heart Failure in Adults
Currently, heart failure affects 5 million US residents. Heart failure is the number one cause of hospitalizations in the elderly and places a significant burden on our health care resources. As people survive their cardiac events and live longer, increased cases of newly diagnosed heart failure will occur. This class will enhance your understanding of the causes, diagnosis, and the evidence-based management of heart failure.
February 11, 2010 • 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
(2 contact hours)
Fee: $35
Instructor: Jennifer M. Rentz, RN BSN
Lyme Disease
This session will help the health care professional understand the epidemiology, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and potential pitfalls of Lyme Disease. A discussion on Post Lyme Disease Syndrome will also be included. Time will be given for a question and answer discussion to better understand this disease.
March 11, 2010 • 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
(2 contact hours)
Fee: $35
Instructor: MerriLea Kyllo, RN CDE
Understanding & Assessing the Needs of the Patient with Diabetes
This course will assist the health care nursing professional in application of diabetes education and management tools to enhance their skills when working with their patients diagnosed with diabetes. What cues and clues to include in everyday practice for the primary care nurse working in clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, and home care.
April 8, 2010 • 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
(2 contact hours)
Fee: $35
Instructor: MerriLea Kyllo, RN CDE
Is It HOT In Here???? Bioidentical Hormones, Natural Hormones, or Let Mother Nature Be?
This will be a discussion in describing the types of hormone replacement therapies available and if FDA approval is important or not. Update of findings post Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) regarding new thoughts on hormone replacement for the menopausal woman.
May 20, 2010 • 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
(2 contact hours)
Fee: $35
Instructor: Diane Muckenhirn, Certified Nurse Practitioner