Gynecological Issues and HPV 101 in Family Planning Clinics

Alexandria, LA

Friday, January 22, 2010

Registration is now closed for the January 22 event in Alexandria.

-OR-

Lake Charles, LA

Friday, February 5, 2010

Times for both sessions

12:30 PM - Registration
1:00 – 4:00 PM - Workshop

FREE – space is limited! Pre-registration is required - walk-ins will not be accepted.

Description

This workshop is for Louisiana DHH OPH family planning clinic staff. To promote best practices in patient care, this face-to-face training will focus on: Bacterial Vaginosis, Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding and Human Papillomavirus (HPV).

Target Audience

Clinic staff from Louisiana public health clinics.

Goals/Objectives

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Define abnormal vaginal bleeding.
• Identify types and strains of HPV and their impact on women.
• Identify signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of abnormal vaginal bleeding, vaginitis, and HPV infection.
• Discuss advantages and disadvantages of HPV vaccination for clients in Family Planning clinics.
• Describe a complete GYN history and physical on women presenting to Family Planning clinics.
• Describe the appropriateness of referral for specialty care.

Instructors

Phillip Fabacher, MD - LA Statewide Medical Director

Shondra Williams, PhD, APRN - LA Statewide FP Program Nurse

Confirmation

Confirmations will be sent via e-mail 10 days prior to the workshop and will include specific location, directions and other details. For more information regarding registration, contact the Center for Health Training: Lizzie Cain Clark (lizziecc@jba-cht.com) or Lovdy Hamm (lhamm@jba-cht.com) or call 512-474-2166.

CE Statement

Center for Health Training is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Washington State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Travel Assistance

CHT is excited to offer first come, first served mileage reimbursement for those who must travel more than 30 miles to attend this workshop. Please carpool where possible. Email lhamm@jba-cht.com by January 15 with estimated number of round trip miles to request mileage reimbursement.

This event is funded by FPTPA060022-30-01.