Upcoming Events

There are a number of unique in-person and online events available to current NHSC members that provide CEU and networking opportunities.

Events denoted with a (*) can be accessed through PrimaryCareForAll.hrsa.gov. There’s no cost to participate, but NHSC providers, scholars and alumni are required to login to access the event.

December 19, 2012
12 pm ET

In this presentation you will learn about the use of water for labor and birth.  We will discuss the history of water immersion, as well as the physics principles which underlie the therapeutic effects of hydrotherapy.  Using known evidence based approaches we will discuss the risks, benefits, and appropriate selection of hydrotherapy candidates.  Historically water has been used therapeutically for centuries during labor and birth but, practitioners have not always recognized the scientific rationale to support the practice.  We will discuss recommendations and the criteria for using hydrotherapy policies which will facilitate those attempting to begin a hydrotherapy program.

January 7, 2013
8:30 pm EDT

During this coffee shop chat we will discuss how different types of oral medications act to improve the blood sugar for a person with diabetes.  We will also discuss how patients taking oral medications may have to transition to insulin.  Additionally we will discuss the perception of taking insulin and the fears associated with using needles to take insulin.  We will discuss potential side effects of orals, insulins, and injectables. We will also focus on how injectables work and how they can be combined with other diabetes medications to improve blood sugar and help patients lose weight.  Attendees will be able to ask questions about how to look at blood sugar trends and evaluate effectiveness of medication schedule.

January 16, 2013
11 am EDT

Medical coding is a means by which diagnsotic and procedural data can be communicated consistently and concisely for the purposes of third party reimbursement and statistical reporting.  A thorough understanding of the principles behind ICD-9 is essential to correct coding and billing practices.

In this presentation you will discover the history and purpose of ICD-9, examine the structure and identify the conventions of ICD-9, discover medical record documentation as a source document, identify basic coding guidelines, discover the negative impact of incorrect coding, and transitioning into ICD-10.

January 17, 2013
11 am EDT

When a patient presents with a bleeding disorder, how should dental practitioners proceed to manage the complexity of the case?  This course will provide dental professionals with an overview for managing patients with bleeding and clotting disorders.  Specifics of this course include: basic physiology of the hemostatic system; common bleeding disorders and their etiologies; requisite laboratory testing; and current evidence based guidelines for the purpose of developing individualized treatment plans for such patients.

January 29, 2013
12 pm EDT

This chat includes areas of preventive dentistry important for the healthcare professional to assess when working with their patients.  Dentistry includes many different preventive practices, such as prophylaxis, flouride treatments, radiographs, sealants, risk assessment, and other forms of primary preventive treatments used to detect dental caries and periodontal disease early.