Continuing Education Upcoming Events
March
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
via Zoom
The Foundations of Interprofessional Communication is the first in a series of four Interprofessional Learning Activities (IPLA) to be offered during the 2025-2026 academic year. In this IPLA, students will learn and practice the critical, foundational, interprofessional communication skills necessary for both academic and clinical success.
Indianapolis, Indiana
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Delivered via Zoom
Topics and Speakers:
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Dr. Mark Krakeuer
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
via Zoom
Presented by Patricia Martin Mayro, MA, CCC-SLP, this course introduces clinical educators to a "Cognitive and Cultural Tools" framework that synthesizes evidence from Mind, Brain, and Education science and Culturally Responsive Practices.
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
via Zoom
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Via Zoom
This event is designed to provide optometrists with a comprehensive review of conditions and technological advancements that affect their patients' health and well-being. By pairing two professionals, participants will also gain new insights and perspectives, including up-to-date treatment options and best practices.
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
More information to come.
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Delivered via Zoom
Topics and Speakers:
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"Psychiatric Illness Optometry" with Dr. Mary Jo Thomas
April
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
San Antonio, Texas
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
More information to come.
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Delivered via Zoom as a Synchronous, Virtual Event
This 2-hour lecture provides the required training for Pennsylvania license renewal for healthcare providers. The attendees will learn how to define child abuse, differentiate between acts and failure to act and the risk factors for child abuse. The description of a perpetrator, frequency and types of abuse will be discussed. The concept of children’s rights and red flags associated with child abuse will be defined. Medical child abuse will be defined and discussed. How General Protective Services are differentiated from Child Protective Services will be discussed. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s definition of a child will be explained. The terms mandated reporters and permissive reporters will be defined and their responsibilities outlined. A list of actions to avoid once a child discloses abuse will be presented. The concepts of privileged communications, exemption and substantiation will be defined and discussed. Lastly, case examples of management and prevention strategies will be presented.
May
8:00 a.m. - 12:45 p m.
Elkins Park campus
More information to come.
Nashville, Tennessee
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Delivered via Zoom
Topics and Speakers:
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Dr. Meghan Berkenstock
Elkins Park campus
More information to come.
June
8:30 a.m. - 2:20 p.m.
via Zoom
More information to come.
Phoenix, Arizona
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
July
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Delivered via Zoom
Topics and Speakers:
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"Technology Tools for Fitting Specialty Lenses" with Dr. Nicholas Gidosh
August
September
Via Zoom
More information to come.
October
Via Zoom
More information to come.
