Best Practices in TB Control: A Series of Web-Based Seminars
Working Effectively with Diverse Populations
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Thursday, March 26, 2009
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
CME Certified Training Course
New Jersey Medical School Global Tuberculosis Institute
225 Warren St. 1st Floor
Newark, New Jersey
www.umdnj.edu/globaltb/home.htm
Sponsored by
The Charles P. Felton National Tuberculosis Center, University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ), New Jersey Medical School Global Tuberculosis Institute, and UMDNJ-Center for Continuing and Outreach Education
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This program is an activity of
This activity is supported by an educational grant from the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Tuberculosis Elimination
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| This course will provide a basic foundation for understanding cultural differences in health attitudes, beliefs, behaviors, and language, which can help providers to function more effectively in cross-cultural activities. The training will develop a culture-general perspective, explore how to provide patient-centered care to diverse populations, and illustrate new technologies to ensure effective communication with clients from other cultures. |
| Public health nurses and TB control staff (outreach workers, disease investigators, etc.) who interact with TB patients as part of their job responsibilities. |
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Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain how cultural factors influence patient-provider interactions
- Describe the attributes of a culturally competent healthcare worker
- Make use of effective communication strategies to educate clients from different cultures about TB disease, infection, and control
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Thursday, March 26, 2009
10:00 am Log on ahead of time
10:30 am Introduction of sponsors, objectives, CEUs, agenda
10:35 am Key Principles in Working with Diverse Populations
11:00 am Patient-Centered Care in a Multicultural Setting
11:25 am Using New Technologies to Communicate with Diverse Populations
11:45 am Questions and Answers
11:55 am Wrapup and Evaluation
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Columbia University /
Charles P. Felton National Tuberculosis Center
New York, NY
Bill Bower, MPH
Director, Education & Training
Virginia Dept. of Health Richmond, VA
Jane L. Moore, RN, MHSA
Assistant Director / Nurse Consultant
Center for Immigrant Health NYU School of Medicine
New York, NY
Sapna Pandya, MPH
Coordinator, South Asian Health Initiative
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Registration priority will be given to individuals within the Northeastern Region, including Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and West Virginia, and the cities of Baltimore, Detroit, New York City and Philadelphia.
Participants must have Internet access (high-speed preferred), a telephone, and an email address to receive course information. If multiple persons wish to participate at one site, there is no limit to the number of participants. However, sites must use a speakerphone and identify a contact person to receive conference information and collect and submit completed evaluation forms and sign-in sheet.
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Please register at http://gtbi.webex.com and click on “Training Center” or by clicking here. Registration will be done on a first-come, first-served basis. The presentation will be recorded and archived on the NJMS Global Tuberculosis Institute Website. Conference materials and call and web address coordinates will be sent to you by email. Please check your email address carefully upon registration. Please complete the attached application, and return it to:
NJMS Global Tuberculosis Institute
PO Box 1709
225 Warren Street
Newark, NJ 07079-1709
Attention: Valerie Gunn
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| This conference is free; however, there is a $10 charge per person for Continuing Education Credits. Participants may sign up for credits on the sign-in sheet which will be available prior to the conference. Payment must be received by March 26, 2009. |
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NJMS Global TB Institute
Newark, NJ
ACTIVITY DIRECTOR
Nisha Ahamed, MPH, CHES
Director of Education & Training
Valerie L. Gunn
Health Educator
DJ McCabe, RN, MSN
Trainer & Consultant, Clinical Programs
Columbia University
Charles P. Felton National Tuberculosis Center
New York, NY
Bill Bower, MPH
Director, Education & Training
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The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – Center for Continuing and Outreach Education (UMDNJ-CCOE) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing education for physicians.
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – Center for Continuing and Outreach Education (UMDNJ-CCOE) designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-Center for Continuing and Outreach Education (UMDNJ-CCOE) is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by NJSNA, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
This activity is awarded 1.5 contact hours 60 minute CH).
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 13780.
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-Center for Continuing and Outreach Education (UMDNJ-CCOE) certifies that this continuing education activity meets the criteria for 1.5 Continuing Education Units (CEU’S), as defined by the National Task Force on the Continuing Education Unit, provided the activity is completed as designed. One CEU is awarded for 10 contact hours of instruction.
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| UMDNJ reserves the right to modify the activity content, faculty and activities, and reserves the right to cancel this activity, if necessary. Participants who are unable to attend may cancel up to 2 weeks prior to the course. |
If you require an accommodation because of a disability, or if you have any additional needs, please contact Valerie Gunn at (973) 972-0903 or email at gunnvl@umdnj.edu
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