Continuing Education for Health Professionals

18th Annual Pain Management Conference

Pain management can be simple or complex and requires a wide variety of skills and approaches. Pain management practitioners come from all fields of medicine, and together they can form a multidisciplinary team resulting in improved pain management. This conference will offer health care providers evidence-based, therapeutic approaches to reduce pain and practice pain management from an integrative perspective.

Friday, Mar. 29
7:15 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Purpose: The conference will provide practitioners with the most recent information that will enhance knowledge, skills and performance in the assessment and treatment of patients with pain disorders.

Designed For: Physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, dentists, nurses, occupational and physical therapists, dental hygienists, public health professionals, fellows, residents, students and other interested health care providers.

Learn more or register at excellence.creighton.edu/2019Pain

2019 Primary Care Update

Join us to learn about the latest advances in ambulatory care. Professionals in the field will share their knowledge regarding diagnosing and managing dementia, the unique challenges of alcoholism, obstructive sleep apnea, navigating the new opioid landscape and more.

Friday, Apr. 5 and Saturday, Apr. 6
7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Purpose: This conference is designed to update attendees regarding the evidence supporting best current clinical practices in ambulatory care. The information presented is intended to enhance clinical competence in the diagnosis and treatment of select primary care topics as identified by past participants.

Designed For: Primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, nurses, fellows, residents, students and other interested health care professionals

Learn more or register at excellence.creighton.edu/2019primarycare

Infectious Diseases Spring Symposium 2019

The Infectious Diseases Spring Symposium will update health professionals regarding infectious diseases so that infections can be better diagnosed, treated and prevented.

Saturday, Apr. 27
7:30 a.m. - 2:05 p.m.

Purpose: At this conference, practitioners will learn about recent advances in the treatment and diagnosis of selected infectious diseases. Participants will enhance their knowledge and skills in both treatment and prevention.

Designed For: Physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, medical technologists, public health professionals, fellows, residents, students and other interested health care providers.

Learn more or register at excellence.creighton.edu/2019infectiousdisease

2019 Esophageal and Bariatric Update for Primary Care Health Professionals

Gastro-esophageal reflux disease and obesity are among the two most common problems encountered in the primary care practice. GERD and obesity have been associated with Barrett’s esophagus, esophageal cancer and respiratory disease. The 2019 Esophageal and Bariatric Update for Primary Care Health Professionals will provide primary care practitioners with practical patient management approaches to the full spectrum of reflux and obesity disease. The emphasis will be placed upon appropriate and timely diagnostic evaluation for prompt diagnosis and treatment.

Saturday, May 11
7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Purpose: The esophageal portion will provide an overview of esophageal cancer, reflux management and diagnosis, and management of esophageal motility disorders. The bariatric surgery portion of this conference will provide practitioners with an overview of current weight loss surgery assessment, options and outcomes through the work of a multidisciplinary weight management team.

Designed For: Primary care physicians, surgeons, gastroenterologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, fellows, residents and other interested health care providers.

Learn more or register at excellence.creighton.edu/2019esophageal

16th Annual Immunize Nebraska

Eliminating vaccine-preventable diseases in children, adolescents and adults takes the efforts of many. Public knowledge and acceptance of vaccination guidelines begins with health care professionals such as you who have chosen to make an impact on patient lives. This conference provides health care professionals the latest information on immunizations as well as tools to increase vaccinations and public health partnerships.

Friday, May 24
7:15 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Purpose: This conference is designed to bring together individuals from Nebraska and surrounding states who are interested in promoting optimal immunization levels that will eliminate vaccine-preventable diseases throughout the lifespan of all persons.

Designed For: Physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, nurses, public health officials, fellows, residents, students and other interested health care professionals.

Learn more or register at excellence.creighton.edu/2019Immunize

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