This year AAOHN will offer three pre-Symposium certificate programs open to AAOHN members and nonmembers. Invest in yourself and your career! 

· Safety Management Certificate Program:  Level 1 (3-day)
· Physical Assessment – Putting It All Together (3-day)
· Practical Ergonomic$ (2-day)

Class enrollment is limited for an optimum learning environment.  Certificates will be awarded post-Symposium upon successful completion of a program in its entirety.  Fees include program materials, breakfast and breaks for each program day. 

To register for a certificate program, download the registration form and mail or fax the form to AAOHN.

Safety Management Certificate Program:  Level 1
Dates:  Saturday, April 26 – Monday, April 28
Member Fee:  $550  
Times:  8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.      Nonmember Fee:  $750
This three-day certificate program is intended for those seeking knowledge of the broader aspects of safety practice.  Accepted principles and practice of safety and risk management will be addressed.  Specific topics to be covered are:  OSHA and EPA regulatory requirements, including common OSHA standards, insurance basics, fire prevention, industrial hygiene, electricity, ergonomics, emergency planning and safety training.  Level 2 of this program will be offered in September 2008 and will prepare participants for the safety management certification examination.         

Physical Assessment – Putting It All Together
Dates:  Saturday, April 26 – Monday, April 28    
Member Fee:  $550   
Times:  8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.      Nonmember Fee:  $750
This three-day program will provide a comprehensive update for nurses who have some experience in physical examination.  The basic conceptual framework of physical examinations will be covered with core applications and specific relevance to occupational health nursing.  The first day will focus on examinations of the head/ENT and upper extremity. Day 2 will consist of specific assessment of the neck, heart, lung, abdomen and the lower extremities.  The third day will cover neurology, dermatology, ankle, back assessments.  Participants will experience return demonstrations each day.    

Practical Ergonomic$
Dates:  Saturday, April 26 – Sunday, April 27 
Member Fee:  $450 
Times:  8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.      Nonmember Fee:  $650
The increase in mechanization and automation often speeds up the pace of work, and yet, there are many jobs that must still be done manually.  One result of manual work, as well as automation, is that more workers are suffering from back and neck pain, sore wrists, arms and legs, and eyestrain.  It is essential to understand testing needs and the exam findings in managing disability claims and making ergonomic adjustments to the workplace environment.  This program will look at applying ergonomic principles to workplace practice, allowing prevention and control of musculoskeletal injuries arising from repetitive or forceful movement and / or minimizing awkward or constrained postures.  Attendees will also participate in the evaluation process of patients experiencing occupational and musculoskeletal problems.