The AAOHN Workplace Wellness and Safety Webinar Series focues on continuing nursing education (CNE) subjects pertinent to the occupational and environmental nursing profession. AAOHN members receive access to ten (10) free webinars each year which are also available at a low cost to non-members.

Webinars include: 

• Audio streaming
• Slide presentation
• Interactive component (participants may submit questions during live webinar broadcasts) 

Pricing

Members: FREE
Non-Members: $30

Note: Live webinar registration is limited to the first 500 registrants., and access to the webinar on the scheduled broadcast date is through the AAOHN Online Education Center. All AAOHN webinars will be recorded and made available in 14 - 21 days if you are unable to participate in the live version or want to replay the session again later.

 

Upcoming Webinars

Treating Alcohol and Other Substance Use Disorders: Expanding Definitions of Recovery to Increase Reach and Decrease Stigma

Thursday, April 25 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT
1.0 Contact Hours
Speaker: Katie Witkiewitz, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Abstinence from alcohol is often viewed as the most desirable and ideal outcome for individuals with alcohol use disorder. Yet, most individuals with alcohol use disorder do not want to abstain from drinking and do not seek treatment. Over the past 20 years, there have been several significant methodological advances in studying patterns and predictors of alcohol use and drinking reductions, yet most of the work has not had a major influence on clinical practice. This webinar will provide a broad overview of this literature and will also highlight new perspectives and new empirical data examining non-abstinent recovery from alcohol use disorder.

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The APRN Compact: Licensure Mobility for Occupational Health

Thursday, May 2 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT
1.0 Contact Hours
Speaker: Michelle Buck, MS, APRN, CNS

The APRN Compact is a legislative initiative led by the National Council of States Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) which would provide licensure mobility for APRNs.  Like the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) the APRN Compact would allow for practice across state borders in person and via telehealth and other remote platforms.  When operational the APRN Compact will increase access to care provided by occupational health APRNs and allow patients the option to seek the services of these APRNs.  The AP-PD reviewed the references in peer-reviewed literature provided by the content expert and presenter that indicates that there is new legislation in 2024. This change in legislature may impact OHN practice and learning about licensure mobility and how it will impact their practice is helpful for OHN professional development.

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Hanging by the Thread of our Capes: The Epidemic of Loneliness and Disconnection and Its Impact on Helping Professions and Workplace Well-Being

Thursday, August 8 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT
1.0 Contact Hours
Speaker: Margaret Arruda, MS-RN, COHN-S

Loneliness, isolation and incivility signify great threats to our health and wellbeing, only exacerbated by the recent pandemic. This can affect multiple aspects of our lives. Join us for this webinar to learn how you can strengthen the resiliency and build in competency around creating a sense of belonging within our helping professional practices.

Learning Objectives:

1. Discuss why social connection is a key component of workplace wellness programs.
2. Identify strategies that build awareness and create opportunities to provide continuing education to organizational leaders and health professionals on the relevance of social connection and the physical and mental health risks associated with social disconnection.

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Mental Health: Bi-Polar Disorder in the Workplace

Thursday, Septmber 19 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT
1.0 Contact Hours
Speaker: Julianne Armijoju

While much is known about nurses with other mental health conditions, such as depression, PTSD and anxiety, virtually nothing is known about nurses with bipolar disorder. Bipolar spectrum disorders (BSDs) are serious psychiatric conditions correlated with high rates of suicide, substance misuse, hospitalization, and cardiometabolic diseases. Little is known about how BSDs affect American registered nurses (RNs) diagnosed with the condition. Occupational Health Nurses working with a  general working population will gain knowledge and identify risk factors and socioeconomic impacts influencing American RNs diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

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Silicosis

Thursday, October 10 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT
1.0 Contact Hours
Speaker: Robert Harrison

Description forthcoming.

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2024 Webinar Topics

AAOHN has an exciting slate of webinar topics planned for 2024! Below are the topics you can expect for the rest of the year; mark your calendars and plan to join us in the coming months.