Continuing Education

Spinal Cord Injury Preceptorship

The Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Preceptorship is a program open to nurses, therapists and emergency medical technicians. Class sizes are limited to six participants per session. Call 414-805-3666 or 800-272-3666 (option #2) to register.

When: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Where: Froedtert Hospital, details will be provided upon registration
Cost: Free; continental breakfast and lunch will be provided
Presenters: Dennis Maiman, MD, PhD, Medical College of Wisconsin neurosurgeon and director of the Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin Spinal Cord Injury Center;
Shekar Kurpad, MD, PhD, Medical College of Wisconsin neurosurgeon
Discussion Topics:

Care of SCI patient from injury through rehabilitation
Principles of SCI management, stabilization and research
Review of anatomy and physiology associated with SCI
Operating room observation
Overview of physical therapy and occupational therapies relating to SCI
Facility tour

Credit:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 4.0 contact hours of continuing education for allied health professionals. A certificate of attendance will be issued following your participation.

Last Review Date: Oct. 14, 2009

Online Editor(s): Richard Petre