What to do when the lights go out! A course for Nurses on laparoscopic equipment.

Saturday, June 3, 2006

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Course Description
This course is focused for nurses who want to learn more about laparoscopic equipment.  A comprehensive review of the function of the laparoscopic towers is included along with hands-on trouble shooting exercises.  All disposable and nondisposable laparoscopic equipment will also be reviewed.  Each participant will participate in hands-on session using computer and non computer simulation equipment.

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI FACULTY

Jose M. Martinez, MD, Course Director
Assistance Professor of Surgery
Division of Laparoendoscopic and Bariatric Surgery

Brian J. Dunkin, MD, FACS
Chief, Division of Laparoendoscopic and Bariatric Surgery
Associate Professor of Surgery
Director, Center of Excellence in Laparoscopic and Minimally Invasive Surgery

CREDIT
The Jackson Memorial Hospital Department of Education and Development is an Approved Provider from the Florida State Board of Nursing for Continuing Education (Provider number NCE 50-3115).  Registered Nurses attending this program can earn up to 4 contact hours.

PROGRAM

7:30 AM      Registration/Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM      Didactic Sessions
9:00 AM      Hands-On Session in the Computer Simulation Lab
12:00 PM    Lunch
1:30 PM       Discussion/Evaluations/Adjourn

FEE: No Charge for UM/Jackson Health System Nurses, OR Technicians
$30 ... Non UM/Jackson Health System