Society of Insurance Research and Fletcher/CSI Create First Forum for Research Professionals in the Health Insurance Industry Nov 24, 2008
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Research professionals from the health insurance industry now have a dedicated community of practice in which to network, participate in continuing education coursework, and ensure best practice application of research initiatives within their organizations. "We were looking for an association with which to partner when it became apparent there was no dedicated group for the health insurance research practitioner," said Lisa Hicks, Vice President,... (PR Newswire)
New embryo test to screen for 6,000 diseases Nov 24, 2008
center for continuing education and academic outreach. and a demonstrated record of effective leadership in higher education. (Yahoo News -- Biotechnology and Genetics)
When A Woman's Tender Care Ceases Toward The Child She Bear Nov 23, 2008
4) Government must mandate continuing education for all personnel of any birthing center. A badly trained medical personal is in fact far more dangerous than having none. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
SRC employees recognized Nov 23, 2008
Velvet Powell, director of community outreach, was recently elected as the Secretary of the Illinois Council for Continuing Education and Training (ICCET) ... The ICCET supports community college educators as they strive to provide top quality continuing education programs for students and community members alike ... Powell is responsible for the continuing education programs at SRC, including the Retirement Learning Institute, Gardeners Big Day, the Motoring Mudcats travel program, and many... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Evangelist gay sex allegation causes Republican headache Nov 23, 2008
attends a minimum of 15 hours of continuing education on a yearly basis. 9. (Yahoo News -- Church-State Issues)
NursingCenter.com Launches New Features to Improve User Experience Nov 22, 2008
com, the premier site for online nursing continuing education and peer reviewed content, has been updated to improve the interactive experience for its 350,000 registered users ... com now provides over 900 peer-reviewed continuing education activities and free access to 11,000 articles from more than 50 leading nursing journals ... "Our new interactive tools reflect the changing needs of nurses by offering continuing education via webcasts, virtual job fairs, and clinical resource centers. Site... (PR Newswire)
Catholic teachers reach contract deal Nov 22, 2008
Unit members include all the boards full-time contract elementary and secondary teachers, as well as the boards continuing education instructors. OECTA becomes the first teachers federation in the region to reach a contract agreement. (Oxford Review)
University workers rally for better wages Nov 22, 2008
Tammy McKee, a staffer in the continuing education department, described how she has to work two jobs just to make enough to support herself and her family. I don't have the time to be with my kids, to spend with my kids, she told the Regents. (Missoulian, MT)
Local briefs Nov 22, 2008
They are: Cynthia Azari, vice chancellor for work force development and educational services at State Center; Kay Adkins, provost of Columbus State Community College in Ohio; Lori Gaskin, vice president of academic affairs and students services at Lake Tahoe Community College; and Tina Ludutsky-Taylor, special adviser to the office of continuing education and work force development at Santa Fe Community College in New Mexico. Teacher selected grand marshal in Tulare paradeRichard Torrez, a... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
CHS promotes Go Get It! attitude about education Nov 22, 2008
In a week filled with activities, Celina High School is promoting the importance of continuing education beyond high school with Education: Go Get It. week. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Don't decimate state's colleges when they're most needed Nov 21, 2008
Community colleges, for many, are the only option for continuing education and retraining. They are remarkably adept at adjusting their offerings to meet the changing demands of the job market. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Sharper Image celebrates 20 years Nov 20, 2008
Do you believe in continuing education. The Sharper Image team believes that in the world of hair, continuing education is a necessity. (Burlington Union, MA)
Educating owners helps animals Nov 20, 2008
Continuing education is crucial to making sure we can offer the best care possible, said Marshall. One of he newer pieces of equipment at the clinic is a laser used to perform surgery. (Westford Eagle, MA)
Municipal Court clerks continues her Nov 20, 2008
Tedda has been with the court since November 200t and City Manager Gordon Pierce said, "Continuing education and opportunity to improve one's competency level is always encouraged, and that having court staff that is knowledgeable and professional can only strengthen the image of the city and its departments.". "Our local municipal court staff is one of 224 cities that has one of more court clerks participating in the Texas Municipal Court Clerk certification program. said Judge Lawless. "This... (Marlin Democrat, TX)
U2 eclipse Mariah Carey at Grammys Nov 20, 2008
innovative continuing education and outreach programs. in continuing education, professional development, higher education administration, and/or community. (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)
Big Score for Families and Kids Who Need an Alternative Nov 19, 2008
Mavericks Chief Executive Officer, Mark Thimmig, stated, "Miami Dade School District's commitment to address student and family needs in this community is clear and unquestionable. I'm delighted with the recommendation of the Superintendent and the decision of the school board to approve these innovative schools. The Miami Dade School Board, through their support, keeps the focus on what the community and the at-risk, dropout kids need most, a second chance with an exciting and innovative school... (PR Newswire)
BY holds College Application Week Nov 19, 2008
"Applying to college helps students understand that continuing education is the key to being successful," Lassiter said. "So many of the schools now, as well as community colleges, are pushing the institute of transferring from a community college to a four-year university. The more economical it is at the beginning, the better the chance is for you to be successful continuing.". (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Belly Dancing for every woman Nov 19, 2008
And she is teaching this ancient dance all over the area at places like Groton Park and Rec, Stonington Continuing Education and her latest at the recently opened LaGrua Center in Stonington Borough. She also has her own troupe called Salt of the Earth that has been meeting for three years. (Westerly Sun, RI)
SCC Wants to Be Environmentally Friendly Nov 19, 2008
The resolution was spearheaded by the Sandhills Community College Green Committee organized by Teresa Reynolds, director of community enrichment and the Center for Creative Retirement, as well as Lori Williams, director of community outreach for the Division of Continuing Education at Sandhills Community College. Board Chairman George Little and the rest of the trustees wholeheartedly expressed their support regarding the efforts and a spring event. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Crafting your image for your 1,000 friends on Facebook or MySpace Nov 19, 2008
UCLA is a national and international leader in the breadth and quality of its academic, research, health care, cultural, continuing education and athletic programs. Four alumni and five faculty have been awarded the Nobel Prize. (EurekAlert!)
Shop Talk, 11-19-08 Nov 19, 2008
The IICRC welcomes his participation and continuing education. No comments posted. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
The Michener Institute celebrates 50th Anniversary Homecoming Weekend Nov 18, 2008
Interprofessionalism, patient-centred learning and simulation-enhanced education are essentials of the Michener academic experience for over 5,000 full-time, part-time and continuing education students. The Michener Institute is publicly funded by the Province of Ontario, through the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, and further enriched through partnerships with universities, private sector companies and leading healthcare organizations. (Canada Newswire)
Mayor asks school board to weigh in on green plan Nov 18, 2008
Strategies would be to develop a K-12 resource guide that can be integrated into the existing curriculum and to review and adapt existing curriculum materials to meet local needs; to focus on in-service teachers or offer teachers workshops with continuing education hours; develop workshops to be presented to students; use businesses for internships, mentoring and volunteer services that are involved in sustainable design. The success indicators are to have the curriculum guide produced by 2011... (Fairfield Daily Ledger, IA)
St. Philips nursing program gets boost Nov 18, 2008
Founded in 1898, St. Philip s today is a multi-campus institution with nearly 10,000 credit and more than 5,000 continuing education students. Reader Comments. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Kaplan adds paramedic training Nov 18, 2008
Kaplan Continuing Education said it is to acquire , a Boynton Beach-based based company that provides online continuing education to firefighters and emergency services personnel ... As the economy changes and evolves, Kaplan Continuing Education has expanded its offerings to meet the needs of today s workforce, said Ronald Trautman, president of Kaplan Continuing Education. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Kaplan buys National Paramedic Nov 18, 2008
The company provides online continuing education for firefighters and emergency services personnel ... Katz will become the chief medical officer for Kaplan Continuing Education, Kaplan said in a statement. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Conference report highlights new research into drug delivery to treat eye disease Nov 18, 2008
The ARVO Foundation for Eye Research exists to provide continuing education and stable support for original and innovative vision research, particularly research with translational impact that fosters collaboration between clinicians and basic scientists. The Foundation also supports training for new vision research scientists around the world. (EurekAlert!)
Fire truck fund still climbing Nov 17, 2008
Firefighters from Freedom, Waynoka, Alva and other parts of the state have already registered for this continuing education segment. Copyright 1998-2007. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Business people Nov 16, 2008
Municipal Court judges Mike Weyrauch of Ray and Thomas Goven of Valley City were recently re-elected to each serve three-year terms on the executive board of the North Dakota municpal judges association at its annual meeting and continuing education seminar. The annual seminar was sponsored by the North Dakota Supreme Court and held in Mandan on Oct. 13. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Parents May Find Back-to-School Success with Certificate Programs Nov 16, 2008
Especially with the current economic conditions, parents and other workers may find significant value in continuing education. Talk of recession and rising unemployment may make workers feel less secure in their jobs, or fear a reduction in earnings even if their jobs are secure. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
PM Lee says S'pore's Budget to be brought forward to January 2009 Nov 16, 2008
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College courses for high schoolers available at Framingham State Nov 15, 2008
Division of Graduate and Continuing Education. 100 State Street, College Center 5th floor. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Conroe ISD fires school bus driver accused of drunk driving Nov 15, 2008
Dee Talley was on her way to pick up students at Jett Continuing Education Center Thursday when someone reported that she was driving erratically. Conroe ISD took her into custody before she could pick up any students. (KHOU.com, TX)
BUSINESS BRIEFCASE Nov 14, 2008
ICB certifications formally recognize those who meet these standards and meet professional continuing education and development requirements. The ICB, with more than 8,000 certified members, provides financial services professionals with confidence, credibility and recognition through its certifications. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
South Piedmont students get a special lesson with "Stuey" (1) Nov 14, 2008
Bradley said Stuey will be a popular marketing tool for high school and continuing education students. The $3,800 simulator was named after Stuart Wasilowski, vice president of Workforce Development and Continuing Education. (Anson Record, NC)
Who does the food shopping?Problem with a work spouse? Nov 14, 2008
Check with Dekalb Tech or Perimeter College or Devry those are some good options for pursuing leads to your questions also perhaps some Continuing Education programs. By kimmie. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Students react to possible budget cuts Nov 14, 2008
The downturn is affecting students decisions about continuing education. I m planning on going back to grad school, and Rutgers is one of the schools I m thinking [about attending], he said. (The Daily Targum, NJ)
VESi Files a Form 10 Registration Statement Nov 13, 2008
The Company's main target market is K-12 educators and administrators needing continuing education, professional development, salary advancement, or degree completion courses. VESi partners with four-year colleges and universities throughout the United States who approve and list its courses for non-credit, undergraduate academic credit, non-matriculated graduate academic credit, matriculated graduate academic credit or some combination of these depending on the institution's educational needs. (PR Newswire)
Letters: Nov. 13 Nov 13, 2008
Our licensing requirements include a minimum of six years experience as a small family childcare provider, hiring one full-time trained and state-approved assistant, first aid/CPR training for all staff, and a minimum of 30 hours continuing education for each three-year licensing cycle. We are licensed under extremely complex regulations meant to ensure the highest standard of early childhood care. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Four women vie for City College post Nov 13, 2008
Another finalist is Tina Ludutsky-Taylor, a special adviser in the Office of Continuing Education and Workforce Development at Santa Fe Community College in New Mexico. She said she has experience with major building projects and could help oversee completion of the Old Administration Building renovation at City College. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Saving Money On Textbooks Nov 13, 2008
To assure continuing education of students and remind faculty of the value and availability of used books, beginning today, a new CPB-inspired 411 on Textbooks bookmark will be available in all 72 B&N campus bookstores across New York State, providing consumers with information on how they can find, purchase and save money on used books. Further, if they know the books will be used again, most bookstores will buy back used textbooks in good condition so that used texts can be resold as... (FOX23 News, NY)
Film on Italy's scenic country to open Travel, Aventure series Nov 13, 2008
For more information, call NIACC Continuing Education at 641-422-4258. User Comments - No comments posted. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
When families take care of their own Nov 13, 2008
About 20 million Americans are raising children while also caring for aging parents, according to a continuing education supplement on family caregiving in the September issue of The American Journal of Nursing. In the resulting tug-of-war, often no caregiver s task can be done well. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Local paramedic recognized for 20 years Nov 12, 2008
He not only completed courses to refresh his fundamental knowledge and skills but also attended monthly continuing education courses to advance his knowledge on new lifesaving skills. By maintaining his Nationally Registered status and completing regular courses, Hubbard is among the few elite paramedics with the most training in prehospital emergency medicine in the nation. (Newport Daily Independent, AR)
Hearings set for Guilford health projects Nov 12, 2008
State regulators will hear public comments on the projects at 1 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Continuing Education Center of Guilford Technical Community College s East Wendover campus. Decisions on the projects could come at the end of January. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Mastering Microsoft Certifications Nov 11, 2008
In the future, the vendor has plans to offer continuing education including training updates to the core curriculum and targeted education on tangential topics. Cost of entry. (eSecurityPlanet)
Books needed for annual sale Nov 11, 2008
Leave them in the large box at the entry to the Idaho State University Continuing Education Building, 1001 N. Seventh Ave.. AAUW cannot accept textbooks, magazines or Readers' Digest condensed books, but all other hard-bound and paperback books are welcome. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
LETTER: Where is bailout for health care system? Nov 10, 2008
Not to mention licensing, continuing education, and other requirements. My question for Dr. Mathews is "How many days per month (or year for that matter) do you donate providing free medical care to those less fortunate in your community?" And I'm not talking about seeing public aide recipients during regular office hours. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Windows 7 IT Pro Feature Watch List Nov 10, 2008
Dries Janssens is the director of IT for State Continuing Education, a Texas-based company providing continuing education for 9 professions in 48 states. This article was first published on. (Datamation)
Larry Olson: LIR travel is ticket to a sharp brain’ Nov 10, 2008
LIR is an affiliate of Elderhostel and is sponsored by the Department of Continuing Education and Extension at UW-L. A year of investigation by Burt, LIR president, leads to a specific travel agenda for retirees who want carefree days with all details big and small arranged ... More information is available from Burt at (608) 788-0424 or , or from Jan Olson, office of Continuing Education, (608) 785-6506 or. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Expo arms women with information Nov 9, 2008
In addition to information about their businesses, some booths offered services like massages, a chance to play Wii Fitness or to sign up for Continuing Education classes at Mineral Area College. MARMC Board Chairman Sue Evans said the exhibitors realize it s good business to reach out to women. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
POLICE SAY TRAINING, EXPERIENCE PAID OFF IN STAND-OFF Nov 9, 2008
It just showed how important continuing education and training can be because a senior officer like Lt. Hopson, or the newest recruit on the department can be faced with a situation like that at any time, and training can make the difference in how they react to it, Rawlinson said. The incident began just before noon Friday when the man attempted to enter the hospital after driving his truck to the entrance, but was stopped by an off-duty police officer, Sgt. Rowland Dorman, who was working... (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
JIM DODSON: A Story of Enduring Love Nov 9, 2008
By then, he'd enrolled in Alison Earl's Continuing Education class at Sandhills Community College. The class was focused on helping students use the latest computer technology to Photoshop pictures into text. (The Pilot Newspaper)
More of this story Nov 9, 2008
One local group hoping to speed up that learning curve by teaching safe motorcycle operation techniques is Kaua i Community College s Office of Continuing Education and Training. Training Coordinator Colleen Kaiminaauao said this week KCC is working to bring to the Garden Isle the Hawai i Motorcycle Safety Education Program, already offered at O ahu s Leeward Community College, another University of Hawai i school. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Palo Alto invests in STEM programs Nov 8, 2008
The college offers associate degrees, short-term certificates and non-credit continuing education classes. Reader Comments. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Casper briefs Nov 8, 2008
Casper College will offer a new, two-day continuing education class on Microsoft Office 2007 from 1 to 5 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, according to a release. The class will provide an overview of Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Officials speculate on why one measure passed, other failed Nov 8, 2008
no wrote on Nov 6, 2008 9:23 PM:" I use the library and have since 2003 and never had any problems with the current one, either with parking or waiting lines. I also am able to obtain books that are not normally available at the public library (i.e. books and research material from the law library in Cheyenne). I voted against the library for several reasons and some of them are:The cost was too excessive for a county of approximately 70 thousand thus suspect. If you want a library befitting one... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Why We Hate HR Nov 8, 2008
Here the key is education, the best companies worldwide, for example Deloitte, Maersk, and Abbotts, all place a huge value on continuing education: what keeps people growing is giving them what they need to be successful, and more importantly to make the business successful. Business is a human activity, HR is becoming more and more focused on being a driver to business results. (FastCompany)
Learn to effectively manage P, K fertilizers Nov 7, 2008
CCA continuing education credits will be available for certified crop advisors. For more information or to register, contact the Chippewa County UW-Extension Office at (715) 726-7950. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Lear latest pest control methods Nov 7, 2008
Four hours of pest management CCA continuing education credits will be offered. Pre-register by Nov. 10. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
MSU to study continuing education needs in Big Sky Nov 7, 2008
Big Sky - Lone Peak Lookout Online. Big Sky's Newspaper since 1982. (Big Sky Lone Peak Lookout, MT)
On the UpSwing Nov 7, 2008
In our own area, Westerly Continuing Education offers classes in swing, but the most active swing dancing group is the Shoreline Swing, which holds Sunday night jams at the German Club in Mystic, and sponsors many ongoing classes and special events. The really big event for Shoreline Swing is a monthly dance at the East Lyme Community Center featuring a live band, a one-hour introduction to swing dancing, and three hours of jitterbug, East Coast, West Coast, Charleston and Lindy Hop. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Supes discuss medical training for firefighters Nov 6, 2008
EMRs are supposed to have a refresher course every two years and continuing education classes. Weeks said also in Webster County every fire department has an automated external defibrillator (AED) and is trained to use it every two years. (Choctaw Plaindealer, MS)
About Town for November 6, 2008 Nov 6, 2008
The complex will provide accreditation and continuing education training for police, fire and medical personnel. Lompoc officials have praised the college board s decision to place the training complex in the city, where it is expected to bring in additional revenue. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Colombia Brings Land of Flowers to New York City Nov 6, 2008
BOGOTA, Colombia, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Before the hustle and bustle of the holidays, New Yorkers may need a gentle reminder to stop and smell the roses (Canada Newswire)
