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Clinical Training Center for Family Planning
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Women's Health Care Symposium
Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center
March 22-23, 2012
The Women's Health Care Symposium is designed to provide women's health care providers with the latest clinically relevant information, enabling them to improve the quality of care for women.
Advanced practice nurses, nurse midwives, clinical nurse managers, physicians and physician assistants will benefit from attendance.
Conference Objectives
- Analyze current scientific evidence and nationally recognized guidelines in reproductive health screening practices.
- Evaluate contraception methods and pharmacologic treatment for women of reproductive age.
- Analyze current scientific evidence and nationally recognized guidelines in the treatment of STDs, genital dermatologic conditions and metabolic syndrome.
- Implement protocols and communication strategies in the reproductive health setting that are sensitive to the unique needs of the LGBT population.
- Demonstrate appropriate insertion techniques from intrauterine contraception or pessaries.
Comments from 2011 Women’s Health Care Symposium participants
- This is a great program and has been for many years. Keep them coming.
- I thought the presentations & speakers were excellent. Money well spent on an excellent conference!
- I was very impressed with this conference. I’ve been doing women’s health for 2 years and this has greatly increased my knowledge.
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