Harborview Medical Center offers a number of clinical educational opportunities for health-care professionals. For more information on 2009 classes, download our
education outreach brochure (PDF), or call 206.744.6396.
You may also view our
Jan - April, 2010 class schedule (PDF)
2009 Class Schedule
Advanced ICU Day - $110
A one-day course for advanced critical care registered nurses, presented by Harborview's attending physicians and experienced clinical practitioners. Content includes advanced pathophysiology, current research and state-of-the-art practice in critical care. New content is offered each fall, with a repeat offering of the same topics in the spring.
- March 5, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Nov. 23, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cardiology Core - $220
A two-day course focused on the care of patients with cardiac disease. General sessions include the latest in ACS, heart failure, interventional cardiology, pacemakers and more. Breakout sessions include critical care and acute care topics such 12-lead EKG interpretation, vasoactive drips and cardiovascular drugs.
- June 11 and 12, 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Diabetes Today - $110
A comprehensive presentation of topics relevant to all health-care professionals who wish to update their understanding and care of patients with diabetes.
- Jan. 27, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- April 28, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- July 28, CANCELLED
Neuro Core - $330
A three-day course on neuroanatomy, neurological assessment, pathophysiology and management of common neurological and neurosurgical patient problems. This is an excellent course for those new to neuroscience patient care or those interested in further developing their basic skills.
- March 4, 9 and 11, 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- June 18, 22 and 23, 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Nursing Management of Stroke - $110
A one-day course focusing on the care of the stroke patient. Content includes stroke pathophysiology, medical treatments/diagnostics and secondary prevention strategies, as well as educational needs of patients and families, nursing interventions and nursing assessment.
- March 19, 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- June 30, 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Ortho Trauma Core - $220
A two-day course providing content related to the management of musculoskeletal trauma. The course covers fixations, flaps, replants, pain management, limb loss, wound care, therapies and more.
- May 20-21, 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Palliative Care Conference - $110
This yearly palliative conference explores a variety of topics related to death, dying and grieving. It is a multidisciplinary conference and is appropriate for any staff who support and/or work with these patients.
- April 28, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(SNRC) Seattle Nursing Research Conference
This conference offers participants the opportunity to review, evaluate and discuss local research and clinical inquiry projects. Registration for this class is online. See www.seattlenursingresearch.org for more info.
Emergency Nurses Association Courses
The following courses are taught using Emergency Nurses Association-developed curriculum and text, included in fee. Text is sent two to three weeks prior to class.
CATN (Course in Advanced Trauma Nursing) - $250
A two-day course focused on the advanced physiological concepts that involve trauma patients. Content will include advanced physiology, research in practice, critical thinking, team building and numerous case studies.
- April 14-15, 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Oct. 14-15, 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
ENPC (Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course) - $250
A two-day course designed to provide the learner with cognitive and psychomotor skills. Lectures and skill stations are used to standardize the approach to pediatric emergency care.
- Jan. 8-9, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Feb. 19-20, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- April 27-28, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Curriculum) - $250
A two-day course meeting Washington state trauma designation education requirements. Focus is on initial assessment and stabilization of trauma patients of all ages with multi-system injuries.
- Jan. 26-27, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- March 30-31, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Sept. 14-15, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.