Demand for Continuing Education Explodes

It has been a very exciting and productive 2007-2008 academic year for continuing professional education in 1199. The Institute for Continuing Education, working with the various title-specific rank-and-file Education Committees led by 1199SEIU Professional & Technical Department, put on extremely interesting and thought-provoking seminars that were on the cutting edge and germane to the daily care of patients. There were also a number of very successful prep courses given for both Respiratory Therapists, and Radiologic Technolgists seeking either general registries or specialty certifications Both the number of multi-disciplinary and title specific seminars increased, and the number of participants has grown. The use of the Internet through the webcasting of many of the multi-disciplinary seminars also increased. More professional and technical workers became re-connected with the Union through education and joined the various title-specific Education Committees. It is through these title-specific Education Committees that seminar topics are identified and planned.

Multi-disciplinary topics currently being developed include: Heart Disease in Women; Chronic Pain Management; Breast Cancer; Renal Disease; Traumatic Brain Injury; Toxins in Everyday Life; and Sleep Disorders. For more information go to 1199funds.org or call 212-894-4390.