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Graduate Informational Meeting - MSN Nursing Program

May 16 2012 at 3:00 PM

Richard Cohn Building

The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is designed to prepare nurses for advanced nursing practice in the care of cultural diverse individuals, families, groups, and communities within a variety of health-care settings.

Healthier Urban Families Outreach Program Seminar Series

May 16 2012 at 8:30 PM

Merrill-Palmer Institute

Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute of Wayne State University Invites you to attend Healthier Urban Families 2012 Professional Development Seminar Series Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute 71 E. Ferry Detroit, MI 48202 Wednesday, April 18, 2012- Adolescent Depression and Suicide Presenter: Marla Bartoi, PhD., L.P. is an Assistant Professor in Psychology Department at Wayne State University. She was Co-Investigator and cognitive behavior therapist for Treatments for Adolescents with Depression Study (NIMH grant). Wednesday, May 9, 2012- Aging Out of Foster Care:Increasing Resiliency and Pathways for Success Presenter’s: Angelique Day, PhD. is an Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at Wayne State University and has expertise in child welfare policy including youth in foster care. She was formerly employed with Michigan’s Children and lead the Youth Policy Leadership Program. Debraha Watson, PhD.,is the President of the Northwest Campus and Provost of Health Science at Wayne County Community College. She is the author of the book “If Not for Dreams: Memoirs of a Foster Child”. Wednesday, May 16, 2012- Prevention and Intervention with Perpetrators of Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence This workshop examines the characteristics and context of perpetration of intimate partner and sexual violence with both adult and juvenile offenders. The goal of the workshop is to identify appropriate and effective intervention and prevention strategies to address violence. Issues of age and gender will be explored as they relate to treatment needs of sexual offenders and perpetrators of intimate partner violence. Presenter: Poco Donna Kernsmith, PhD., is an Associate Professor in The School of Social Work at Wayne State University. She has done extensive research in the areas of intimate partner violence, child abuse, and interventions with perpetrators. Wednesday, June 13, 2012- Welfare Reform: Understanding its Policies and Implications Presenter: Shirley Thomas, PhD. is an Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at Wayne State University. She has over 20 years social work experience and she has expertise in the area of child welfare and policy. Costs: 1 seminar:$50 each 3 or more seminars: $40 each Student: $20 each seminar 3 CE's per day for social workers: Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute is an approved provider with The Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative. Approved provider number MICED 0068. .3 State Board ceu's: This program has been submitted to state board for approval. A certificate of attendance will be issued to OT's, PT's, and other disciplines. For more information contact Beverly Weathington at: ac8787@wayne.edu or 313.664.2526 or Carla Barron at: ac7863@wayne.edu or 313.664.2528  

Laboratory Safety Training

May 17 2012 at 1:00 PM

Gordon H. Scott Hall

This training addresses issues related to chemical safety, chemical waste disposal, and emergency procedures in the laboratory. It is required once for all employees who work in a lab with hazardous chemicals. This class combines the former OSHA Laboratory Standard and the Hazardous Waste & Emergency Procedures classes. Topics covered: Contents of the OSHA Lab Standard (29 CFR 1910.1450) WSU Chemical Hygiene Plan Physical and health hazards of chemicals Safety equipment in the laboratory Safe handling and storage of chemicals Material Safety Data Sheets and other information sources Personal protective equipment Explanation of EPA, MDEQ, and DOT regulations Explanation of the WSU Emergency Contingency Plan Laboratory employee's responsibilities as a hazardous waste generator Definitions of hazardous waste Procedures for collection, labeling, storage and removal of waste Responding to injuries, spills, fires, and other emergencies in the laboratory Click here to view the Laboatory Safety Powerpoint Presentation (note: viewing these slides does not count as training!)

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