Integrating Preconception Care into Reproductive Health

Audio Conference

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

12:00 noon - 1:30 pm Pacific Time

This event takes place via telephone; participants will call a toll free number and listen to a presentation while following along with written materials. You will have the opportunity to ask questions during several Q&A periods. Detailed instructions and handouts will be sent to the person who registers (aka The Caller). The Caller is also encouraged to register additional listeners for this event.

About This Audio Conference

This session will review the CDC recommendations on preconception health care with a particular emphasis on reproductive life planning. Medical, behavioral and social risk factors that negatively affect pregnancy outcomes will be reviewed. The reasons for screening for these risk factors will be discussed as well as how providers can implement effective preconception assessment and counseling in their practice.

As a result of this audio conference, listeners will be able to:

• identify the CDC recommendations on preconception health, including reproductive life planning;
• list three ways to incorporate preconception health care in clinical practice.

Audience

Physicians, nurses, counselors and other staff working in reproductive health care.

Speakers

Alvina Long Valentin, R.N., MPH., has 20 years of public health nursing, clinic management and program development experience in the areas of women’s health, pediatrics, adult medicine and home-based visiting in the U.S. and Guatemala. Since January 2007, she has been the Women’s Health Network Supervisor with the Women’s Health Branch at the North Carolina Division of Public Health, playing an active role in the coordination of the state’s efforts in Preconception Health.

Fees

All fees are per phone line:

• Title X-funded agencies: $25
• Private/Other funding: $45
• Contact hours are an additional $10

A $10 late fee will be assessed for each registration received after the deadline. Fees can be refunded if cancellation is received five working days prior to the session.

Note: Registration and fees may be sent separately.

Confirmation

Confirmations will be sent 10 days prior to the call and will include the call-in phone number, materials, as well as other details. For more information regarding registration, call CHT at 510.835.3700.

Continuing Education

Center for Health Training is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Washington State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Upon successful completion of this CE activity, 1.5 contact hours will be awarded.

Successful completion of this continuing nursing education activity includes the following: attending the entire activity; completion of the activity sign in form; and submission of a completed evaluation form.

Center for Health Training is a CME accredited provider. Center for Health Training (CHT) designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their par ticipation in the activity. This credit may also be applied to the CMA Certification in Continuing Medical Education. CHT is accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality/California Medical Association for issuing AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for physicians. CHT takes responsibility for the content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME activity. All other applicants will receive certificates of participation.

Accreditation

For a complete description of accreditation, visit our accreditation page.

Contact Information

For more information about this audio conference, contact the Oakland Office at 510-835-3700 or oakland@jba-cht.com.