This 6-hour course teaches how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of addiction and mental illness in youth. Participants will learn risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents ages 12-18. Learners will understand the importance of early intervention and will be certified first aiders upon completion of this session.
Are you interested in bringing public health knowledge and experiences into your classroom? Attend the Integrating Public Health Content into the Classroom session to connect with public health professionals from the Kentucky Department for Public Health, University of Louisville School of Public Health and Information Sciences and the University of Kentucky College of Public Health to learn about available resources to bring public health to your students. Participants will leave the session with public health materials to take back to their classrooms.
I play several different types of games in my medical terminology course. I know several teacher want to make medical terminology more engaging and I hope to do just that. I would like to show attendees several of the different games I play with my classes including: Spinny Wheel, Flipping Review, On a Roll, and Spoons. I have a high pass rate on my medical terminology final, so I know these games are effective and would love to share them with other instructors around the state.
This session will provide biomedical teachers an opportunity to network, reflect, and share ideas to improve their instruction in order to maximize student engagement specifically focused around the Project Lead The Way Biomedical curriculum. Come ready to share ideas and take home new ones to support your classroom.
Join us for an insightful and interactive session designed exclusively for NHA partners, where we'll address the critical questions on your path to success: Are your students truly prepared to excel on their exams? Are you leveraging the full potential of NHA's innovative platform? What can we learn from the best-performing programs? This session will explore how NHA's comprehensive tools empower educators to enhance student outcomes and open doors to rewarding healthcare careers. By effectively utilizing these resources, educators can provide students with the targeted support they need to thrive academically and transition confidently into impactful roles within the healthcare field. We will also examine current trends, challenges, and emerging opportunities within the healthcare industry to ensure educators are equipped with the latest insights and strategies. Through data-driven approaches and personalized instruction, teachers can meet individual student needs and foster a pipeline of well-prepared healthcare professionals. Don't miss this opportunity to optimize your use of NHA tools and elevate both educator and student success on the journey to excellence in healthcare education.
Learn how to use this unique teaching tool designed to provide students with hands-on experience in ECG/EKG lead placement and rhythm interpretation. This simulator allows students to practice accurate lead placement through rib palpation and gain familiarity with interpreting 3-, 4-, 5-, and 12-lead rhythms. At this session we will give instructors an introduction to the software and curriculum. Learn how to integrate this simulator seamlessly, offering individual practice and assessment opportunities to strengthen rhythm reading and lead placement skills. Your students will not only practice recognizing rhythms on both screen and hard copy but will also learn techniques for avoiding common errors.
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This session explores how the Kentucky Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) strengthen the student pipeline from high school classroom engagement to college resources. Participants will learn about the no‑cost programs and services AHECs offer to support health sciences exploration and guide students toward future success in health professions.
HealthForce Kentucky has opened its state-of-the-art Simulation Center, offering students immersive, hands-on experiences designed to bring health science careers to life. This innovative learning environment features realistic simulated spaces, including operating rooms, anatomy labs, hospital rooms, collaborative learning areas, and more. In this breakout session, educators will explore how to partner with the HealthForce team to design purposeful, curriculum-aligned field trips that go beyond observation and place students at the center of learning. Discover how simulation-based experiences can increase engagement, build career awareness, and help shape students' futures.
