*Seminar 26

2012 Vaccine Preventable Disease Update
Patricia Halon, DNP, FNP-C

Lecture will review the basic principles of vaccination including active versus passive immunity, antigen and antibody role, and the difference between live attenuated vaccines. An overview of the epidemiology of vaccine preventable diseases, available vaccines, major contraindications to vaccination, vaccine adverse reactions, and the current vaccination schedule for infants through adults will be provided.

*Seminar 27

Primary Care Considerations for the HIV Patient
Todd King, PA

At one time, the diagnosis of HIV was a diagnosis with little hope for survival. Years later, we find ourselves with many patients chronically being treated for this disease. In this session, the speaker will provide an overview of the current treatment of HIV and the consequences of these medications as well as preventative care recommendations for these patients.

*Seminar 28

Acute Renal Failure
Olga Charlat, MD

Acute renal failure is a common problem. Over 5% of hospital admissions and nearly  30% of ICU patients will suffer from this disorder. In this session, predisposing and causative factors, signs and symptoms, laboratory evaluation and treatment will be discussed.

*Seminar 29

Everything Pediatric GI
Bonnie Proulx, MS, APRN

Abdominal pain or discomfort is a common pediatric complaint in primary care. This session will review assessment, diagnosis and management of common pediatric gastrointestinal issues.

Seminar 30

Post Breast Cancer Care                                                                                           
Michele Gadd, MD

With improved oncology care, more women are surviving breast cancer. Recommendations for appropriate follow up care and issues of survivorship will be discussed.

* Eligible for pharmacology contact hours