Professional Development and Educational Outreach

Mailing Address: 118 College Drive #5136
Physical Address: International Center - Fifth Floor
Phone: 601.266.4186 Fax: 601.266.5839
pdeo@usm.edu

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The Industrial Audiometry and Hearing Conservation Workshop
The Industrial Audiometry and Hearing Conservation Workshop courses are specifically designed for industrial nurses, safety engineers, and other personnel responsible for initiating programs to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) regulations applicable to noise and hearing loss. Participants learn to test hearing and to establish hearing conservation programs in the workplace. This training meets the requirements for the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC). The curriculum is devised in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) No. 29, Part 1910.95. Check back for new dates!

The Phlebotomy Certificate Program
August 19-December 11, 2009
The Phlebotomy Program will provide students with didactic and practical experience regarding the practice of phlebotomy.

Online Sport Security Management Certificate
September 14-November 23, 2009
The first of its kind in the country. The Sport Security Management certificate program is a comprehensive training program that provides effective management planning, prevention, response and recovery standards and procedures in sports security. The program uses techniques that comply with the standards, and procedures of the National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) set forth by the Department of Homeland Security.

Personal Fitness and Wellness Professional Certificates
These innovative, web-based certificate programs led by seasoned industry professionals provide an interactive educational experience that will allow students from around the world to fit courses into their busy home schedules. Student's can go online wherever they are, and complete a certificate in three to five months, depending on the certificate program, or up to two years if necessary. The certificates are designed for

    • Fitness professionals from all fields
    • Individuals seeking a new career as a health/fitness professional
    • Allied health and medical professionals including physical therapists,
      registered dietitians, athletic trainers, nurses, physicians, chiropractors,
      and wellness consultants seeking advanced education, CECs/CEUs, or new career opportunities
    • Companies that require the certificate programs as a professional development program for employees to achieve key business goals, career objectives, and skills to advance beyond entry-level position.

    Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Related Disorders Conference
    This is a two-day conference for educators, parents, adults with ADHD, speech-language pathologists, social workers, mental health professionals, health care providers and others interested in the success of children.

    Medical and Health Care Professionals: Air Way Management Workshop
    November 7, 2009
    Hattiesburg, Miss.
    Participants will learn about decision making in airway management and application of a full range of techniques and devices. Click here for more details.

    DuBard Symposium: Dyslexia and Related Disorders Conference
    February 4-5, 2010, Hattiesburg, Miss.

    This is a two-day conference designed for educators, administrators, speech-language pathologists, social workers, mental health professionals, health care providers and parents.

     

 

 

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Office of Professional Development and Educational Outreach ll 118 College Drive #5136 ll Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
Physical Address: International Center - Fifth Floor ll Phone: 601.266.4186 ll Fax: 601.266.5839 ll pdeo@usm.edu
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