SHEA/CDC Training Courses in Healthcare Epidemiology

SHEA/CDC Training Courses - 2009 Brochure

2009 May 2-5 Omni Charlotte Hotel Charlotte, NC Spring 2009 Evaluation Brochure

 

 

 

 

 

The SHEA/CDC Course in Healthcare Epidemiology provides training for infectious diseases fellows, healthcare epidemiologists, infection preventionists, quality improvment staff, public health officials, and others interested in training and application of epidemiologic principles.

The course, in existence for more than 10 years, emphasizes hands-on exercises, practical materials, and case studies supplemented with lectures and seminars covering fundamental aspects of healthcare epidemiology, including:

epidemiology and surveillance

epidemic/cluster investigation

transmission and control of nosocomial infections

disinfection and sterilization

employee health

isolation systems
regulatory compliance

quality improvement

patient safety

Registration

Individual Registrants - $625
Fellows (with proof of training status) - $450

Brochure

Scholarships

Jonathan Freeman Scholarship

The Jonathan Freeman Scholarship was established by SHEA to promote the training of outstanding infectious disease fellows who demonstrate interest in the field of healthcare epidemiology. The society established the scholarship in the memory of Jonathan Freeman, MD, MPH, a teacher and researcher in field of healthcare epidemiology dedicated to improving the delivery of healthcare through the prevention of nosocomial infections.  Dr. Freeman was a founding faculty member who for a decade taught the epidemiology and statistics track of the course. Up to five Jonathan Freeman Scholarships in the amount of $500 each will be awarded to infectious disease fellows at every course to defray the expenses of attending the program. In addition to the $500 amount, each scholarship winner will receive a complimentary registration.

To apply, please submit:
• CV  
• A letter of no more than one page describing why you would like to have additional training in healthcare epidemiology
• A letter from your program director outlining your qualifications

Gina Pugliese Scholarship

The Gina Pugliese Scholarship was established by SHEA to promote the training of a non-physician infection preventionist (IP) with a minimum of two years experience, who has shown outstanding interest and leadership in the field. SHEA established this scholarship in honor of Gina Pugliese, RN, MS, a prominent IP and leader in the field of healthcare epidemiology. Ms. Pugliese was a founding faculty member of the SHEA/CDC Training Course and cochair for fifteen years. Each scholarship recipient will receive $500 grant to defray the expenses of attending the program and complimentary registration to the course. 

To apply, please submit:
• CV
• A letter of no more than one page describing why you would like to have additional training in healthcare epidemiology
• A letter from your supervisor or a colleague in the field, outlining your qualifications and leadership skills

Submission of applications does not constitute enrollment in the course.

CME and CNE

SHEA is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. SHEA designates this CME activity for a approximately 22 credits of Category 1 credit toward the American Medical Association’s Physician Recognition Award.  Each physician should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in this educational activity. 

This continuing education activity was approved by the Virginia Nurses Association Continuing Education Committee, an accredited approver of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation, for 22 contact hours.