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  IAEM 58th Annual Conference & EMEX 2010
San Antonio, Texas
10/29/10 – 11/4/10
The IAEM Annual Conference provides a forum for current trends and topics, information about the latest tools and technology in emergency management and homeland security, and advances IAEM committee work. Sessions encourage stakeholders at all levels of government, the private sector, public health and related professions to exchange ideas on collaborating to protect lives and property from disaster. If you are an emergency manager, homeland security official, first response coordinator, private industry risk manager or contingency planner, you will not want to miss the IAEM 58th Annual Conference & EMEX 2010.
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 MILCOM 2010
San Jose Convention Center in San Jose, California
10/31/10 – 11/3/10
The theme for the MILCOM 2010 conference is "Next Decade of Military Communications." MILCOM is the premier international conference for military communications and attracts a very impressive array of participants with high-level attendance from government, military, industry and academia. MILCOM 2010 gives industry the opportunity to promote communications to all branches of the armed forces, Department of Defense, federal government, and the heads of multi-national forces from around the globe.
Target Audience:
Commanders of the armed forces, Department of Defense and federal government
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 AMSUS 116th Annual Meeting:
Federal Medicine: A Global Force for Health
The Association of Military Surgeons of the United States (AMSUS)
Phoenix, Arizona
10/31/10 – 11/5/10
Registration, Housing & Preliminary Program are Now Online >
The 116th Annual Meeting will focus on protecting the nation. Topics include public health issues and initiatives among the federal health agencies, as well as chemical, biological and radiation surveillance. As in past years, educational value and maximum awarding of continuing education credits have received primary emphasis. Participants will be able to:
- Identify new technology-based strategies for disease management, health promotion and preventive / outreach care.
- Utilize health information to identify strategies that enhance patient access to care and improve patient care quality and safety.
- Identify new health care support and administrative tools, techniques and technology that enhance care delivery.
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 SSWR 15th Annual Conference
Emerging Horizons for Social Work Research
Marriott Tampa Waterside Hotel & Marina, Tampa, FL
1/12/11 – 1/16/11
The Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Annual Conference offers a scientific program that reflects a broad range of research interests, from workshops on the latest quantitative and qualitative research methodologies to symposia featuring studies in child welfare, aging, mental health, welfare reform, substance abuse, and HIV/AIDS.
Over 500 symposia, workshop, roundtable, paper and poster presentations. Research methods workshops designed to enhance methods expertise and grant-writing skills.
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 45th National Immunization Conference
Hilton Washington, Washington DC
3/28/11 – 3/31/11
The goals of the Conference are to provide information that will help participants provide comprehensive immunization coverage for all age groups and explore innovative strategies for developing programs, policy, and research to promote immunization coverage for all age groups. During three and a half days of plenary sessions and workshops, many topics will be discussed, including:
Adolescent Immunization * Adult Immunization * Assessment
Barriers to Vaccination * Community and Partnerships
Childhood Immunization * Cultural Diversity * Global Immunization
Surveillance * Health Communications * Health Education
Policy and Legislation * New Vaccines and Vaccine Development
Vaccine-Preventable Diseases * Vaccine Safety * Immunization Registries
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 2011 AUSA's ILW Army Medical Symposium and Exposition
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
San Antonio, TX
6/27/11 – 7/1/11
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 Medical Management of Chemical and Biological Casualties (MCBC)
Aberdeen Proving Ground and Ft. Detrick, Maryland
8/29/10 – 9/3/10
10/17/10 – 10/22/10
3/20/11 – 3/25/11
5/1/11 – 5/6/11
9/11/11 – 9/16/11
Field Management of Chemical and Biological Casualties (FCBC)
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
9/20/10 – 9/24/10
11/15/10 – 11/19/10
2/28/11 – 3/4/11
2/28/11 – 3/4/11
4/11/11 – 4/15/11
6/6/11 – 6/10/11
9/26/11 – 9/30/11
MCBC - This 6 ½-day course, Medical Management of Chemical and Biological Casualties (MCBC), 6H-F26, is conducted jointly by the US Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense (USAMRICD) and the US Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID). The course is designed for Medical Corps and Nurse Corps officers, Physician Assistants, Medical Service Corps officers in specialties 67B,C, or E, and other medical professionals. Classroom instruction, laboratory and field exercises prepare graduates to effectively manage casualties of chemical and biological agent exposure.
FCBC - This 5 day course, Field Management of Chemical and Biological Casualties Course (FCBC), is conducted by the US Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense (USAMRICD) at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. Classroom discussion includes the current global threat; characteristics, recognition and emergency treatment of agent exposure, triage, and decontamination; and small-group exercises to reinforce casualty management principles. Laboratory and field training provide hands-on experience in treatment, contamination site management, personal protection, and other agent emergency response and rescue procedures.
Advanced registration required. Application for these courses is via the Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATRRS). Requests for attendance should be made through your training branch. More registration details here >>
Contact information:
Chemical Casualty Care Division, USAMRICD
DSN 584-2230/3393, CML (410) 436-2230/3393
DSN FAX 584-3086, CML (410) 436-3086
Email: ccc@apg.amedd.army.mil |
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 TRICARE Fundamentals Course Training Schedule
| 9/7/10 – 9/10/10 | |
Pacific |
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Seoul, Korea |
| 9/28/10 – 9/29/10 | |
U.S. Family Health Plan |
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South Portland, Maine |
| 10/5/10 – 10/7/10 | |
TRO-North |
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Hampton, VA |
| 10/19/10 – 10/21/10 | |
TRO-South |
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San Antonio, TX |
| 10/19/10 – 10/21/10 | |
TRO-West |
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Stockton, CA |
The TRICARE Fundamentals Course is an entry-level 3-day classroom-based course designed for TRICARE assistance providers, beneficiary counselors, Family Support personnel, Reserve Component Unit Representatives, and anyone else with Tricare fulfillment or outreach responsibilities. Major topics include TRICARE eligibility; medical benefits, including TRICARE Prime Remote, TRICARE For Life, transitional benefits, pharmacy, and dental; claims and appeals; and customer service. Registration and more information, including where to request a training quota, are at http://www.tricare.mil/tricareu/default.aspx. |
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Iowa Army National Guard (IARNG) Physical Readiness Leadership Training
Contact: Major Kevin Plagman
Force Integration Readiness Officer
Phone: DSN 431-4403 or 515-252-4403
kevin.plagman@ia.ngb.army.mil
CAMP DODGE, IA. - IARNG instructs military personnel in Physical Readiness Leadership Training during a 4 day course. The training is available to men and women from all locations and units. The next training dates are to be announced. Contact MAJ Plagman for details. View their Photo Gallery for images of training sessions. |
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