These programs for physicians and nurses are available from the Office of Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development and from Continuing Nursing Education . Nurse educators coordinate the programs.
Audiovisual materials are available for loan to physicians and nurses.
The program coordinator will assist in arranging local or community-based continuing education programs, in obtaining resource speakers, and will provide audiovisual resources . Physicians and nurses are encouraged to suggest topics and speakers to meet their educational needs in the areas of cancer and palliative care. Cardiology Education Program Assistance is provided to arrange for resource speakers and to plan regional and local conferences. Specialized cardiac and emergency medical problems such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support Courses are offered on a regular basis. Upon request, staff members will visit individual hospitals to consult regarding purchase of equipment,to establish hospital policies, procedures, transfer of function issues, or other specific cardiology concerns.