Additional conferences AND PROGRAMS
There are many educational opportunities to expand your knowledge about psychosocial care for cancer patients and their families. Some resources are other conferences held around the country and others are distance learning courses available on the internet. AOSW is delighted to list conferences and programs presented by other organizations which are relevant to our mission and members. If you'd like a conference listed, please email info@aosw.org. AOSW reserves the right to decide the final postings to this page.
The mission of the Board of Oncology Social Work Certification is to promote excellence in psychosocial care for oncology patients, families, caregivers, and their community through the process of Oncology Social Work Certification. Oncology Social Work Certification is important for patients, their families, and oncology staff as it reflects a knowledge base, skill set, and ethical standards specific to psychosocial oncology. It represents an advanced level of competence, commitment, and experience in the field of Oncology Social Work. Certification also demonstrates to accrediting organizations i.e. Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, American College of Surgeons, Commission on Cancer, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, to employers, and the community that Oncology Social Workers comply with standards and ethics that ensure delivery of quality services to all.
Although two separate organizations, both the BOSWC and AOSW seek to promote excellence and proficiency in oncology social work. We encourage all oncology social work professionals to seek certification through this board.
Visit the OSW Cerification Website
For additional information and an application packet, send an e-mail to: oswcert@aol.com
"Breathing In, Breathing Out: Inspiration for Holistic Care"
Capital Hospice
12th annual Josefina Magno Conference
November 2 - 3, 2010
The Waterford at Springfield
6715 Commerce Street
Springfield, VA 22150
Capital Hospice announces its 12th annual Josefina Magno Conference, named in honor of our founder-a profoundly spiritual physician with a tireless mission of relieving pain and suffering at the end of life. This year's theme, "Breathing In, Breathing Out: Inspiration for Holistic Care," highlights the importance of integrating a model of distress into Patient/Family Care Plans and focuses on the significance of human breath throughout life. The program will offer clinicians from all hospice/palliative care disciplines the opportunity to integrate theory, practical knowledge and skills in support of a holistic approach to patient care.
Conference Objectives:
Within the holistic framework of a Distress Model for End-of-Life Care, and employing Evidence-Based Strategies, conference participants will be able to:
- Recognize the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of the act of breathing.
- Examine cultural traditions associated with the meaning of human breath.
- Decrease the distress caused by respiratory dysfunction for patients and families at the end of life.
- Develop a dynamic plan of care to meet patient and family needs.
Hotel Accommodations:
Hilton Springfield Hotel
6550 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150
Hotel Reservations can be made by calling 703-971-8900 and using the code CAPH for a discounted rate. You can also go online to www.hilton.com. Overnight accommodations at $199 a night are limited, so act quickly.
Conference Fee:
Early Registration before September 15, 2010
• $300 - 2 days
• $225 - 1 day
Regular Registration between September 15, 2010 and October 22, 2010
• $300 - 2 days
• $225 - 1 day
After October 22, 2010, onsite registration:
• $375 - 2 days
• $300 - 1 day
For more information, call us at 703-538-2030, email us at education@capitalhospice.org, or visit our website at www.capitalhospice.org
November 5 - 7, 2010
Colorectal Cancer Symposium
Tucson, AZ, USA
The University of Arizona College of Medicine
Arizona Cancer Center
www.ocme.arizona.edu/ccs
This conference is accredited for 10 hours of continuing education.
November 16, 2010
Expense-paid Training Opportunity in Washington, DC for Social Workers and Nurses on the
Cancer Survival Toolbox®,
a free resource developed by the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS), The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) are hosting a Train-the-Trainers Conference on the Cancer Survival Toolbox®, at the National Office of NASW in Washington, DC on Tuesday, November 16, 2010.
The Cancer Survival Toolbox ( http://www.canceradvocacy.org/toolbox/ ) is an audio tool produced by and for cancer survivors, to help newly diagnosed individuals, as well as families and caregivers, develop skills to better understand and meet the challenges of their illness. All expenses related to the conference (travel, lodging and meals) are covered by NASW. Attendees will be required to train at least 20 professional peers in the 12 months following the conference.
Applications are due September 20th . Application materials are available at
http://www.socialworkers.org/practice/toolkittraining/. CEs will be available for a nominal fee.
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