Educational Opportunities for MHC Staff

Educational Opportunities for Munson Healthcare Staff

Learn about upcoming educational opportunities for Munson Healthcare staff.

This page is maintained by the Staff Development Department at Munson Healthcare. If you have questions or would like to add an event, please contact Barb Slagel, Manager of Clinical Education, by email or call 231-935-8324.

"Blurred Lines and Bioethics – Shared Learning Series"

Continuing Educational Opportunity

Ethical complexities are common in healthcare, and it is not always clear what to do. The MHC Bioethics Resource Committee is hosting a 6-month education series to support healthcare professionals in navigating the blurred lines in a range of clinical scenarios. Series occurrence: 3^rd Tuesday of each month from 5:30-6:30pm

Program details:

• Location: Live via TEAMS

• Dates:  Jan 21, Feb 18, Mar 18, Apr 15, May 20 and June 17

• Time:  5:30pm – 6:30pm EST

• Intended Audience: All clinicians (physicians, APPs, nurses, social workers, hospital chaplains, etc.)
• Cost:  Free

View flyer for more information and to register 

"Healthcare Financial Management Association Membership"

Continuing Educational Opportunity

Exclusive HFMA Member Content 

• Receive HFMA’s monthly flagship print publication, hfm magazine 

• Download talent management and career development tools 

• View industry regulatory updates, special reports, comment letters, and fact sheets 

• Access several HFMA online Newsletters and online HFMA Forums 

   

HFMA Member Education 

• Attend any live HFMA webinar covering timely industry topics (also available on demand) 

• Get unlimited access to Promote Yourself (formerly e2 Learning): on-demand training courseware 

• Understand how the industry works with the HFMA Business of Health Care® Online Program 

• Learn engagement tools with HFMA’s Patient Financial Communications Training Program

• Earn a certification and become credentialed as a leader in the industry 

HFMA Local Chapter Membership  

• Make strong connections with others in your local geographic area facing similar demands

   

Want to Learn More? Visit HFMA Website

View flyer for more information and to sign up with Munson code

"Addressing Human Trafficking in Healthcare Settings"

Continuing Educational Opportunity 

Human trafficking is a public health concern that affects individuals, families, and entire communities across generations, according to the Administration for Children and Families, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.  Because health care providers are in a unique position to identify victims and provide them with physical and psychological care—while in captivity and after release—policymakers are looking at how the health care system not only can serve victims but help solve the trafficking problem.

Program Objectives:

1. Identify the types and venues of human trafficking in the United States
2. Describe potential warning signs that a victim of human trafficking might exhibit
3. Describe screening questions and tools that might be useful to identify victims of human trafficking within the healthcare setting
4. Recognize the legal options available for a victim of human trafficking
5. Describe the need for comprehensive models of care for victims of human trafficking

Program Details:

• Location: Webinar
• Intended Audience: Healthcare Staff
• Cost: Free

To REGISTER for this virtual event, please click HERE.

"Competency Assessment Education Series"

Continuing Educational Opportunity

• Location: Webinar
• Intended Audience: Nursing Managers, Assistant Managers, Educators

View flyer for more information.

"Coping with Pandemic Fatigue"

Continuing Educational Opportunity 

• Location: Webinar
• Intended Audience: Healthcare Staff

View website to register.

"HealthTrust Education and Clinical Resources"

Continuing Educational Opportunity

HealthTrust, an education, and clinical resources group, is excited to share resources designed for clinical integration product discussions between facility supply chain leaders and clinicians.  Items available include:

Program Objectives:

1. Learning how the Clinical Research & Education team uses research and feedback from practicing physicians to create Clinical Evidence Summaries (CES) which help form the basis of the organization’s evidence-based contracting process.  The site enables all-member access to clinical resources and CES documents.  Click this link to learn more.
2. You’ll have access to Product Features Summaries (PFS) that profile the PFS and other resources and how to navigate to contract packages.  Additionally, content is available on other resources such as infographics and conversion guides.  View this tutorial to learn more.
3. Lastly, an expanded public education site containing product-related education.

Program Details:

• Location: Webinar
• Intended Audience: Healthcare Staff
• Cost: Free

Contact clinical.research@healthtrustpg.com with additional questions on how best to utilize these helpful resources.

"HIMSS Free Membership and Opportunities"

Continuing Educational Opportunity 

HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) is a global advisor, thought leader and member-based society committed to reforming the global health ecosystem through the power of information and technology. As a mission-driven nonprofit, HIMSS offers a unique depth and breadth of expertise in innovation, public policy, workforce development, research and digital health transformation to advise leaders, stakeholders and influencers across the global health ecosystem on best practices. With a community-centric approach, our innovation engine delivers key insights, education and engaging events to healthcare providers, payers, governments, startups, life sciences and other health service organizations, ensuring they have the right information at the point of decision.

View flyer for more information.

"Implicit Bias Training Opportunities"

Continuing Educational Opportunity 

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"Introduction to 12 - Lead Interpretation"

Continuing Educational Opportunity

• Location: Building 58, 820 Red Drive, Traverse City, MI. 49684
• Intended Audience: Licensed Staff

View flyer for more information.

"Managing Discipline and License Information"

Continuing Educational Opportunity

• Location: Webinar
• Intended Audience: Licensed Staff

View flyer for more information.

"MHC Preceptor Education Series"

Continuing Educational Opportunity 

The MHC Preceptor Education Series is a self-paced blended series designed to assist nurse preceptors integrate new hire nurses to the nursing role, work environment, and healthcare team.

Program Objectives:

At the conclusion of the MHC Preceptor Education Series, participants will have an increased knowledge of: 

  1. The roles and responsibilities of a preceptor. 

  2. Communication and feedback techniques. 

  3. Teaching strategies and competency assessment.

Program Details:

• Location: HealthStream and Virtual Live via TEAMS
• Intended Audience: Registered Nurses

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"Munson Healthcare Neurosurgery Presents – Rural Comprehensive Stroke Center Care: Inpatient Management of Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Stroke"

Continuing Educational Opportunity

This session will consist of a one-hour lecture provided by Dr. Rajah an Interventional Neurologist at Munson Medical Center. Content includes identification of the current healthcare disparity of stroke care treatment in Northern Michigan and what Munson Healthcare is doing to decrease this disparity. Attention is paid to best practices to improve outcomes in care of the stroke patient and delves into the medical and surgical treatments available for patients at a comprehensive stroke center.

Program Details:

• Location: Recorded Webinar – available until 10/9/2026
• Intended Audience: Nurses, Advanced Practice Providers, Providers, EMS/Paramedics/First Responders
• Cost: Free

View details Here and sign up via HealthStream

"Munson Healthcare Neurosurgery Presents – Rural Comprehensive Stroke Center Care: Neuro-ICU Management of Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Stroke"

Continuing Educational Opportunity

This session will consist of a one-hour lecture provided by Dr. Ramiro Castro-Apolo, a Neurointensivist at Munson Medical Center. Content includes inpatient triage of the stoke patient and current neuro intensive-care practices to improve outcomes. This presentation focuses on the medical treatment of the patient with subarachnoid hemorrhage, increased cranial pressure, and neuro intensive- care management practices after a stroke.

Program Details:

• Location: Recorded Webinar – available until 10/9/2026
• Intended Audience: Nurses, Advanced Practice Providers, Providers, EMS/Paramedics/First Responders
• Cost: Free

View details Here and sign up via HealthStream

“Munson Healthcare Neurosurgery Presents – Stroke: A Continuing Education Program for EMS/First Responder Providers”

Continuing Educational Opportunity

This session will consist of a one-hour lecture provided by Dr. Rosenbaum, an Interventional Neurologist at Munson Medical Center. Content includes identification of stroke types, signs and symptoms, risk factors, stroke assessment tools, and transfer protocols for the State of Michigan. Attention is paid to best practices for improving outcomes in care of the stroke patient for EMS/First Responders and Emergency Room personnel.

Program Details:

• Location: Recorded Webinar – available until 10/9/2026
• Intended Audience: Nurses, Advanced Practice Providers, Providers, EMS/Paramedics/First Responders
• Cost:  Free

Here is the link for the Flyer and HealthStream sign up instructions.

"Nursing Grand Rounds Presents: Gender-Diverse Inclusive Care and Implicit Bias"

Continuing Educational Opportunity

This is a one-hour live webinar that will explain the need for and importance of gender-diverse inclusive care. The webinar will discuss the difference between sex, gender, and sexual orientation including the difference between gender roles, gender expression, and gender identity. The LGBTQIA+ community have increased risk and vulnerability as it relates to healthcare. This class will assist the caregiver to identify strategies to decrease bias, increase equity of care, and learn the regulatory requirements for the gender-diverse population.

Speakers: Mac Beeker, MSN, RN, CMSRN and Cody Dale BSN, RN, NR-P, CCRN, CFR

Program details:

• Location: Recorded webinar
• Intended Audience: Nurses, Advanced Practice Providers, and Providers
• Cost:  Free

View flyer for more information and to register via HealthStream: 

“Nursing Grand Rounds Presents: Hitting the Sweet Spot: The Risks and Rewards of Insulin and Glycemic Management”

Continuing Educational Opportunity 

To give, or not to give, that is the question. Curious about when to give insulin or what to do if a patient comes in with an insulin pump? Have no fear, Cathi and Vickie are here! This learning session will be a one-hour recorded webinar on care of the hypo/hyperglycemia patient, new MMC insulin protocols with case studies, and insulin pump care.

Program Details:

• Location: Recorded Webinar
• Intended Audience: Nurses, Advanced Practice Providers, and Providers
• Cost:  Free

Here is the link for the Flyer and HealthStream sign up instructions.

"Nursing Grand Rounds Presents: Perspectives in the Prevention and Response to Patient Violence"

Continuing Educational Opportunity

Workplace violence can be unpredictable but, in some cases, can be prevented. Let’s learn how to decrease this growing trend by examining de-escalation strategies, self-care management, trauma informed care, and the relationship between agitation and the brain. This webinar will enhance the caregiver’s skill set in assessment, care planning, and prevention.

Program Details:

• Location: Recorded Webinar
• Intended Audience: Nurses, Advanced Practice Providers and Providers
• Cost: Free

 Click Here for the flyer and HealthStream sign up

"Pressure Injury Prevention (PIP) in Intraoperative Care Microcredential"

Continuing Educational Opportunity

• Location: Webinar
• Intended Audience: Licensed Staff

View more information here.

"TNCC 2023 Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum"

Continuing Educational Opportunity 

Instructions will be emailed 4-6 weeks ahead of time. Complete the TNCC pre-course modules. Attend both course days, successfully pass online exam and TNP station.  

View flyer for more information.

"Tuberculosis Testing Workshop"

Continuing Educational Opportunity 

The TB Testing Workshop (A.K.A., TST Workshop) is a four-hour workshop for healthcare workers covering all aspects of TB including history, epidemiology, transmission, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. In addition, the participant will learn how to properly administer and interpret a TB skin test (TST). Participants who successfully complete the workshop will receive TST Certification. Candidates for the TB Testing Workshop are healthcare workers who have experience with injections, universal precautions, sterile technique, and who are responsible for assessing risk of TB.

Program Objectives:

1. Identify methods of TB transmission
2. Identify methods of TB pathogenesis
3. Explain the difference between TB infection and TB disease
4. Identify methods used in the evaluation and identification of TB infection and TB disease
5. Identify the high-risk target groups for TB skin testing
6. Explain the appropriate next case management steps for a patient with positive TB skin test
7. Demonstrate how to place, read and interpret the correct administration of the Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test

Program Details:

• If you need TST rulers, please email mdhhs-tstworkshop@michigan.gov with the number of rulers you need and your mailing address.
• For more information about our TB Testing Workshop and to view workshop schedules, please visit www.TSTmichigan.com.

"What a Pain!"

Continuing Educational Opportunity 

This session is a recorded webinar on appropriate use of pain medication and new ways to think about pain control and treatment. It includes information on current state of opioid use, Joint Commission findings, setting realistic expectations with your patient, adequate pain control including non-pharmacological approaches and changes to current pain management practices, as well as managing break-through pain.

Program Details:

• Location:  Webinar
• Intended Audience: Nurses, Advance Practice Providers, Pharmacy Staff, and Providers
• Cost:  Free

Here is the link for the Flyer and the link for HealthStream sign up instructions.