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Biomedical Research Auditorium

Friday • June 22, 2012Biomedical Research Auditorium

Emerging Issues In Occupational and Environmental HealthConferenCe objeCtives

At the end of this activity, the attendees should have accessible knowledge to recognize emerging issues in occupational and environmental health, including occupational heat stress, research and lab exposures, disaster preparedness, health disparities, roles and responsibilities in workplace health and safety, workers’ compensation and drug screening.

Who should Attend?Physicians, Nurses including Occupational Health, Plant and School Nurses, Other Health Care Providers and Emergency Responders, Health and Safety Managers/Professionals, Public Health Officials/Professionals, Industrial Hygienists, Physical/Occupational Therapists, Labor Representatives, as well as other professionals involved in infection control, disaster preparedness and crisis management.

Continuing eduCAtion Credit

EtHIcs The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler has designated this conference for 1.0 hour of education in medical ethics and / or professional responsibility.

cME The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler isaccredited by the Texas Medical Association to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler designates this educational activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 creditsTM. Participants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

cNE University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Earn 6.0 contact hours upon the successful completion of this activity.

Successful completion requires signing in, attending the entire activity, and completing the evaluation tool.

Physician - Early RegistrationRegister by June 15, 2012 to qualify $75Physician - RegistrationRegister after June 15, 2012 $95Nurse & Others - Early RegistrationRegister by June 15, 2012 to qualify $35Nurse & Others - RegistrationRegister after June 15, 2012 $55

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7:30 am Registration (Continental Breakfast)

7:50 am Welcome & Introductions

8:00 am Occupational Heat Stress Jeffrey L. Levin, MD, MSPH

8:50 am Research and Lab Exposures Tam Johnson, RN, BSN, COHN-S

9:40 am Break

9:50 am Disaster Preparedness in East Texas Paul McGaha, DO, MPH

10:40 am Environmental Health Disparities Denae King, PhD

11:30 am Break (Lunch is served)

12:00 Noon Grand Rounds Why Healthcare Providers Have a Role

in Workplace Health and Safety Rosemary Sokas, MD, MOH

1:00 pm Break

1:10 pm Ethics: Workers’ Compensation Alan D. Tysinger, JD

2:10 pm Do’s and Don’ts of Drug Screening Carl David Rowlett, MD, MS

3:00 pm Conclusion Certificates Issued

FAX to (903) 877-5902 or mail your registration to:

Emerging Issues in OEHthe University of texas Health science center at tyler

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tam Johnson, RN, BsN, cOHN-sProgram Manager, Occupational Health

Department and Worker Protection ProgramThe University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas, Texas

Denae King, PhDAdjunct Professor, Health Disparities Research

MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, Texas

Assistant Professor, Occupational Health sciencesThe University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler

Tyler, Texas

Jeffrey Levin, MD, MsPHProfessor, Occupational Health sciences

The University of Texas Health Science Center at TylerTyler, Texas

Paul McGaha, DO, MPHRegional Director, Health service Region 4/5N

Texas Department of State Health ServicesTyler, Texas

carl David Rowlett, MD, MsAssociate Professor, Occupational Health sciences

The University of Texas Health Science Center at TylerTyler, Texas

Rosemary sokas, MD, MOHProfessor and chair, Department of Human science

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Keynote speakerRosemary sokas, MD, MOHWhy Healthcare Providers Have a Role in Workplace Health and Safety

Friday, June 22, 20128:00 am - 3:00 pm

Biomedical Research AuditoriumThe University Of Texas Health Science Center At Tyler

Emerging Issues In Occupationaland Environmental Health