Heartland AEA is offering an exciting online learning experience for new school nurses. Beginning September 3, the Moodle-based class will be open to all school nurses hired August 2011 or later. Registration is mandatory but the class is free. Credit toward nurse license renewal is optional for a flat fee of $15 dollars. Topics to be covered include:
- Nursing delegation of health procedures to paraprofessionals
- Instruction on how to write an individual health plan (IHP)
- Instructions on how to conduct health evaluations and screenings for special education
- Understanding special health services and the IEP
- Medicaid billing and the role of the school nurse
- Section 504 and the nurse as a team member
- Heartland AEA resources available to assist nurses
Please pass on this opportunity to new school nurses. They may register here or go through our Professional Development catalog and enter activity number DR346899991301 in the correct field.
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