Category: Speaker Topics

Follow the Path to Understand Pharmacology

Posted on | by Amy Siple

Many pharmacologic agents block or mimic a few key neurotransmitters in the human body. Acquiring an understanding of the roles of these neurotransmitters equips learners with practical application tools to advance pharmacologic knowledge. This interactive presentation is designed to engage learners in understanding pharmacologic content that applies to current agents and those yet to be brought to market.

Learning Outcomes

  • Participants will identify how understanding the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system aids in understanding several pharmacologic agents.
  • Participants will identify the role of dopamine in the body and the impact of blocking or mimicking it.
  • Participants will identify the role of serotonin in the body and the impact of blocking or mimicking it.

Selected References:

Using Your Why To Shape The Future

Posted on | by Amy Siple

Our purpose, or “Why”, drives our decisions, actions, and goals. It is the inspiring picture of the future that energizes us to achieve.  This interactive presentation will offer 10 practical steps in identifying our “why” and provide tools we can use to shape our future.  

Objectives:

Participants will be able to:

  1. At least 2 reasons people fail to identify their why.
  2. At least 2 considerations when measuring the cost of your why.​
  3. At least 5 steps to put your why to the test.  ​

 ​Selected Bibliography:

Caprino, K. (2021, September 8). Three simple steps to identify your life purpose and leverage it in your career. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/kathycaprino/2018/11/28/three-simple-steps-to-identify-your-life-purpose-and-leverage-it-in-your-career/

Khamlub, S., Harun-Or-Rashid, M., Sarker, M. A. B., Hirosawa, T., Outavong, P., & Sakamoto, J. (2013, August). Job satisfaction of health-care workers at health centers in Vientiane Capital and Bolikhamsai Province, Lao PDR. Nagoya journal of medical science. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4345678/

Maxwell, J. C. (2014). 15 invaluable laws of growth: Live them and reach your potential. Center Street.

Maxwell, John C. (2009). Put your dream to the test: 10 questions that will help you see it and Seize it. Thomas Nelson.

Rostami, F., Babaei-Pouya, A., Teimori-Boghsani, G., Jahangirimehr, A., Mehri, Z., & Feiz-Arefi, M. (2021, July 20). Mental workload and job satisfaction in Healthcare Workers: The moderating role of job control. Frontiers. https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2021.683388/full

Warley, S. (2024a, February 15). Find your why to get unstuck. Life Skills That Matter. https://www.lifeskillsthatmatter.com/blog/find-your-why

Warley, S. (2024b, March 3). The #1 self-awareness habit. Life Skills That Matter. https://www.lifeskillsthatmatter.com/blog/number-one-self-awareness-habit

Parkinson Disease Management

Posted on | by Amy Siple

The chronic neurodegenerative nature of Parkinson’s Disease can create challenges for clients and caregivers. This presentation will review common symptoms associated with Parkinson’s Disease including Parkinson’s Dementia. Pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments will be addressed.

Objectives:

Participants will be able to recall:

  • At least four symptoms associated with Parkinson’s Disease
  • At least two considerations in the diagnostic criteria of Parkinson’s Disease Dementia
  • Why an interdisciplinary approach is important in the care of clients with Parkinson’s

Talk is Cheap, but Communication is Pure Gold

Posted on | by Amy Siple

To achieve success in your professional and personal life you must develop the art of communication. This is a skill set we can acquire through intentionality which can open doors we may never have imagined possible.  Skilled communicators have better relationships, less conflict, and enhanced influence.  This interactive session will focus on practical steps we can take to improve our communication skills.

Objectives:

  • Participants will be able to identify:​
  1. At least 3 ways to improve their communication techniques​
  2. At least 2 strategies to find common ground with those who hold opposing views.​
  3. At least 2 practical steps to inspire others through the art of communication. ​

Managing the Stress in Your Life

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Stress can push us to become the best versions of ourselves. Growth and change rarely occur without it. However, stress can also be disabling with potentially dire consequences to mental and physical health. This presentation is designed to help participants recognize and manage stress.  

Objectives:

The participant will be able to identify:​

  1. The impact of stress on professional growth and development.
  2. At least two risk factors of unmitigated stress.
  3. At least four steps to promote meaningful management of stressful situations.

You Can’t Manage Time – But You Can Manage Yourself

Posted on | by Amy Siple

Time is one of the most valuable commodities on earth and we all get the same amount. While we cannot control the number of hours in a day, we do have influence over how we spend our time. This presentation is designed to help participants consider a thoughtful review of how they use their allotted time. Through a systems approach, participants will be challenged to take steps towards more intentional time (self) management.

Objectives:

The participant will be able to identify:​

  1. The importance of time management.
  2. A strategy for analyzing their time utilization.
  3. At least two action items to promote time management.

Workplace Resilience Through the Power of Social Connections

Posted on | by Amy Siple

There is a strong correlation between the power of social connections and workplace resilience. Studies show productivity can be increased by 74% through strong friendships. An epidemic of loneliness has settled over our world and the impact has been disastrous. This interactive presentation explores the impact of social connections on job and life satisfaction. Steps to promote healthy friendships will be discussed. Conflict resolution strategies will be reviewed and listening exercises will be included. Strong social connections can have a dramatic impact on life quality measures. It is important to take intentional steps to foster and preserve these relationships.

Objectives:

The participant will be able to identify:​

  1. The impact of social connections and friendship on workplace resilience​
  2. At least two risk factors associated with loneliness​
  3. At least four steps to promote meaningful social connections and friendship
  4. At least two ways managers can encourage social connections among staff.

Psychotropic Reduction: A Multidisciplinary Approach

Posted on | by Amy Siple

The off-label use of psychotropics to manage the neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with dementia is historically widespread. This is despite evidence showing limited benefits and high mortality risk. This interactive presentation is designed to explore a root cause analysis of these neuropsychiatric symptoms using an interdisciplinary approach.

Objectives:

Participants will be able to:

  1. Differentiate between a root cause analysis and a medication-based approach to neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with dementia.​
  2. Identify at least three potential adverse events associated with psychotropics. ​
  3. Identify at least three common etiologies behind neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with dementia.​
  4. Recall at least three benefits of an interdisciplinary approach for neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with dementia ​

The Aging Client: Process for Determining Competency 

Posted on | by Amy Siple

Aging is associated with increased risk factors for a number of diseases including dementia. Screening for clinical competency is important for safety as well as disease management. This presentation will explore the clinical evaluation of dementia, common cognitive assessment tools and common dementia profiles. Driving and medication administration considerations will also be discussed.

Objectives:

Participants will be able to:

1. Identify at least two essential elements in the clinical evaluation of Dementia​

2. Recall at least two cognitive assessment tools ​ 3. Identify at least one action item when driving safety is of concern in an older adult

Managing Dementia-Related Neuropsychiatric Symptoms

Posted on | by Amy Siple

This presentation will review common neuropsychiatric symptoms reported in clients with dementia.  A review of common pharmacologic agents used to treat these symptoms will be discussed. Tips for de-escalating someone with agitation will be reviewed and strategies to engage clients with dementia will be explored.

Objectives:

Participants will be able to:

  1. Identify at least two common triggers of dementia-related neuropsychiatric symptoms
  2. Recall at least two pharmacologic drug classes often used for dementia-related agitation.
  3. Name at least two considerations when using pharmacologic agents to manage neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with dementia.
  4. Offer at least two non-pharmacologic interventions to reduce neuropsychiatric symptoms in clients with dementia.