OHSU

Continuing Professional Education

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Lifelong Learning at OHSU

OHSU offers continuing education programs throughout the state. More than 17,000 practicing professionals take part each year in hundreds of courses and seminars. We broadcast many continuing education programs, enabling us to serve individuals throughout the state. See the links at left for further details on continuing education for physicians, dentists, nurses, community health providers, and high-tech and healthcare profesionals.

 

Continuing Dental Education

The School of Dentistry has one of the most active continuing dental education programs in the U.S. It offers:

  • 78 one- and two-day courses (many of which have a hands-on clinical component)
  • Four 50-hour oral radiology certification courses
  • 39 regularly scheduled study clubs throughout the year
  • Nine events co-sponsored with other dental organizations throughout the state

 

Continuing Medical Education

The School of Medicine sponsors or jointly sponsors:

  • 80 continuing medical education program offerings each year
  • Serves nearly 9,000 attendees annually
  • Departmental grand rounds and longer courses running from a half day to a full week
  • Mini-sabbatical programs of a week or more for community physicians to update knowledge and skills in a clinical department

 

Continuing Nursing Education

Hands-on seminars and workshops focused on multiple nursing programs are provided throughout the year by the School of Nursing. In addition to traditional classes, self-paced, online courses are available. The school sponsors the annual Northwest Nursing Education Institute, an annual event providing the opportunity for nurses from the region to meet together to develop, renew and refine the knowledge and skills needed for the teaching of nursing in educational and clinical settings.

 

Continuing Community Healthcare Education 

OHSU's Child Development and Rehabilitation Center provides continuing education to community healthcare professionals throughout the region. Its programs address the care, education and support services required by children with special needs and their families, including technical assistance and specialized training.

 

Continuing Education for High-Tech and Healthcare Professionals

The Center for Professional Development at the School of Science and Engineering (OGI) provides courses and seminars for technology and business professionals. Offerings include topics in executive leadership, software programming, project management and team building. In addition, the Center sponsors a series of free public seminars led by industry experts each month.