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Childbirth Preparation - Saturday Class
2020-09-26 09:00 - 17:00, 2020-09-12 09:00 - 17:00, 2020-08-29 09:00 - 17:00, 2020-08-22 09:00 - 17:00, 2020-08-08 09:00 - 17:00, 2020-07-25 09:00 - 17:00, 2020-07-18 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | UT Medical Center – Perinatal Classroom, 1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
This class prepares you and your support person for the final stages of pregnancy, labor, birth and the early days of parenthood. Anesthesia options, comfort techniques, as well as breathing and relaxation are covered. A tour of labor and delivery is included.
Cost: $65 per couple (only one ticket required per couple)
Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Register online using the form below. Classes fill quickly, so register early! Call 865-305-9300 for more information.
PLEASE NOTE:
Class fees are non-refundable. However if a conflict should arise, it may be possible to move to another class date if space is available. Please call 865-305-9300 for more information.

Cost is $65.00 per couple. Only 1 ticket is needed for two people.

Newborn Care Class
2020-09-22 18:30 - 21:00, 2020-09-19 09:00 - 12:00, 2020-08-18 18:30 - 21:00 | UT Medical Center – Perinatal Classroom, 1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
Newborn Care Class: Topics Covered:

How to hold a baby
Baby’s body temperature/regulation/overheating
Why baby’s cry/comfort techniques/5 S’s
Shaken Baby Syndrome
Swaddling
Feeding, How to warm bottles, Prepping bottles, feeding at an angle
Burping
Safe Sleep/SIDS Prevention
Diapering
Cord Care
Circumcision Care
Newborn Skin and Cradle Cap
Bathing
Nail Care
How to use a thermometer and nasal aspirator
When to call the Pediatrician

Cost: $25 per couple (This class is open to the community. You do not have to be delivering at UT Medical Center to attend. Classes fill quickly so register early!)
PLEASE NOTE:
Class fees are non-refundable. However if a conflict should arise, it may be possible to move to another class date if space is available. Please call 865-305-9300 for more information.

Cost is $25.00 per couple. Only 1 ticket is needed for two people.

Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE)
2020-09-20 15:30 - 17:30 | TN
Join Us for the First “Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE)”
Meeting to be Held Virtually
Do you have a family history of cancer?
Are you considering genetic testing, waiting for results, or have already tested positive for a genetic mutation?
You’re invited to a virtual FORCE get-together!
You are not alone. Network with others who understand what you’re going through. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions or just listen in a safe, supportive environment. Feel free to invite a friend or family member.
This a multi-organizational event, which is hosted quarterly by different genetic counselors.

Sunday, September 20, 3:30-5:30 p.m. via Zoom
To attend this event, RSVP to Erin at ECampbell1@utmck.edu
You will receive the login information once you RSVP

We take your privacy seriously. Please note the meeting will not be recorded and you have the option to participate anonymously.
Join us and live your life empowered!
About FORCE:
FORCE (Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered) is the only organization empowering those facing hereditary breast, ovarian, pancreatic, prostate, colorectal and endometrial cancers that are caused by an inherited mutation in a BRCA, ATM, PALB2, CHEK2, PTEN or other gene, as well as those associated with Lynch syndrome.

Breastfeeding Class
2020-09-20 14:00 - 16:30, 2020-09-13 14:00 - 16:30, 2020-09-01 18:30 - 21:00, 2020-08-09 14:00 - 16:30, 2020-08-04 18:30 - 21:00 | UT Medical Center – Perinatal Classroom, 1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
This class promotes successful breastfeeding by helping you and your partner understand normal behaviors of breastfeeding infants. Topics include helpful hints about caring for yourself, positioning your baby for breastfeeding, returning to work and breast pump information.
Cost: $25 per couple (This class is open to the community. You do not have to be delivering at UT Medical Center.) Classes fill quickly, so register early!

PLEASE NOTE:
Class fees are non-refundable. However if a conflict should arise, it may be possible to move to another class date if space is available. Please call 865-305-9300 for more information.
Only 1 ticket is needed per couple.

Infant Safety and CPR
2020-09-19 13:00 - 15:30, 2020-08-15 13:00 - 15:30 | Morrison’s Conference Room – UT Medical Center, 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
This class prepares you and your family members to safely care for your baby. Includes infant CPR, safe sleep and car seat safety.
Topics Covered:
· Infant CPR and Infant Choking
· Safe Sleep/SIDS Prevention
· Car Seat Safety
· General Safety, “Baby-proofing” the home
· Online Resources to stay up to date on recalls
· Choking Prevention
*This class is not intended for court mandated programs and does not provide certification in CPR.
Cost:$25 per couple (This class is open to the community. You do not have to be delivering at UT Medical Center to attend. Classes fill quickly so register early!)
PLEASE NOTE:
Class fees are non-refundable. However if a conflict should arise, it may be possible to move to another class date if space is available. Please call 865-305-9300 for more information.
Cost is $25.00 per couple. Only 1 ticket is needed for two people.

Virtual Bariatric Support Group
2020-09-19 11:00 - 12:00 | TN
University Bariatric Center offers support groups for our patients at every stage of their weight-loss journey.
Support groups are held twice a month, on a Tuesday from 5:30 pm-6:30 pm, and on a Saturday, from 11 am-12 pm. With new, helpful topics for each seminar, and encouraging facilitators, we can help you reach and maintain your weight loss goals.
Virtual Bariatric Support Groups

Due to COVID019, bariatric support groups are being offered through Microsoft Teams until further notice. In-person support groups are not available at this time.
Please register for each meeting separately, to help us correctly register attendance. You’ll receive an email from University Bariatric Center the day before the support group, giving you the information you’ll need to attend online.
Your confirmation email will include a QR code. These codes are used only at our in-person events. Please disregard the code for this event, since it is virtual.
To cancel your registration, please email bariatrics@utmck.edu.

2020 Support Group Topics

Tuesday, September 1, 2020 – The Power of Positive Thinking
Saturday, September 19, 2020 – Pandora’s Box of Caffeine
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 – Ways to Get Past the Exercise Excuse
Saturday, October 24, 2020 – Healthy Holiday Cooking (Cooking Demo)
Tuesday, November 3, 2020 – Surviving the Holidays
Saturday, November 21, 2020 – Bariatric Nutritional Deficiencies
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 – Tips for Coping with and Reducing Stress
Saturday, December 12, 2020 – Mindful Eating Using Your Bariatric Tool

COVID-19 Update and Recognizing Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
2020-09-18 08:00 - 10:15 | TN
UT LIFESTAR, Emergency & Trauma Center
Continuing Education Offerings
In lieu of our annual symposium, UT LIFESTAR/Emergency & Trauma Center is hosting two webinar offerings* to meet your continuing education needs. To offset annual costs for free luncheons, there will be a nominal fee for participation.

Once you have registered, we will send you the login information for the webinar.
Online registration closes at 10 am on September 17, 2020. To register after that time, please contact: Kelly McNutt, RN, Trauma Services – 865-305-9243 or KMcNutt@utmck.edu or J.R. Gore, NREMT-P, UT LIFESTAR – 865-305-9480 or JGore@utmck.edu
We recommend using the Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge when registering for this event. The Internet Explorer browser is no longer supported by Microsoft and does not work well with this platform.

* This is the second webinar of two. Sign up for the first webinar here: Care of the Burn Patient, August 22, 2020 9am
COVID-19 Update
Mark Rasnake, MD
Infectious Disease, UT Medical Center
Recognizing Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
Gigi Taylor, MSN, RN, TCRN, CEN
Trauma Outreach Coordinator, UT Medical Center
Two hours credit awarded for participation including post-course evaluation completion.
The University of Tennessee Medical Center is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Tennessee Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Approval #314072022.

2020 Virtual Comedy for a Cause
2020-09-17 19:00 - 23:00 | TN
Join us for our seventh Annual, but first ever virtual Comedy for a Cause event featuring cancer survivor and comedian Karen Mills.
We promise you a fun evening of laughter benefiting the Gynecologic Cancers Education and Research Fund at The University of Tennessee Medical Center Cancer Institute.
This annual event was founded by Baker Donelson in 2014 and hosted in honor of former colleague, LeAnn Mynatt, who lost her courageous battle with ovarian cancer in October 2018. She was passionate about raising awareness and funds to assist with gynecologic cancer patient needs, awareness and education.

The ticket is free but registration is required. Register Here

The event will be broadcast on our 2020 Virtual Comedy for a Cause website. Click the link for more information.
We look forward to a fun night of laughs!

Childbirth Preparation Classes - Weeknight Series
2020-09-14 18:30 - 21:00 | UT Medical Center – Perinatal Classroom, 1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
Childbirth Preparation – Monday Night Series
These classes prepare you and your support person for the final stages of pregnancy, labor, childbirth and caring for yourself after delivery. Learn more about when to go to the hospital, comfort techniques, pain management options as well as breathing and relaxation. A tour of labor and delivery and the mother/baby unit is included. (Please note – this series does NOT include in depth information of breastfeeding, newborn care or infant CPR. Separate classes are offered for those topics. )
This is a weeknight series that meets on 3 consecutive Monday nights from 6:30 – 9:00 pm
September 2020 Series – Sept. 14, 21, 28
Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Registering for the first class date enrolls you in a complete 3-class series.
Classes fill quickly, so register early!
PLEASE NOTE:
Class fees are non-refundable. However, if a conflict should arise, it may be possible to move to another class date if space is available. Please call 865-305-9300 for more information.

Infant Safety and CPR
2020-08-25 18:30 - 21:00, 2020-07-21 18:30 - 21:00 | UT Medical Center – Perinatal Classroom, 1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States

Childbirth Preparation – Sunday Class
2020-08-23 13:30 - 20:00 | UT Medical Center – Perinatal Classroom, 1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
This one day class prepares you and your support person for the final stages of pregnancy, labor, birth and the early days of parenthood. Anesthesia options as well as breathing and relaxation techniques are discussed.
Class will meet from 1:30-8:00 pm with a 30-minute break.

PLEASE NOTE:
Class fees are non-refundable. However if a conflict should arise, it may be possible to move to another class date if space is available. Please call 865-305-9300 for more information. Classes fill quickly, so register early!
Please Note: Only ONE ticket is needed per couple.

Care of the Burn Patient
2020-08-22 09:00 - 11:15 | TN
UT LIFESTAR, Emergency & Trauma Center
Continuing Education Offerings
In lieu of our annual symposium, UT LIFESTAR/Emergency & Trauma Center is hosting two webinar offerings* to meet your continuing education needs. To offset annual costs for free luncheons, there will be a nominal fee for participation.

Once you have registered, we will send you the login information for the webinar.
Online registration closes at 10 am on August 21, 2020. To register after that time, please contact: Kelly McNutt, RN, Trauma Services – 865-305-9243 or KMcNutt@utmck.edu or J.R. Gore, NREMT-P, UT LIFESTAR – 865-305-9480 or JGore@utmck.edu
We recommend using the Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge when registering for this event. The Internet Explorer browser is no longer supported by Microsoft and does not work well with this platform.

* This is the first webinar of two. Sign up for the second webinar here: COVID-19 Update and Recognizing Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury, September 18, 2020, 8 am
Care of the Burn Patient
Elizabeth Vorholt, BSN, RN/Burn Program Coordinator
Vanderbilt Regional Burn Center
Two hours credit awarded for participation including post-course evaluation completion.
The University of Tennessee Medical Center is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Tennessee Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Approval #314072022.

Newborn Care Class
2020-08-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Morrison’s Conference Room – UT Medical Center, 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States

Virtual Hiring Event - Patient Access Clerk
2020-08-06 09:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join us for a virtual hiring event for the position of Patient Access Clerk. The Patient Access Clerk serves patients, clients, medical center departments and co-providers with an efficient and effective registration process with lead responsibility while encouraging a team effort. The Patient Access Clerk also answers phone calls and schedules appointments.

Childbirth Preparation Classes - Weeknight Series
2020-08-03 18:30 - 21:00 | UT Medical Center – Perinatal Classroom, 1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
Childbirth Preparation – Monday Night Series
These classes prepare you and your support person for the final stages of pregnancy, labor, childbirth and caring for yourself after delivery. Learn more about when to go to the hospital, comfort techniques, pain management options as well as breathing and relaxation. A tour of labor and delivery and the mother/baby unit is included. (Please note – this series does NOT include in depth information of breastfeeding, newborn care or infant CPR. Separate classes are offered for those topics. )
This is a weeknight series that meets on 3 consecutive Monday nights from 6:30 – 9:00 pm
August Series – Aug. 3, 10, 17
Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Registering for the first class date enrolls you in a complete 3-class series.
Classes fill quickly, so register early!
PLEASE NOTE:
Class fees are non-refundable. However, if a conflict should arise, it may be possible to move to another class date if space is available. Please call 865-305-9300 for more information.

Virtual Hiring Event
2020-07-30 11:00 - 14:00 | Online
Join us on July 30 from 11 am – 2 pm for a virtual hiring event. Available positions for hire include Nursing Technician and Health Unit Coordinator.

Full-time and Part-time available.
12 hour shifts (7 am – 7 pm, 7 pm – 7 am) with rotating weekends. Day & night shift openings available.
$10 – 12 per hour pay rate, depending on experience. Weekend & night differentials available.

Please call Human Resources at 865-305-4521 for more information.
Nursing Technician
Performs direct and indirect patient care activities under supervision of licensed personnel.

Establishes and maintains positive interpersonal relationships and promotes effective teamwork with patients, families, coworkers and the community to meet customer service goals Performs direct patient care activities while maintaining maximum comfort and safety of patients.
Assists with admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
Obtains and maintains accurate patient data and documents appropriately in medical records including vital signs, intake and output, height and weight etc.
Recognizes and communicates changes in patient’s vital signs, physical and/or mental condition to the Registered Nurse.
Provides personal care assistance with activities of daily living to patients including: bathing, dressing, eating, drinking, oral care, elimination and transportation.
Assists Registered Nurse in skin care including repositioning, cleaning of wounds, and pressure ulcer prevention.
Demonstrates ability to assist in patient transfers effectively and safely.
Responds appropriately to emergency situations or unplanned events.
Assists with falls prevention activities on the nursing area, responding quickly as appropriate to enhance patient safety.

Health Unit Coordinator
Coordinates and performs the receptionist role and coordinates all non-clinical functions on a clinical unit. Accountable to the Registered Nurse.

Communicates effectively with patient, visitors and health care team.
Serves as gatekeeper for physician and nursing orders into the Patient Computer System (Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Coordinates scheduling of diagnostic procedures and outpatient appointments.
Assists with patient flow and patient safety
Maintains patient charts.
Operates nursing unit equipment: pneumatic tube system, intercom system, fax machine, computer, printer and multi-line telephone.
Plans and executes a daily routine for performance of non-clinical tasks for the Nursing Unit.
