Add more value to your 2025 AAOHN National Conference attendance by attending a pre-conference workshop. Please note pre-conference workshop registration fees are not included in the full conference registration rate, and require additional enrollment and payment. If you've already registered for the conference and would like to add a workshop to your existing registration, please contact registration@aaohn.org.
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COHN/COHN-S Review Course
Saturday, March 29 – Sunday, March 30
A two-day workshop to review key concepts for the occupational health nursing certification exams, led by experienced experts. Topics include clinical practice and case management, direct care, leadership, program management, quality assurance, risk and compliance, industrial hygiene, toxicology, and legal/ethical issues. The course includes instruction, discussions, activities, and additional resources to help attendees prepare for either the COHN or the COHN-S exam. Nurses interested in or new to occupational health nursing will also benefit, and the content aligns with the updated ABOHN exam blueprint.
Learner Objectives
- Define current occupational health nursing roles and functions and describe occupational health nursing strategies for providing clinical practice, case management, direct care and health promotion to workers.
- Discuss the concepts and principles of ergonomics, industrial hygiene, hearing conservation, toxicology, epidemiology, and occupational health nursing research.
- Discuss legislation relevant to occupational health nursing, as well as federal standards and regulations.
- Identify topic areas to be studied for ABOHN Certified Occupational Health Nurse exam.
Learning Outcome
- 85% of OHNs who complete this course will report that it provided them with the tools needed to prepare for the ABOHN exam.
Instructors
| Laurie Heagy MPH, RN, COHN-S |
Mindy Guillory RN, BSN, COHN-S/CM, COHC/CD, CEAP, SAP, MRO-a |
Conference of Leaders
Saturday, March 29 – Sunday, March 30
In today’s occupational health settings, there is a demand for nurse leaders. AAOHN’s Conference of Leaders develops an OHNs leadership and communication skills. Invest in your future as a leader, build your confidence to strengthen your knowledge base, and seek mentor opportunities to name just a few of the essentials introduced in a two-day workshop.
During the course, we’ll have instructor-led discussions, reflective and personal leadership activities, peer breakout activities, networking, and opportunities for mentorship. Whether you’re currently a leader in need of a refresh to your skillset or considering leadership for your career progression, prepare to forge your own path with AAOHN’s Conference of Leaders.
CNE: Attendees earn 14 CNE.
Learner Objectives
- Differentiate and self-assess valued characteristics and styles of leaders
- Identify contextual issues within the workplace such as stereotypes, biases, and other barriers that may challenge OHN leaders
- Describe how leaders generate confidence and support within their profession
- Develop a professional set of abilities and resources that include communication proficiency, business acumen, and technology competency.
Instructors
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Sandra J. Cinque, BA, RN, COHN-S/CM, FAAOHN
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Dawn Stone, Phd, RN, ANP-BC, COHN-S, FAAOHN
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Occupational Health APRN
The AAOHN Occupational Health APRN workshop will focus on relevant occupational health clinical care. Most sessions will include pharmacology or diagnostics and assessments.
CNE: TBD