MCD Registrations

Registration for Upcoming Events, Trainings, Classes, etc..

If you have been informed of an upcoming event or conference that you would like to register for, check here for quick links to the registration forms or related materials.


Healthy Policy Partners of Maine 12/10/2008 Contact Email	This is the membership registration form. If interested please click here for online registration .

Maine Healthcare Laws in Relation to: 10/22/2009 Contact Email	This one day workshop is designed specifically for healthcare agencies and management staff and will provide an overview of the updates made to Maine healthcare laws and how they relate to HIPPA, advanced directives, DNR orders, mandatory reporting and involuntary discharges. The training will be conducted by Steven L. Johnson, Esq., a respected healthcare attorney who practices with Kozak & Gayer, P.A., located in Augusta, Maine. AGENDA – • Overview and updates on healthcare confidentiality law. • Overview and updates on Advance Directives, DNR orders, and healthcare decision making under Maine law. • Overview and update on Maine’s mandatory reporting laws. • A primer on healthcare collections and legal options available. • Involuntarily discharge from healthcare facilities. If interested please click here for online registration or click here for a printer-friendly version of registration brochure.

Gatekeeper Training - USM 3/17/2010 Contact Email	Gatekeeper Training is a full day training designed for adults who serve as the first line of recognition and referral for a distressed youth, possibly at risk for suicide. This includes those individuals connected to youths because of the roles and responsibilities inherent in the nature of their job and those adults to whom youths naturally turn for help and guidance. If interested please click here for online registration .

Using Student Survey Data 3/18/2010 Contact Email	This session, presented by Melanie Lanctot from OSA, will include an overview of the MIYHS (Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey), which replaced the MYDAUS (Maine Youth Drug and Alcohol Use Survey) in 2009. The session will include: 1. A brief overview if the MIYHS survey instrument and differences from the MYDAUS 2. 2009 data update of statewide trends related to underage drinking in Maine, as well as trend data update on several influencing factors that OSA SPF-SIG grantees have been working on statewide (youth perception of whether they’d be caught by police, whether they’d be caught by their parents, whether parents think underage drinking is wrong, whether alcohol is easy or hard to get, and whether adults in their neighborhood think underage drinking is wrong) 3. An introduction to the data reports that are available on the 2009 MIYHS 4. Information on the comparability of MIHYS to MYDAUS 5. Time for Questions & Answers 6. Examples from call participants on successful ways they have used student survey data in their local efforts If interested please click here for online registration .

Gatekeeper Training - Livermore Falls 3/19/2010 Contact Email	A full-day training for adults in school and community settings designed to 1) provide up-to-date information about suicide; 2) teach basic suicide intervention skills; 3) increase personal confidence and ability to effectively respond to suicidal behavior; and 4) identify helpful resources. If interested please click here for online registration .

Training of Trainers - Portland 3/24/2010 Contact Email	Learn to Present a Youth Suicide Prevention Awareness Session A 3.5 hour program available to those “gatekeepers” willing to facilitate 60 or 90 minute suicide prevention awareness sessions for co-workers and/or other community members. Easy-to-use packaged materials are provided. (Gatekeeper training is a pre-requisite before enrolling in this training.) If interested please click here for online registration or click here for a printer-friendly version of registration brochure.

Extended Awareness Training - Windham 3/25/2010 Contact Email	This workshop is a half day training designed for those who serve as the first line of recognition and referral for distressed college students, possibly at risk for suicide. This includes individuals connected to youth because of the roles and responsibilities inherent in the nature of their job and adults to whom youth naturally turn for help and guidance. If interested please click here for online registration .

Suicide Assessment Clinician Training 3/26/2010 Contact Email	Suicide Assessment for Clinicians is a day-long workshop designed to prepare a new or seasoned therapist to understand the risk of suicide in a variety of populations and how to approach and complete an effective suicide risk assessment. If interested please click here for online registration or click here for a printer-friendly version of registration brochure.

Lifelines Teacher Training - Portland 3/30/2010 Contact Email	Learn How to Teach Youth About Suicide Prevention A full-day training program for health educators and others who will implement Lifeline student suicide prevention lessons in the school health curriculum. These lessons are aligned with Maine Learning Results Health Education Standards. They are part of a research-based, field-tested program that has been evaluated in Maine. (Gatekeeper training is a prerequisite before enrolling in this training.) If interested please click here for online registration or click here for a printer-friendly version of registration brochure.

Exhibitor Registration - Vaccines For Children - Making Every Dose Count 3/31/2010 Contact Email	Each respondent will be provided with an exhibit table on a first-come, first-served basis as tables are limited. Exhibitor tables will be dressed with linens and skirted. Exhibitors will be responsible for bringing their own materials into the building, setting them up and disposing of them. Click here for Exhibitor Information Packet Exhibitor Packet Please note: If you plan to have more than one person staffing the exhibitor booth, each additional person will need to register and pay for the conference separately: Additional Exhibit staff Register here Exhibit Show Hours: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 Load-in Time: 6:30-7:30am, View Exhibits: 7:30-8:30am, 10:30-11:00am, 12:00-1:30pm, 2:30-2:45pm Exhibit Break-down: 4:00pm Package Receiving Directions Boxes will be received no earlier than one (1) day prior to the event. To ensure proper delivery, the following information must be included on all boxes shipped to the Augusta Civic Center: Maine Immunization Program - Vaccines For Children! March 31, 2010, Company name. Attention: Earl Kingsbury Any materials shipped upon the conclusion of the event are the responsibility of the client. These materials must be properly packaged and labeled appropriately and include all proper destination information including shipping account numbers. Mailing Address: Augusta Civic Center 76 Community Drive Augusta, ME 04330 If interested please click here for online registration or click here for a printer-friendly version of registration brochure. If you are already registered, view related materials: VFC Exhibitor Packet.pdf

Vaccines For Children - Making Every Dose Count 3/31/2010 Contact Email	This conference is dedicated to a review of emerging and existing issues relating to immunization practice at the federal, state and local levels. Current imminization issues and updates will be presented by the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention as well as local Maine experts. Registration check-in time 7:30 am - 8:30 am. If interested please click here for online registration or click here for a printer-friendly version of registration brochure. If you are already registered, view related materials: Agenda.pdf VFC Conference Brochure.pdf

Beyond the Basics of Suicide Prevention VI 4/9/2010 Contact Email	This conference is designed for any adult with basic knowledge of suicide prevention who is interested in prevention education and wishes to expand his/her ability to support youth who are dealing with difficult issues. Clinicians, educators, nurses, school personnel and parents would benefit from attendance. If interested please click here for online registration .

Transition Lesson Training - Madison 4/13/2010 Contact Email	The Lifelines Transitions Program is a program designed to help schools reinforce concepts presented in the Lifelines Program and to better prepare students for life after high school. These lessons review concepts presented in the Lifelines Training and add additional information that reflect the changes that students will soon be experiencing. PRE-REQUISITE: All attendees must have taken Gatekeeper Training AND work in a school that is implementing the Lifelines Program. If interested please click here for online registration .

Protocol Development Workshop - Bangor 4/27/2010 Contact Email	The likelihood of schools or youth serving agencies encountering a suicidal youth is real and few events are more painful or potentially disruptive. Protocols provide guidance on steps to take in order to safely assist youth and staff by providing them with direction, structure and support. This workshop is appropriate for schools and social service providers. The value of the workshop will be greatly increased if each school or agency sends a minimum of 2-3 key staff (i.e. administrators, social workers, school nurses, guidance counselors, school resource officers, etc). If interested please click here for online registration .

Suicide Assessment Clinician Training - Brunswick 4/30/2010 Contact Email	Suicide Assessment for Clinicians is a day-long workshop designed to prepare a new or seasoned therapist to understand the risk of suicide in a variety of populations and how to approach and complete an effective suicide risk assessment. If interested please click here for online registration or click here for a printer-friendly version of registration brochure.

Gatekeeper Training - Auburn 5/4/2010 Contact Email	Gatekeeper Training is a full day training designed for adults who serve as the first line of recognition and referral for a distressed youth, possibly at risk for suicide. This includes those individuals connected to youths because of the roles and responsibilities inherent in the nature of their job and those adults to whom youths naturally turn for help and guidance. If interested please click here for online registration or click here for a printer-friendly version of registration brochure.

Training of Trainers - Augusta 5/11/2010 Contact Email	A 3.5 hour program available to those “gatekeepers” willing to facilitate 60 or 90 minute suicide prevention awareness sessions for co-workers and/or other community members. Easy-to-use packaged materials are provided. (Gatekeeper training is a pre-requisite before enrolling in this training.) If interested please click here for online registration or click here for a printer-friendly version of registration brochure.

Blood Pressure Measurement Training for the Layperson 5/13/2010 Contact Email	Accurate blood pressure measurement is critically important, since erroneous readings can lead to misdiagnosis and treatment errors. This workshop reviews the circulatory system; the definition, management and types of high blood pressure; common errors; equipment; correct cuff sizing; and blood pressure measurement technique. Included is an extensive hands-on practice session. If interested please click here for online registration .

Suicide Assessment Clinician Training - Portland 5/14/2010 Contact Email	Suicide Assessment for Clinicians is a day-long workshop designed to prepare a new or seasoned therapist to understand the risk of suicide in a variety of populations and how to approach and complete an effective suicide risk assessment. If interested please click here for online registration or click here for a printer-friendly version of registration brochure.

Conducting a Cholesterol Screening in Your Community 5/26/2010 Contact Email	The morning session provides an overview of cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, and risk factors. It includes disease outcomes from uncontrolled risk factors and preventive strategies for controlling risk factors. You will learn what cholesterol is, why it is important, and tips for communicating in plain language. The afternoon session covers current State and Federal Regulations related to the performance of the testing for cholesterol; clarification of the differences between State and Federal requirements; and processes for obtaining a Maine State Health Screening Laboratory Permit and Federal CLIA Certificate. The day includes a hands-on training session that takes you through the necessary steps for performing a quality community and/or worksite cholesterol screening. If interested please click here for online registration .