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ACE Unit Volunteer Activity - Intermediate Activity Fall 2008 25 points   Activity Description Preview Dates: This program is the same as the major ACE Unit Volunteer Activity, but is for 10 hours total. You determine the dates and times you will commit to the ACE Unit). This activity cannot be repeated for credit without the approval of t... Read Full Activity Description

ACE Unit Volunteer Activity Fall 2008 50 points   Activity Description Preview Dates: Orientation Session Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, 5-6 p.m. by Dr. Helen Appelberg, Conference Room ACE Unit 10th floor. (If students are unable to attend at that time they are to contact Dr. Appelberg for a make-up time.) 10 session ... Read Full Activity Description

Adaptive Water Sports Festival Fall 2008 15 points   Activity Description Preview Dates: Orientation to be scheduled with Dr. Mossberg Event to be held Saturday, 9/13/08, at Moody Gardens Participation: Participation is open to all students. Contact Dr. Kurt Mossberg at kmossber@utmb.edu to participate. <... Read Full Activity Description

Camp RAD Asthma Camp-2008 50 points   Activity Description Preview Dates: 2 day training program and 5 day camp (Organizational meeting Friday, March 14, 2008 at 12:30 p.m. in SAHSs Room 1.104. Training dates: May 13 & 20; Camp dates are June 2-6, 2008) Participation: Participation... Read Full Activity Description

Can We Talk? Communicating When Stakes Are High-2008 15 points   Activity Description Preview Dates: Wednesday, 2/06/08, 3:00-5:00 PM, Room 1.102 Participation: Open to all students Description: Learn vital communication skills for healthcare professionals. When the stakes are high, communication skills become critica... Read Full Activity Description

Career Fairs 15 points   Activity Description Preview Date: As scheduled for each event. Participation: Open to all SAHS students. Description: Introduce youth to the possibility of a career in an allied health profession. Develop an entertaining presentation about your c... Read Full Activity Description

Caring Clowns 50 points   Activity Description Preview Dates: Tuesday, September 25th Caring Clown Orientation and training course: 5:00-7:00 PM, Joe's Cafeteria. Minimum of 10 sessions as Caring Clown Participation: Open to all students Description: Learn about the be... Read Full Activity Description

Celebrate Recovery Festival-2008 15 points   Activity Description Preview Date: Saturday, September 13, 2008, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Kempner Park, Galveston. Participation: Open to all Students Description: Community Project involving basic science researchers (UTMB Center for Addiction Research); socia... Read Full Activity Description

CPR - Basic Life Support 4-Hour Class 15 points   Activity Description Preview Dates: Choose to attend one of the classes given on: May 1 & 5-8:30 am - 12:30 pm; May 16-12 pm-4pm; May 27- 12:30 pm-4pm; May 29-8:30 am-12:30 pm; June 4 & 11, & 18-9 am-1 pm; June 24-12:30 am-4:30 pm, June 30-12 pm-4 pm; July 9-12 pm... Read Full Activity Description

CPR - Heartsaver First Aid Course 25 points   Activity Description Preview Date: Monday May 12, 8:30AM-4:30PM. Note: no one is allowed into class after the starting time! It is recommended that you arrive 10-15 minutes early to complete the registration process. Participation: Open to all students. ... Read Full Activity Description

CSI: Why things may not be as they seem-2008 15 points   Activity Description Preview Date: Wednesday, 1/30/08, 3:00-5:00 PM, Room 1.102, Presented by Gretchen Van Mater Stone, Department of Occupational Therapy Participation: Open to all students. There is a 30 student limit for this activity. Description: Read Full Activity Description

Cultural Competence in Healthcare 25 points   Activity Description Preview Dates: Sessions to be scheduled at times convenient to mentor and student(s) Description:... Read Full Activity Description

D'Feet Breast Cancer Fall 2008 15 points   Activity Description Preview Dates: Event to be held Saturday, 10/18/08 Specific volunteer hours to be scheduled by D'Feet Breast Cancer Volunteer Director, email dfeetvolunteers@yahoo.com. Must have name in by 10/5/08. Participation: Open to all students. ... Read Full Activity Description

Death, dying & grief-2008 50 points   Activity Description Preview Date: Thursdays Jan. 10-April 24, 2008, 9a.m-12 p.m. The exception to Thursdays are: 1. On Tuesday, Jan. 22, students will view a film at the Rosenberg Library; 2. On Wed. March 12 students will attend a Spirituality in Clinical Care clas... Read Full Activity Description

Diabetes - Self-Management Educational Program-2008 50 points   Activity Description Preview Dates: Wednesday, 2/13/08 3-5 p.m., Greenhouse Cafe, SAHS/SON Bldg. Teaching sessions scheduled individually. Diabetes - It Isn't My Job Activity - Wednesday, 4/2 and 4/9, 3:00-5:00 PM, Room 1.102 Participation: Open to all s... Read Full Activity Description

Diabetes Management - What Is Your Responsibility? 15 points   Activity Description Preview Dates: Students can participate by going to: http://webcls.utmb.edu/diabetes/ Participation: Open to all students. Mentored by Dr.Patricia Fingerhut and Dr. Vicki Freeman. Description: Diabetes affects 20.8 million children ... Read Full Activity Description

Diversity and the Law, Ethics and Management 25 points   Activity Description Preview Dates: Sessions will be scheduled at times mutually convenient to mentor and student(s). Participation: Open to all students. One or two students per enrollment period will work with their mentor. Description: Imagine receivi... Read Full Activity Description

Dr. Stobo's Professor Rounds 15 points   Activity Description Preview Dates: Second Tuesday of each month, at 10:30 AM, meet in the student classroom JSA number 4.130. Participation: Open to all students,however at any one round the limit is three students. Reserve your spot early by emailing Dr. Neel ... Read Full Activity Description

Expand Your Horizons Educational Program For Girls-2008 30 points   Activity Description Preview Dates: Orientation meeting to be scheduled at a mutually convenient time. March 8, 2008- - Houston locationMay 17, 2008 Galveston Location. 8:00 AM -12:00 PM or 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (You will attend one of the sessions) Participation:<... Read Full Activity Description

First Aid Teams- 10 points   Activity Description Preview Dates: as scheduled for each event. Description: Learn about working in an interdisciplinary team at special events, such as: Fun Runs, Marathons, County Fairs, etc. Discover what supplies and equipment are needed at such events... Read Full Activity Description

FISH 10 points   Activity Description Preview Date: Tuesday, 8/19/08, 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Levin Hall Participation: Mandatory program for all students Description: Attend the FISH! program to learn key principles to be used in patient service and in developing teamwork... Read Full Activity Description

Frontera de Salud 25 points   Activity Description Preview Dates: Trips are scheduled approximately every other month. If interested, contact Richard Guerra, raguerra@utmb.edu or Jaime Lopez, jalopez@utmb.edu. or one of the Co-directors: Jennifer Barnhill, jfbarnhi@utmb.edu or Melanie Fields, mefield... Read Full Activity Description

Fun Runs 15 points   Activity Description Preview Date: Mardi Gras Beach Run-Saturday, Jan 26, 2008. (Dr. J. McGaugh is faculty mentor for the Mardi Gras Beach Run.) (If another fun run has been approved by Lodie Massey and entered, please enter the name of the event, the date and who is ... Read Full Activity Description

Galveston Children's Report Card 2007 10 points   Activity Description Preview Dates: Ongoing Participation: Open to all students (distance students can participate in this activity.) This activity cannot be repeated for credit. Description: SAHS students review and demonstrate knowledge of t... Read Full Activity Description

Girl Scout Allied Health Day (Half day)2008 15 points   Activity Description Preview Date: Saturday, January 12, 2008, 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Participation: Open to all students. (15 points are awarded for participation one half day participation. More will be awarded for all day and for assisting with planning/org... Read Full Activity Description

Girl Scout Allied Health Day II(All Day) 2008 25 points   Activity Description Preview See description for Girl Scout Allied Health Day. This section is for SAHS volunteers who participated morning and afternoon. Please enter the required essay as noted in Allied Health Day I, and add what you think would improve the activi... Read Full Activity Description

Girl Scout Allied Health Day III(Committee)2008 40 points   Activity Description Preview This section is limited to those SAHS volunteers who participated on the Organizational Committee AND participated on Jan. 12. See what is required on Allied Health Day I, and add to your essay what improvements you would make if the eve... Read Full Activity Description

Grand Rounds I 15 points   Activity Description Preview Date: To be scheduled according to UTMB Calendar of Events Participation: Open to all students. Can be repeated once for additional points. Description Get the most out of the UTMB learning environment. Learn about the i... Read Full Activity Description

Grand Rounds II 15 points   Activity Description Preview See Grand Rounds I. This section is to be used if more than one Grand Rounds activity is used. Read Full Activity Description

Health Fairs-Volunteer-I 15 points   Activity Description Preview Dates:Orientation to be scheduled for each department. One example is the Galveston County Fair: Work a minimum of a 3 hour shift: 8:00-11:00 AM or 11:00-2:00 PM. on Saturday, March 8, 2008. (Distance Students will have options available in... Read Full Activity Description

Heart Walk 2008 20 points   Activity Description Preview Date Saturday, October 25, 2008, 8-11 a.m., Kemah Boardwalk. Participation: Open to all students. Specific hours to be scheduled by the American HEart Association volunteer coordinator, Linda McSwain (linda.mcswain@heart.org)... Read Full Activity Description

HEAT-Hurricane Evacuation Assistance Team-2008 50 points   Activity Description Preview Date:Volunteers may be needed June 1 through Nov. 1. Orientation for the team will be held Tuesday, July 1 from 12-1 p.m., then regular reviews will be held from 12-1 p.m. on Wed., July 16, Friday, Aug. 1, and Tuesday, Aug. 26. Particip... Read Full Activity Description

Hurricane Preparation Home Assessments 15 points   Activity Description Preview Dates: You need to attend one of the following sessions: Wednesday, 11/01 or 11/08, 1:00-2:00 pm or 5:30-6:30 pm in Room 1.102 in the SAHS/SON Bldg Participation: Participation is open to all students. Teams of two students will vi... Read Full Activity Description

Interdisciplinary Home Visit-2008 25 points   Activity Description Preview Dates Jan. 30-Feb. 14, 2008, may extend due to family or student schedule. Student teams will arrange dates for family visits. Debriefing-March 7, 2008, 1-2 pm. Participation: Open to OT and PT students. Space is limited. This pro... Read Full Activity Description

Interprofessional Leadership Positions 10 points   Activity Description Preview Dates: Vary according to the organization. Participation: Open to all students. Description: Serve as an officer in an interprofessional organization (e.g., Student Government Association, Frontera de Salud for on-campu... Read Full Activity Description

It’s Ability Not Disability That Counts-2008 25 points   Activity Description Preview Dates: Wednesday, 2/20/08, 3:00-5:00 PM, Rollin' Movie & Discussion, Room 1.102 Sunday, 1/27/08, 11:30 am - 4:00 pm, Mardi Gras for Special People, Moody Gardens Convention Center Participation: Open to all students De... Read Full Activity Description

Jesse Tree - CLS Students 15 points   Activity Description Preview Date: Students will attend Orientation on Friday, 9/29 from 10:00-11:00 am in Room 1.202 Students will attend one session to be scheduled through the MentorEddie Salazar. Participation: Participation i... Read Full Activity Description

Libbie's Place-Senior Day Program 20 points   Activity Description Preview Dates:Program operates Monday thru Friday 7:30-5:45. (Volunteers are most needed from 10-12. Minimum time requirement per student visit is 2 hours.)Participation requires 10 weeks of service for a total of 20 points. Participation: Read Full Activity Description

Lonestar Triathlon 15 points   Activity Description Preview Dates: Saturday, 3/29/08 or Sunday, 3/30/08(Sunday is the day they need volunteers most.) Students sign up for a two hour shift. Event is headquartered at Moody Gardens, Galveston. Participation: Open to all students Descript... Read Full Activity Description

Luke Society Volunteer Activity 25 points   Activity Description Preview Dates: Saturdays, 8:00 - 9:30 am. You set up a schedule of days you will attend. The Clinic is at First Presbyterian Church, Church St & 20th. You set up a schedule with Dr. Fritz Zaunbrecher at fmzaunbr@utmb.edu. Participation: Open ... Read Full Activity Description

Magnolia Homes Kids Project 50 points   Activity Description Preview Dates: Tuesday 9/25/07 12-1p.m.Room 1.104, Presentation on the cultural and economic factors affecting these children. Following the orientation, schedule to work with the children one day a week for 2 hours each day. This activity requires y... Read Full Activity Description

Mastering the Understanding Response 15 points   Activity Description Preview Date: Wednesday, October 31, 2007, 3:00-5:00 pm, Room 1.418. Participation Participation is limited to 16 students. A minimum of 4 students from two distinct disciplines will be required for this mentored activity to occur. Student... Read Full Activity Description

Medical Record and Health Information Management Fall 2008 15 points   Activity Description Preview Date: Wednesday, August 27, 3:00-5:00 PM, Greenhouse Cafe (lobby SAHS/SON) Participation: Open to all students. Description: While most individuals have an idea of what information is recorded in their medical record, few rea... Read Full Activity Description

Medical Spanish 25 points   Activity Description Preview Dates: Scheduled throughout the semester through the QQD. Contact Rebecca Jurrens at rrjurren@utmb.edu or www.utmb.edu/qqd for details. This activity can be repeated once for a total of 25 points based on a minimum of 10 hours of activity mee... Read Full Activity Description

Medical Spanish 50 points   Activity Description Preview Dates: Scheduled throughout the semester through the QQD. Contact Rebecca Jurrens at rrjurren@utmb.edu or www.utmb.edu/qqd for details. This activity can be repeated once for a total of 50 points based on a minimum of 20 hours of activity mee... Read Full Activity Description

MINI Health Fair I 10 points   Activity Description Preview Dates; As scheduled. Participation: Open to allstudents. You MUST contact Lodie Massey prior to participation if you plan to request INDS points for this activity. You cannot use more than two of the mini health fair a... Read Full Activity Description

Murderball/Fishing Tournament 25 points   Activity Description Preview Dates: Film: Wednesday,, April 2, 3:00 PM Room 1.102. Volunteers needed for Friday serving food and cleanup Friday, April 4, 2008 from 5:00p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and on Saturday, April 5, 2008, from 6-8 am loading boats, and unloading 12 noon-3... Read Full Activity Description

Nicaragua Medical Mission Trip-2007 45 points   Activity Description Preview Dates:December 15-21, 2007. Mentors Drs. Kathleen & James Vincent. Contact person Leslie Wiggins lewiggin@utmb.edu. Participation: Open to all students. Deadline to register 10/4/07. Description: Cultural immers... Read Full Activity Description

Pediatric Care 50 points   Activity Description Preview Dates: Orientation dates set each year by the Newborn Nursery. Weekly volunteering is individually scheduled. Participation: Due to limited space, students are selected through a lottery system after joining the Pediatrics Students... Read Full Activity Description

Peer Support Team through Student Wellness 50 points   Activity Description Preview Dates:Orientation session-TBA or contact Darline Hunter at darhunte@utmb.edu or Rhonda Moore at 409-747-9508. Regular meeting times will be determined by the group. Note: this activity requires a minimum of a semester membership. This activ... Read Full Activity Description

Portfolio & Efolio Preparation 25 points   Activity Description Preview Dates: Tuesday, Feb. 5, 1:00-2:00 PM (This presentation is for CLS only, others may be scheduled throughout the year.) Participation: Learn what makes a professional resume, portfolio, and efolio. You can then begin developing your Ef... Read Full Activity Description

Professional Shadowing 15 points   Activity Description Preview Dates: Student sets dates Participation:Open to All Students Description Select and recruit a member of another profession (senior student or practicing clinician) to plan a shadowing experience, including a minimum of 4 hour... Read Full Activity Description

Professional Shadowing II 15 points   Activity Description Preview Dates: Students individually set dates. Participation: Open to All Students, however if you have used the Professional Shadowing I activity, you MUST submit your proposal for this activity to Lodie Massey at lmmassey@utmb.edu for p... Read Full Activity Description

Quality Control - Patient Safety Secret Mission 25 points   Activity Description Preview Dates: First Session: Wednesday, May 14,2008, 3:00-5:00 PM, Room 1.102 Conduct Assignment on own time Second Session Wednesday, May 28,2008, 12:00-1:00 PM Description: Attend the orientation where you will see a must-see film... Read Full Activity Description

Quest-Diplomat Program 50 points   Activity Description Preview Dates: 8 month long training program. Leadership training dates will be scheduled. Students lead the Quest Orientation held each August and participate in other voluntary activities to be scheduled throughout the year Participation: Read Full Activity Description

Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston County 25 points   Activity Description Preview Dates/Times: Beginning Spring Semester Jan. 7, '08 Participation: Open to all SAHS students. Description: The Center offers the following programs, most of which are available for the students to volunte... Read Full Activity Description

Rosenberg Elementary School Tutoring Program 50 points   Activity Description Preview Dates: Times are available depending on your schedule. A minimum of 20 hours are required. A maximum of 50 points are available, depending on your participation. This activity cannot be repeated for credit. Participation: Particip... Read Full Activity Description

Seaborne Challenge Corps 50 points   Activity Description Preview Dates: To be scheduled at mutually convenient time for Seaborne Challenge Corps and student. Participation: Participation is open to all students. Activities: Complete the 2 hour orientation program at Seaborne Ch... Read Full Activity Description

Senior Summer Day Camp Fall 2008 35 points   Activity Description Preview Date: August 22, 2008. Participation: Open to RC students. Description: Students will participate in the Senior Summer Day Camp Health Fair at Moody Memorial First United Methodist Church in Galveston, Texas. ... Read Full Activity Description

Special topics in Genetics: Research, Clinical and Medical Practice (17-17-217) 25 points   Activity Description Preview Date of Activity: Thursday, Oct. 30, 8 am-4 pm Faculty/Community Sponsor: Dr. Carlos Tirado (catirado@utmb.edu) Location: Levin Hall Main Auditorium. Lunch is provided. Description of Activity: This workshop wil... Read Full Activity Description

Spirituality in Clinical Care-2008 30 points   Activity Description Preview Dates: Small group sessions March 10, 11 & 13 1-3 p.m, March 12 3-5 p.m., 2008, attend one day only. (Wed. 3/12 is set aside for SAHS students, however you can attend on one of the other days.) You must email Lodie Massey (lmmassey@utmb.edu) ... Read Full Activity Description

Spirometry Assessment-2008 20 points   Activity Description Preview Date: Tuesday, 2/19/2008, 4:00-6:00 pm, Room 4.204-A (By the double glass doors on the Fourth floor, just to the left when you get off the elevators) . Participation: Open to all students except Respiratory Care. This activity is ... Read Full Activity Description

Sports Physicals 15 points   Activity Description Preview Dates: To be determined by sports event. For Galveston the next activity will be held July 22 and 23, 2008. Participation: Open to students interested in learning more about sports physicals. Description: Work with your ment... Read Full Activity Description

St. Vincent's Clinic PA/PT Activity 50 points   Activity Description Preview Dates: To be arranged by the student. Orientation date Wed. 9/26/07 12pm-1pm, Rm. 362 Clinical Sciences Bldg. third floor, lunch provided. Participation: Participation is open to all PA & PT students. (Students who hav... Read Full Activity Description

St. Vincent's Welfair-2007 15 points   Activity Description Preview Date: Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007, 10:00 a.m. -2 p.m. at St. Vincent's House Clinic, 2817 Postoffice. Participation: Open to all students. (You can use this activity only once.) Description:Develop communications skills with... Read Full Activity Description

Student Readers Theater Series 2008 25 points   Activity Description Preview Dates: Next readings July 15 and 16 at 6:30 p.m. Locations 7/15 at Levin hall North, 7/16 at Rosenberg Library, Galveston. For future readings contact Cheryl Kaplan at clkaplan@utmb.edu. Participation: Open to all students. <... Read Full Activity Description

Student Scholar Development Activity 50 points   Activity Description Preview Dates: Sessions scheduled at times mutually convenient to mentor and student(s). Participation: Open to all students. Option One:Two or three students from different programs per enrollment period will work in a small group ... Read Full Activity Description

Student-Generated Pre-Approved Activity 25 points   Activity Description Preview Students will design an activity and complete the Student Generated Activity Proposal form (web link). The activity needs to be approved before implementation. The Int... Read Full Activity Description

Student-Generated Pre-Approved Activity 50 points   Activity Description Preview Students will design an activity and complete the Student Generated Activity Proposal form (web link). The activity needs to be approved before implementation. The Int... Read Full Activity Description

Tar Wars 2008- Smoking Cessation Strategies for Allied Health Professionals 15 points   Activity Description Preview Date: Jan. 16, 2008, 3-5:00 p.m. Room 1.102. Participation: Open to all Students Description: Allied health professionals will come into daily contact with one or more of the almost 50 million adults who smoke cigaret... Read Full Activity Description

Team Interviews 15 points   Activity Description Preview Dates: To be scheduled individually. Participation: Open to all students. Activity: Select a health profession outside of your discipline that you want to learn more about and foresee working with in the future. Set up an app... Read Full Activity Description

The Children's Center, Inc. 20 points   Activity Description Preview Dates: Some programs are operated daytime, M-F, some 24/7. Schedules are to be arranged through Mary Shish, volunteer coordinator, at (409) 765-7692 ext. 121. Students must volunteer for 20 hours for the semester. Participation: ... Read Full Activity Description

Willed Body Memorial Service-2008 10 points   Activity Description Preview Date: April 2, 2008, 12-1 p.m. Levin Hall Main. Participation: Open to OT, PA and PT students who have participated in Anatomy dissection labs. Description: The Willed Body Memorial Service is a tribute from all clases t... Read Full Activity Description

YMCA Fit N’ Fun Program Fall 2008 25 points   Activity Description Preview Name of Activity __YMCA Fit N’ Fun Program Date/s of Activity(ies)__Every Monday from 5:45-7:00 p.m., (Schedule is made by Mr. Solomon every 3 months) Participation open to all students Community sponsor. John Solomon, 409... Read Full Activity Description