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Conferences
	45th National Immunization Conference Hilton Washington, Washington DC 3/28/11 – 3/31/11 The goals of the Conference are to provide information that will help participants provide comprehensive immunization coverage for all age groups and explore innovative strategies for developing programs, policy, and research to promote immunization coverage for all age groups. During three and a half days of plenary sessions and workshops, many topics will be discussed, including: Adolescent Immunization * Adult Immunization * Assessment Barriers to Vaccination * Community and Partnerships Childhood Immunization * Cultural Diversity * Global Immunization Surveillance * Health Communications * Health Education Policy and Legislation * New Vaccines and Vaccine Development Vaccine-Preventable Diseases * Vaccine Safety * Immunization Registries
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	2011 AUSA's ILW Army Medical Symposium and Exposition Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center San Antonio, TX 6/27/11 – 7/1/11
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Training
	Medical Management of Chemical and Biological Casualties (MCBC) Aberdeen Proving Ground and Ft. Detrick, Maryland 3/20/11 – 3/25/11 5/1/11 – 5/6/11 9/11/11 – 9/16/11 Field Management of Chemical and Biological Casualties (FCBC) Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 2/28/11 – 3/4/11 2/28/11 – 3/4/11 4/11/11 – 4/15/11 6/6/11 – 6/10/11 9/26/11 – 9/30/11 MCBC - This 6 ½-day course, Medical Management of Chemical and Biological Casualties (MCBC), 6H-F26, is conducted jointly by the US Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense (USAMRICD) and the US Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID). The course is designed for Medical Corps and Nurse Corps officers, Physician Assistants, Medical Service Corps officers in specialties 67B,C, or E, and other medical professionals. Classroom instruction, laboratory and field exercises prepare graduates to effectively manage casualties of chemical and biological agent exposure. FCBC - This 5 day course, Field Management of Chemical and Biological Casualties Course (FCBC), is conducted by the US Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense (USAMRICD) at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. Classroom discussion includes the current global threat; characteristics, recognition and emergency treatment of agent exposure, triage, and decontamination; and small-group exercises to reinforce casualty management principles. Laboratory and field training provide hands-on experience in treatment, contamination site management, personal protection, and other agent emergency response and rescue procedures. Advanced registration required. Application for these courses is via the Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATRRS). Requests for attendance should be made through your training branch. More registration details here >> Contact information: Chemical Casualty Care Division, USAMRICD DSN 584-2230/3393, CML (410) 436-2230/3393 DSN FAX 584-3086, CML (410) 436-3086 Email: ccc@apg.amedd.army.mil
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	TRICARE Fundamentals Course Training Schedule 2/8/11 – 2/10/11   South   Atlanta, GA 2/8/11 – 2/10/11   West   Las Vegas, NV 2/14/11 – 2/17/11   TLAC   St.Thomas, Virgin Island 3/22/11 – 3/24/11   North   Arlington, VA 5/3/11 – 5/5/11   West   Honolulu, HI 5/10/11 – 5/12/11   North   Hampton, VA 5/17/11 – 5/19/11   South   San Antonio, TX The TRICARE Fundamentals Course is an entry-level 3-day classroom-based course designed for TRICARE assistance providers, beneficiary counselors, Family Support personnel, Reserve Component Unit Representatives, and anyone else with Tricare fulfillment or outreach responsibilities. Major topics include TRICARE eligibility; medical benefits, including TRICARE Prime Remote, TRICARE For Life, transitional benefits, pharmacy, and dental; claims and appeals; and customer service. Registration and more information, including where to request a training quota, are at http://www.tricare.mil/tricareu/default.aspx.
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	Iowa Army National Guard (IARNG) Physical Readiness Leadership Training Contact: Major Kevin Plagman Force Integration Readiness Officer Phone: DSN 431-4403 or 515-252-4403 kevin.plagman@ia.ngb.army.mil CAMP DODGE, IA. - IARNG instructs military personnel in Physical Readiness Leadership Training during a 4 day course. The training is available to men and women from all locations and units. The next training dates are to be announced. Contact MAJ Plagman for details. View their Photo Gallery for images of training sessions.
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