53rd Annual Course Workshops

SGNA will host several workshops on Saturday, May 16, allowing for in-depth, hands-on learning prior to the start of the 53rd Annual Course. These workshops require additional registration and many offer additional contact hours.

Workshop Schedule

All times are listed in Eastern Time (ET), and this schedule is subject to change.

SGNA Reprocessing Training: A Comprehensive Review of Endoscope Reprocessing

7:30 AM - 11:15 AM

This hands-on course is designed for nurses and technicians in the GI setting who are responsible for ensuring safe and effective cleaning and disinfection of endoscopes, offering practical tools and techniques aligned with SGNA Standards and Guidelines.

Regional Leadership Meeting

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Speakers: Regional Society Committee

The SGNA Regional Leadership Session at the Annual Course is a program designed to offer essential tools and tips on leadership to current, new and future regional leaders, as well as a chance for existing regional leaders to further invest in their leadership skills.

CGRN Exam Essentials

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This course will provide an overview of key areas related to GI/endoscopy nursing practice. Additionally, tips on how to prepare for the ABCGN Certification Exam will be presented. Please note that specific CGRN certification exam questions will not be presented. Please refer to ABCGN for a full listing of resources.

Pursuing Excellence in Motility/pH Procedures (Manometry)

1:15 PM - 5:15 PM

This session provides an opportunity to expand your nursing practice and better understand the activities taking place in a motility/pH lab. The course includes an overview and discussion of the anatomy and physiology of the swallowing tract, esophageal motility disorders and gastro/esophageal reflux disease, and an exciting new addition, a presentation on EndoFlip. Esophageal motility disorders using the Chicago Classification will be reviewed including achalasia. Additionally, new research regarding recommended treatments of motility disorders will be reviewed. The course includes hands-on learning with demonstration and break-out tables using the latest technology available for both motility and pH testing.