54th Annual Course Workshops

SGNA will host several workshops on Friday, May 21, allowing for in-depth, hands-on learning prior to the start of the 54th 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.

Hands-on ERCP

7:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Speakers: Conrad Worrell; Damien Carter; Emma Townsend Rogers, Endo Tech IV, RMAIV, AGTS

At the end of this 6-hour intensive hands-on course, the participants will possess knowledge and skills necessary for ERCP.

Regional Leadership Meeting

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

The SGNA Regional Leadership Session is a program designed to offer essential tools and tips on leadership to new and potential 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 | Speakers: Laura Habighorst, BSN, RN, CAPA, CGRN, NPD-BC, PMGT-BC; Emily Salisbury, MSN, RN CGRN

Celebrate your voice and your career path through GI Certification. Attend SGNA’s CGRN Exam Essentials Pre-Conference Workshop to prepare for the CGRN Certification Exam. During this course, certified faculty will provide you with an extensive overview of gastrointestinal anatomy, disease processes, interventions, management, and nursing care. This is the ultimate preparation course. Don’t miss out; registration is limited!

SGNA Reprocessing Training: A Comprehensive Review of Endoscope Reprocessing

1:15 PM - 5:15 PM | Speaker: Jim Collins

This course is for the nurse or technician in the GI setting who is responsible for ensuring that the cleaning and disinfection of endoscopes is done safely and effectively. The session will offer hands-on opportunities to practice the reprocessing steps.