PubMed for Trainers in Seattle

Posted by Patricia Devine on June 16th, 2015 Posted in: Funding, Training & Education

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Update: Space is still available for PubMed for Trainers – 3 online sessions and 1 in-person session in Seattle.

The class starts soon – On October 22. Please let us know as soon as possible if you are interested in applying for funding: devine@uw.edu, 206-543-8275

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Would you like to gain new search skills and brush up on existing PubMed skills?  Consider applying for a PNR Professional Development Award for travel costs. Then join the National Library of Medicine Training Center for PubMed for Trainers in Seattle. PubMed for Trainers offers an in-depth behind the scenes look at PubMed. You will:

• Fill any gaps in general knowledge you might have about MEDLINE and PubMed.
• Enhance your knowledge of the MEDLINE database
• Identify what the National Library of Medicine considers good background information.
• Improve your PubMed search technique.
• Improve your ability to analyze and implement Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
• Employ the features and functions of PubMed for use in searching and training
• Experience peer collaboration and learning

What is the format of PubMed for Trainers?
PubMed for Trainers is a 4-part series of classes; 3 online plus 1 in-person class.

When is PubMed for Trainers?
The series of classes is scheduled for the following dates (attendance in all sessions is required):

Session One (online): October 22, 2015 10am-11:30am PT; optional 30 minute instructional design component immediately after PubMed content
Session Two (online): October 29, 2015 10am – 11:30am PT; optional 30 minute instructional design component immediately after PubMed content
Session Three (online): November 5, 2015 10am – 11:30am PT; optional 30 minute instructional design component immediately after PubMed content
Session Four (in-person): November 10, 2015 9:00am – 4:30PM PT (This class will be held at the University of Washington Health Sciences Library).

What should I expect from the class?
The classes consist of lectures, individual exercises, group work and discussions, plus approximately 2-3 hours of independent homework.

How many MLA CE Credits will I get?
When you complete the PubMed portion of the class, you will receive 13 MLA CE credit hours.

If you also complete the optional instructional design module, you will receive an additional 3 MLA CE credit hours.

For a complete description, go to: http://nnlm.gov/ntcc/classes/class_details.html?class_id=359

To register, visit: https://nnlm.gov/ntcc/classes/register.html?schedule_id=3407
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Rebecca Brown
Trainer/Curriculum Content Specialist
National Library of Medicine Training Center
Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library
University of Utah
801-587-5673 (Direct)