Courses
Be a part of a spectacular learning opportunity for social workers and other helping professionals in our region! This year's theme centers on the power of creativity - how is it that we not only think outside the box, but redefine the box into new shapes, purposes, and applications. Mix and match sessions that provide you with the right opportunities to expand your skills, knowledge, and expertise. 

Attendees have the opportunity to engage in one of our three-hour pre-conference sessions, focused on either diagnosis or ethics, as well as the main conference day.  We've expanded our CEU offerings this year, so you can earn even more hours, and we are excited by the social event lined up for Thursday evening, as well.  Mingle with your colleagues, meet our keynote, and have some fun with your own creative, hands-on activities with us!

To receive the discount for taking both the pre-session and the general conference, please enter the discount code POWER19 (in all caps) when you check out. Please note that both the pre-conference and the conference must be in your cart at the time of entering the code in order to receive the discount. If you have issues receiving the discount please call 316-978-6493.

Cancellation Policy
Failure to attend does not constitute notice of cancellation. Cancellation must be in writing. Telephone cancellations will not be accepted. A 15% administrative fee will be assessed on all cancellations (this includes unpaid purchase orders.) There will be no refunds after Monday, February 25, 2019. You will receive an email confirmation within 1-2 business days of the receipt of your registration form. If you do not, please contact: Teruko Mitchell at 316-978-6493.

Click here to register for the POWER Pre-Conference on Thursday, February 28, 2019, WSU Main Campus, Rhatigan Student Center
Click here to register for the POWER Conference General Session on Friday, March 1, 2019, WSU Hughes Metropolitan Complex
The 2019 Kansas Governor's Public Health Conference will feature nationally recognized keynote speakers on topics including addressing the social determinants of health, strategies for professional and personal well-being, public health messaging and a public health approach for impacting substance abuse. In addition, a wide selection of breakout sessions tailored to meet the changing needs of the populations served through public health programs and initiatives will be offered. The Maternal and Child Health, Family Planning and MCH Home Visiting sessions will address poverty reduction; youth engagement; long acting reversible contraceptives; partnering with schools; adolescent brain development; SBIRT (screening, brief intervention and referral for treatment); maternal depression screening; and more. The Public Health sessions will include topics such as disease outbreaks; health equity; suicide prevention; public health nuisances ; stress reduction; Hurricane Harvey response; and more. The conference will also include two café sessions that offer participants an opportunity to participate in roundtable discussions on a range of topics including Preparedness, opioid epidemic, KanCare overview, engaging fathers, referral tools, food policy, and more.

Click HERE to Register for the Kansas Governor's Public Health Pre-Conference and General Session on April 2-4, 2019, Hilton Garden Inn - Manhattan, KS
Don't miss your opportunity to exhibit at the 2019 Kansas Governor's Public Health Conference!  Approximately 300 public health nurses, maternal and child health staff and public health professionals throughout the state are expected to attend. The conference will be held April 2 -April 4, 2019 at the Hilton Garden Inn, located at 410 South 3rd Street, Manhattan, KS 66502. Exhibits will be displayed on Wednesday, April 3.

Cancellation of Space: Failure to exhibit does not constitute notice of cancellation. Cancellation must be in writing. Telephone cancellations will not be accepted. A 15% administrative fee will be charged for all cancellations (this includes unpaid purchase orders.) There will be no refunds after March 15, 2019. In the event of the Governor's Public Health Conference being canceled due to fire, strikes, government regulations, acts of God, or other causes beyond their control, the Governor's Public Health Conference organizers shall not be held liable for failure to hold the Governor's Public Health Conference as scheduled, and the Governor's Public Health Conference organizers shall determine the amount of exhibit fees to be refunded.

Click HERE to Register to be an Exhibitor at the 2019 GPHC on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, Hilton Garden Inn - Manhattan, KS
Click HERE to Register as a Sponsor at the 2019 GPHC on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, Hilton Garden Inn - Manhattan, KS
Plan to join us for the Kansas/IIMC Certification Institute, November 12-16, 2018 and the Master Municipal Clerks Academy, November 15-16, 2018.

This course contains no sessions
This course covers the essential topics pertaining to composites engineering and the certification process. Its contents provide students with an awareness of the composites engineering process framework through course materials and practical applications through online discussions. Topics include engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, and certification of composite materials associated with civil aircraft structures. The course content is in accordance with FAA AC 20-107B (Composite Aircraft Structure). 

This course was developed through the collaboration of Wichita State University, industry subject matter experts, and the Federal Aviation Administration. The course is taught online, includes all teaching materials, and features real-world discussions facilitated by those with subject matter expertise and FAA representatives. Depending on prior knowledge and experience, students will spend approximately ten hours per week reviewing materials, participating in online discussions and testing their knowledge.

After finishing a 1-week period of self-study of fundamental composites and successfully completing an examination, students proceed to more advanced topics through an on-line, interactive learning experience via Blackboard. Teaching methodology includes online discussions facilitated by subject matter experts, relevant documentation, and audio/visual aids. A hands-on lab will be offered separately at future times.

Click HERE to Register for the CSET Course Starting April 1, 2019 to June 28, 2019
We invite you to join us as the WSU Center for Combating Human Trafficking (CCHT) recognizes National Human Trafficking Awareness Month by hosting our Fifth Annual Anti-Human Trafficking Conference - An Invitation to Courageous Conversations: Exploring the Holistic Responses to Trafficking.

Cancellation Policy
Failure to attend does not constitute notice of cancellation. Cancellation must be in writing and emailed to conference.office@wichita.edu. Telephone cancellations will not be accepted. A 15% administrative fee will be assessed on all cancellations (this includes unpaid purchase orders.) There will be no refunds after Monday, January 14, 2019.

This course contains no sessions
The Kansas Perinatal Quality Collaborative and Regional Quality Collaborative will be held on the following dates at the following locations:

December 4, 2018:
WSU Metropolitan Complex
5015 East 29th Street North
Wichita, KS 67220
Park at Entrance C and go to Room 132

December 6, 2018:
Johnson County Community College
12345 College Blvd.
Overland Park, KS 66210
Regnier Center Room 101

December 11, 2018:
United Wireless Arena
4100 West Comanche Street
Dodge City, KS 67801
Room B

Click on a session below to register and pay online for the Kansas Perinatal Quality Collaborative and Regional Quality Improvement Training.

This course contains no sessions

Wichita State University is offering two one-day Blood Flow Restriction (pBFR) workshops in the Denver and Colorado Springs area where clinicians can learn how to incorporate BFR without the expensive gear (equipment is included in cost of workshop).


The coursework explores the growing body of research around skeletal muscle as an endocrine organ that releases metabolites that affect other organs. Included in this study are the metabolic effects of various exercise approaches including practical Blood Flow Restriction (pBFR) as this approach can serve as an integral complement to a comprehensive strengthening program across the age and disability spectrum.


Click HERE to Register for the PBFR Workshop in Denver on Saturday, March 9, 2019, Hilton Garden Inn Denver Tech Center
Click HERE to Register for the PBFR Workshop in Colorado Springs on Saturday, March 30, 2019, Hilton Garden Inn Colorado Springs Airport

You are cordially invited to join us at WSU's Rhatigan Student Center, on Friday, March 1st, 2019, for our annual Community College Day. A continental breakfast and full lunch buffet are included all at no charge!

This year's theme is "Connecting Every Student". Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about the advantages for transfer students at WSU and hear about exciting change staking place on campus, all while gaining professional development! Presentations will begin at 9:00 a.m. in the Beggs Ballroom on the 3rd floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. This year's keynote speaker will be Dr. Teri Hall who is the Vice President of Student Affairs for WSU. Participants will also have the opportunity to attend a historical campus tour of Wichita State University at the end of the day. 

ATTENTION Community College Students: All registered Community College students who are in attendance will have the opportunity to be entered into a drawing for one $1,000 scholarship to Wichita State University. To qualify you must be a current Community College student and be present at Community College Day at WSU on March 1, 2019. The scholarship is non-transferable. Scholarship funds must be used by the Fall 2020 semester. Register Today!


Click here to register for WSU Community College Day on Friday, March 1, 2019, WSU Main Campus, Rhatigan Student Center