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Engage, Educate, Empower: Practical Strategies for Energizing Allied Health Courses
Wednesday June 4, 2025 9:00am - 10:50am MDT
Shields 214
Engaging students in foundational courses like Medical Terminology and Intro to Health Professions can present unique challenges, but with the right strategies, instructors can create an interactive, exciting learning environment. This session will explore practical ways to increase student engagement in these essential courses. Attendees will learn effective, research-backed techniques for fostering active participation, improving retention, and making content more relatable. Through group brainstorming activities, participants will have the opportunity to collaborate and share ideas, leaving the session with a comprehensive cheat sheet of instructional strategies they can immediately implement in their classrooms. Whether you're looking to spice up lectures, integrate more hands-on learning, or encourage deeper student interactions, this session will provide the tools to help you engage, educate, and empower the next generation of healthcare professionals. 
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April Bruns

Instructor, Dual Credit Liaison, College of Southern Idaho
With 24 years of experience in healthcare, April Bruns has built a diverse career as a dietitian, personal trainer, and educator. She currently teaches at the College of Southern Idaho, where she instructs courses in medical terminology, health professions, and nutrition. April believes... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 9:00am - 10:50am MDT
Shields 214
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