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• Component 01: Unlocking Change The Art and Science of Patient Conversations

  • When
    Wednesday, September 18, 2024
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    NVCC Medical Education Campus, 6699 Springfield Center Drive #154, Springfield VA 22150

  Northern Virginia Dental Hygienists' Component

  In Person - Wednesday, April 18, 2024  7PM - 8:30PM 

   1.5 CEU's: Free to Members!

  Unlocking Change

  The Art and Science of Patient Conversations

  
  

  About the Speaker: Derik J. Sven, MBA, MPH, RDH, CDT FADHA, MAADH, MAAOSH

  

  Derik’s career has been rooted in a comprehensive educational background. In addition to his training as a dental hygienist and laboratory technician, he holds master’s degrees in public health and business administration and is currently pursuing his doctorate in health science alongside an additional master’s in healthcare law. This blend of disciplines has shaped his approach to dental care, emphasizing the importance of ethics and patient engagement, honoring their autonomy, and self-direction to improve oral and systemic health.

  Derik practices clinically as a dental hygienist while reaching out to the wider community and other professionals through his speaking engagements and media platforms. His efforts are focused not only on enhancing standards in dentistry but also on expanding access to oral health through advocacy measures.

  
  

  Course Overview:

  Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a powerful conversational approach used in various healthcare fields to inspire positive behavior change. In this lecture, attendees will discover the core principles of MI and delve into the importance of empathy, collaboration, and evoking an individual's intrinsic motivation.
  

  Join me to unlock the potential of Motivational Interviewing and make a real impact in facilitating change and health outcomes in your patients

  
  Key Takeaways:

  
  

  • Enhance Communication Skills: Learn to actively listen, ask open-ended questions, and provide affirmations that foster a supportive and non-judgmental atmosphere.

  • Guide Sustainable Change: Master the art of helping individuals explore their motivations and goals, ultimately enabling them to commit to lasting, self-driven transformations.
  • Increase Production: Effortlessly increase production without losing your dignity as a healthcare provider or your patients' trust

  
  

  NVCC Medical Education Campus

  6699 Springfield Center Drive Lecture Hall Room 154; 

  Springfield, VA 22150

  Parking is free; Park on 1^st or 5^th level 

  Please notify: edisilvio@nvcc.edu if accommodations are needed

  
  

  To Register: https://vdha.wildapricot.org/event-5672876

  
  

  Time: Registration 6:30pm

  
  

  Course 7:00pm – 8:30pm

  ADHA Members*: FREE
  Dental Hygiene Students (not RDH yet): Free
  Non-Member/Potential Members: $10

  Come join us for conversation and seeing old and new friends!

    

  
  

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