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SUMMARY:8th Annual 2026 Geisinger Nurses Interventional Endoscopy (GENIE) Course
DESCRIPTION:Geisinger Continuing Education\nGeisinger Nurses Interventional Endoscopy (GENIE) Course\nDanville\, PA\nRegister Now\n\n \n\n\nAug 27–28\n2026\n\n\nIn-Person\nDanville\, PA\n\n\nFree Hotel\n1 night complimentary stay\n\n\n \nOverview\nThis is an in-person educational activity. There are very limited opportunities for advanced endoscopy nurse’s education\, let alone advanced endoscopy courses. There is a need for critical education to improve both knowledge and technical skills among endoscopy nurses and techs participating in advanced procedures. Live cases are streamed for viewing to participants with interactive discussion during each case\, followed by a hands-on practice lab. \nTarget Audience\nThis activity is designed for Registered Nurses\, Licensed Practical Nurses\, Techs\, as well as all Endoscopy Staff Members. \nLearning Objectives\nAt the completion of this course\, the participant should be able to: \n\nExplain the pathophysiology and endoscopic management of various gastrointestinal diseases\nExplain the indications\, contraindications\, complications\, and management of various advanced endoscopy procedures\nIdentify the difference between interventional endoscopy and observing live endoscopic cases of ERCP\, EUS\, EMR/ESD\, third space endoscopy\, and Endohepatology procedures with an interactive panel-based discussion\nDemonstrate appropriate use of ERCP\, EUS\, EMR\, stents\, endoscopic clipping\, foreign body removal\, etc. utilizing the hands-on preceptorship stations\n\n\n\nCourse Cancellation Policy\nIn the unusual circumstance that this course is canceled\, you will be called and/or emailed\, and any tuition fees received will be refunded in full. \n\n\nAttendance\nAttendance will be recorded within three to four days of the conclusion of the activity. \n\n\n \nProgram\nThursday\, August 27\, 2026 — The Barn at Frosty Valley\n\n\n\n4:30 pm\nShuttle bus pickup from hotels\n\n\n5:00 – 6:00 pm\nWelcome Reception\n\n\n6:00 – 8:00 pm\nIntroductions\, Lecture Sessions\, and Dinner\n\n\n\nFriday\, August 28\, 2026 — Henry Hood Auditorium\, Geisinger Medical Center\n655 Center Street\, Danville\, PA 17821 \n\n\n\n6:00 – 6:15 am\nShuttle bus pickup from hotels (6:00 am) & Pine Barn Inn Hotel (6:15 am)\n\n\n6:30 – 7:30 am\nExhibit Area / Breakfast\n\n\n7:30 – 8:00 am\nLecture & Case Review\n\n\n8:00 – 9:00 am\nLive Cases: 1st Session\n\n\n9:00 – 9:30 am\nLecture & Case Review\n\n\n9:30 – 10:00 am\nExhibit Area / Coffee Break & Snacks\n\n\n10:00 – 11:15 am\nLive Cases: 2nd Session\n\n\n11:15 am – 12:30 pm\nLive Cases: 3rd Session\n\n\n12:30 – 1:30 pm\nExhibit Area / Lunch & Learn: Multidisciplinary Talk\n\n\n1:30 – 3:30 pm\nHands-On Lab\n\n\n3:30 – 4:00 pm\nExhibit Area / Coffee\, Snacks & Evaluations\n\n\n4:00 – 5:00 pm\nGeisinger Endoscopy Lab Tour (Optional) & Course Adjournment\n\n\n\n \nVenue & Travel\nAugust 28: Geisinger Medical Center\n655 Center Street\, Henry Hood Center for Health Research\nDanville\, PA 17822\, United States \nPlease park in the parking lot across from the Henry Hood Center for Health Research. \nHenry Hood Center for Health Research is located on the Geisinger Campus in Danville\, PA (Montour County)\, Exit 224 on Interstate 80. Routes 11 and 54 also intersect in Danville. \n \nFaculty\n\n\nHarshit Khara\, MD\nActivity Director \nDirector of Advanced Endoscopy \n\n\nShivangi T. Kothari\, MD\nActivity Co-Director \nDirector of Advanced Endoscopy & Innovation \n\n\n\n\nBrianna Hill\nActivity Planner — Administrative Assistant\, Gastroenterology \n\n\nTrisha Miles\, RN\nActivity Planner — Manager of Clinical Operations\, GLH Endoscopy \n\n\nHope Zeiber\, RN\nActivity Planner — Clinical Registered Nurse Supervisor \n\n\nContent Disclosure: The faculty has attested that their presentations and/or content are HIPAA compliant. \n \nRegistration\nPlease select which day(s) you will be attending from the following options: \n\nBoth Thursday (August 27) and Friday (August 28) events\nThursday\, August 27 — Evening reception at the Iron Fork\nFriday\, August 28 — Educational day at the Henry Hood Center for Health Research\n\nSelect your t-shirt size\, as each participant will be given one at registration. \nWe are happy to provide a one-night complimentary hotel stay to all course participants for the night of August 27th\, at no cost to you. \nOnce registered\, the course will open in GeisingerCE (Ethos) — no further action is required. \nRegister Now\n \n\nQuestions or Assistance? \n(570) 271-6692  |  cce@geisinger.edu
URL:https://lumendi.com/events/geisinger-nurses-interventional-endoscopy-genie-course/
LOCATION:Geisinger Medical Center\, 655 Center Street\, Danville\, PA\, 17822\, United States
CATEGORIES:GENIE
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