FREE IN PERSON EVENT-Workplace Violence & Safety Bootcamp Seminar-presented by Conner, Strong & Buckelew
2026-02-19 11:30 - 16:30 UTC | NY
An invitation from our subscribing Member Conner, Strong & Buckelew for IAC Members!
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Date and Time

Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM

About This Event

Join our experts and industry peers for an in-depth look at workplace violence in health and human services, where workplace violence continues to skyrocket.
Key Takeaways
Attend this free event, which will include a panel discussion with business leaders, and walk away with:

A better understanding of underlying causes and warning signs
Proactive risk management strategies that can help prevent incidents
Post-incident response, reporting and support strategies

With healthcare workers five times more likely to experience workplace violence than other occupations, this is one event you can’t afford to miss!

Agenda

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Registration & Lunch
12:30 PM – 3:30 PM Bootcamp
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Closing Networking Reception

Location

Conner Strong & Buckelew – National Headquarters
2 Cooper Street, Camden, NJ 08102
Free parking is available in our Visitor Lot

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Members $175 / Non-members $200
IN PERSON AT IAC

This course certifies trainees to administer medications in OPWDD-funded residential and day programs. This course follows the OPWDD approved AMAP curriculum and includes: responsibilities of AMAP certification, common medications, side effects, rights and responsibilities of administering medication measurement of vital signs, and common abbreviations used in the medical field.

This training is at capacity. Please email Madison madison@iacny.org to be added to the waitlist.

IAC Cancellation Policy: We are unable to refund Registrations for Single day classes canceled with less than 24 hours notice and Registrations for Multi-day classes canceled with less than 48 hours notice. No- shows will be charged the full registration fee.

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ONLINE VIA ZOOM

New Training! Special introductory rate for Members!
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FI Committee Meeting
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Members $950/Non Members $1100 (includes MBTI assessment fees)

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Participants will receive a link to complete the MBTI in advance.

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The entire series is being offered to members for $950 and non members for $1100 (fee includes the MBTI assessment). Space is limited to 35 attendees.

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goals.
LANGUAGE: English (Spanish and Mandarin Interpretation Provided)
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
By web: Click Here
By Email: familyconnect@adaptcommunitynetwork.org
By Phone: (718) 436-7979 Ext.5139

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Members $175/ Non Members $200
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IAC Cancellation Policy: We are unable to refund Registrations for Single day classes canceled with less than 24 hours notice and Registrations for Multi-day classes canceled with less than 48 hours notice. No- shows will be charged the full registration fee.

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support available!
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Parents, family members, caregivers and professionals who want to enhance the lives of
children, teenagers & young adults. We welcome anyone who strives to achieve the same goals.
LANGUAGE: English (Spanish and Mandarin Interpretation Provided)
Zoom’s closed caption feature can also translate speech into your
preferred language.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
By web: Click Here
By Email: familyconnect@adaptcommunitynetwork.org
By Phone: (718) 436-7979 Ext.5139

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