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Up-Coming Seminars:
Clinical Application in the Use of Physical Agent Modalities
January 21,22, 2012_____________________$299.00
1.5 CEUs = 15 contact hours
Held at: Dekalb Medical Center, Atlanta GA
Instructor: Kris Young-Probert, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed as an introductory course to educate practitioners in the use of physical agent modalities. Topics include anatomical and physiological processes involved and affected by the utilization of modalities, definition and descriptions of commonly utilized physical agent modalities, indications and contraindications of thermal and electrical modalities, application of modalities within the context of therapy, most effective parameters of thermal and the effects on human tissue, appropriate documentation of modality usage, and limitations of modality usage within the context of various state licensure laws. Numerous hands-on demonstrations and lab sessions are utilized to reinforce objectives covered. The combination of lecture, demonstration and significant amounts of lab practice prepares the participants to apply the learned information and skills immediately upon their return to the practice setting. Participants are cautioned to use modalities only within the scope of each participant’s own state licensure law.
Demystifying the Shoulder Complex: Understanding and Treating the Intricate Shoulder
January 28, 2012______________________$159.00
.75 CEUs = 7.5 contact hours
Held at: Wellstar Development Center, Pacific Auditorium - Marietta, GA
Instructor: Ram Shahani, PT, OCS, MBA
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed for clinicians interested in advancing their knowledge, skills and abilities in the evaluation and treatment of the shoulder complex. Emphasis is placed on understanding how the intricate shoulder complex works, how to perform a more skilled evaluation of the shoulder and scapula and how to treat the shoulder complex more effectively based on evidence and research. A thorough and competent evaluation of the shoulder complex is presented with supporting research on the most effective special testing techniques, manual muscle testing techniques and evaluation tests for specific muscular inflexibility’s of the scapula and shoulder. Strengthening exercises based on EMG evidence will be presented and mobilization techniques for the shoulder and scapula will be taught and practiced according to specific capsular restraints. Advanced scapular evaluation tests including scapular dyskinesia and proprioception will be taught with discussion and practice of advanced scapular strengthening exercises. The course also focuses and shoulder hypomobilities versus bypermobilities, understanding the capsular and ligamentous restraints of the shoulder, understanding the arthrokinematics of the shoulder complex and the performance of effective joint capsule, ligaments and soft tissues of the shoulder and scapula. Participants will be prepared to apply learned strategies and techniques immediately upon return to the practice setting. This course will substantially improve the therapist’s knowledge of how the shoulder works and how to evaluate and treat the shoulder at a Master Clinician’s level.
Pediatric Symposium
February 3, 2012______________$159.00
.6 CEUs = 6 contact hours, $69.00 per individual section
Held at: Wellstar Development Center, Pacific Auditorium - Marietta, GA
Instructors: Section I - Susan N. Schriber Orloff, OTR/L, Section II - Debi Hinerfeld, MS, OTR/L, Section III - Jule G. Kagan OTD, MOT, OTR/L
Section - I - 8:30 - 10:30am "How the Brain Learns, and How Children with Learning Disabilities Learn Differently"
COURSE DESCRIPTION
An up-to-date presentation that every therapist needs in order to be more effective. This course presents an interesting overview of the structures in the brain and how they relate to each other to create learning, memory and emotions. Learning difficulties and what happens inside the brain making learning difficult for some children, are analyzed. Diagnoses and learning issues addressed include the relationship between processing and disorder with emphasis on autism, ADD, sensory processing disorders and their impact on speaking, reading and writing, bipolar disorder, obesity and more. Participants are provided with various options for intervention including take-home and use-tomorrow activities, some of which are be fabricated during the presentation.
Section - II - 10:45am - 12:45pm "Fundamentals of Pediatric Assessment"
COURSE DESCRIPTION
One of the most challenging, yet fun parts of pediatric occupational therapy is the detective work that you have to do to determine the best treatment interventions to use to get positive outcomes. This seminar will focus on comprehensive pediatric assessment from intake to goal setting and will include practical forms, templates, and practices that will take your pediatric assessment to a higher level.
Section - III - 1:45 - 3:45pm "Autism/Sensory Processing Disorder and Sensory Affective Play: A Dynamic Approach"
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course provides the therapist with an innovative way of assessing and treating children with Autism and related disorders. A definition of Autism will be provided with clinical examples to emphasize the different aspects of the disorder. A brief overview of the biomedical perspective of Autism will be covered. Research studies will be analyzed to satisfy the foundation of evidence-based practice. Topics include framing sensory responses and play-based activities. The therapist will be introduced to the components parts of “Sensory Affective Play” with clinical examples and videos looking at the regulatory, emotional and play based responses of children with Autism. Participants will attain practical information which can be applies immediately upon return to the clinic.
Ethics: Principles and Practical Applications for OT and OTAs (Also available online, go to webinars online)
February 4, 2012 (9:00am)______________$69.00
.2 CEUs = 2 contact hours
Held at: Dekalb Medical Center - Atlanta, GA
Instructor: Dee Standfield, OTD, MHE. OTR/L
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course provides the participant with an overview of ethical principles with an emphasis on Occupational Therapy Codes of Ethics and Standards (2010) in relation to practical application in their daily work enviroment. This course meets all ETHICS continuing education requirements for OT licensure renewal in March of 2012, as specified by the State of GA Licensure Board of Occupational Therapy.
Modality Applications for OTs and OTAs
February 25,26, 2012_____________________$299.00
1.5 CEUs = 15 contact hours
Held at: Dekalb Medical Center, Atlanta GA
Instructor: Kendyl Brock-Hunter, OTR/L, CHT
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to assist the practitioner with clinical reasoning skills and application techniques utilizing deep physical agent modalities. An overview of musculoskeletal conditions and appropriate treatment intervention using modalities in conjunction with manual techniques will be explored. A variety of learning methods including oral, interactive, and hands on lab will allow the participant to optimize their learning experience. The combination of lecture, demonstration and significant time spent in lab, prepares the participant to apply the learned information and skills immediately upon their return to the practice setting. Participants are cautioned to use modalities only within the scope of each participant’s own state licensure law. (THIS COURSE MEETS GEORGIA COTA LICENSURE REQUIREMENT FOR 15 HOURS OF LAB)
Traumatic Brain Injury: Implications Impacting Therapy Across the Lifespan
March 17,18 2012
1.525 CEUs = 15 1/4 contact hours
Held at: Texas Children's Hospital - Feign Center - Houston, Texas
Instructors: Stefanie D. Palma, PT, DPT, M. Ed., NCS, CBIS, Terrie L. Millard, PT, DPT, MMSc, PCS
To Register Call: Mitzi Wiggins, MS, PT - 832-826-6107 or go to www.texaschildrens.org/CareCenters/PhysicalMedicine/courses.aspx to register online.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to provide current evidence-based information including the application of the ICF model to evaluation and the development of outcome measures for the neurologically involved clients across the lifespan. Individuals will also gain information regarding current concepts used to drive neuroplasticity in brain-injured adults and children. The course will also provide evidence-based research to support the use of the body weight support system, functional electrical stimulation and the Wii rehab. The course will also provide an overview of pharmacological and behavioral management. The course will include lecture, case presentations, participant problem solving of case scenarios and hands on laboratory activities.
For cancellation, within 4 days prior to the course date, no refund will be given. If cancellation occurs prior to this date, a $55.00 cancellation fee will be charged for a 2 day course, $30.00 for a one day course and $15.00 for the 2 hour ethics course.
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As part of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)'s Approved Provider Program, AOTA is requesting that participants of this courses listed above complete a short online survey about your continuing education experience with our organization as an AOTA Approved Provider. Completing this survey will also enter you into a quarterly drawing for a $100 voucher for AOTA publications or CE.
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