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SEPT. 8-9, 2012 CHICAGO, IL
NOV. 3-4, 2012 HARTFORD, CT
Best Practices in
Home Health Care
Home health care assessment and treatment has become
more complex and requires specialized, advanced skills.
Do you have the skills to provide your patients with the
safest, best possible care? This course is designed to
provide physical & occupational therapists with up-to-date,
evidenced-based techniques for assessment & treatment of
the medically complex geriatric home care patient. Instructor:
Suzanne Clark. Contact: Education Resources, Inc., 800-
487-6530; 508-359-6533 (within MA); www.educationre
sourcesinc.com
SEPT. 8-11, 2012 HOUSTON, TX
SEPT. 13-16, 2012 PITTSBURGH, PA
SEPT. 21-24, 2012 DETROIT, MI
Intro to NDT Part I
Improving Gait Faster Part II
Achieve functional outcomes for adults with hemiplegia.
Content includes the principles of NDT, facilitation of sitto-stand,
use of the LE in functional activities, transfers,
UE weight bearing, remediation of pain and subluxation of
the hemiplegic shoulder. Bed mobility will be demonstrated.
Treatment ideas and a framework to document goals based
on functional outcomes using NDT will be provided. Get to
results faster when improving gait. Increased clinical reasoning
will enable you to know what to expect and what to
predict. You will be able to assess the cause of the problem
and have more immediate influence. You will have a better
understanding of the normal components of gait and then
understand why your patient with hemiplegia has tendencies
in gait. You will practice with “hands-on” how to increase
ROM of the hip and foot. Concepts for use of a self-exercise
program and use of orthotics will be discussed. Additional
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treatment ideas related to gait and more examples of documentation
will be provided. Both parts include videotapes,
“hands-on” experience and live patient demonstrations.
Cathy Runyan, OTR, & Peggy Miller, PT, NDTA Inc. Certified
Instructors. Audience: PTs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs. Contact hours:
30. Contact: Recovering Function, 408-268-3691; or www.
RecoveringFunction.com for a complete brochure of introductory,
advanced, and certification courses as well as information
about additional course dates/locations, group rates,
& free registrations when hosting courses at your facility.
SEPT. 14, 2012 SPRINGFIELD, MO
NOV. 9, 2012 GLEN MILLS, PA
Geriatric Strength
Building for Function
Many clinicians are fearful of injuring geriatric patients
with strength exercises and therefore these patients are
often under-exercised. With a thorough understanding of
the research, optimal strength exercises can be applied to
virtually all senior patients. Whatever setting you work in, this
practical, clinically applicable seminar will help you get great
strength exercise results. Instructor: Mark Richards. Contact:
Education Resources, Inc., 508-359-6533; 800-487-6530
(outside MA); www.educationresourcesinc.com
SEPT. 15-16, 2012 ATLANTA, GA
OCT. 20-21, 2012 RESTON, VA
NOV. 10-11, 2012 SCOTTSDALE, AZ
#150 OCS Exam
Prep Course
Instructor: Dr. Eric Wilson. This two-day course boasts an
88% success rate and covers disease processes, modalities
and research. It includes more than 150 OCS exam style
questions and test-taking strategies. As a former item writer,
the instructor shares the mechanics for testing, logic for
Visit our website for more information on upcoming classes!
Walk-Ins: Unfortunately, due to the nature of our events, walk-in registrations are not accepted.
Questions: For questions, please email us at: rehabspecialevents@vnsny.org.
CEs: For specific CE information visit us online at http://www.vnsny.org/ce
study and questions that reflect the content and style of
the exam questions. Included are: Questions and answers
that reveal student needs for improvement exam and
rationale for why the correct answer is right and why the
incorrect answers are wrong; and a detailed study guide
by body region. Contact: Motivations, Inc., 800-791-0262;
admin@motivationsceu.com or www.motivationsceu.com
SEPT. 15-25, 2012 CHARLOTTE, NC
SEPT. 15-25, 2012 DENVER, CO
OCT. 13-23, 2012 PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Lymphedema
Certification Course
The Academy of Lymphatic Studies has pioneered certification
classes in Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder/Foeldi
technique) and Complete Decongestive Therapy in the U.S.
since 1994. This program is a comprehensive certification
course (135 hours) and is taught in only 7 working days;
the course length is 11 days in total, including 2 weekends
(meets the requirements of the Lymphology Association of
North America). The program covers: anatomy, physiology &
pathology of the lymphatic system, basic and advanced techniques
of MLD, bandaging for primary and secondary upper
and lower extremity lymphedema (incl pediatric care and
genital lymphedema) and other conditions (post-traumatic,
postoperative swellings, CVI, Migraine). Special workshops
are included in the course (insurance billing, certification for
compression garments, etc.) The textbook “Lymphedema
Management” (included in tuition) authored by the Academy’s
director was published in 2004 by Thieme Medical and
Scientific Publishers, NY; tuition also includes educational
CD, course manual, complete set of bandages, CD for
limb volume calculation, set of posters of the “Lymphatic
System”. After course completion each student is provided
with instructor mentoring. All graduates qualify for free life-
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VNSNY Continuing Education Courses – Summer 2012
VNSNY is an approved provider of continuing education credit by the Alabama State Nurses Association, the New York
State Education Department State Board for Physical Therapy, and the American Occupational Therapy Association,
and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Increasing Lymphedema Awareness in
Home Health Care Rehabilitation Therapists
Presenter: Kathleen Lieu, DPT, CLT
Date: Thursday, July 12th, 2012,
9:00AM to 12:15PM
Location: VNSNY Queens Regional Office,
Conference Room A
Bulova Corporate Center
75-20 Astoria Boulevard, 2nd Floor
Jackson Heights, New York 11370
Who Should Attend: PTs, OTs, PTAs, COTAs
Summer 2012 Dates
Creating a Pediatric Assessment:
Evaluation of the Baby
Presenter: Shari Mayer, PT
Date: Monday, July 23rd, 2012,
9:00AM to 12:30PM
Location: VNSNY Bronx Regional Office,
Rooms 2B and C
1200 Waters Place, Bronx, New York 10461
Who Should Attend: PTs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs
To register, please visit us online at: http://www.vnsny.org/ce
AUGUST
An Evidenced Based Approach to Strength
Training in the Older Adult
Presenter: Joseph Gallagher, PT, DPT
Date: Tuesday, August 21st, 2012,
1:30PM to 4:45PM
Location: VNSNY Brooklyn Regional Office,
Rooms C and D
1630 East 15th Street,
Brooklyn, New York 11229
Who Should Attend: PTs, PTAs, OTs, and COTAs
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