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March 2011
MARCH 2Ultraflex: Pediatric Spasticity Continuing Education Course, via WebEx, 8:00 – 9:00 am ET. Covers clinical assessment of the pediatric neuromuscular patient with spasticity & using R1 & R2 for determining orthotic design for maintaining & improving muscle length. Presenter: Keith Smith, CO, LO, FAAOP. Call 800/220-6670 or register at www.ultraflexsystems.com.
MARCH 7
Ohio Willow Wood: Discover LimbLogic® VS via WebEx, 1:30PM EST. Critical components & operation discussed. Covers interpreting feedback from fob & basic fabrication processes for system. Credits: 2.5 ABC/ 2.0 BOC. To register online, visit www.owwco.com/webinar.php.
MARCH 9:
AOPA Audio Conference: “Enhance Your Claims Success, Two Letters at a Time.” To register contact Ann Davis at 571/431-0876 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
MARCH 9
Ultraflex: Pediatric UltraSafeGait™ Continuing Education Course, via WebEx, 5:00pm – 6:00 pm ET. Covers assessment of pediatric pathological gait & influencing shank kinematics with the new Adjustable Dynamic Response TM (ADR TM) technology. Presenter: Keith Smith, CO, LO, FAAOP. Call 800/220-6670 or register at www.ultraflexsystems.com.
MARCH 8
Ohio Willow Wood: LimbLogic® VS for Technicians via WebEx, 1:30 pm ET. Learn essentials of elevated vacuum socket fabrication using available socket adaptors with LimbLogic VS. Learn how to deal with airtight issues, unit operation, and diagnostics that will keep the system optimal for patient use. Credits: 2.5 ABC/2.0 BOC. www.owwco.com/webinar.php.
MARCH 16
Ohio Willow Wood: Alpha Liner Family: Selecting and Evaluating for Successful Patient Outcomes Manufacturer Workshop1:30PM EST at 2011 Academy Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida. Workshop curriculum includes case studies, features and benefits, and evaluation criteria to help choose the optimum liner for patients.
MARCH 16–19
37th Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium. Orlando. Caribe Royale Orlando. Contact Diane Ragusa at 202/380-3663, ext. 208 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
MARCH 22
Ultraflex: Adult UltraSafeStep™ Continuing Education Course, via WebEx, Noon – 1:00 pm ET. Focuses on normalizing adult pathological gait with the utilization of Adjustable Dynamic Response TM (ADR TM) knee & ankle technology. Call 800/220-6670 or register at www.ultraflexsystems.com.
MARCH 24
Ultraflex: Complex Orthopedic Rehabilitation Continuing Education Course, via WebEx, Noon – 1:00 pm ET. Focuses on Ultraflex combination dynamic & static stretching orthosis for addressing complex orthopedic rehabilitation goals & restoring range & function. Call 800/220-6670 or register at www.ultraflexsystems.com.
MARCH 28–APRIL 2
Association of Children’s Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics 2011 Annual Meeting. Park City, UT. The Canyons. For more information, call 847/698-1637, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or visit www.acpoc.org.
April 2011
APRIL 7
Ohio Willow Wood: LimbLogic® VS Applications Practitioner Course, Mt. Sterling, OH. Course covers various clinical aspects of LimbLogic VS applications: static & dynamic socket fitting, vacuum pump configurations, fob operation, system evaluation, liner options, alignment, & troubleshooting. Credits: 7.25 ABC/7.0 BOC. Registration deadline: 3/17/2011. Contact: 877/665-5443.
APRIL 7-9
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago: Advances in Rehabilitation for the Patient with a Lower Extremity Amputation - Chicago, IL. Approved for 17.50 ABC Credits. Contact: Melissa Kolski, 312.238.7731; www.ric.org/education.
APRIL 8
Ohio Willow Wood: LimbLogic® VS Applications Technicians Course, Mt. Sterling, OH. Learn all aspects of fabricating LimbLogic VS for various applications: socket materials, controller configurations & care, fob operation, troubleshooting. Fabricate sockets following recommended techniques for airtight socket designs. Credits: 12.25 ABC/12.0 BOC. Registration deadline: 3/17/2011. Contact: 877/665-5443.
APRIL 11-12:
2011 AOPA Policy Forum. Washington D.C., L’Efant Plaza Hotel. To register contact Ann Davis at 571/431-0876 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
APRIL 13:
AOPA Audio Conference: “Improving Clinical Documentation.” To register contact Ann Davis at 571/431-0876 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
APRIL 15
Ohio Orthotics and Prosthetics Association Annual Spring Meeting. Columbus, OH. Hilton Columbus. Contact Dianne Farabi at 614/659-0197 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
APRIL 15–16
Ohio Chapter, American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP) Annual Spring Technical Meeting. Columbus, OH. Hilton Columbus. Exhibits included. Contact Richard W. Butchko 614/659-0197 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . See Web site at www.ohiochapteraaop.com.
APRIL 27–29
New York State Chapter of AAOP Educational Program. Albany, NY. Albany Marriott Hotel. Contact Joann Marx, CPO at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Ohio Willow Wood: LimbLogic® VS Applications Practitioner Course, Mt. Sterling, OH. Course covers various clinical aspects of LimbLogic VS applications: static & dynamic socket fitting, vacuum pump configurations, fob operation, system evaluation, liner options, alignment, & troubleshooting. Credits: 7.25 ABC/7.0 BOC. Registration deadline: 3/17/2011. Contact: 877/665-5443.
APRIL 7-9
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago: Advances in Rehabilitation for the Patient with a Lower Extremity Amputation - Chicago, IL. Approved for 17.50 ABC Credits. Contact: Melissa Kolski, 312.238.7731; www.ric.org/education.
APRIL 8
Ohio Willow Wood: LimbLogic® VS Applications Technicians Course, Mt. Sterling, OH. Learn all aspects of fabricating LimbLogic VS for various applications: socket materials, controller configurations & care, fob operation, troubleshooting. Fabricate sockets following recommended techniques for airtight socket designs. Credits: 12.25 ABC/12.0 BOC. Registration deadline: 3/17/2011. Contact: 877/665-5443.
APRIL 11-12:
2011 AOPA Policy Forum. Washington D.C., L’Efant Plaza Hotel. To register contact Ann Davis at 571/431-0876 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
APRIL 13:
AOPA Audio Conference: “Improving Clinical Documentation.” To register contact Ann Davis at 571/431-0876 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
APRIL 15
Ohio Orthotics and Prosthetics Association Annual Spring Meeting. Columbus, OH. Hilton Columbus. Contact Dianne Farabi at 614/659-0197 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
APRIL 15–16
Ohio Chapter, American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP) Annual Spring Technical Meeting. Columbus, OH. Hilton Columbus. Exhibits included. Contact Richard W. Butchko 614/659-0197 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . See Web site at www.ohiochapteraaop.com.
APRIL 27–29
New York State Chapter of AAOP Educational Program. Albany, NY. Albany Marriott Hotel. Contact Joann Marx, CPO at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
May 2011
MAY 6-7
The Northwest Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists, The Bellevue Courtyard by Marriott Hotel. Seattle, Washington. For information contact Tim Shride, CPO , LPO at 612/203-0936 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit www.regonline.com/nwaaop_2011.
MAY 11:
AOPA Audio Conference: “Which Box to Check? The Negative Effect of the 855Son Reimbursement.” To register contact Ann Davis at 571/431-0876 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
MAY 11-14
PA Academy of Orthotic & Prosthetics Spring Conference. Pittsburgh.
Sheraton Station Square. Contact: Beth Cornelius or Joseph Carter at 814/455-5383.
MAY 12–14
Western and Midwestern Orthotic Prosthetic Association/California Orthotic and Prosthetic Association Annual Meeting. Reno, NV. (New) Peppermill Hotel. For more information, contact Steve Colwell at 206/440-1811 or Sharon Gomez at 530/521-4541 or visit www.wamopa.com.
PrimeFare East Regional Scientific Symposium 2011. Nashville. Nashville Convention Center. Contact Jane Edwards at 888/388-5243.
JUNE 8:
AOPA Audio Conference: “Preventing Audit Disasters.” To register contact Ann Davis at 571/431-0876 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
The Northwest Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists, The Bellevue Courtyard by Marriott Hotel. Seattle, Washington. For information contact Tim Shride, CPO , LPO at 612/203-0936 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit www.regonline.com/nwaaop_2011.
MAY 11:
AOPA Audio Conference: “Which Box to Check? The Negative Effect of the 855Son Reimbursement.” To register contact Ann Davis at 571/431-0876 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
MAY 11-14
PA Academy of Orthotic & Prosthetics Spring Conference. Pittsburgh.
Sheraton Station Square. Contact: Beth Cornelius or Joseph Carter at 814/455-5383.
MAY 12–14
Western and Midwestern Orthotic Prosthetic Association/California Orthotic and Prosthetic Association Annual Meeting. Reno, NV. (New) Peppermill Hotel. For more information, contact Steve Colwell at 206/440-1811 or Sharon Gomez at 530/521-4541 or visit www.wamopa.com.
June 2011
JUNE 3–4PrimeFare East Regional Scientific Symposium 2011. Nashville. Nashville Convention Center. Contact Jane Edwards at 888/388-5243.
JUNE 8:
AOPA Audio Conference: “Preventing Audit Disasters.” To register contact Ann Davis at 571/431-0876 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
July 2011
JULY 13:AOPA Audio Conference: “Don’t Rile the OSHA Police.” To register contact Ann Davis at 571/431-0876 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
August 2011
AUGUST 10:AOPA Audio Conference: “How to Get Paid for Miscellaneous and Repair Codes.” To register contact Ann Davis at 571/431-0876 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
September 2011
SEPTEMBER 14:AOPA Audio Conference: “Don’t Run Afoul of the KO Rules.” To register contact Ann Davis at 571/431-0876 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
SEPTEMBER 19–22
AOPA National Assembly. Las Vegas. Mirage Hotel. Exhibitors and sponsorship opportunities, contact Kelly O’Neill, 571/431-0852, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
October 2011
OCTOBER 12:AOPA Audio Conference: “Developing Your Medicare Billing Compliance Plan.” To register contact Ann Davis at 571/431-0876 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
November 2011
NOVEMBER 9:AOPA Audio Conference: “Happy Holidays: Kickbacks and Gifts in O&P.” To register contact Ann Davis at 571/431-0876 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
December 2011
DECEMBER 14:
AOPA Audio Conference: “Are You Ready for the New Year? 2012 New Codes and Policies.” To register contact Ann Davis at 571/431-0876 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
AOPA Audio Conference: “Are You Ready for the New Year? 2012 New Codes and Policies.” To register contact Ann Davis at 571/431-0876 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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