The place to be for the country’s oldest and largest meeting for the orthotics, prosthetics and pedorthics profession—AOPA National Assembly
Dates: Wednesday, September 29 to Saturday, October 2, 2010
Location: Rosen Shingle Creek Resort
9939 Universal Boulevard
Orlando, Florida 32819
(866) 996-9939
Hotel Reservations: The Shingle Creek is now SOLD OUT over the National Assembly show dates. Please click HERE for alternate hotels that are just a short cab ride to Shingle Creek.
Meeting Registration: REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! (click here to register)
Who Should Attend: Practitioners, physicians, technicians, fitters, students, educational
instructors, facility owners, marketing personnel, residents, office managers, billing specialists, manufacturers, distributors and suppliers of orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthic products and services should come to Orlando to stay on the cutting edge of their profession and to mix and mingle with other top professionals from across the country and around the world. Earn over 34 CE credits while having an enjoyable time at the AOPA Assembly.
Area Attractions: You'll find everything from UniversalOrlando® Resort, SeaWorld®
Adventure Park, Walt Disney World® to a variety of other Orlando Florida attractions nearby. And because we are conveniently located just off of Universal Boulevard, Orlando's meetings, conventions, and popular attractions are all within reach.
Rental Cars: Budget has been selected as the official rental car agency for the 2010 AOPA National Assembly. Contact your travel agent, use the convenient link at www.AOPAnet.org or call Budget directly at (800) 772-3773 to receive special rates during the Assembly. Be sure to use Promotion code U070324. Extending your stay in Orlando? Discounted rental car rates are good one week prior through one week after the meeting dates.
Weather: The average September temperature in Orlando is 82 degrees, with temperatures ranging from an average high of 87 degrees to an average low of 70 degrees.
What to Wear: We want you to be comfortable, so business casual attire is the preferred dress for the AOPA National Assembly. You may want to keep a light sweater or jacket on hand, as meeting rooms will likely be cool. Casual attire is appropriate for the Welcome Reception and Pool Party.
Wednesday, September 29
7:00 a.m. Registration Open
8:00 a.m. Thranhardt Golf Classic
8:00 a.m. – Noon Manufacturers’ Workshops – Tier I (click here for workshop titles & description)
Noon Lunch on your own
1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Manufacturers’ Workshops – Tier II (click here for workshop titles & description)
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Welcome to Orlando "Margaritaville Style" Reception
Thursday, September 30
6:00 a.m. Fun Run/Walk
7:30 a.m. Registration Opens
7:30 – 9:30 a.m. General Session
ü Special Guest Keynote Speaker
ü Award Winning Thranhardt Lectures
8:30 a.m - 4:30 p.m Guest Tour - Kennedy Space Center
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open/Product Preview Theater Presentations
10:30 – 12:30 a.m. Concurrent Education Sessions
ü Business Education—Regulatory Round up
o CMS Medical Directors Panel—What’s New at Your DME MAC
o Recovery Audit Contractors—RACs—Ready or Not Here They Come
ü Head to Toe Orthotic Solutions
ü O&P Emerging Technologies
ü Understand, Heal and Protect the Diabetic Foot (Part I)
ü Post-Mastectomy Care for Today (Part I)
12:30 p.m. Lunch in Exhibit Hall
2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Concurrent Education Sessions
ü Business Education featuring the Top 10 Series
ü Walking Your Way Through Stance Control Orthoses and Reciprocating Gait Orthoses
ü Prosthetic Education featuring:
o Body Powered Upper Limb Prosthetics
o Soft Tissue Management for Prosthetists
o Caring for Prosthetic Amputees
o Unique Challenges of Hip Disarticulation Amputees
ü Understand, Heal and Protect the Diabetic Foot—Part II
ü Post-Mastectomy Care for Today—Part II
ü Florida State Licensure Programming
6:00 - 8:00 p.m O&P Wine Tasting & Auction
8:00 - 10:00 p.m Pool Party Reception hosted by OPGA- Open to all Assembly Attendees
Friday, October 1
6:00 a.m. Fun Run/Walk
7:30 a.m. Registration Opens
7:30 – 9:30 a.m. General Session
ü Business Keynote Speaker
ü Modified Membership Meeting
ü Award Winning Business Lecture
9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Product Preview Theater Presentations
10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Concurrent Education Sessions
ü Business Education
o Macro Approach to Patient Evaluations
o Practitioner of the Future
o Healthcare Reform—The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
ü Orthotics
o Hypertonic Foot
o Panel Discussion on FES
ü Gait Training for Prosthetists
ü International Track Hosted by the German Association of Orthopaedic Technology
ü Technical Track Hosted by OPTA
12:30 p.m. Lunch in Exhibit Hall
2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Concurrent Education Sessions
ü Good Business $ense
o Igniting the Passion for Customer Service
o How to Appeal Payer Denials for High Technology Devices
o Developing a Comprehensive Compliance Program
o Facility Accreditation Forum
ü Prosthetic Solutions for Today
ü Managing the Geriatric Spine: Degenerative Injury, Deformity and Pain
ü International Track—Part II Hosted by ISPO
ü Technical Track—Part II
ü Research Track— Center for O&P Learning/Evidence-Based Practice (COPL).
4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Exhibitor-Sponsored Happy Hour
6:15 – 9:00 p.m. Complimentary Transportation to CityWalk Entertainment Complex
Saturday, October 2
6:00 a.m. Fun Run/Walk
8:00 a.m. Registration Opens
8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Concurrent Education Sessions
ü Business Solutions
o Preparing Your Business to Sell
o To Expand or Not to Expand
o Practical O&P Outcomes to Validate the Efficacy of Your Clinical Intervention
o Knowledge is Power—Managing Your O&P Business
ü Special Education Program featuring the Haitian Relief Initiative
8:00 a.m. – Noon Exhibit Hall Open/Product Preview Theater
10:00 a.m. Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall
11:30 a.m. Exhibit Hall--$10,000 Cash GiveAway Sponsored by Arizona
AFO and Branier Shoes
1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Manufacturers’ Workshops – Tier III (click here for workshop titles & descriptions)
We look forward to seeing you there!