April 2008
April 4
Spinal Technology, Inc.
Presents "The Providence Scoliosis Nocturnal Bracing System."
Dominquez Hills, Calif. California State University. Full day course.
7.25 ABC credits. Contact Donna Nye (800) 253-7868 or visit
www.spinaltech.com.
April 4-5
Freeman Orthotic Fitters Training Workshop.
Las Vegas, NV. BOC & ABC continuing education
credits. Contact Jenny Hagner, (800) 253-2091, ext. 221 or visit
www.freeemanmfg.com.services.html.
April 7-8
New York State Chapter of AAOP.
Cooperstown, NY. The Otesaga Hotel. Contact Joann Marx, CPO at
Marx4nysaaop@aol.com.
April
17-18
AOPAversity-
Mastering Medicare: Advanced Coding and Billing Techniques.
Las Vegas. Bally's Hotel and Casino. Contact Erin Kennedy at (571)
431-0834 or e-mail
ekennedy@AOPAnet.org
to register or for more information.
April 18
OPAF First Volley
Tennis Clinic and First Swing Golf Clinic.
Wilmington, N.C. University of North Carolina. Contact Robin Burton,
OPAF executive director, at (215) 752-5756 or e-mail
rlb@opfund.org.
April
23
AOPAversity-
Telephone Audio Conference: "Hints on Complying With Quality Standards."
Contact Erin Kennedy, (571) 431-0834 or e-mail
ekennedy@AOPAnet.org.
Register at
www.AOPAnet.org.
April 28-29
Allard USA TOTE
(Tomorrow's Orthotic Technology Education).
Woburn, Mass. Three half-day courses: Gait Biomechanics &
Orthotic
applications, C.P. Functional Hip & Gait Management, and
Mold-to-Patient custom fabircations. Applied for 13.5 credits. Contact
Diane at (888) 678-6548, ext. 1205, or e-mail
info@allard.com.
April 28-29
Fillauer LLC: Orthotic
Use of ThermoFormable Composite (TFC) Technique with Comfil®
Material Workshop.
Chattanooga,
Tenn. You've heard the news about ThermoFormable Composite, which
combines the thermoforming of plastic with the strength of composite,
now experience it for yourself! Attend Fillauer's TFC clinical seminar
in Chattanooga to experience the latest composite material. The tow-day
seminar will familiarize attendees with material theory, demonstration,
and hands-on clinical application. Participants will be familiar with
pedorthic, lower limb orthotics, as well asd the latest innovations. To
register contact Beverly at (800) 251-6398 or
bgodsey@fillauer.com.
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April 29
OPGA:
RCR™ Transtibial Socket Design Course.
Chicago. NUPOC. 8.75 CEU's. In this one-day hands-on course, see how
the RCR™ transtibial socket allows better Rotational control,
Comfort and Range of motion. Contact Jim Adreassen, (800) 214-6742, or
e-mail jim.andreassen@vgm.com. |
May 2008
May 1-3
Northweat Chapter of the
Academy Continuing Education Conference.
Bellevue, Wash. The Courtyard by Marriott Hotel. All day seminars on
Thursday with technical and clinical programs Friday and Saturday. For
more information, contact Karl Entenmann, CPO at
nwaaop@gmail.com
or (253) 952-3887.
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May 3
OPAF First Volley
Tennis Clinic for Shriner Hospital of Philadelphia.
Philadelphia. Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis Center. Contact Robin Burton,
OPAF executive director, at (215) 752-5756 or e-mail rlb@opfund.org. |
May 8-9
Allard USA TOTE
(Tomorrow's Orthotic Technology Education).
Metairie, La.
Three half-day courses: Gait Biomechanics & Orthotic
applications,
C.P. Functional Hip & Gait Management, and Mold-to-Patient
custom
fabircations. Applied for 13.5 credits. Contact Diane at (888)
678-6548, ext. 1205, or e-mail
info@allard.com.
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May 10
OPAF First Volley
Tennis Clinic.
Levittown, Pa. Frosty Hollow Tennis Center. Contact Robin Burton,
OPAF executive director, at (215) 752-5756 or e-mail rlb@opfund.org. |
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May 15-17
2008 Louisiana
Association of Orthotist and Prosthetist.
Baton Rouge, La. Marriott Hotel. Credits applied ABC/BOC/ C.ped.
Contact Sharon Layman (504) 464-5577, or e-mail laymansh@yahoo.com
or visit www.laop.org. |
May 15-17
Pennsylvania
Chapter of AAOP 2008 Spring Conference.
Pittsburgh. Station Square. Contact Joseph H Carter Jr., MS, CPO, FAAOP
or Beth Cornelius at (814) 455-5383 or fax (814) 454-8989.
May 15-17
Western and
Midwestern Orthotic Prosthetic Association (WAMOPA).
Sparks, Nev. Nugget Hotel. For information, visit our Web site
www.wamopa.com. Contact Steve
Colwell at (206) 440-1811, Sharon Gomez at (925) 827-2062 or Jeff
Kingsley at (800) 854-3479.
May 16-18
OPGA: Upper Limb Socket
Course.
Atlanta, Ga. Georgia Institute of Technology. 21.25 ABC CEU credits.
Topics covered include current research on technology for
branch-level prosthetists and upper-limb technology. Participants will
be able to cast and fit two transradial sockets. Contact Jim Adreassen
at (800) 214-6742, or e-mail
jim.andreassen@vgm.com.
May 17
First Volley Tennis
Clinic Sponsored by Berke Prosthetics.
Portola Valley, Calif. Contact Robin Burton, OPAF executive director,
at
(215) 752-5756, or e-mail
rlb@opfund.org.
May 19-20
Allard USA TOTE
(Tomorrow's Orthotic Technology Education).
Richmond, Calif.
Three half-day courses: Gait Biomechanics & Orthotic
applications,
C.P. Functional Hip & Gait Management, and Mold-to-Patient
custom
fabircations. Applied for 13.5 credits. Contact Diane at (888)
678-6548, ext. 1205, or e-mail
info@allard.com.
May
21
AOPAversity-
Telephone Audio Conference: "Handling Difficult Patients."
Contact Erin Kennedy, (571) 431-0834 or e-mail
ekennedy@AOPAnet.org.
REGISTER NOW
May 30-31
PrimeFaire East 2008 .
Nashville, TN. Nashville Convention Center. Contact PrimeCare
O&P Network (888) 388-5243, or visit
www.primecareop.com.
June 2008
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June 2-3
Allard USA TOTE
(Tomorrow's Orthotic Technology Education).
Brookfield, Wisc.
Three half-day courses: Gait Biomechanics & Orthotic
applications,
C.P. Functional Hip & Gait Management, and Mold-to-Patient
custom
fabircations. Applied for 13.5 credits. Contact Diane at (888)
678-6548, ext. 1205, or e-mail info@allard.com. |
June 5-6
Michigan Orthotics
& Prosthetics Association (MOPA) Continuing Education Meeting.
Kalamazoo, Mich. Radisson Plaza Hotel. details at
www.moa.info. Contact Mary Ellen
Kitzman at (248) 615-0600 or e-mail
2008mtg@mopa.info.
June 6-8
OPGA: Upper Limb Socket
Course.
Los Angeles. CSHUDH. 21.25 ABC CEU credits. Topics covered
include current research on
technology for branch-level prosthetists and upper-limb technology.
Participants will be able to cast and fit two transradial sockets.
Contact Jim Adreassen at (800) 214-6742, or e-mail
jim.andreassen@vgm.com.
June
9-10
AOPAversity-
Mastering Medicare: Advanced Coding and Billing Techniques.
Boston. Contact Erin Kennedy at (571) 431-0834 or e-mail
ekennedy@AOPAnet.org
for more information.
REGISTER NOW
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June 14
OPAF First Volley
Tennis Clinic.
Levittown, Pa. Frosty Hollow Tennis Center. Contact Robin Burton,
OPAF executive director, at (215) 752-5756 or e-mail rlb@opfund.org. |
June
18
AOPAversity-
Telephone Audio Conference: "Stark/Anti-Kickback Laws."
Contact Erin Kennedy, (571) 431-0834 or e-mail
ekennedy@AOPAnet.org.
REGISTER NOW
June 19-22
Amputee Coalition
of America 2008 Annual Conference.
Atlanta. Renaissance Waverly Hotel. For more information, contact
Special Events/Conference at (888) 267-5669 ext.8102, or e-mail
conference@amputee-coalition.org
or visit
www.amputee-coalition.org/conference.
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June 20
OPAF First Volley
Tennis Clinic.
Atlanta. Amputee Coalition of America Conference. Contact Robin Burton,
OPAF executive director, at (215) 752-5756 or e-mail rlb@opfund.org. |
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June 20
OPAF First Swim
Clinic.
Atlanta. Amputee Coalition of America Conference. Contact Robin Burton,
OPAF executive director, at (215) 752-5756 or e-mail rlb@opfund.org. |
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June 21
OPAF First Swim
Clinic.
Atlanta. Amputee Coalition of America Conference. Contact Robin Burton,
OPAF executive director, at (215) 752-5756 or e-mail rlb@opfund.org. |
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June 21-22
OPGA: Gomez
Orthotic Spinal System (GOS) Course.
Atlanta. Georgia Institute of Technology. CEU's applied for. This
two-day hands-on course will provide the orthotists with a systematic
approach to the management of a broad range of spinal pathologies.
Contact Jim Andreassen, (800) 214-6742 or e-mail jim.andreassen@vgm.com. |
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June 22
OPAF First Swim
Clinic.
Atlanta. Amputee Coalition of America Conference. Contact Robin Burton,
OPAF executive director, at (215) 752-5756 or e-mail rlb@opfund.org. |
June 26-28
Midwest Chapter of
the American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists Summer
Scientific Symposium.
Joliet Junior College. Contact Kevin O'Hagan, CP at (773) 404-0310 or
cplimbs@aol.com,
or register at the Midwest Chapter Web site
www.midwestchapter-aaop.com.
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June 28
OPAF First Swing
Clinic.
Addison, Ill. Addison Links and Tees. Contact Robin Burton,
OPAF executive director, at (215) 752-5756 or e-mail rlb@opfund.org. |
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June 28
OPAF First Volley
Tennis Clinic.
Addison, Ill. Addison Links and Tees. Contact Robin Burton,
OPAF executive director, at (215) 752-5756 or e-mail rlb@opfund.org. |
July 2008
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July 10
OPAF First Volley
Tennis Clinic for Adventure Amputee Camp.
Bryson City, N.C. Contact Robin Burton,
OPAF executive director, at (215) 752-5756 or e-mail rlb@opfund.org. |
July 10-12
Alabama State Prosthetic
& Orthotic Association Annual Meeting and Scientific Seminar.
Birmingham, Ala. The Birmingham Marriott. Manufaturers contact Regina
Weger at (678) 455-8859. Members contact Jennifer Crumpton at (334)
284-0250.
July 11
First Volley Tennis
Clinic for Adventure Amputee Camp.
Bryson City, N.C. Nantahala Outdoor Center. Contact Robin Burton, OPAF
executive director, at (215) 752-5756 or e-mail
rlb@opfund.org.
July
16
AOPAversity-
Telephone Audio Conference: "How to Market your Practice."
Contact Erin Kennedy, (571) 431-0834, or e-mail
ekennedy@AOPAnet.org.
REGISTER NOW
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July 21
OPAF First Volley
Tennis Clinic for ACA Youth Camp.
Lewisburh, Ohio. Contact Robin Burton,
OPAF executive director, at (215) 752-5756 or e-mail rlb@opfund.org. |
July 20-24
Amuptee Coalition
of America 2008 Youth Camp.
Clarksville, Ohio. Camp Joy Outdoor Education Center. For an
application and more information, contact Youth Activities Program
Coordinator at (888) 267-5669 ext.8130, or e-mail
yapinfo@amputee-coalition.org,
or visit
www.amputee-coalition.org/youth_camp.html.
August 2008
August 8-9
Texas Chapter of the
Academy: Annual Scientific Symposium.
Austin, Texas. Sheraton Austin. For hotel information, contact (512)
478-1111. For meeting information, contact: Scott Jameson, (325)
793-3480, or e-mail
sjameson@wtrc.com.
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August
18-19
Allard USA TOTE
(Tomorrow's Orthotic Technology Education).
Linthicum, Md.
Three half-day courses: Gait Biomechanics & Orthotic
applications,
C.P. Functional Hip & Gait Management, and Mold-to-Patient
custom
fabircations. Applied for 13.5 credits. Contact Diane at (888)
678-6548, ext. 1205, or e-mail info@allard.com. |
August 20
AOPAversity-
Telephone Audio Conference: "VA Issues."
Contact Erin Kennedy, (571) 431-0834, or e-mail
ekennedy@AOPAnet.org.
REGISTER NOW
September 2008
September 10-13
AOPA National Assembly.
Chicago. Hyatt Regency Chicago. Contact: Tina Moran, (571) 431-0876,
ext. 208, or
tmoran@AOPAnet.org.
Exhibitors, contact: Kelly O’Neill, (571) 431-0876, ext. 252,
or
koneill@AOPAnet.org.
Sponsorship opportunities, contact: Kelly O’Neill, (571)
431-0876, ext. 252, or
koneill@AOPAnet.org.
September
17
AOPAversity-
Telephone Audio Conference: "How to Not Get Sued."
Contact Erin Kennedy, (571) 431-0834, or e-mail
ekennedy@AOPAnet.org.
REGISTER NOW
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Septhember
24-25
Freeman Orthotic
Fitters Training Workshop.
Atlantic City, N.J. BOC & ABC continuing education credits.
Contact Jenny Hagner at (800) 253-2091, ext. 221 or visit www.freemanmfg.com/services.html. |
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September
27-28
OPGA: Gomez
Orthotic Spinal System (GOS) Course.
Chicago. NUPOC. CEU's applied for. This two-day hands-on
course will provide the orthotists with a systematic approach to the
management of a broad range of spinal pathologies. Contact Jim
Andreassen, (800) 214-6742 or e-mail jim.andreassen@vgm.com. |
October 2008
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October
2-3
Allard USA TOTE
(Tomorrow's Orthotic Technology Education).
Denver, Colo. Three half-day courses: Gait Biomechanics &
Orthotic applications,
C.P. Functional Hip & Gait Management, and Mold-to-Patient
custom
fabircations. Applied for 13.5 credits. Contact Diane at (888)
678-6548, ext. 1205, or e-mail info@allard.com. |
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October 3
& 4
OPGA:
RCR™ Transtibial Socket Design Course.
Holbrook, N.Y. Hutnick Rehab. 8.75
CEU's. In this one-day hands-on course, see how the RCR™
transtibial
socket allows better Rotational control, Comfort and Range of motion.
Contact Jim Adreassen, (800) 214-6742, or e-mail jim.andreassen@vgm.com. |
October 10
Ohio Orthotics and
Prosthetics Association Annual Fall Meeting.
Sandusky, Ohio.The Nia Center at Kalahari Resort. Contact Richard W.
Butchko at (614) 659-0197 or
richbutchko@ohiochapteraaop.com.
October 11
Ohio Chapter,
American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP) Annual Fall
Scientific Meeting.
Sandusky, Ohio. The Nia Center and Kalahari Resort. Contact Richard W.
Butchko at (614) 659-0197 or
richbutchko@ohiochapteraaop.com.
October
15
AOPAversity-
Telephone Audio Conference: "Fraud and Abuse."
Contact Erin Kennedy, (571) 431-0834, or e-mail
ekennedy@AOPAnet.org.
REGISTER NOW
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October
16-18
N.C./S.C. Orthotics
and Prosthetics Conference.
Myrtle Beach, S.C. Marriott Resort at Grand Dunes. Contact Cheryl at
Picture Perfect Events of Coastal Carolina. Call toll free (866)
775-9047 or visit www.mbopconference08.com. |
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October
22-24
New England Chapter
of the American Academy of Orthotist and Prosthetist (AAOP) 2008
Continuing Education and Symposium.
Mount Snow, Vt. Contact Mark Tlumacki at mtlumacki@partners.org. |
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October
24-25
OPGA: MAS®
Basic Observer and Advanced Course.
Chicago. NUPOC. CEU's applied for. Attendees may attend both sessions
or pick one. Please note that in order to attend the advanced course,
you must either attend this basic observer course or have attended a
prior MAS course. Contact Jim Andreassen, (800) 214-6742 or e-mail jim.andreassen@vgm.com.
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October
27-28
Allard USA TOTE
(Tomorrow's Orthotic Technology Education).
Las Vegas. Three half-day courses: Gait Biomechanics & Orthotic
applications,
C.P. Functional Hip & Gait Management, and Mold-to-Patient
custom
fabircations. Applied for 13.5 credits. Contact Diane at (888)
678-6548, ext. 1205, or e-mail info@allard.com. |
November 2008
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November
3-4
Allard USA TOTE
(Tomorrow's Orthotic Technology Education).
Mobile, Ala. Three half-day courses: Gait Biomechanics &
Orthotic applications,
C.P. Functional Hip & Gait Management, and Mold-to-Patient
custom
fabircations. Applied for 13.5 credits. Contact Diane at (888)
678-6548, ext. 1205, or e-mail info@allard.com. |
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November
7 & 8
OPGA:
RCR™ Transtibial Socket Design Course.
Chicago. NUPOC. 8.75
CEU's. In this one-day hands-on course, see how the RCR™
transtibial
socket allows better Rotational control, Comfort and Range of motion.
Contact Jim Adreassen, (800) 214-6742 or e-mail jim.andreassen@vgm.com. |
November
12-14
New Jersey Chapter AAOP
Annual Meeting & Symposium.
Atlantic City, N.J. Bally's Hotel and Casino. Contact Bob Silvestri at
(732) 248-0774 or e-mail
rsilvestri@solarishs.org.
November
19
AOPAversity-
Telephone Audio Conference: "New Codes for 2009."
Contact Erin Kennedy, (571) 431-0834, or e-mail
ekennedy@AOPAnet.org.
REGISTER NOW
December 2008
December
1-2
AOPAversity-
Mastering Medicare: Advanced Coding and Billing Techniques.
Orlando, Fla. Contact Erin Kennedy at (571) 431-0834 or e-mail
ekennedy@AOPAnet.org for
more information.
Registration
information coming soon!
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December
4-5
Allard USA TOTE
(Tomorrow's Orthotic Technology Education).
Denville, N.J. Three half-day courses: Gait Biomechanics &
Orthotic applications,
C.P. Functional Hip & Gait Management, and Mold-to-Patient
custom
fabircations. Applied for 13.5 credits. Contact Diane at (888)
678-6548, ext. 1205, or e-mail info@allard.com. |
September 2009
September 20-23
AOPA National Assembly.
Seattle. Washington State Convention & Trade Center. Contact:
Tina Moran, (571) 431-0876, ext. 208, or
tmoran@AOPAnet.org. Exhibitors,
contact: Kelly O’Neill, (571) 431-0876, ext. 252, or
koneill@AOPAnet.org.
Sponsorship opportunities, contact: Kelly O’Neill, (571)
431-0876, ext. 252, or
koneill@AOPAnet.org.
Questions?
Contact Corrinn Mullins at cmullins@AOPAnet.org.
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