Dr. Pamela Woods Duncan PhD, FAPTA, FAHA

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Faculty
Pamela W. Duncan, PhD, FAPTA, FAHA is professor in the Division of Physical Therapy at Duke University. Pam is a graduate of Columbia University and a nationally and internationally renowned physical therapist and epidemiologist, who is considered one of the world’s leading experts and consultants in the development of interventions for stroke and the selection of outcome measures for stroke recovery. A recognized leader and innovator in stroke rehabilitation; she has dedicated her career to elevating the science of rehabilitation, improving the physical function of the elderly, and improving stroke care and outcomes. She is a principal investigator of an NIH funded trial in walking recovery. Most importantly her passion is to contribute to the implementation of evidence based practice models into routine clinical care.

Credits
The Tennessee Physical Therapy Board/Association has approved this seminar for 8 contact hours (.8 CEU’s). The North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy recognizes courses/seminars approved by other state boards. A certificate will be awarded at the completion of the seminar for 8 contact hours (.8 CEU’s).

Objectives
Upon completion, the learner will:
1. Identify risk factors for declines for walking recovery
2. Improve walking recovery in community based rehabilitation
3. Assess outcomes for stoke and spinal cord walking recoveryprograms
4. Implementation of best practice models for walking recovery

Registration Information
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS WILL BE LIMITED
Registration fee: $229
Deadline for receiving registration: September 23, 2010

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Confirmation & Cancellations
Confirmations of registration are sent via e-mail, fax, or letter from our office approximately 2 weeks prior to the seminar. Detail information including further details for the course, parking, directions, etc. will be included in your confirmation. Also, please continue to visit our website @ www.healthcareprofessionsseminars.com for updated information concerning approval, directions, hotel information, etc. If you do not receive a confirmation within seven days of the seminar, please call
our office at 910-400-5093 or 423-552-1434 to confirm registration. Cancellations or requests for refunds must be submitted in writing and postmarked by September 24, 2010. Requests for refunds made before September 24, 2010 will be subject to a $35 administration fee. Requests for refunds made on or after September 24, 2010 are non-refundable. Payments made for group discounts are non-refundable but will gladly accept replacement participants. Healthcare Professions Seminars, LLC reserves the right to cancel a seminar and will refund in full the registration fee only. HPS is not responsible for non-refundable airfare.

Accommodations
SEMINAR SITE : University of Tennessee Medical Center
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Dr. Eric J. Hegedus PT, MHSc, OCS, CSCS
Dr. Chad Cook PhD, MBA, OCS, FAAOMPT

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Faculty
Dr. Eric J Hegedus has had a rewarding 19-year career as a leader and innovator in physical therapist education, research, and clinical practice. Currently an Associate Professor in Duke’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Division, Dr Hegedus also is founder and CEO of Targeted Enhancement of Athletic Movement (TEAM ). TEAM is a  community-based health and wellness program designed to improve athletic performance and prevent injury. In addition to directing TEAM , Dr. Hegedus directs and teaches in the Musculoskeletal Practice Management series of courses, is a productive author with 20 peer reviewed PubMed articles, a book chapter on manual therapy of the shoulder, and a textbook entitled, “Orthopedic Physical Examination Tests: An Evidence-Based Approach”, and is a noted national speaker. Further, he is a four-time
winner of the “Excellence in Teaching” award at Duke University and a three-time nominee for Duke Medical Center’s prestigious Master Clinician Educator Award.

Chad Cook, PhD, MBA , OCS, FAA OMPT is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy at Walsh University. He is also a consulting professor at Duke University. Dr. Cook received his Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy at Maryville University in 1990, a Masters of Business Administration in 1999, and a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) at Texas Tech University in 2003. He was certified as an orthopedic manual therapist in 2001, obtained fellowship status with AA OMPT in 2007, and is an APTA board certified orthopedic specialist (2002). Dr. Cook has published over 105 peer reviewed research papers in journals such as Arthritis and Rheumatism , Manual Therapy, Spine, Journal of Orthopedic Trauma, Journal of Orthopedic Research, JBJS, Spine J, Pain Practice, Journal of Vascular Surgery, and Physical Therapy. He has two published textbooks Orthopedic Manual Therapy: An Evidence Based Approach, and Orthopedic Physical Examination Tests: An Evidence Based Approach as well as book chapters and orthopedic monographs. He is currently the Editor in Chief of the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy. Dr. Cook has presented multiple platform or poster presentations at national and international conferences, and has presented over 120 educational courses within the United States. He has been a senior faculty and lecturer in peripheral and spine joint mobilization with Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars for over eight years. Dr. Cook is a recent winner of the OPTP /JMMT literature review award in 2003 and 2005, and is the 2005 winner of the J Warren Perry Distinguished Authorship Award and a three time winner of Duke
Universities Physical Therapy teaching award. He is also the winner of the 2009 APTA Baethke-Carlin award for teaching. Dr. Cook is actively involved in research concerning the effects of spine abnormalities, outcome assessment, chronic pain, and investigation of the associated characteristics of spine instability.

Objectives
Upon completion of the course the participant will be able to:
1. Rule out sinister phenomena of the cervical and lumbar spine
2. Perform a ptient-centered, patient-response based examination
3. Identify the placement of patients into the correct treatment-based classification
4. Identify the highest level of evidence interventions
5. Apply appropriate treatments in a laboratory based setting

Credits

Registration Information
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANT S WILL BE LIMITED .
Registration fee: $369 (both days) and $229 (1 day)
Deadline for receiving registration: September 9, 2010.

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Confirmation & Cancellations
Confirmations of registration are sent via e-mail, fax, or letter from our office. Detail information including further details for the course, parking, directions, etc. will be included in your confirmation. Also, please continue to visit our website @ www.healthcareprofessionsseminars.com for updated information concerning approval, directions, hotel information, etc. If you do not receive a confirmation within seven days of the seminar, please call our office at 910-400-5093 or 423-552-1434 to confirm registration. Cancellations or requests for refunds must be submitted in writing and postmarked by September 9, 2010 for New York, NY Requests for refunds made before September 9, 2010 will be subject to a $35 administration fee. Requests for refunds made on or after September 9, 2010 are non-refundable. Payments made for group discounts are non-refundable but will gladly accept replacement participants. Healthcare Professions Seminars, LL C reserves the right to cancel a seminar and will refund in full the registration fee only. HPS is not responsible for non-refundable airfare.

Accommodations
SEMINAR SITE : University of Pittsburgh • 4060 Forbes Tower

Dr. Pamela W. Duncan, PhD, FAPTA, FAHA
Dr. Tiffany Shubert, PhD, MPT

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Faculty
Pamela W. Duncan, PhD, FAPTA , FAHA is professor in the Division of Physical Therapy at Duke University. Pam is an alumni of Columbia University and received her PhD at the University of NC in epidemiology. She is a nationally and internationally renowned physical therapist and epidemiologist, who is considered one of the world’s leading experts and consultants in the development of interventions for stroke and the selection of outcome measures for stroke recovery. A recognized leader and innovator in stroke rehabilitation; she has dedicated her career to elevating the science of rehabilitation, improving the physical function of the elderly, and improving stroke care and outcomes. She is a principal investigator of an NIH funded trial in walking recovery. Most importantly her passion is to contribute to the implementation of evidence based practice models into routine clinical care.

Tiffany Shubert, PhD, MPT is a physical therapist and research scientist with over 11 years of clinical experience. Tiffany has 7 years experience working as the head physical therapist at the UNC Geriatric Evaluation Clinic – a training clinic for geriatric fellows. In addition, she teaches introduction to geriatrics and advanced
geriatric elective for UNC Division of Physical Therapy and geriatric functional assessment to third year medical students. Dr. Shubert’s passion is developing
better models of care for geriatric patients to facilitate an older adult’s ability to age in place. She brings a wealth of expertise and innovative treatment plans
for successfully working with the complex older adult patients. With her unique background of basic science, clinical experience, and experience developing
continuity of care models with the community, she developed an exercise-based falls prevention intervention that is resulting in improved performance on cognitive
and physical performance.

Credits
Application has been made for participants to receive a certificate for 15 contact hours for the New Jersey Physical Therapy Board. Columbia University is approved by the New York State Education Department as a provider of continuing education for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants – 17.4 contact hours. The approval board/association has the final decision on calculation of the credit hours.

Objectives
Upon completion, the participant will:
1. Discuss methods and provide resources to integrate evidence into assessments clinical decision making , and selection of interventions for stroke and geriatric rehabilitation
2. Review the trajectory of recovery beyond the first 30 days and identify needs and ways to expand the continuum of care for stroke.
3. Apply the evidence for best practice for stroke rehabilitation to develop effective intervention
4. Discuss the barriers and opportunities to implementing best practice models into clinical practice and discuss how to improve implementation of effective interventions
5. Recommend methods for assessing outcomes of post acute stroke therapies
6. Demonstrate how new technologies like video gaming which may be implemented into stroke rehabilitation

Registration Information
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS WILL BE LIMITE D.
Target Audience: PT /PTA
Registration fee: $ 389
Deadline for receiving registration: October 14, 2010

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Confirmation & Cancellations
Confirmations of registration are sent via e-mail, fax, or letter from our office. Detail information including further details for the course, parking, directions, etc.
will be included in your confirmation. Also, please continue to visit our website @ www.healthcareprofessionsseminars.com for updated information concerning
approval, directions, hotel information, etc. If you do not receive a confirmation within seven days of the seminar, please call our office at 910-400-5093 or 423-
552-1434 to confirm registration. Cancellations or requests for refunds must be submitted in writing and postmarked by October 14, 2010 for New York, NY
Requests for refunds made before October 14, 2010 will be subject to a $35 administration fee. Requests for refunds made on or after October 15, 2010 are
non-refundable. Payments made for group discounts are non-refundable but will gladly accept replacement participants. Healthcare Professions Seminars, LLC
reserves the right to cancel a seminar and will refund in full the registration fee only. HPS is not responsible for non-refundable airfare.

Accommodations
SEMINAR SITE : Neurological Institute
710 W 168th Street • New York, NY
RESERVATIONS : For hotel reservations in New York, NY , please call The Lucerne Hotel at 1-800-551-2409 and mention Columbia Friends and Family to receive a discounted rate.

DR. Susan L. WhitneyPT, DPT, PhD, NCS, ATC, FAPTA

Faculty

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Susan L. Whitney, PT, DPT, PhD, NCS, ATC, FAPTA received her PhD in motor development/motor learning from the University of Pittsburgh and her professional physical therapy education from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. She received her doctor of physical therapy from Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of the Health Professions. Currently, she is an associate professor in physical therapy in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and in the Department of Otolaryngology in the School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh. She is the Program Director of the Centers for Rehab Services (CRS) Vestibular Rehabilitation Center at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Whitney practices physical therapy one day a week for CRS. She currently studies the use of virtual reality for persons with vestibular dysfunction. She has published over 50 papers that are referenced on Medline and has written over 20 book chapters, primarily in the area of functional balance assessment and vestibular rehabilitation. She recently co-wrote a book entitled “Vestibular Disorders: A case study approach to diagnosis and treatment”. She has clinically worked in out-patient and long-term care, acute care, and rehabilitation for the past 30 years. Dr. Whitney is past President of the Neurology Section of the American Physical Therapy Association and was a member of the BPPV guideline task for of the American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery.

Credits
The South Carolina Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association has approved this course for 15 hours. The North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy has approved this course for 15 CCA points. The North Carolina Physical Therapy Board recognizes seminars approved by other state boards. At the completion of the seminar, a certificate will be given for 15 hours/credits/points.

Seminar Description
The goal of this program is to enhance the physical therapists ability to diagnosis, examine, and intervene using sound evidence in persons presenting with dizziness and/or balance disorders. Lab practice will be provided so that the practitioner has an opportunity to practice various skills commonly used when treating persons with vestibular dysfunction. All participants should be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and should start to feel comfortable with the examination and intervention skills for persons presenting with vestibular dysfunction. Cases will be discussed related to diagnosis and management of persons with vestibular disorders.

Objectives
The goals of this presentation are to

1. Understand the anatomy and physiology of the vestibular system with its peripheral and central connections and to be able to differentiate peripheral from central vestibular dysfunction
2. Understand the various tools that are used to help make the medical diagnosis in persons with vestibular disorders
3. Discuss evidence based management interventions regarding vestibular disorders
4. Recognize horizontal and posterior canal BPPV and to be able to effectively treat the condition
5. Be able to apply, when needed, various examination skills that are necessary to successfully evaluate a person with a balance or vestibular disorder
6. Develop strategies of how to classify patients based on their functional impairments, i.e. balance disorders, dizziness, or balance plus dizziness dysfunction

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS WILL BE LIMITED.
Target Audience: PT/PTA and OT/OTA
Registration fee: $309
Deadline for receiving registration: August 19, 2010

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Confirmations & Cancellations
Confirmations of registration are sent via e-mail, fax, or letter from our office approximately 2 weeks prior to the seminar. Detail information including further details for the course, parking, directions, etc. will be included in your confirmation. If you do not receive a confirmation within seven days of the seminar, please call our officeat 910-400-5093 or 423-552-1434 to confirm registration. Cancellations or requests for refunds must be submitted in writing and postmarked by August 20, 2010. Requests for refunds made before August 20, 2010 will be subject to a $35 administration fee. Requests for refunds made on or after August 20, 2010 are non-refundable. Payments made for group discounts are non-refundable but will gladly accept replacement participants. Healthcare Professions Seminars, LLC reserves the right to cancel a seminar and will refund in full the registration fee only. HPS is not responsible for non-refundable airfare.

For full details on this policy, please see our Refunds & Cancellations policy.

Accommodations
SEMINAR SITE: FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital Monroe Auditorium located in the Conference Center. • 170 Memorial Drive • Pinehurst, North Carolina 28374

DEADLINE FOR ROOM RESERVATION: Contact the hotel directly and mention Healthcare Professions Seminars, LLC / FirstHealth Centers for Rehab to receive the rates listed. Reservations and group rates will be confirmed on a space available basis and subject to change upon hotel discretion.

Please inform the hotel when booking that you are with the Stipular Disorder Conference to receive these rates.

DR. DYANNA REZAC PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, CKTP, CEAS
DR. SCOTT REZAC PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, CKTP

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Faculty
Dr. Dyanna Haley-Rezac, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, CKTP,
Dyanna graduated Cum Laude from West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology in 1998 and from Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania in 2001 with her Doctor of Physical Therapy. In 2007, Dyanna received her Board Certification as an Orthopedic Specialist from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. She is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner. Dyanna is a co-owner of Rezac & Associates Physical Therapy, LLC in Colorado Springs, CO , is an Affiliate Faculty member at Regis University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program and is a guest lecturer and Advisory Board Member for Pima Medical Institute Physical Therapist Assistant Program in Denver. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy, National Strength and Conditioning Association and American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists.

Dr. Scott Rezac, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, CKTP, CEAS,
Scott graduated with his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Health Promotion from California State Fullerton in 1998 and his Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2001 from University of Southern California. He received his Board Certification as an Orthopedic Specialist from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties in 2006. He is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner and a Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist. Scott is a co-owner of Rezac & Associates Physical Therapy, LLC in Colorado Springs, CO and is a guest lecturer and Advisory Board Member for Pima Medical Institute Physical Therapist Assistant Program in Denver. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy, National Strength and Conditioning Association and American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists.

Credits
The following boards have approved this course – Participants will receive a certificate at the completion of the seminar for 9.6 contact hours (NY licensees), 8 credit hours (PA licensees), 8 hours (NJ licensees), and 8 hours (SC licensees). Columbia University is approved by the New York State Education Department as a provider of continuing education for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. This seminar has been recently approved in Colorado, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and South Carolina and the North Carolina Physical Therapy Board recognizes seminars approved by other state boards. The North Carolina Occupational Therapy board approves this seminar for 3 contact hours.

Registration Information
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS WILL BE LIMITED . THIS IS A LAB COURSE AND ALL TAPING SUPPLIES WILL BE PROVIDED ; HOWEVER , YOU WILL NEED TO BRING YOUR OWN SCISSORS
Recommended Audience: PT/PT and OT/OTA
Registration fee: $369
Deadline for receiving registration: July 23, 2010

COMPLETED

Confirmations and Cancellations

Confirmations of registration are sent via e-mail, fax, or letter from our office. Detail information including further details for the course, parking, directions, etc. will be included in your confirmation. Also, please continue to visit our website @ www.healthcareprofessionsseminars. com for updated information concerning approval, directions, hotel information, etc. If you do not receive a confirmation within seven days of the seminar, please call our office at 910-400-5093 or 423-552-1434
to confirm registration. Cancellations or requests for refunds must be submitted in writing and postmarked by July, 2010 . Requests for refunds made before July 23, 2010 will be subject to a $35 administration fee. Requests for refunds made on or after July 23, 2010 are non-refundable. Payments made for group discounts are nonrefundable but will gladly accept replacement participants. Healthcare Professions Seminars, LLC reserves the right to cancel a seminar and will refund in full the registration fee only. HPS is not responsible for non-refundable airfare.

Accomodations

SEMINAR SITE:

July 31 & August 1, 2010
Physical Therapy Department
8th Floor – Neurological Institute
710 W 168th Street
New York, NY

Hotel information:
RESERVA TIONS : For hotel reservations in New York, NY , please call The Lucerne Hotel at 1-800-551-2409 and mention Columbia Friends and Family to receive a discounted rate.

Friday, June 4, 2010, The Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, North Carolina

LEE DIBBLE, PT, PhD, ATC

TERRY ELLIS, PT, PhD, NCS

Mark A. Hirsch, PhD

Faculty

Lee Dibble, PT, PhD, ATC

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Dr. Dibble is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Utah. He received a BS in Animal Physiology from the University of California at Davis, a MS in Physical Therapy from Duke University, and a PhD in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of Utah. Dr. Dibble’s current research efforts focus on the effects of exercise interventions on postural control, functional mobility, and quality of life in persons with neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson disease and multiple sclerosis. His research has received funding from the National Institutes of Health, the American Parkinson Disease Association, the

Foundation for Physical Therapy, and the University of Utah. Currently, he codirects the University of Utah Rehabilitation and Wellness Clinic, which operates on the philosophy that exercise and physical activity advocacy are a critical component of the management of chronic neurologic disease. The clinic also provides community-based risk reduction and primary prevention exercise programs for stroke survivors and persons with Parkinson disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and Type 2 diabetes.

Terry Ellis, PT, PhD, NCS

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Dr. Ellis conducts research investigating the efficacy of rehabilitation for people with Parkinson disease. She has published in the area of Parkinson disease related to effectiveness of rehabilitation in both the inpatient and outpatient settings and has lectured nationally on this topic. Based on the results of her research, Dr. Ellis has developed Community Wellness Programs for people with Parkinson disease. As an Associate Director in the Center for Neurorehabilitation, she has developed numerous clinical and educational programs for people with Parkinson’s disease and for health care professionals. As a Clinical Associate Professor at Boston University in the Physical Therapy Program, she teaches in the area of rehabilitation of patients with a variety of neurological diagnoses with particular expertise in the areas of Parkinson disease. She completed her Ph.D. in Behavioral Neuroscience from Boston University School of Medicine. She earned her degree in Physical Therapy from Springfield College. In addition, she is a board certified specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy.

Mark A. Hirsch, PhD

Dr. Mark Alexander Hirsch of Carolinas Rehabilitation, Carolinas Medical Center, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is a Motor Behavioral Neuroscientist with a multidisciplinary background in Education, Gerontology and Rehabilitation. Dr. Hirsch’s research and teaching have focused on aging and Parkinson disease (PD) and the effect of high intensity exercise in improving the cardinal signs and symptoms of the disease (i.e., postural control, falls prevention). Dr. Hirsch completed

his PhD at Florida State University, followed by postdoctoral fellowships in Neurorehabilitation Research at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and in the Department of Neurology at Heinrich-Heine University, Dusseldorf, Germany. His current efforts involve translating exercise and PD research into the community. These efforts involve collaboration with fitness facilities in Charlotte, the Parkinson’s community, Physiotherapists, and the Parkinson’s Association of the Carolinas to create infrastructure to develop neuroplasticity-principled early intervention PD exercise programs for all persons with PD and their caregivers.

Credits

The South Carolina Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association/Board and the North Carolina Physical Therapy Board has approved this course for 8 hours (.8 CEU’s).

Registration Information

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS WILL BE LIMITED

Registration fee: $ 299 • Deadline for receiving registration: May 20, 2010

Target Audience : PT/PTA, OT/OTA, Personal Trainers, and students

Confirmations and Cancellations

Confirmations of registration are sent via e-mail, fax, or letter from our office. Detail information including further details for the course, parking, directions, etc. will be included in your confirmation. Also, please continue to visit our website @ www.healthcareprofessionsseminars.com for updated information concerning approvals, directions, hotel information, etc. If you do not receive a confirmation within seven days of the seminar, please call our office at 910-400-5093 or 423-552-1434 to confirm registration. Cancellations or requests for refunds must be submitted in writing and postmarked by May 20, 2010. Requests for refunds made before May 20, 2010 will be subject to a $35 administration fee. Requests for refunds made on or after May 20, 2010 are non-refundable. Payments made for group discounts are non-refundable but will gladly accept replacement participants. Healthcare Professions Seminars, LLC reserves the right to cancel a seminar and will refund in full the registration fee only. HPS is not responsible for non-refundable airfare or hotel reservations.

Accommodations

SEMINAR SITE:

Charlotte Convention Center

501 South College Street

Charlotte, NC 28202

PAMELA WOODS DUNCAN PhD, FAPTA, FAHA
MARK BOWDEN PhD, PT

Faculty

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Pamela Woods Duncan, PhD, FAPTA, FAHA is professor in the Division of Physical Therapy at Duke University. Pam is a graduate of Columbia University and a nationally and internationally renowned physical therapist and epidemiologist, who is considered one of the world’s leading experts and consultants in the development of interventions for stroke and the selection of outcome measures for stroke recovery. A recognized leader and innovator in stroke rehabilitation; she has dedicated her career to elevating the science of rehabilitation, improving the physical function of the elderly, and improving
stroke care and outcomes. She is a principal investigator of an NIH funded trial in walking recovery. Most importantly her passion is to contribute to the implementation of evidence based practice models into routine clinical care.

Mark Bowden, PhD, PT is a physical therapist with 14 years of clinical, administrative, and research experience and is currently an investigator at the Brain Rehabilitation Research Center in Gainesville, FL , a Center of Excellence within the Department of Veterans Affairs. Mark received his Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Psychology in 1991 and Master’s in Physical Therapy in 1995 from Duke University. Mark worked for three years as a staff Physical Therapist at the Charlotte Institute of Rehabilitation in Charlotte, NC , followed by five years as the therapy manager of the Spinal Cord Injury Program at Methodist Rehabilitation Center in Jackson, MS . He completed his PhD in Rehabilitation Science at the University of Florida in 2009, during which he concentrated on movement dysfunction after stroke, specifically measurement of activity specific behavioral recovery. Mark carries adjunct academic appointment in the
University of Florida Department of Physical Therapy in Gainesville, FL , Shenandoah University Division of Physical Therapy in Winchester, VA and the Brooks/University of North Florida Neurologic Residency Program in Jacksonville, FL . His research emphasis is on walking recovery after neurological injury with experience in both outcome measurement and treatment interventions.

Credits
Application has been made for participants to receive a certificate for 16 contact hours. This seminar has been recently approved in NY and NJ and the North Carolina Physical Therapy Board recognizes seminars approved by other state boards. Application has been made to SC Physical Therapy Board/Association. The approval board has the final decision on calculation of the credit hours.

Registration Information
Registration fee: $309.00 • Deadline for receiving registration: June 17, 2010
Target Audience: PT /PTA

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Confirmations and Cancellations
Confirmations of registration are sent via e-mail, fax, or letter from our office. Detail information including further details for the course, partking, directions, etc. will be included in your confirmation. Also, please continue to visit our website @ www.healthcareprofessionsseminars.com for updated information concerning approvals, directions, hotel information, etc. If you do not receive a confirmation within seven days of the seminar, please call our office at 910-400-5093 or 423-552-1434 to confirm registration. Cancellations or requests for refunds must be submitted in writing and postmarked by June 18, 2010. Requests for refunds made before June 18, 2010 will be subject to a $35 administration fee. Requests for refunds made on or after June 18, 2010 are non-refundable. Payments made for group discounts are non-refundable but will gladly accept replacement participants. Healthcare Professions Seminars, LLC
reserves the right to cancel a seminar and will refund in full the registration fee only. HPS is not responsible for non-refundable airfare or hotel reservations.

Accommodations
SEMINAR SITE : FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital Conference Center located at the corner of NC Hwy 211 and Page Rd (Sign – Human Resources and Conference Center), Monroe Auditorium, Pinehurst, NC

HOTEL :

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Therapeutic Taping Seminar to receive these rates.

ROOM RATES : Visit our website for rate charts for each hotel listed.
ROOM RESERVAT IONS : Contact the hotel directly & mention Healthcare Professions Seminars, LLC / FirstHealth Centers for Rehab to receive the rates listed. Reservations and group rates will be confirmed on a space available basis and subject to change upon hotel discretion.

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Dr. Tiffany Shubert, PhD, MPT

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Tiffany Shubert, PhD, MPT is a physical therapist and research scientist with over 11 years of clinical experience. Tiffany has 7 years experience working as the head physical therapist at the UNC Geriatric Evaluation Clinic – a training clinic for geriatric fellows. In addition, she teaches introduction to geriatrics and advanced geriatric elective for UNC Division of Physical Therapy and geriatric functional assessment to third year medical students. Dr. Shubert’s passion is developing better models of care for geriatric patients to facilitate an older adult’s ability to age in place. She brings a wealth of expertise and innovative treatment plans for successfully working with the complex older adult patients. With her unique background of basic science, clinical experience, and experience developing continuity of care models with the community, she developed an exercise-based falls prevention intervention that is resulting in improved performance on cognitive and physical performance.

Credits
The NMAPTA Continuing Education Committee and Arizona Physical Therapy Association has approved this course for a total of 8 contact hours.

PLEASE NOTE:

There was a mis-print on our brochure. This is the corrected information. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Course Preparation
To get the most out of this course, please prepare the following for case-based learning and discussion:
1. Bring in one to two example medication lists from your patients
2. Take an informal poll to determine how many of your patients have fallen in the past three months
3. Identify one to two patients who did not improve with therapy, bring enough details about the patients history and progression to discuss as a case for the seminar
Please attend to all HIPPAA privacy laws.

Seminar Description
Successful aging is generally defined as living a better, not necessarily longer, life. Research has shown that older adults can achieve this goal with the appropriate interventions. Physical therapy interventions can be instrumental in assisting older adults to achieve the three components of successful aging:
1) High physical and cognitive function;
2) High level of engagement and
3) Low level of chronic disease.
This course is designed to provide the learner with skills and strategies to utilize with their older adult patients to help them achieve these goals, regardless of the care setting. A thorough understanding of the variability of the aging process, the differences in motor learning between older and younger adults, and the importance of a continuum of care for best success will greatly enhance your practice and management of older adult patients. Much of the course will focus on falls prevention with our older patients as the tools necessary to evaluate and treat an older adult at risk for falls can easily be applied to any other chronic condition. This course is meant to be applied, and participants will be asked to share their clinical experiences and participate in group problem solving activities.

Objectives
Upon completion, the learner will:

1. Evaluate the effect of the physiology of aging on treatment plans and goals
2. Incorporate the changes in motor learning and motor control associated with aging to enhance the success of treatment plans
3. Understand external factors that affect the success of therapy and develop action plans to address these factors
4. Utilize standardized falls risk screens to identify patients at risk of falls due to multiple factors (pharmacy, vision, physical function, etc.)
5. Develop appropriate intervention algorithms for patients at risk of falls
6. Understand what an Evidence-Based Health Promotion Program is and how it can enhance your practice

Registration Information
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS WILL BE LIMITED.
Registration fee: $249
Deadline for receiving registration: June 17, 2010

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Confirmation & Cancellations
Confirmations of registration are sent via e-mail, fax, or letter from our office. Detail information including further details for the course, parking, directions, etc. will be included in your confirmation. Also, please continue to visit our website @ www.healthcareprofessionsseminars.com for updated information concerning approval,directions, hotel information, etc. If you do not receive a confirmation within seven days of the seminar, please call our office at 910-400-5093 or 423-552-1434 to confirm registration. Cancellations or requests for refunds must be submitted in writing and postmarked by June 18, 2010 for Phoenix, AZ. Requests for refunds made before June 18, 2010 (Phoenix, AZ) will be subject to a $35 administration fee. Requests for refunds made on or after June 18, 2010 (Phoenix, AZ) are non-refundable. Payments made for group discounts are non-refundable but will gladly accept replacement participants. Healthcare Professions Seminars, LLC reserves the right to cancel a seminar and will refund in full the registration fee only. HPS is not responsible for non-refundable airfare.

For full details on this policy, please see our Refunds & Cancellations policy.

Accommodations
SEMINAR SITE:
June 26, 2010 SWAN Rehab – Phoenix, AZ

ROOM RESERVATION:
Please visit SWAN Rehab website @ www.swanrehab.com and go to housing for a list of local area hotels. Contact the hotel directly and mention the host facility (i.e. SWAN Rehab) to receive the discounted rate. Reservations will be confirmed on a space available basis.

Dr. Tiffany Shubert PhD, MPT

Faculty

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Tiffany Shubert, PhD, MPT is a physical therapist and research scientist with over 11 years of clinical experience. Tiffany has 7 years experience working as the head physical therapist at the UNC Geriatric Evaluation Clinic – a training clinic for geriatric fellows. In addition, she teaches introduction to geriatrics and advanced geriatric elective for UN C Division of Physical Therapy and geriatric functional assessment to third year medical students. Dr. Shubert’s passion is developing better models of care for geriatric patients to facilitate an older adult’s ability to age in place. She brings a wealth of expertise and innovative treatment plans for successfully working with the complex older adult patients. With her unique background of basic science, clinical experience, and experience developing continuity of care models with the community, she developed an exercise-based falls prevention intervention that is resulting in improved performance on cognitive and physical performance.

Credits
The South Carolina Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association has approved this course for 8.5 hours or .85 CEU’s.

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Course Preparation
To get the most out of this course, please prepare the following for case-based learning and discussion:
1. Bring in one to two example medication lists from your patients
2. Take an informal poll to determine how many of your patients have fallen in the past three months
3. Identify one to two patients who did not improve with therapy, bring enough details about the patients history and progression to discuss as a case for the seminar
Please attend to all HIPPAA privacy laws.

Seminar Description
Successful aging is generally defined as living a better, not necessarily longer, life. Research has shown that older adults can achieve this goal with the appropriate interventions. Physical therapy interventions can be instrumental in assisting older adults to achieve the three components of successful aging:
1) High physical and cognitive function;
2) High level of engagement and
3) Low level of chronic disease.
This course is designed to provide the learner with skills and strategies to utilize with their older adult patients to help them achieve these goals, regardless of the care setting. A thorough understanding of the variability of the aging process, the differences in motor learning between older and younger adults, and the importance of a continuum of care for best success will greatly enhance your practice and management of older adult patients. Much of the course will focus on falls prevention with our older patients as the tools necessary to evaluate and treat an older adult at risk for falls can easily be applied to any other chronic condition. This course is meant to be applied, and participants will be asked to share their clinical experiences and participate in group problem solving activities.

Objectives
Upon completion, the learner will:

1. Evaluate the effect of the physiology of aging on treatment plans and goals
2. Incorporate the changes in motor learning and motor control associated with aging to enhance the success of treatment plans
3. Understand external factors that affect the success of therapy and develop action plans to address these factors
4. Utilize standardized falls risk screens to identify patients at risk of falls due to multiple factors (pharmacy, vision, physical function, etc.)
5. Develop appropriate intervention algorithms for patients at risk of falls
6. Understand what an Evidence-Based Health Promotion Program is and how it can enhance your practice

Registration Information
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS WILL BE LIMITED.
Registration fee: $219
Deadline for receiving registration: May 13, 2010

REGISTRATION CLOSED

Confirmations & Cancellations
Confirmations of registration are sent via e-mail, fax, or letter from our office. Detail information including further details for the course, parking, directions, etc. will be included in your confirmation.  If you do not receive a confirmation within seven days of the seminar, please call our office at 910-400-5093 or 423-552-1434 to confirm registration. Cancellations or requests for refunds must be submitted in writing and postmarked by May 14, 2010 for Columbia, SC. Requests for refunds made before May 14, 2010 (Columbia, SC) will be subject to a $35 administration fee. Requests for refunds made on or after May 14, 2010 (Columbia, SC) are non-refundable. Payments made for group discounts are non-refundable but will gladly accept replacement participants.

Healthcare Professions Seminars, LLC reserves the right to cancel a seminar and will refund in full the registration fee only. HPS is not responsible for non-refundable airfare.

For full details on this policy, please see our Refunds & Cancellations policy.

Accommodations

SEMINAR SITE:
May 22, 2010 University of South Carolina – Columbia, SC

HOTEL INFORMATION

All of the hotels listed below have wheelchair accessible rooms available. When booking a hotel, remember to ask for the University of South Carolina discounted rate.

1. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

-Vista District

-501 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC 29201

-(803) 744-4000

-Rate: $95 per night (ask to speak to the front desk and mention affiliation with the University of South Carolina)

The Holiday Inn Express is ideally located off Interstate 26, in the heart of the historic Congaree Vista district, offering exceptional dining, unique shopping and exciting nightlife in a warm, village atmosphere.

This Columbia hotel is central to many local attractions, including Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, the University of South Carolina in Columbia (USC), the South Carolina State Museum, the Columbiana Center shopping mall and the Colonial Center, home of USC Gamecocks basketball. The Columbia Metropolitan Airport is just 10 miles away.

Additional points of interest include Lexington Medical Center, South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Museum, Palmetto Health Baptist Columbia medical center, the Fort Jackson Museum and the Columbia Fire Museum. For sports fans, the Williams-Brice Stadium, home of the USC Gamecocks football team is within minutes of the hotel. Lake Murray is nearby for fishing, boating and water sports.

This all-suite Columbia hotel offers many full-service amenities and features, including free Savory StartsTM Breakfast, free Savory Dinner, and free happy hour, free high-speed Internet access, free local calls and free weekday newspaper. Guests will enjoy working out in the fitness center and relaxing in the seasonal outdoor pool. Don’t forget to check the hotel schedule for the manager’s reception, held on various nights throughout the week.

Business travelers will appreciate conveniences like data ports, speakerphones, voice mail, multiple telephone lines and a business center with a computer with Internet access and access to copy and fax services. Meeting facilities are available for most business functions.

All spacious suites offer an array of amenities like microwaves, refrigerators, coffee makers, sofa sleepers, hair dryers, irons, ironing boards and cable television. In addition to standard amenities, some suites feature whirlpool bathtubs and fireplaces. Handicap accessible and non-smoking rooms are available.

Coin-operated laundry facilities and valet cleaning services are offered for guest convenience. The Comfort Suites Downtown offers guests the perfect location to experience southern hospitality. This hotel also offers a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.

The next four hotels listed are extended stay hotels and the last two hotels listed are full service hotels located in downtown Columbia.

2. Holiday Inn City Center at University of South Carolina

-Located at 630 Assembly Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29201 right in the heart of downtown Columbia and only 3 blocks from the Arnold School of Public Health

-Phone: 803-799-7800

-Rate: $85 per night for rooms with either two double beds or one king size bed

-Amenities Include:

- All guest rooms have coffee makers, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards

-Full service restaurant and sports bar

-Outdoor pool

-Exercise rooms

-Wifi hotspot

-Pets allowed

3. Clarion Hotel Townhouse Hotel

-Located at 1615 Gervais, in the heart of downtown Columbia, one block from the USC Campus. This Clarion is approximately one mile from the Carolina Center and Carolina Coliseum and six miles from Columbia Airport. The hotel is also half a mile from Finlay Park, three miles from River Banks Zoo, eight miles from Columbiana Mall and Frankies Fun Park, and 12 miles from Lake Murray.

-Phone: 803–771–8711

-Rates: $89.00 plus tax per night for a room that holds 1 to 4 people

-Amenities include:

- Fitness room

-Seasonal pool

-Carolina’s Restaurant

-Breakfast buffet

-Room service is available

-Bell service

-Free weekday newspapers

-Laundry facilities

-Free parking

-Each room has air-conditioning, coffeemakers, modem lines, irons, voicemail and cable television

4. Marriott Columbia

-Located at 1200 Hampton Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29201 in the heart of the downtown Columbia, just minutes away from local business, federal and state government offices and a few blocks away from the University of South Carolina

-Phone: 877-710-0795, for individual reservations dial 877-686-5673

-Rates: discounted rate of $115 plus tax per night (usual rate is $169), individuals can either visit the USC visitors center web site and click on the link to make reservations via Marriott.com or they can call the hotel directly at 803-771-7000 and ask for reservation and identify themselves as being with the University of South Carolina to receive the $115 rate

-Amenities include:

-All new guestrooms and guest bathrooms

-High speed wireless/ wired internet access

-Ironing and ironing boards

-Hairdryer

-Alarm clock

-Coffee maker with gourmet bean coffee and tea

-Movies, videos and pay-per-view

-Pull-out sofa beds (in suites only)

-Room service

-Non-smoking and accessible rooms

-Cable/ Satellite TV

-Concierge level and lounge

-State-of-the-art fitness center

-Indoor pool/ whirlpool/ sundeck

-Complimentary airport shuttle

- Covered parking adjacent to hotel

-Valet parking

-Garnet’s sports bar

-City Center Grill serving breakfast, lunch and dinner

-City Center Lounge with nightly entertainment

5. Staybridge Suites Columbia

-Located at 1913 Huger St., Columbia, SC 29201, located 1 mile from the USC campus with a 4 minute drive time

-Phone:  803-451-5900

-Rates:  Studio suite $89 per night (includes one king bed and one sleeper sofa), two bedroom suite $159 per night (includes two queen beds, one king bed, and separate living room)

*Handicap accessible rooms:  1 two bedroom suite and 4 studio suites are available, all have wheelchair accessible showers

-Amenities include:

-LCD TV with HD programming

-Clock radio

-Coffee/tea maker

-Complimentary evening reception (Monday thru Thursday)

-Complimentary hot breakfast every morning

-Complimentary newspaper

-Complimentary toiletries

-Cordless speakerphone

-Desk

-Dishwasher

-DVD player

-Free laundry

-Free local calls

-Hair dryer

-Housekeeping

-Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access

-Iron/ironing board

-Kitchen with Cookware/Utensils

-Microwave

-Premium TV channels

-Refrigerator

-Sofa bed

-Stovetop

-Voicemail

6. Studioplus Columbia West Hotel

-Located at 180 Stoneridge Dr., Columbia, SC 29210 (near Columbia Riverbanks Zoo and Garden) off of Interstate 26 just 10 minutes from campus.

-Phone: 803–771–0303

-Rates: one queen bed $49.99 per night (349 per week plus tax), one queen bed plus one sleeper sofa $59.99 per night (419 per week plus tax)

-Amenities include:

- Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, stovetop and dishwasher

-Workspace with computer dataport

-Free local phone calls

-Iron and full-size ironing board

-On-site guest laundry

-On-site fitness center

-Swimming pool

-Dining and cooking utensils

-Wireless high-speed internet access (fees apply)

7. Extended Stay America

-Located at 450 Gracern Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29210, located roughly 4 miles from the USC campus with an eight minute drive time

-Phone: 803-251-7878

-Rates: one queen bed $39.99 per night ($310 per week plus tax), two twin beds $49.99 per night ($349 per week plus tax)

-Amenities include:

-Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave and stovetop

-Workspace with computer dataport

-Free local phone calls

-Iron and full-size ironing board

-On-site guest laundry

-Dining and cooking utensils

-Wireless high-speed internet access (fees apply)

-Personalized voice mail

8. InTown Suites- Columbia West

-Located at 1633 Broad River Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29210, it is approximately a 10 minute drive and a distance of 5 miles to the USC campus

-Phone: 803-216-9092

-Rates: one full bed $179.99 per week plus tax, two full beds $219 per week plus tax, a $50 deposit is required and returned at the end of stay

-Amenities include:

-Complete kitchen with two-burner stovetop, microwave, and full-size refrigerator

-Dining area

-Free high-speed internet

-Premium TV lineup

-Guest laundry facility

-Free local calls/ voicemail service

-Weekly housekeeping

-Full bath with linens

9. InTown Suites- Columbia Northwest

-Located at 330 Columbiana Drive, Columbia, South Carolina 29212, just off of Interstate – 26 at exit 103, behind the Columbiana Mall.  It is an easy 15 minute drive to campus.  During rush hour, it may take longer.

-Phone: 803-732-7377

-Rates: one queen bed $189.99 per week plus tax, two full beds $199.99 per week plus tax

-Amenities include:

-Complete kitchen with two-burner stovetop, microwave, and full-size refrigerator

-Dining area

-Free high-speed internet

-Premium TV lineup

-Guest laundry facility

-Free local calls/ voicemail service

-Weekly housekeeping

-Full bath with linens