Continuing Education Program

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1 Continuing Education Program for Ophthalmic Allied Health Personnel Held in conjunction with the Florida Society of Ophthalmology (FSO) The Breakers One South County Road Palm Beach, FL PALM BEACH, FL Program Chair Michelle Pett Herrin, COMT Friday and Saturday June 24-25, 2011

2 Lectures The Breakers / Palm Beach, Florida Friday, June 24, Group A and 2.00 Group B JCAHPO CE Credits 7:30-8:00 a.m. REGISTRATION AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST (VENETIAN BALLROOM) (Meeting attendees only; no guests or children please.) 8:00-9:00 a.m. CORNEAL AND EXTERNAL DISEASES: A POTPOURRI OF CASE PRESENTATIONS Clifford L. Salinger, MD (1.00 A Credit) This course will discuss an array of the many types of corneal and external disease case presentations encountered in an ophthalmology practice. The relevant patient history and the details of the ocular examination will be reviewed. The differential diagnosis and the approach to treatment will also be presented. 9:00-10:00 a.m. RETINAL MAPPING Marcela Hickey and Ditte Hess, CRA (1.00 A Credit) This course will cover what technicians and ophthalmic photographers need to know about the principles of mapping the eyes with retinal diseases. Tips and techniques in obtaining images with different software will also be shown. 10:00-10:15 a.m. BREAK 10:15-11:15 a.m. EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT OF ORBITAL CELLULITIS Thomas Johnson, MD (1.00 A Credit) This course will review how to assist and confidently manage patients with orbital cellulitis. Orbital cellulitis is a condition that may be associated with vision-and life-threatening complications. Despite numerous medical advances in anti-microbial therapy, radiographic imaging, and surgical technique, the treatment of orbital cellulitis remains challenging. Successful management requires prompt diagnosis, aggressive medical therapy, and in some cases, timely surgical intervention. 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. BASIC SPANISH FOR THE OPHTHALMIC PRACTIONER Miguel Risco, MD (1.00 A Credit) This course will review important words and phrases in the Spanish language relevant to ophthalmic health care personnel. The correct usage and pronunciation of common phrases, questions, and commands will be reviewed, and focus will be placed on navigating triage and the ocular examination. Regional dialects and cultural differences will also be discussed. 12:15-1:15 p.m. LUNCH (GOLD ROOM) (Meeting attendees only; no guests or children please.) 1:15-2:15 p.m. INTRODUCTION TO EYE BANKING Concetta Triglia (1.00 B Credit) This course will cover an overview of eye banking, the role of the eye bank technician in the recovery, processing, and evaluation of ocular tissue, and the role of the Eye Bank Association of America. 2:15-3:15 p.m. INS & OUTS, UPS & DOWNS OF GRAVES' OPHTHALMOPATHY David Kostick, MD (1.00 A Credit) This lecture will review the ophthalmic manifestations of Graves disease as well as the evaluation and management options including surgical reconstruction. 3:15-3:30 p.m. BREAK 3:30-4:30 p.m. MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU (DON T BE SCARED OF THAT COMPUTER) Denise Whitaker, COT (1.00 B Credit) This course will cover basic computer issues in Electronic Health Records (EHRs), general office, and backups. The course will discuss minor issues and how to deal with them. 4:30 p.m. ADJOURN 6:15-7:45 p.m. WELCOME RECEPTION (EXHIBIT HALL PONCE DE LEON BALLROOM 4, 5, 6) (Free to meeting attendees; guest/child tickets are available at an additional fee) JCAHPO 2025 Woodlane Drive, St. Paul, MN (800) Fax (651) (2

3 Lectures The Breakers / Palm Beach, Florida Saturday, June 25, Group A and 2.00 Group B JCAHPO CE Credits 7:30-8:00 a.m. REGISTRATION AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST (EXHIBIT HALL PONCE DE LEON BALLROOM 4, 5, 6) (Meeting attendees only; no guests or children please.) 8:00-9:00 a.m. WHEN THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS: NON-OCULAR EMERGENCIES IN THE OFFICE Michael Stewart, MD (1.00 A Credit) This course will cover medical emergencies in the office setting with emphasis on preparation (training and equipment) and management (first aid, medical supportive measures, basic life support). 9:00-10:00 a.m. OPHTHALMIC PATHOLOGY FOR ALLIED HEALTH PERSONNEL Sander Dubovy, MD (1.00 A Credit) This course will provide an overview of ocular pathology and information about the ocular pathology laboratory, including the proper submission of cases. One of less than ten dedicated ophthalmic pathology laboratories in the United States, the Florida Lions Ocular Pathology Laboratory is a comprehensive source of tissue evaluation and ocular disease research. Over 4000 surgical specimens are processed each year, including over 300 globes, with a wide variety of conjunctival, corneal, orbital, lid and intraocular lesions. 10:00-10:15 a.m. BREAK (EXHIBIT HALL PONCE DE LEON BALLROOM 4, 5, 6) 10:15-11:15 a.m. GLAUCOMA: BACK TO THE FUTURE Robert Mandelkorn, MD (1.00 A Credit) This course will include the basic concepts needed for the diagnosis of glaucoma, supplemented with a review of new technology including intraocular pressure measurement, Heidelberg Retinal Tomography (HRT), GDx, Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT), and visual field analysis. 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. HEADACHES CAUSES AND MANAGEMENT Byron Lam, MD (1.00 A Credit) Headache is a symptom often encountered in ophthalmology. This course will review common and critical headache syndromes. Important components of obtaining history from patients with headaches and proper medical management of headaches will be discussed. Case examples will be provided to illustrate important clinical points. 12:15-1:15 p.m. LUNCH (Meeting attendees only; no guests or children please.) 1:15-2:15 p.m. AGE RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION: PROGRESSION, PREDICTION, AND SCREENING (1.00 A Credit) John Niffenegger, MD A practical discussion of clinical risk factors for AMD (age related macular degeneration) progression will be presented and followed by an exploration of the utility of genetic testing and home-vision monitoring. 2:15-3:15 p.m. NAVIGATING THE MAZE OF OCULAR MOTILITY PROBLEMS Gary Schemmer, MD (1.00 A Credit) This course will help the individual recognize common ocular motility disorders and discuss the most appropriate treatment for them. A review of anatomy and neurology related to the subject will aid the clinician in recognizing and understanding these disorders. Terminology related to strabismus and methods of correct documentation of them will be reviewed. Logical history taking and examination techniques will be taught. The more common motility disorders and the treatment for them will be discussed; as well as those conditions that represent more serious problems. 3:15-3:30 p.m. BREAK 3:30-4:30 p.m. EYE KNOW! SKILL ENHANCEMENT FOR THE EYE CARE PROFESSIONAL Michelle P. Herrin, COMT, CO (1.00 A Credit) This dynamic program will feature audience interaction while reinforcing and building knowledge of ophthalmic medical professionals. The workshop will cover areas highlighted in the certification examinations providing you the opportunity to answer in a fun game show format. 4:30 p.m. ADJOURN 7:00 p.m. FSO PRESIDENT S DINNER (Additional cost, ticket required) 7:00 p.m. CHILDREN S PARTY (Additional cost, ticket required) JCAHPO reserves the right to make program changes due to instructor cancellations or other unanticipated circumstances. (3

4 General Information For additional information regarding registration, contact JCAHPO at (800) or REGISTRATION Participants must submit a completed registration form and payment by June 10, Registration by fax to (651) or online at is accepted if fees are charged to a credit card. CONFIRMATION Acknowledgment of registration will be mailed or ed to you. HANDOUTS JCAHPO will not provide handouts. A link to course handouts will be ed to registrants one week prior to the meeting date. Handouts will be available for two weeks following the meeting date. CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS All cancellations and requests for refunds must be received by JCAHPO in writing no later than June 10, No refunds are granted after that date, regardless of the reason, unless JCAHPO cancels the conference. A processing fee of $75 is deducted from each cancelled registration to cover a portion of the costs JCAHPO incurs. If your registration total is less than $75, no refunds are made. ATPO Memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable. CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS This program has been awarded 12 Group A and 2 Group B JCAHPO continuing education credits. AOC and OPS credits have been approved for this meeting. Forms may be obtained at the JCAHPO registration desk, or by contacting the JCAHPO office. FSO PRESIDENT S DINNER Tickets must be purchased separately for $ The guest ticket and children s pass DO NOT include breakfast, lunch, or snack items on Friday and Saturday. To ensure adequate seating and food for all meeting attendees, guests and children will NOT be allowed at meal functions during the meeting. ATTRACTIONS/ENTERTAINMENT Palm Beach welcomes you with nearly perfect temperatures and offers a host of attractions from museums to spectator sports to shopping. Browse designer boutiques on world-famous Worth Avenue; spend a leisurely afternoon shopping at CityPlace; tour the Henry Flagler Museum; view an exhibit at the Norton Museum of Art, or surround yourself with nature's beauty at the International Orchid Center. Really looking for an adventure? Drive through the Lion Country Safari, a 500-acre preserve where giraffes and zebras roam in protected habitats! More information - For questions regarding registration, contact JCAHPO at (800) or registrations@jcahpo.org. NOTE: Attendance is monitored for each hour of instruction. Participants absent for more than 15 minutes of any given hour will not receive credit for that hour. Anyone can apply for CE grants, awards, and scholarships through the JCAHPO Education & Research Foundation Woodlane Drive St. Paul, MN Continuing Education Program for Ophthalmic Allied Health Personnel Palm Beach, FL Held in conjunction with the Florida Society of Ophthalmology (FSO)

5 Hotel Information / Directions The Breakers / Palm Beach, Florida LOCATION The Breakers One South County Road Palm Beach, FL Main Telephone Number: (561) Main Fax Number: (561) RESERVATIONS Call BREAKERS ( ) and tell them you are with the Masters in Ophthalmology group. DIRECTIONS From I-95 - Take exit #70, Okeechobee Boulevard going east. Follow Okeechobee for 2.5 miles. Okeechobee will end at Flagler Drive, from the center lane turn left onto Flagler Drive and veer immediately right onto the drawbridge. Continue over the Intracoastal Waterway (drawbridge) to Palm Beach. After crossing the drawbridge continue to the second traffic light, South County Road (A1A). At South County Road turn left and continue ½ mile to the third traffic light. The Breakers is on the right side at One South County Road. From the Florida Turnpike - Take the exit at mile marker #99, Okeechobee Boulevard. Exit from the toll booth to the left going east on Okeechobee, continue approximately six miles. Okeechobee will end at Flagler Drive, from the center lane turn left onto Flagler Drive and veer immediately right onto the drawbridge. Continue over the Intracoastal Waterway (drawbridge) to Palm Beach. After crossing the drawbridge continue to the second traffic light, South County Road (A1A). At South County Road turn left and continue ½ mile to the third traffic light. The Breakers is on the right side at One South County Road. From Palm Beach International Airport - Exit the airport and turn left onto Australian Avenue. Continue through the Belvedere Road intersection and on to the Okeechobee Boulevard exit going east. This exit is on your right hand side. Follow Okeechobee till it ends at Flagler Drive. From the center lane turn left onto Flagler Drive and veer immediately right onto the drawbridge. Continue over the Intracoastal Waterway (drawbridge) to Palm Beach. After crossing the drawbridge continue to the second traffic light, South County Road (A1A). At South County Road turn left and continue ½ mile to the third traffic light. The Breakers is on the right side at One South County Road. From Miami and Ft. Lauderdale - Follow the directions from I-95. From Orlando - Follow the directions from the Florida Turnpike. JCAHPO 2025 Woodlane Drive, St. Paul, MN (800) Fax (651) (4

6 Registration Form Registration form may be duplicated. Please use one form per registrant. Registration Deadline: June 10, 2011 Course fees include: JCAHPO CE credits, continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshments during breaks. A processing fee of $75.00 will be deducted from each cancelled registration. If your registration total is less than $75.00, no refunds will be made. ATPO Memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable. All cancellations and requests for refunds must be received by JCAHPO in writing no later than June 10, No refunds will be granted after that date, regardless of the reason, unless the conference is cancelled by JCAHPO. Fees paid in American currency, checks, bank drafts drawn on U.S. banks, VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express are accepted. Registration by fax or online is accepted if fees are charged to a credit card. A link to course handouts will be ed to registrants one week prior to the meeting date. I wish to register for: One-year ATPO Membership (receive ATPO member price)....$ Full Lecture Registration: Friday and Saturday JCAHPO Certified or ATPO Member $ Other Registrants $ Group Discount*: JCAHPO Certified or ATPO Member $ Other Registrants $ One-Day Only Lecture Registration: (Please select one) Friday, June 24, 2011 or Saturday, June 25, 2011 JCAHPO Certified or ATPO Member $ Other Registrants $ Additional Onsite Registration Fee $ Fee added to any registration package selected when purchased onsite. Saturday Night Dinner:.... Quantity $75.00 each $ (Event For Meeting Attendees Only) Guest Ticket**: Quantity $75.00 each $ (Includes Friday Night Reception and Saturday Night Dinner) Children s Pass**: Quantity $50.00 each $ (Includes Friday Night Reception and Saturday Night Child s Party) * Group Discount applies when 3 or more OMP from one clinic register for a meeting. Registration forms must be sent together. Discount is available for Full Lecture Registration. **The guest ticket and children s pass DO NOT include breakfast, lunch, or snack items on Friday and Saturday. To ensure adequate seating and food for all meeting attendees, guests and children will NOT be allowed at meal functions during the meeting. Please add a $ contribution to the JCAHPO Education and Research Foundation $ TOTAL $ Register Online: Mail form and payment to: JCAHPO, 2025 Woodlane Drive, St. Paul, MN Fax this completed form to: (651) (Credit card payments only) this completed form to registrations@jcahpo.org (Credit card payments only) Please PRINT clearly using blue or black ink. Special Dietary Needs: Please indicate dietary restrictions below: Kosher Vegetarian Gluten-free Name Professional Credentials JCAHPO ID#/ATPO Member # Date of Birth (mm/dd/yy) / / HOME ADDRESS City State (Province) Zip (Postal Code) Country Home Telephone ( ) Preferred (to receive handout link) PRACTICE/BUSINESS Address City State (Province) Zip (Postal Code) Country Work Telephone ( ) Fax ( ) PAYMENT INFORMATION Check enclosed (payable to JCAHPO; U.S. Funds) VISA MasterCard Discover American Express IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, PLEASE NOTIFY: ( ) Name Telephone Number The following information is required to process credit card orders: / Credit Card Number Security Code Expiration Date Cardholder s Zip Code (3 or 4 digits on front or back of credit card) Cardholder s Address X Name as it appears on credit card (please print) Cardholder s Signature A link to course handouts will be ed to registrants one week prior to the meeting date. (5 JCAHPO Woodlane Drive - St. Paul, MN / (800) / Fax (651) /