A Primary Care Approach to Foot & Ankle Pain Saturday, October 22, 2011 Hudson Valley Community College Bulmer Telecommunications Center 80 Vandenburgh Avenue Troy, New York 12180 Sponsored by s Division of Orthopaedic Surgery and the Office of Continuing Medical Education
Agenda 7:30-8:00 am Registration, Exhibits, and Continental Breakfast 8:00-8:20 Welcome-Foot and Ankle Basics: Definitions, Assessment 8:20-8:40 Examination Skills 8:40-9:00 Achilles Tendon Disorders: Etiologies and Assessment 9:00-9:20 Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Pain Disorders 9:20-9:40 Ankle Sprains 9:40-10:00 Break and Exhibits 10:00-10:20 A Word About Orthotics Andrew Dubin, MD 10:20-11:00 Diabetic Foot 11:00-12:30pm Breakout Session 12:30-1:30 Lunch Group A- Physical Exam Skills Foot and Ankle Exam Forefoot Exam Flatfoot Exam Ankle/Hindfoot Exam Group B - Orthotic Management Forefoot Appliances Flatfoot Appliances 1:30-1:50 Radiology - Adult 1:50-2:10 Radiology - Pediatrics 2:10-2:30 Pediatric Flatfoot Group C - Therapeutic Modalities Ankle Sprains, Achilles Tendon, Plantar Fasciitis 2:30-2:50 Pediatric Heel Pain Cindy Cullen, RNFA, CNOR 2:50-3:10 Break and Exhibits 3:10-3:30 Pediatric Sports Injuries 3:30-3:50 The Anatomy of Athletic Footwear 3:50-4:30 Case Studies, Radiograph Review, and Q & A
Learning Objectives Upon completion of this conference, participants should: Gain an understanding of the examination of the foot and ankle. Be able to evaluate and assess a patient with foot and/or ankle pain. Be able to formulate a treatment plan using common standard of care modalities. Recognize those patients that require referral to an orthopaedic foot and ankle specialist. Gain an appreciation for radiography of the foot and ankle. Target Audience This program is designed for the education of primary care physicians and providers at all levels. The focus is on conditions of the foot and ankle that many primary care practitioners are called upon to treat. This course will provide basic information on the presentation, etiology, work-up and initial management of these conditions. An emphasis will be placed on what care the primary physician can render as well as insight as to which patients need to be referred to an orthopaedic foot and ankle specialist. The participants will have an opportunity to interact with orthopaedic professionals as well as pedorthists and physical therapists who assist in the management of patients with foot and ankle pathology. Accreditation AMA: is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The designates this Live activity for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. AAPA: AAPA accepts Category 1 credit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA Category 1 CME credit for the PRA from organizations accredited by the ACCME. Other: Please call the Office of CME at (518) 262-5828 to inquire about other types of professional credit. Tuition By October 3 After October 3 Physicians $100 $125 Other Health Care Professionals $50 $75 Tuition includes admission to the conference, online syllabus, a continental breakfast, breaks, and lunch. On-site processing fee: add $25 to the above tuition rates. Refund Policy All refunds are subject to a $35 service charge. Refunds will be processed once written notification of cancellation is received. On-Line Syllabus and Confirmation Printed syllabus material will NOT be available at the conference. The syllabus will be available on-line before the conference. In order to receive access to the syllabus material you must provide your e-mail address on the registration form. You will receive access information via e-mail. If you do not receive access information, please call (518) 262-5828.
For Information For further information, please contact the Office of Continuing Medical Education by phone at (518) 262-5828, by fax at (518) 262-5679 or by e-mail at schreim@mail.amc.edu. For emergency calls during the conference, please call the Hudson Valley Community College Security Department at (518) 629-7210. Visit the Albany Medical Center website at www.amc.edu. Special Needs If you have disabilities, dietary restrictions or other special requests, please contact the Office of Continuing Medical Education at (518) 262-5828 by October 3 to discuss your needs. Acknowledgement A complete list will be provided at the conference. Attire Attire for the conference is neat casual. Since everyone has a different comfort level, we suggest that you dress in layers or bring a sweater. Directions To Hudson Valley Community College (The Bulmer Telecommunications Center is the first building on the North Road entrance. You will recognize it by its green glass and curved roofline.) From the North: The Hudson Valley campus is minutes from Exit 7 of the Northway (I-87). Follow Route 7 East approximately 1.5 miles to I-787 South. Take I-787 South to Route 378 East. Over the bridge bear right to Route 4 South and continue for 1 mile to the campus on your left. From the South: Take Exit 23 off I-87 (NYS Thruway). Follow I-787 North 6 miles to the exit for Route 378 East and follow as above. Course Director Associate Clinical Professor Division of Orthopaedic Surgery Capital Region Orthopedics Faculty Assistant Clinical Professor Division of Orthopaedic Surgery Capital Region Orthopaedics Cindy Cullen, RNFA, CNOR Capital Region Orthopaedics Andrew Dubin, MD Professor Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Conference Registration Form A Primary Care Approach to Foot & Ankle Pain Saturday, October 22, 2011 Pre-registration is required for all participants. Please type or print clearly. Register one person per form. This form may be photocopied. Name & Degree: (As to appear on conference materials) CME Credit Tracking: - - Month of Birth Date of Birth First 4 Characters of First Name Specialty: Organization: Department: Office Address: City: State: Zip: Office Phone: Office Fax: Home Address: City: State: Zip: Home Phone: E-mail Address: (You must provide an e-mail address to gain access to the on-line syllabus) Check Method of Payment: My Check for $, payable to is enclosed. Please charge my credit card for the amount of $. (For credit card payment, complete information below.) MasterCard Visa American Express Discover Name As It Appears on Card: Card Number: Exp. Date: / / Signature: Method of Registration: Mail or Fax Fax: Only registrations paid with a credit card will be accepted by fax at (518) 262-5679. This is a secure fax line. Mail This Form With Payment To: Office of Continuing Medical Education Mail Code 1, Foot & Ankle Pain Conference 47 New Scotland Avenue 12208-3479 Office Use Only Check #: B/P: Amount: Date Received: C.C. Approval #: CC: CL: Note:
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