Happy New You!
To make it easier to keep New Year’s resolutions for those pledging to improve their health during 2008, physiotherapists from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy are promoting Happy New You, a daily plan designed to guide people through the first tough month of the year.
Many people will be promising to spend the next twelve months getting fit and improving their health. But deciding what to do can be confusing, and over-ambitious targets can lead to good intentions falling by the wayside – this is where physios can help.
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy’s month-long wall planner is made up of 31 simple activities that can be integrated into everyday life and is intended as a realistic, no-nonsense approach to kick-starting a healthier lifestyle.
“The start of a new year is a great opportunity to take control of your health and fitness. The Happy New You planner makes it easy to change small things in your everyday life and reap big rewards. The daily advice includes exercises and tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Just choose the activities that work best for you, maintain them throughout the year and you’ll hardly realise you’re sticking to your resolution.”
The planner is available to download here.
Popularity: 31%
Augmentative-Alternative Communication and Assistive Technology Conference
Augmentative-Alternative Communication & Assistive Technology Conference: Working Together to Achieve Success
When & Where
January 31 & February 1, 2008
Shoreline Conference Center
Greater Seattle, Washington Area
Featured Speakers
- Dr. David Beukelman PhD, CCC-SLP
- Karen Kangas OTR/L
- Lisa Rotelli Education Consultant
- Gail Van Tatenhove MS, CCC-SLP
- Steven Shores MOT,OTR/L
- Michael J. Smith Attorney at Law
- Lewis Golinker Attorney at Law
- Stephen T. Glass MD
- AAC & Assistive Technology Vendor Representatives
Target Audience
Professionals working in schools, private practice, hospitals, outpatient, skilled nursing facilities, home health, and other rehabilitation programs with children and/or adults.
- Speech-Language Pathologists & Assistants
- Occupational Therapists & Assistants
- Physical Therapists & Assistants
- Educators/Teachers working with AAC users in the classroom
- School Psychologists
- Administrators, Special Education Directors, and Principals
Program Description
As new clinical approaches emerge and technology improves, therapists and educators are increasingly challenged to enhance knowledge of best practices in the treatment and education for clients, patients, and students with augmentative-alternative communication and assistive technology needs. How do therapists, educators, and medical professionals assure they are current with new clinical approaches as research and new technology emerges? Join us for the 2008 Northwest Conference and interact with colleagues and nationally recognized experts in the area of AAC and Assistive Technology. Concurrent sessions are offered, allowing you to tailor the conference to meet your professional needs. Product and service vendors will offer one-on-one, hands-on demonstrations and discussion to enhance your educational experience.
Accreditation
Continuing Education — Contact Hours (All participants):
Certificates of Course Completion for 16 contact hours (1.6 CEUs) will be provided to you upon completion of course requirements, enabling you to register your credit with the appropriate licensing boards or associations. You may apply for other accreditation using the procedure established by the specific organization. This program can be applied toward license renewal in most states. Check with your state’s licensing board or association to determine how to receive credit for this conference, if approval is not listed below.
Speech-Language Pathologists:
Rehab Seminars has been approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology. This two-day program is offered for 1.6 CEUs, (Intermediate level; Professional area).ASHA CE Provider approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.
OSPI Clock Hours:
Washington State clock hours for Washington School District Employees are sponsored by the Washington Speech & Hearing Association. This program is approved for 16 CECHs. Individuals wishing to receive OSPI continuing education clock hours must sign an OSPI clock hour registration form available at the registration desk when signing-in at this course. (There is a $10.00 fee for OSPI clock hours; see registration form).
Occupational Therapists:
Rehab Seminars is a member of the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT®) Professional Development Provider Registry. This two-day course meets the criteria for category 2.4 professional development activities for NBCOT® certification renewal. Number of contact hours earned: 16 hours (equivalent to 16 NBCOT® Professional Development Units).
Physical Therapists:
Certificates of Course Completion will be provided to physical therapists upon completion of course requirements.
Criteria of Course Completion:
All attendees must sign in at the conference each morning and after lunch, each day. Attendees must attend the entire conference and submit a completed course evaluation form. For participants seeking ASHA, OSPI and/or WSPA credits, you must complete the appropriate participant forms. See a Rehab Seminars staff member at the registration table if you have any questions.
Tuition Fee
$325 Both Days
$199 One Day
Sponsored by:
Rehab Seminars
Phone: (360) 379-6994
Fax: (360) 379-5271
Click here to register.
Source: Rehab Seminars
Popularity: 47%
Therapy Cap Delayed 6 months
Here’s the latest news from AOTA’s Legislative Action Center.
Congress Passes Short-Term Fix to Therapy Caps; Next Year Becomes Critical
Consumers and practitioners narrowly escaped the therapy cap when Congress passed the Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 (S. 2499) at the end of the 2007 congressional session.
Proving that achieving an extension to the Medicare Part B therapy caps exceptions process and prevention of a schedule 10.1% cut to the Physician Fee Schedule is not a given, Congress passed a 6 month extension of the exceptions process and .5% increase to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule at the 11th hour on December 18 & 19. The Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 (S. 2499) passed the Senate on December 18 by unanimous consent and the House of Representatives on December 19 by a vote of 411-3.
Popularity: 30%
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