Upcoming Medical Conferences in Kissimmee

Therapeutic Interventions in the NICU is organized by Education Resources, Inc. (ERI) and will be held from Nov 15 - 16, 2019 at Kissimmee, Florida, United States of America. Course Description: This course focuses on developmental and therapeutic interventions in the NICU. It covers assessment and treatment, transition to home, post discharge follow-up and identification of emerging disabilities. Strategies to optimize behavior, development and feeding of the neonate will be offered in addition to practical approaches to facilitating teamwork and caregiver engagement in the NICU setting and through the transition home. Course Objectives: Upon completion of the course the participant will be able to: • Describe how neuroembryology of the sensory system develops and how our interventions impact the NICU infant • Discuss vital information needed before entering the NICU • Evaluate the developmental level of the NICU infant and implement appropriate treatment interventions • Discuss components of a successful feeding in the NICU • Identify behaviors that may indicate emerging disabilities in the NICU graduate • List the six developmental steps of staff dynamics when implementing new practices in your NICU Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Post-Acute Rehabilitation of the Complex Elderly Patient - Home, SNF and Long-Term Care Settings is organized by Education Resources, Inc. (ERI) and will be held from Feb 29 - Mar 01, 2020 at Osceola Regional Medical Center, Kissimmee, Florida, United States of America.  Accreditation: This course meets the criteria for 14 contact hours (1.4 CEUs). Approved provider by the NY State Board of Physical Therapy for 16.8 contact hours. Description: The focus of post-acute care has begun, and will continue, to shift towards value over volume. This does not mean that less therapy is indicated. However, what a therapist focuses on when evaluating and setting the plan of care will be even more critical in this new environment. This course will focus on providing evidence-based tests and measures to use for evaluations, review frameworks for effective care planning to reduce re-hospitalizations and provide evidence-based interventions for optimal outcomes in treating the complex older adult in the SNF and Home Health settings. Case studies for diagnoses such as Parkinson’s Disease, Sarcopenia and Heart Failure will be introduced for participants to utilize critical thinking processes combined with recent research to identify best practices of care for this population. In addition, various preventative aspects a therapist can incorporate into practice will be provided. Participants will be able to apply course learning immediately to: • Identify evidence-based standardized tests when establishing plans of care for the complex elderly patient. • Describe the upcoming changes to both SNF and HH payment structure and the impact on therapy and outcomes. • Develop a working knowledge of best practices while utilizing presented frameworks/processes for care transitions to prevent rehospitalization for the complex elderly patient. • Utilize research to create functional therapeutic interventions (including fall prevention programs and interventions to improve balance) across post-acute settings. • Apply best practices in documentation of skilled services for the complex elderly patient.

Florida Society of Clinical Oncology (FLASCO) Spring Session With Business Of Oncology Summit is organized by Florida Society of Clinical Oncology (FLASCO) and would be held during Apr 03 - 04, 2020 at Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Kissimmee, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event for Oncologists. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

49th LTEN Annual Conference is organized by Life Sciences Trainers & Educators Network (LTEN) and will be held from Jun 08 - 11, 2020 at Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Kissimmee, Florida, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Orthopedic Rehabilitation for the Lower Extremity... Treatment for Common Injuries or Impairments to Lumbopelvic, Hip, Knee, Foot and Ankle is organized by Motivations Inc. and will be held from Jun 13 - 14, 2020 at Osceola Regional Medical Center, Kissimmee, Florida, United States of America.  Target Audience: A Workshop for Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, and Athletic Trainers CEU Credits: This is a 16-hour course with lab equivalent to 1.6 CEUs.  Course Summary:  Lumbar pelvic control and power in the hips and lower legs are essential for improvement in function and the reduction of injuries. The course will review the anatomy and mechanics of the Lumbopelvic, hip, knee and foot and ankle that pertain to balance, stability, and power. An over view of balance systems evaluation and perturbation training with emphasis.  Several different types of lower extremity dysfunctions, including hip labial tears, ACL rehab, Patella and Achilles tendinopathy, shin splints, soleus syndrome, cuboid syndrome, and abnormal foot mechanics will be presented with rehabilitation programs. Foot orthotic intervention and prescription will be discussed. Neuromuscular training and eccentric strengthening will be demonstrated in lab and developed into rehab concepts. Evidence based evaluation tools will be developed into and extensive assessment of muscle imbalance within the Lumbopelvic, hip, knee and foot and ankle. Implementation of rehabilitation programs individualized according to evaluative findings will be reviewed/discussed and demonstrated in case studies, utilizing the research based findings discovered through the course. Learners will leave with knowledge to implement treatment for these common orthopedic injuries for best results with their patients. Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: • Describe the inter-relationship of Lumbopelvic stability and hip and lower leg power. • Identify research studies that support the evidence basis of this course. • Identify the importance of eccentric exercises in the treatment approaches for muscle imbalance and tendinopathy of the Trunk, hip, knee, ankle, and foot. • Describe normal and abnormal mechanics of the hip, knee, foot and ankle. • Fabricate foot orthotics to treat lower extremity overuse injury and improve balance • Demonstrate and perform an assessment of the balance systems in the orthopedic patient. • Demonstrate and perform a comprehensive evaluation of the Lumbopelvic, hip, knee and foot and ankle. • Describe and demonstrate neuromuscular training concepts. • Improve your business with unique techniques, products, and new evidence-based modalities.

Innovative Stroke and Neurological Rehab Treatment Approaches is organized by Motivations Inc. and will be held on Jul 25, 2020 at Osceola Regional Medical Center, Kissimmee, Florida, United States of America.  Target Audience: Physical and Occupational Therapists and Assistants  CEU Credits: This is an 8-hour lecture/discussion course equivalent to 0.8 CEUs. Course Summary: This course will focus on providing therapists with various treatment ideas to improve function for patients with CVA, TBI, and other neurological deficits. The latest research and evidence will be highlighted emphasizing the importance of neuroplasticity and motor learning, including the specifics of how to integrate the research into the realities of practice. The presentation includes the use of updated digital video to practice movement analysis and demonstrate the impact of different interventions. Using attendees’ case examples, common impairments causing functional limitations will be identified and various treatment options will be discussed considering the level of the patient and clinic setting. In addition, options for improving the function of patients with Pusher Syndrome will be reviewed. Upon completion of this course, therapists will have learned an evidence-based approach for choosing treatment strategies while improving their clinical reasoning skills working with this patient population.  Objectives: • Explain at least 2 theories of neuroplasticity using the latest research HIGH LEVEL • Indicate at least 3 differences between normal and compensatory treatments in a patient with a neurological deficit • Explain the role of impairments, functional limitations, and participation restrictions in treating the neurological patient • Develop at least 3 appropriate treatment techniques to improve functional tasks for the neurological patient in supine, sitting, and/or standing HIGH LEVEL • Identify at least 2 common causes of shoulder pain in the client with a neurological deficit • Identify at least 2 treatment techniques to facilitate shoulder function in the client with a neurological deficit • Compare and contrast 3 common gait deviations resulting from lower extremity tonicity and appropriate treatments for each.  • Identify at least 2 common problems with patients with pusher syndrome and how to best adjust the environment for treatment.

Core Competencies for Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation is organized by Motivations Inc. and will be held on Aug 15, 2020 at Osceola Regional Medical Center, Kissimmee, Florida, United States of America. Audience: Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, PT and OT Assistants, Speech Pathologists, Medical Social Workers, Rehabilitation Nurses, Psychologists and Vocational Counselors. CEU Credits: 8 hours or .8 Or 8 CEUs Course Summary: The interdisciplinary care and treatment of persons with TBI has been one of the most challenging endeavors in the fields of medical and vocational rehabilitation. The unique pathophysiology of traumatic injury can result in a complex interaction between cognitive, behavioral, and physical sequelae. These deficits impact training and generalization and may limit the effectiveness of traditional rehabilitation interventions if not systematically addressed. Interventions require a truly interdisciplinary approach to inpatient, outpatient, and community re-entry services. This course was designed to provide rehab professionals with the core competencies to address some of the unique cognitive and behavioral challenges of TBI. Emphasis has been placed on structuring all rehab interventions, regardless of discipline, to incorporate sound cognitive and behavioral management strategies in order to increase client awareness and to increase generalization of all interventions. Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to: • Describe the role of all team members in providing specialized rehab. • List at least three recommendations for the appropriate provision on in- and outpatient rehabilitation services for persons with brain injury. • Analyze the pathophysiology of traumatic and other acquired brain injuries. • Assess severity levels and recovery patterns as they relate to interventions • Explain the most common cognitive sequelae of acquired brain injury and their impact on recovery and rehabilitative interventions. • Discuss the most common behavioral and social sequelae of acquired brain injury and at least two strategies for management of confusion and agitation. • Compare the impact on families of persons with brain injury by identifying the stages of adjustment following ABI • Classify the most common physical complaints following acquired brain injury. • Define the professional competencies required of brain injury specialists, including advocacy, educator, and ability to justify clinical interventions to third parties.

Current Surgical and Rehabilitation Trends in the Advances of Joint Arthroplasty for the Shoulder, Hip and Knee is organized by Motivations Inc. and will be held on Sep 12, 2020 at Osceola Regional Medical Center, Kissimmee, Florida, United States of America. Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, Athletic Trainers, and related healthcare professionals. CEU Credits: 8 hours or .8 Or 8 CEUs. Course Summary: This seminar explains surgery, from traditional to cutting edge techniques, in addition to evidence-based rehab and return to activity guidelines. The World Health Organization has coined the years 2000-2010 the “Bone and Joint Decade.’’ Joint Arthroplasty is expected to double by the year 2020. The rise in joint replacement surgery, coupled with advances in cutting edge surgical techniques such as Computer Assisted Surgery (CAS) and less invasive procedures, has allowed the Orthopedists the ability for precise alignment and sparing of tissue.  The questions for us as therapists: Are we educationally ready to provide current and progressive rehabilitation for the rising joint replacement population? Joint replacement surgeries are on the rise and the patient today is quite different than the traditional patient we all learned about in school. With all these precautions and restrictions, the goal is to rehabilitate in order to dress, groom and perform self-care. Today, the “Baby Boomer” joint replacement patient has a much higher expectation of their rehabilitation provider. Today’s “Boomers” want to use their “new and bionic” prosthesis to get down on the floor and play with the grandkids, ski, golf and hike. The desire to remain active has rehab implications for therapists in all settings. Understanding modern technology and being able to confidently communicate to the patient is extremely important in the total care. This highly interactive seminar will provide the attendee the evidence-based knowledge to answer those often on-the-spot questions from our patients, such as “What should I not do?” Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to: • Explain at least 2 of the latest surgical joint replacement techniques with reference to computer assisted surgery, tissue sparring, resurfacing, and minimally invasive procedures in a client with joint dysfunction.  • Explain at least 2 rehab implications as they apply to the latest orthopedic surgery for patient’s experiencing joint arthroplasty.  • Describe at least 3 activities your “Boomer Patients” can do following their new joint • Summarize 2 evidence-based concepts related to the influence of CPM, NMES, &Pre-operative Therapy on patients after arthroplasty surgery • Select at least 3 fun and inter-active functional rehabilitation exercises that facilitate return of ROM, Gait and overall function in an effective/efficient manner for patientswith joint arthroplasty.

Florida Society of Clinical Oncology (FLASCO) Fall Session is organized by Florida Society of Clinical Oncology (FLASCO) and would be held during Oct 30 - 31, 2020 at Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Kissimmee, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event for Oncologists. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) Annual Meeting and Exhibition is organized by American Society of Consultant Pharmacists and would be held during Nov 12 - 15, 2020 at Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Kissimmee, Florida, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available