North Carolina Physical Therapy Association

APTA Combined Sections Meeting

Tue, 07 Feb 2012

APTA Combined Sections Meeting

Capital District Meeting

Tue, 21 Feb 2012

Attend the Capital District Meeting and earn CEU’s

When: Tuesday Feb 21st 2012

Where: Duke University (more details to follow)
Time: 6-8pm

Topic: Making Feet Work - A project to help those without financial means to attain foot care and footwear in the State of North Carolina.

Pat Pande PT will be presenting on common problems that are affected by footwear, different types of footwear and their role in physical therapy and pedorthics. Pat will also demonstrate the proper fitting of shoes for for various foot alignments. This presentation is in preparation for a charity event that the Capital District will help conduct along with FootCentric.

BENEFITS

Opportunity for education (1 CEU awarded)
Food Provided
Excellent opportunity to network with fellow colleagues

Please invite your co-workers and fellow students. This meeting is open to both NCPTA members and Non-members

Jason Harloff, PT, MSPT, LAT, ATC
Capital District Chair

Driving and Parking Directions to
Erwin Square Plaza
From Greensboro and Points West
• Via 1-85 North: Exit onto N.C. Rt 147 (Durham Freeway).
• Take Swift Avenue exit (#14) off Durham Freeway.
• Turn Left onto Swift Avenue toward Main Street.
• Turn Left onto Main Street at traffic light.
• Straight on Main Street through traffic light at 9th Street.
• Erwin Square Plaza is the tall tower on your right. (Formerly called the
Wachovia Tower)
• Turn Right into the first driveway at Erwin Square Plaza and go past the circle
toward the back of the building. Watch for gray signs “To Parking”.
• Make a left behind the building and another left into the parking garage. For free
access, enter through the far right gate.
• Park on ground level in Visitor spots, or on top level..
From Richmond and Points North
• Via I-85 South: In Durham, take the "Hillandale Rd." exit (#174 B)
• Turn Left onto Hillandale Rd.
• At the 4th Light "Hillandale Rd." becomes "Fulton St".
• Turn Left onto ramp for N.C. Rt 147 South (Durham Freeway).
• Take Swift Avenue exit (#14) off Durham Freeway.
• Turn Left onto Swift Avenue toward Main Street.
• Turn Left onto Main Street at traffic light.
• Straight on Main Street through traffic light at 9th Street.
• Erwin Square Plaza (formerly known as Wachovia tower) is the tall tower on
your right.
• Turn Right into the first driveway at Erwin Square Plaza and go past the circle
toward the back of the building. Watch for “To Parking” signs.
• Make a left behind the building and another left into the parking garage. For free
access, enter through the far right gate.
• Park on ground level in Visitor spots, or on top level..

Coastal District Meeting

Tue, 21 Feb 2012

NCPTA Coastal District

Presents:

'Footwear and Orthotics for the Runner: Injury Prevention'

Presented by: D.S. Blaise Williams lll, PhD., MPT

Tuesday, February 21, 2012 beginning at 6:30pm

ECU College of Allied Health Science Building

Room 1410

Greenville, NC

APTA Members: Free
Non-APTA Members: $20
Students: Free

You will receive 1 CEU for attendance

Contact Beth Measamer Johnson, PT, DPT- Coastal District Chair at meas27@aol.com for more information

Foothills District Meeting

Tue, 28 Feb 2012

Foothills District NCPTA

Iredell Memorial Hospital
Statesville, NC

February 28, 2012

6:15 Registration, networking, refreshments
6:30 Business Meeting
7:00-8:30 p.m. Education Session for 1.5 Continued Competency Points

Cost: Free to APTA members! $20 non-members

Topic: Current Issues Facing the NCPTA membership at a National, State and Local Level

Faculty: Dean McCall, NCPTA President

Directions:
http://www.iredellmemorial.org/main/Directions3.aspx
From the East: Take Interstate 40 East to exit 151 (US-21). At the bottom of the exit, turn right onto Sullivan Road/US-21. At the first stoplight, turn right onto Carolina Avenue. Take the first left onto Brookdale Drive to the hospital.
Location: Main Hospital Cafeteria Conference Room which is located adjacent to the hospital cafeteria. Attendees should park in the main front entrance parking area, enter through the main lobby, and Iredell PT staff will assist with directing attendees to the room.

John F. Barnes Pediatric Myofascial Release

Sat, 03 Mar 2012

Pediatric Myofascial Release

12 Contact Hours

This introductory hands-on workshop is designed for therapists whose primary focus is on the pediatric population. Myofascial Release will be presented for the evaluation and treatment of head injuries, cerebral palsy, birth trauma, scoliosis, movement dysfunction, neurological dysfunction, trauma, pain, and headaches.

As a result of this course, the participant will be able to:

Differentiate and identify the fascial system as it relates to whole body function.
Discuss postural evaluation and identify myofascial malalignment in the pediatric population.
Evaluate pediatric patients and apply myofascial release techniques in a lab setting.
Identify techniques to assist in normalizing tone and improving the quality and quantity of movement of the pediatric patient.
Define and apply the principles learned in this seminar.
Differentiate myofascial release vs. complementary pediatric techniques such as NDT and SI via lecture and discussion.

Piedmont District Meeting

Thu, 08 Mar 2012

Carolina Clinical Education Consortium Annual conference

Fri, 09 Mar 2012

Registration Form

Name:

Title: PT PTA OT OTA SLP Other:

Home Address

City State Zip

Home # Work or Cell #

Employer

Address

Course 1

CI Credentialing Course (March 9 – 10, 2012)

Registration Deadline - 1/26/12

APTA Member: …………..……..$165.00 (Member number and expiration date are required)

APTA Member Number: APTA Member Number Expiration Date:

Non Member:…………………... $255.00

Course 2 (Friday, March 9, 2012)

Kicking the Alert & Oriented X 3 Habit: Rationale, Examination, and Interventions for Patients with Cognitive Dysfunction

Registration Deadline – 2/29/12

All Participants ………….…….$165.00

Course 3

Advanced Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program (March 9-10, 2012)

Registration Deadline - 1/26/12

APTA Members…………………...$225.00 Non-APTA Members……………………$350.00

*Requires pre-course completion of three Professionalism Modules on the APTA Learning Center

APTA Member Number:____________ APTA Member Number Expiration Date:

Course 4

Foot Conditions in the Clinic: Challenges and Triumphs for Clinical Educators (Saturday, March 10, 2012)

Registration – If you attend Course 2 you may attend this course for no additional charge

All other participants………………$60.00 Registration Deadline – 2/29/12

Mail registration form and check to:

Pat Hodson, PT, DPT (252-744-6233)

East Carolina University

Dept of Physical Therapy

CAHS/Health Sciences Building Room #2405B

Greenville, NC 27834

*Please enclose check made payable to:

Carolina Clinical Education Consortium

Pediatric Feeding: The Big Picture 1 & 2

Fri, 09 Mar 2012

March 9 - Pediatric Feeding Big Picture 1: Sensory, Motor and Behavioral issues with Feeding Disorders

Come learn the relationship between a child's gross motor abilities and his feeding skills. Learn the three primary components of feeding disorders, Sensory/Motor/Behavioral and how to address them in a comprehensive treatment program. In this introductory course, for SLP/SLPAs, PT/PTAs and OT/COTAs you will learn how to work together to evaluate and choose different techniques and modalities in light of the specific needs of the child and the knowledge-base, roles, and scope of each discipline. Stop trying to use someone else's "cookbook" and develop a unique program appropriate for each client.

March 10 - Pediatric Feeding Big Picture 2: Medical and Family Dynamics Issues with Feeding Disorders

Learn what you can and cannot do to help a child with severe gastrointestinal or cardiopulmonary problems eat. How does Prematurity contribute to feeding problems? Explore the effects of different medications on swallowing and why you should always know what meds your client is on. Discover some of the rarely explored effects on the family having a child with a feeding disorder and walk away with concrete ways to support and empower your families to help their child and themselves.

Register for both days and receive a discounted price! (up to $55.00 discount per person)

CEUs:
0.8 Each Day
OR
1.6 Both Days

PRICING:

1 Day/Both Days
$150/$250 Early Group 3+pp
$160/$260 Early Individual

DISCIPLINES:

SLP/SLPA, OT/COTA, PT/PTA

LOCATION:

Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport 200 Airgate Drive Morrisville, NC 27560

REGISTRATION & DETAILS:

www.CIAOseminars.com or 888-909-CIAO(2426)

Triad District Meeting

Tue, 13 Mar 2012

2012 SCAPTA Annual Conference

Fri, 13 Apr 2012

2012 SCAPTA Annual Conference
South Carolina Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association

April 13-15, 2012
Hyatt Regency Greenville
Greenville, SC

Conference Highlights:
• Celebrate the South Carolina Chapter’s 60th Anniversary
• Earn up to .95 CEUs

Intensive Mobility Training and Functional Assessment Post-Stroke
Management of Cervical Dysfunction with Manual Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy Documentation for Medicaid and Medicare
Beyond Bands: The Science Behind and Application of Elastic Resistance

• Student course and Job Fair: The Challenges and Opportunities of Leadership in Physical Therapy: An Introduction for the New Professional
• Opening Night Reception at the Greenville Downtown Alive music festival
• Membership Meeting
• PAC event at one of Greenville’s best: Corner Pocket Taproom
• Get moving with SCAPTARun2012

Registration, Exhibitor Info, Courses, Special Events & Programming, Student Interests and Poster Session Info all found at: http://scapta.org/2012-annual-conference_308.html

Early Bird Registration ends: March 7, 2012

North Carolina Physical Therapy Association

APTA Combined Sections Meeting

Capital District Meeting

Attend the Capital District Meeting and earn CEU’s

When: Tuesday Feb 21st 2012

Topic: Making Feet Work - A project to help those without financial means to attain foot care and footwear in the State of North Carolina.

Coastal District Meeting

NCPTA Coastal District

'Footwear and Orthotics for the Runner: Injury Prevention'

Presented by: D.S. Blaise Williams lll, PhD., MPT

Tuesday, February 21, 2012 beginning at 6:30pm

Foothills District Meeting

Foothills District NCPTA

Iredell Memorial Hospital Statesville, NC February 28, 2012

Topic: Current Issues Facing the NCPTA membership at a National, State and Local Level

John F. Barnes Pediatric Myofascial Release

Pediatric Myofascial Release

Piedmont District Meeting

Carolina Clinical Education Consortium Annual conference

Pediatric Feeding: The Big Picture 1 & 2

March 9 - Pediatric Feeding Big Picture 1: Sensory, Motor and Behavioral issues with Feeding Disorders

March 10 - Pediatric Feeding Big Picture 2: Medical and Family Dynamics Issues with Feeding Disorders

Register for both days and receive a discounted price! (up to $55.00 discount per person)

PRICING:

DISCIPLINES:

LOCATION:

REGISTRATION & DETAILS:

Triad District Meeting

2012 SCAPTA Annual Conference

2012 SCAPTA Annual Conference South Carolina Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association

April 13-15, 2012 Hyatt Regency Greenville Greenville, SC

Iredell Memorial Hospital
Statesville, NC

February 28, 2012

2012 SCAPTA Annual Conference
South Carolina Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association

April 13-15, 2012
Hyatt Regency Greenville
Greenville, SC