Presenters Dr. Tony Gentry, Ph.D, OTR/L He holds an M.A. in occupational therapy from New York University and a Ph.D. in Instructional Technology from the University of Virginia. He has focused his clinical, teaching and research interests in the areas of neurological rehabilitation and in assistive technology for cognition. He currently directs the Assistive Technology for Cognition Laboratory in the VCU O.T. Department. He has lectured nationally and internationally on topics including brain injury rehabilitation, emerging cognitive technologies and evidence-based practice. Marie Gerardo, APRN,-BC, MS, ANP Ms. Gerardo is an adjunct faculty member at the Medical College of Virginia School of Nursing. She received her ANP Certificate from VCU. She has extensive experience in cardiac surgery, maternity & newborn critical care, adult primary care and neurology. She is employed by Neurological Associates. Robbin C Kolbe, ATP Ms. Kolbe is employed by West Home Health Care Inc. She has specialized knowledge of seating and positioning of MS clients.
For more information, contact the Chapter at : The National MS Society – Central VA Chapter 2112 West Laburnum Avenue Suite 204 Richmond, VA 23227 Phone 804-591-3039 or 804-591-3040 Donna.Clements@nmss.org www.moveVA.org
Multiple Sclerosis: A Professional Education Workshop for Nurses, OTs, PTs, and Speech Language Pathologists. Saturday, February 20, 2009 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The Place at Innsbrook 4036-C Cox Road Glen Allen, VA 23060 The program is presented by the Central Virginia Chapter of the National MS Society Sponsored by:
Workshop Description
Objectives
Registration Fee
This is a course to introduce or re-familiarize health care professionals with the cause and treatments for multiple sclerosis and how to better address the needs of patients with MS.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: Discuss MS including disease course classification, treatment strategies & the unique challenges of working with patients with MS Identify & apply appropriate rehabilitation assessment tools & methods Develop, in collaboration with the patient, family & other healthcare team members, realistic rehabilitation goals for patients presenting with a wide range of functional problems Implement appropriate rehabilitation interventions including exercise programs, assistive devices and adaptive strategies Refer healthcare professionals and people with MS to community-based resources and relevant publications.
$40 for nurses ($55 if you want to include lunch)
Target Audience The program is designed for OTs, PTs, Speech Language Pathologists, and Nurses. OTs, PTs & Speech Pathologists will receive 6.0 CECs for successfully completing the entire workshop. A certificate of completion will be provided to all participants. Learning Methods Lecture Case Studies Questions & Answers About the National MS Society: The National MS Society is a collective of passionate individuals who want to do something about MS now—to move together toward a world free of multiple sclerosis. MS stops people from moving. We exist to make sure it doesn't. The Society helps people affected by MS by funding cutting-edge research, driving change through advocacy, facilitating professional education, & providing programs & services that help people with MS and their families move their lives forward.
When & Where Saturday, February 20, 2009 7:30 a.m. Registration & Breakfast/ Refreshments ( all OTs and PTs) 8:00 a.m. Seating and Positioning workshop ( by West Home Healthcare) 9:30 a.m. Registration for all other participants 8:00 – 4:30 p.m. Workshop for OTs,& PTs 9:45 – 4:30 p.m. Workshop for speech pathologists 9:45 – 12:00 p.m. Workshop for Nurses
$100 per person for PTs, OTs, Speech Pathologists payable to NMSS Central VA (includes CEC fees, materials & breakfast & lunch) No refunds will be issued after February 12, 2009
How to Register – Checks payable to NMSS Deadline: Friday, February 12, 2010 Online registration: www.moveVA.org ; click on Chapter Calendar for February 20th Call 804-591-3039 or 804-591-3040 Mail: Please include a check payable to NMSS – Central VA Chapter with the form below. _____________________________________________
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The Place at Innsbrook 4036-C Cox Road Glen Allen, VA 23060
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