ALPHARETTA, Ga. — According to show producer Nielsen Expositions, Medtrade 2010 will offer a full lineup for rehabilitation professionals, including the opportunity to gain continuing educational credits.
The pre-show conference, which takes place on Monday, Nov. 15, includes the following sessions:
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"Delving Into Best Practice: A Case- and Evidence-Based Approach," presented by Ann Eubank, MSSW, OTR/L, ATP, Permobil, and Mark Schmeler, Ph.D., OTR/L, ATP, University of Pittsburgh and sponsored by Permobil Inc. (7 CEUs approved by the University of Pittsburgh)
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"PMD Audit Survival Guide: Understanding Reimbursement & Documentation Guidelines for Standard and Complex PMD," presented by Dan Fedor, general manager of education, Pride Mobility Products Corp. and sponsored by Quantum University/Pride Mobility Products Corp. (0.5 CEU/5.0 CEC approved by the University of Pittsburgh School of Rehabilitation and Science)
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"The Science of Mat Evaluations and Wheelchair Prescription," presented by Jay Doherty, OTR/L, ATP, clinical education manager, Pride Mobility Products Corp. and sponsored by Quantum University/Pride Mobility Products Corp. (0.6 CEU/6.0 CEC approved by the University of Pittsburgh School of Rehabilitation and Science)
The Rehabilitation & Assistive Technology track within the Medtrade educational conference will offer 17 sessions that address issues including patient outcomes, reimbursement and clinical protocol. All sessions will offer CEUs.
"The Rehab & Assistive Technology track at Medtrade has grown substantially from last year with many great speakers and topics that are timely and informative for complex rehab providers," said Mark Schmeler, Ph.D., OTR/L, ATP, University of Pittsburgh, and member of the show's Educational Advisory Committee. "Topics will cover clinical applications but, just as important, updates on the separate benefit category proposal and strategies to address the impact national competitive bidding will have on rehab will be provided."
At the Medtrade Expo, leading manufacturers of rehab and mobility equipment will be present to showcase the latest products and technologies. Additionally, the National Registry of Rehabilitation Technology Suppliers (NRRTS) Complex Rehab Pavilion will be located on the show floor. The pavilion is a grouping of booths all sharing a common theme: equipment and services to meet the complex needs of people with disabilities who have significant mobility and postural deficits.
"The NRRTS Complex Rehab Pavilion at Medtrade brings together the organizations involved in the complex rehab technology profession and the manufacturers who provide the products that we use to meet the needs of our clients," said Simon Margolis, NRRTS executive director. "The pavilion has been moved to a higher traffic area — front-and-center in the exhibit hall. NRRTS, NCART, RESNA and the University of Pittsburgh-RSTCE will have booths to meet and greet their members/registrants as well as disseminate information about issues facing our industry and profession. A total of 20 manufacturers will be exhibiting in the NRRTS Complex Rehab Pavilion."
Medtrade 2010 will take place at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta Nov. 15 — 18. For more information, visit www.medtrade.com.
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