Earn CEUs from NRRTS, Darren Hammond to Present

You can earn .2 CEU from the National Registry of Rehabilitation Technology Suppliers (NRRTS). NRRTS will be hosting a webinar every two weeks, beginning June 21, 2011 and running until December. The webinars are designed for CRTSs, RRTSs, ATPs and physical and occupational therapists (advanced or intermediate). The webinars will be broadcast for respective Pacific and Eastern time zones. The CEUs will be certified by The University of Pittsburgh.

Darren Hammond, MPT, CWS, The ROHO Group’s Senior Director of the ROHO Institute will be presenting one of the webinars on July 21, 2011. The webinar is titled Pressure Sore Management and will run from 5–7 p.m. EDT. You must register by July 18 to participate.

For questions or more information contact Judy Dexter at 800-976-7787. To register, visit nrrts.org or call 800-976-7787. The webinar schedule is provided below.

Registration Fees

• NRRTS Registrants $0
• Friends of NRRTS $20
• All Others $35

2011 NRRTS Webinars

Positioning the Trunk: Stabilizing the Core
Tuesday, June 21, 2011 • 5:00pm to 7:00pm Pacific
Michelle L. Lange, OTR, ABDA

Outcomes Management: The Strive to Prove Complex Rehab Equipment Really Matters
Thursday, June 23, 2011 • 5:00pm to 7:00pm Eastern
Dr. Mark Schmeler, OTR/L, ATP

Controlling the Pelvis in Wheelchair Seating
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 • 5:00pm to 7:00pm Pacific
Allen Siekman

Pressure Sore Management
Thursday, July 21, 2011 • 5:00pm to 7:00pm Eastern
Darren Hammond, MPT, CWS

Positioning the Extremities: Complete the Process
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 • 5:00pm to 7:00pm Pacific
Michelle L. Lange, OTR, ABDA

Applications and Principles of Power Ac tivated Power Assist Wheels
Thursday, August 18, 2011 • 5:00pm to 7:00pm Eastern
Theresa Berner, OT

Mounting Assistive Technology Devices to Wheelchairs
Tuesday, September 20, 2011 • 5:00pm to 7:00pm Pacific
Michelle L. Lange, OTR, ABDA

I know the best product for my client, but will it be funded?
Thursday, September 22, 2011 • 5:00pm to 7:00pm Eastern
Claudia Amortegui, MBA

Standing Improves Health of your Customers as it Improves Your Business
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 • 5:00pm to 7:00pm Pacific
Andy Hicks, ATP, SMS

Clinical Up date on Wheelchair Transportation Safety
Thursday, October 20, 2011 • 5:00pm to 7:00pm Eastern
Dr. Mary Ellen Buning, OTR/L, ATP

Car Seat and Wheelchair Transportation Safety As A Collaborative Approach
Tuesday, November 15, 2011 • 5:00pm to 7:00pm Pacific
Sue Johnson, CPST

Marketing, Joint Ventures and Arrangements with Referral Sources While Remaining Within Legal Parameters
Thursday, November 17, 2011 • 5:00pm to 7:00pm Eastern
Jeffrey S. Baird, Esq.

Making Outcome Measures Pay: How to Translate the Data into Better Business
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 • 5:00pm to 7:00pm Pacific
Kevin Phillips, ATP, SMS, RRTS®

The Ins and Outs of Custom Molding
Thursday, December 15, 2011 • 5:00pm to 7:00pm Eastern
Jill Sparacio, OTR/L, ATP, ABDA

 

 

Join us for the Care Fair

Care Fair, a trade show to learn about the latest technologies in medical and rehabilitation equipment.

The Care Fair will be October 19 in Portland, Oregon at the Red Lion Jantzen Beach. It will also be in Seattle, Washington on October 21 at the Hilton Hotel-Seattle Airport. Both will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is free for attendees.

The fairs will hold several classes throughout the day on topics including clinical considerations for equipment selection, funding and reimbursement challenges and life skills. CEUs are offered for the classes at no charge. Find more information on the classes by visiting the Care Fair website.

Stop by The ROHO Group tables at both events.

The ROHO Group is Proud to be a Gold Sponsor of CELA

The ROHO Group is proud to be a gold sponsor for the 2011 Continuing Education and Legislative Advocacy Conference (CELA), presented by the National Registry of Rehab Technology Suppliers (NRRTS) and the National Coalition for Assistive & Rehab Technology (NCART). CELA will be held from February 16-18, 2010 in Washington, DC.

The conference is a gathering of rehab professionals and lobbyists to build awareness of the Complex Rehab issue and helping to make sure that there is a separate benefit category under Complex Rehab Technology products and associated services. Complex Rehab Technology are products and services that are medically necessary individually configured wheelchair systems, seating systems, positioning systems and other customized mobility equipment.

*CEUs are provided for rehab professionals.

You can find out more information by visiting the NRRTS website at nrrts.org.

Register for the ROHO Institute’s 3-Day Seminar in Minneapolis

Register for the ROHO Institute’s 3-Day CEU Seminar in Minneapolis. The seminar will be held at the Ramada Plaza Minneapolis from October 19-21.

The ROHO Institute for Continuing Education and Research, with Permobil and VGM Education invites you to attend three seminars.

Ready
(October 19 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.)
This seminar focuses on management of pressure ulcers including current assessment, management techniques and more.
Set
(October 20 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
This seminar provides an overview of seating and positioning evaluation, including physical mat evaluation and measuring the client.
Go
(October 21 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
This seminar provides an overview for choosing the mobility device that is best for each patients’ needs. It will also provide information on funding challenges.
For more information and to register visit the ROHO Institute’s website.
*CEUs will be provided for each seminar.

Don’t forget to register for the Ready. Set. Go! Seminars

The ROHO Institute has three upcoming Ready. Set. Go! Seminars. Visit The ROHO Institute’s Web site for more information.

Day 1: READY Yourself in the Management of Pressure Ulcers

Utilizing a didactic and case based approach, this course for health care professionals, will be an interactive program which will allow participants to focus on the management of pressure ulcers. This course emphasizes the current assessment and management techniques in pressure ulcer management and builds on the basic concepts of the normal physiology of healing. Included in this course will be a review of the etiology and management options for pressure ulcers including topical and adjunctive therapies. In addition, strategies will be given to assist in the section of the correct bed support surface. Reimbursement scenarios will also be discussed throughout, giving up-to-date information for the provider.

Day 2: SET the Foundation: Seating Assessments for Success

This interactive full one-day program provides an overview of seating and positioning evaluation, including the physical mat evaluation and measuring the client. The learner will have an opportunity to discuss and apply seating solutions for common postural asymmetries. Hands-on opportunity with new and challenging skills makes this a must for all therapists, providers and nurses who will be assessing and prescribing wheelchair seating systems.

Day 3: GO Where You Want to Go: Power Up for Functional Mobility

This session will examine the decision making process required to choose the most appropriate functional mobility device – focusing on power mobility. Through the use of research and case studies, participants will learn the importance of a thorough evaluation to determine the most appropriate mobility device for their clients. Specific recommendations for overcoming funding challenges will be shared. Time will also be allotted for audience participation with equipment and discussion.

Upcoming Seminars

• July 20-22 in Seattle, WA at the Holiday Inn Seattle-Renton in Renton, WA.
• September 14-16 in Boston, MA at the Doubletree Guest Suites
• October 19-21 in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN area with the location to be determined

*CEUs will be provided for each seminar.