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• Track 1 Deep Modalities (Friday/Saturday/Sunday)

  Develop your clinical skills and practical knowledge. Focus on evidence-based clinical review and practical applications across the lifespan for neurological, rehabilitation and orthopedic patients using therapeutic ultrasound, TNS, and FES.   This is an excellent comprehensive, hands-on, lab based 15 hour class, taught over 2 days. Each lab session has equipment in the therapist’s hands.   Practical applications are reviewed and practiced for each individual modality. The course is designed to assist the therapist in integrating information regarding the use of modalities appropriately when treating their patients. The expectation is to “learn it today”, then “practice it tomorrow”.    Theoretical concepts will be presented within a framework of the biologic principles and evidence based clinical applications for the modalities reviewed in class.  At the completion of the class, participants will be able to appropriately select parameters for using US to enhance treatment. Review and application of TNS and FES, including parameter selections for stroke, neuro rehab vs. orthopedic rehab, chronic pain, and muscle strengthening will be addressed for both adults and pediatric populations.  Case studies provide real-life patient problems and treatment solutions. Come prepared to share your difficult patient situations and engage in group problem solving.   Hands-on lab course provides TNS and FES units for each two participants; Ultrasound is practiced in groups of 4 therapists. Participants will benefit from prior exposure and knowledge of anatomy. As an additional benefit, they may choose to review and/or bring textbooks on anatomy and/or modalities. Real life patient questions are welcomed and addressed.  Program subject to change. Participants are cautioned to apply new information and skills within the scope of state licensure law.  Board of Occupational Therapy Practice has the following requirements to be licensed to use sound or electrical physical agent modalities.  Licensee must successfully complete and provide to the board documentation of: (a) 20 hour instrucation or training in sound physical agent modality devices; (b) 20 hours of instrucation or training in electrical physical agent modality devices; and (c) either: (1) certification by the Hand Certification Commission, Inc.; or (2) the successful completion of ten proctored treatments consisting of: 5 proctored treatment under the direct supervision of a licensed medical practitioner in sound physical agent modality devices; 5 proctored treatments under the direct supervision of licensed medial practitioner in electrical physical agent modality devices.  Application needs to be submitted with the proper fee for Sound and Electrical PAM = $35.00.  Please refer to the Board of Occupational Therapy Practice for full details.  Click on Regulations tab on the top; then follow links on left of Board of Occupational Therapy Practice site: administrative rules 24.165.513 pertains to Sound and Electrical Physical Agent Modalities.

• Track 2 General (Saturday/Sunday) 

   

  AT for Every OT’s Toolbox (Track 2):  This workshop will empower fellow OT’s working in a variety of practice areas to identify the skills you bring to feel more confident when addressing basic AT needs from w/c’s to computer access. Objectives: a systematic process for AT intervention, resources & funding systems in MT, case study exercises and leave w/ practical info to add to your toolbox.  Compliance & Documentation –What OT’s Should Consider (Track 2):   Target audience: Inpatient rehab & acute care therapists. Course objectives: Identify OT documentation opportunities to meet audits, learn key elements in 2010 Medicare policy changes for inpatient rehab units and understand the roles OT’s have in surveys and compliance areas.   The Role of OT’s in Home Health Care (Track 2):  This session will discuss how the existing health care crisis is in need of reform & how the OT role in today’s home health care arena can be the fulcrum to help level that change. Objectives: Roles that OT’s play in chronic care mgmt, utilization of the OT in the multidisciplinary team approach to accurately collect OASIS data, & improve both clinical & financial outcomes w/ pt care.

   

•  Track 3 Pediatric (Saturday/Sunday)

  Sensory Processing Disorder: Practical Strategies & Intervention (Track 3):  This workshop will provide participants w/ current information on Sensory Processing Disorder & approaches to enhance sensory processing development in children w/ SPD. Obj.: Define SPD & subtypes, recognize & assess SPD across environments, develop interventions, design & implement a sensory diet.   Vision Therapy Course (Track 3): This course will discuss what vision therapy entails, the visual conditions that benefit from it & the referral process. It will cover practical applications w/ assessment of visual problems within the pediatric population.

• Keynote Address (Saturday during Lunch)

  Amy Lamb:   Owner of AJLamb Consulting, LLC. Consultation re: advocacy, health policy review, grant writing, program development/enhancement, marketing & direct intervention. American Occupational Therapy Political Action Committee Chair. Currently, VP of the Colorado OT Association. Outpt Rehab Director w/ Brookdale Senior Living in Denver, CO.

  HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:

  Fairmont Hot Springs Resort *1500 Fairmont Road * Fairmont, MT 59711 * Phone: 406 797-3002  Fax: 406 797-3260 * 1-800-332-3272 * www.FairmontMontana.com * MOTA room block rate - $102 + tax * Held until 12 p.m. March 10th, 2010

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