“Medicare/TrailBlazer Part B Regulations, Reimbursement & Documentation for Physical Therapy” (7 Contact Hours)

 COURSE DESCRIPTION:  The presentation is open to PT’s PTA’s and office staff.  The course will focus on understanding the Medicare Administrative Contract changes, documentation, audits, and appeals, and recertification processes.  Participants are asked to bring questions as this course will be interactive with opportunities to get your questions answered.

 COURSE OBJECTIVES: 

FACULTY:   Mary Daulong, PT, CHC has a very diverse physical therapy practice background which includes private practice ownership, corporate managed services and hospital based services approximating four decades. Her consulting company was established in 1985 and has been, for the past eight years, 100% dedicated to working with rehab professionals in the areas of federal and state compliance, practice and business office operations, coding/reimbursement, documentation and policy and procedure manual production. She is the only PT certified in Health Care Compliance in the United States and has been so since 2002. Mary serves on the APTA's Risk Management & Members Benefits Committee and also on its State Reimbursement Committee; she is chair of the TPTA Reimbursement Committee is a member on the Private Practice Reimbursement Task Force/Committee and is the co-chair the APTA's Ad Hoc Committee on matters related to Trailblazer and its providers.

 Gail Atnip has been employed by TrailBlazer Health Enterprises, LLC and has worked in the Medicare Part B division since 1978 and holds the current position of Provider Outreach and Education Specialist where she has served providers for the past 10 years. Her specialties are Ambulance and Physical Medicine.  She has held various positions in the Medicare Part B division including beneficiary and provider customer service and telephone and written appeals. She has extensive background with Medicare policies and claims processing. 

 

 

 “Overview and Advancements in Prosthetics and Orthotics”   (7 Contact Hours)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  The purpose of this course is to educate the PT community of Oklahoma on the subjects of orthotics and prosthetics, generally.  More specifically, the coverage of new devices will enhance the PTs understanding of how nascent technologies are changing people’s lives for the better.  We hope to achieve a working relationship with the PTs throughout the state—as this will aid in our service to the patients we both serve!

COURSE OBJECTIVES: 

FACULTY:  Richard Foster, BSME, CO, BEP has been a practitioner since 2003.  He graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering in 1989 and completed the Certificate Programs for Orthotics and Prosthetics from Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago in 2003.  He is an American Board of Certification for Prosthetics and Orthotics certified Orthotist and Board Eligible Prosthetist.  As an experienced practitioner of orthotics and prosthetics with a background in manufacturing engineering, he specializes in complex solutions that incorporate the best technological solutions available for patients with ambulatory and non-ambulatory functional needs.  Specific areas of interest and training are as follows:  Insignia Scan-ning Technology, Stance Control Orthotics, Hanger Comfort Flex Socket System, C-Leg Certification, Harmony Vacuum System Certification, and Cascade DAFO Training.

Kevin Hill, CPO has been involved in Prosthetics and Orthotics since the age of 15.  After graduating from the University of Texas with a Bachelor of Science degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics in 1987, he entered clinical practice.  His practice has varied from being a staff Orthotist working with patients with cerebral palsy with traditional metal and leather orthotic systems to managing a large multi-disciplinary practice with an emphasis on lower extremity Prosthetics.  In the early 1990's, Kevin managed a clinical practice in a University setting and devoted many hours to the orthotic fitting and management of acutely injured cervical spine patients with an orthosis developed specifically for that Hospital.  With a special interest in lower extremity prosthetics, Kevin has worked extensively with microprocessor knees and their applications for patients of various functional levels.  He has lectured on various topics relating to rehabilitation, O&P technology and patient management and is a firm believer in the team approach to physical rehabilitation.

Chuck Anderson, CP, LP has been a clinician since 1982 and a technician for five years before that. He graduated from Lakewood College in Minnesota in 1981. He held the position of Chief Prosthetist at Ranch Los Amigos Medical Center in Los Angeles in the late 80’s. Currently he is practicing at Hanger P&O in Oklahoma City as Hanger’s regional Upper Extremity Specialist. He has held that position since 1996. His specialty takes him out of the office frequently to attend other clinics and to support or complete Upper Extremity fittings. He is experienced in high level and bilateral involvements and has many highly active patients, many of whom have returned to the work force and are very appreciative. Chuck lectures and educates about his specialty and provides continuing education to allied health personnel.

Michael Harrington, CP has been a prosthetist since 1993 after making a career change from architecture.  He did his prosthetic studies at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois and is currently the practice manager for a Hanger office in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  He makes and fits both upper and lower extremity prosthetics at all levels on pediatrics to geriatrics.  He has given courses on all aspects of upper and lower extremity prosthetics including fit, alignment, gait deviations, and technological advancements.

 

“Is this Job a Good Fit:  Ethical Distress in the Workplace”     (3 Contact Hours)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  The course discusses the concept of ethical distress and the resulting self-deceptive behaviors.  Ethical distress involves situations in which PTs and PTAs cannot fulfill their ethical obligations or fail to live up to their own expectations in ethical practice.  It is important that we recognize the distress signals and  employ strategies for possible resolution to the problems before we practice in unethical and/or illegal ways.     

 COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion, participants will be able to

 FACULTY:  Suzanne Reese, PT, MS is currently the Program Director for the Tulsa Community College Physical Therapist Assistant Program. Suzanne has been very active in the APTA, serving as both the Chief Delegate and President of the Oklahoma Chapter.  She is currently a member of the PTA Panel for the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.  Suzanne has taught Contemporary Medical Ethics and Law & Ethics for Medical Careers at Tulsa Community College and has presented courses on ethics throughout Oklahoma.

 

Registration Costs:

	Reimbursement Course (7 CEs)	Orthotics & Prosthetics Course (7 CEs)	Ethics Course (3 CEs)	Reimbursement Course after 8/16/08,	Orth & Pros Course, after 8/16/08	Ethics Course, after 8/16/08
Members of APTA
PT or PTA	$100	$100	$50	$150	$150	$75
Student	$50	$50	$20	$75	$75	$30
Non-Members of APTA
PT or PTA	$200	$200	$100	$250	$250	$150
Students	$75	$75	$40	$100	$100	$60
Office Staff	$70	N/A	N/A	$100	N/A	N/A

Lymphedema Lectures Schedule for 2008-2009

FAX: 405-340-6009

E-mail: donlandis@cox.net

 

PLEASE FAX OR EMAIL ( YOUR NAME and contact information)

Registration Form and  COURSE for the following dates (Circle Dates )

Instructor:  Don Landis, PT, CLT-LANA

 

September 20, 2008 Genital and Torso Lymphedema Treatment Principles and Techniques- No prerequisites  -limited space - Contact Hours 8

September 21,2008, Advanced Compression Bandaging Lymphedema Principles and Technique for Extremities, Head, Neck and Torso- prerequisites CLT therapist or differential diagnosis class or basic compression bandaging limited space- Contact Hours 8

 

September 27, 2008 -Wounds, Compression , and Lymphedema Treatment - No prerequisites - limited space- Contact Hours 8

September 28, 2008 - Basic Compression Bandaging Lymphedema Principles and Technique for Extremities - No prerequisites , limited space- Contact Hours 8

 

October 18, 2008 Differential Diagnosis Edema and Lynphedema with Treatment Principles - No prerequisites  -limited space- Contact Hours 8

October19, 2008- Basic Compression Bandaging Lymphedema Principles and Technique for Extremities - No prerequisites  -limited space.- Contact Hours 8

 

November 8, 2008 Manual Lymph Drainage Treatment Principles and Techniques for Head, Neck, Torso , and Extremities. No prerequisites -limited space Contact Hrs. 8

November 9, 2008  Advanced Compression Bandaging Lymphedema Principles and Technique for Extremities, Head, Neck and Torso- prerequisites CLT therapist or differential diagnosis class or basic compression bandaging limited space Contact Hours 8

 

May 16, 2009   Differential Diagnosis Edema and Lynphedema with Treatment Principles - No prerequisites  - Contact Hours 8

May 17, 2009  - Basic Compression Bandaging Lymphedema Principles and Technique for Extremities - No prerequisites  Contact Hours 8

 

September 19, 2009 -Wounds, Compression , and Lymphedema Treatment - No prerequisites - limited space- Contact Hours 8

September 20, 2009- Basic Compression Bandaging Lymphedema Principles and Technique for Extremities - No prerequisites , limited space- Contact Hours 8

 

October 17, 2009 Differential Diagnosis Edema and Lynphedema with Treatment Principles - No prerequisites  -limited space- Contact Hours 8

October 18, 2009- Basic Compression Bandaging Lymphedema Principles and Technique for Extremities - No prerequisites  -limited space.- Contact Hours 8

 

November 7, 2009  Manual Lymph Drainage Treatment Principles and Techniques for Head, Neck, Torso , and Extremities. No prerequisites -limited space Contact Hrs. 8

November 8 ,2009  Advanced Compression Bandaging Lymphedema Principles and Technique for Extremities, Head, Neck and Torso- prerequisites CLT therapist or differential diagnosis class or basic compression bandaging limited space Contact Hours 8

December 5, 2009 Genital and Torso Lymphedema Treatment Principles and Techniques- No prerequisites  -limited space - Contact Hours 8

December 6 , 2009, Advanced Compression Bandaging Lymphedema Principles and Technique for Extremities, Head, Neck and Torso- prerequisites CLT therapist or differential diagnosis class or basic compression bandaging limited space- Contact Hours 8

 

Don Landis and Associates will provide course completion Certificates and Oklahoma PT, OT, PTA, COTA - CEU – OKLA

 

Instructor:  Don Landis, PT, CLT-LANA

He presently is Self Employed, 11-16-05 to present in private practice, and associated with NW Physical Therapy –Lymphedema Institute and Treatment Center of Oklahoma. He is Guest Lecturer and Medical Advisor Academy of Lymphatic Studies He was Clinical Assistant Professor at Allied Health Practice Center at the University of Oklahoma HSC in Oklahoma City, OK. Guest Lecturer and Medical Advisor Academy of Lymphatic Studies

 

Don received his BS in Physical Therapy from the University of Oklahoma, OK in 1973. Between 1973 and 1978 he worked as a Staff Physical Therapist and Assistant Director of Physical Therapy at St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City and in his private practice between 1978 and 1998. Don was the Manager of Clinical Operations at Nova Care Outpatient Rehabilitation from 1998 until 2002. He was Coordinator of Clinical Training and Education at Pinnacle Healthcare from 2002-2004.  

 

He has presented case studies and other educational programs at the Academy of Lymphatic Studies, cancer support groups, insurance adjusters, case managers, physicians and other professional groups. 

 

 

Registration Form

OKLAHOMA CEUS –PT, OT, COTA, AND PTA

(RN, CASE MANAGERS, AND OTHER THEAPIST CONTINTINUE   EDUCATION CERTIFICATE WILL BE PROVIDED)

 

Mail or Fax this form with your payment to:

Don Landis and Associates

609 S. Kelly Suit L-4

Edmond, Ok 73030

Fax: 405-340-6009

 

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