The New York Chapter of International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals
Promoting the availability of effective, interdisciplinary services for persons with disabilities.
Natalie Jurczenko, President; Josiah Pearson, Past President; Karen Simone, President-Elect; Phyllis Snow, Treasurer, Arlette Loeser, Secretary, Regional Representatives: Connie Kane-Standhart, Andrew Pasternak and Judith Levy
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Please join us on Wednesday, October 9th (3p-4p) at the Veterans Administration andThursday, October 10th (8a-5p) at the Best Western on Carrier Circle, 6555 Old Collamer Road South, East Syracuse, NY 13057
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New York IARP’s 2013 Fall Training Conference
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Pre-conference Tour: Wednesday, October 9, 2013
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Time
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Topic
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CEU’s
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3:00 to 4:00 PM
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Tour of VA (Spinal Cord Injury Program), 800 Irving Ave, Syracuse, New York 13210
Debbie Angell, Program Manager, Spinal Cord Injury Program and PM&R
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1
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Educational Conference: Thursday October 10, 2013
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Time
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Topics
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CEUs
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7:30 AM
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Registration/Continental Breakfast at Best Western
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0
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8:00 AM
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Welcome/Introductions/Housekeeping: Natalie Jurczenko, Chapter President
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8:15 AM
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Workers Compensation Update: How the NY Workers Compensation Board is Deciding Loss of Wage Earnings Capacity and Implications for Rehabilitation Professionals: Ken Goldman, Esq. of Wolff, Goodrich & Goldman, LLP
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1.50
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9:45 AM
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Break / Exhibitors
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0
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10:00 AM
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Ethics and Rehabilitation Counselor Licensure: The dichotomous relationship of ethical practice in a licensed professional environment:Eleanor Abel, CRC, Licensed PA
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1.50
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11:30 AM
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Lunch (provided)
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0
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12:00 Noon
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Vendor Presentations
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.50
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12:30 PM
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Common Upper Extremity Injuries and Conditions. Latest on treatment and return to work considerations. Lindsay Groat, PA, Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists
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1.50
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2:00 PM
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Spinal Cord Injury and Amputation Rehabilitation: Karen Hughes, Physical Therapy Supervisor and Amputation Rehab Coordinator, VA; along with Bill Bryant and Tim Delahanty
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1.50
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3:30 PM
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Break with Vendor Raffles
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0
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3:45 PM
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Roundtable Discussion: The Use of Technology in Medical Case Management and Rehabilitation.
Facilitated by Connie Kane-Standhart, MS, CDMS, CRC
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1.25
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5:00 PM
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CEU approvals/wrap-up followed by Board of Directors meeting.
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8.75 CEU’s approved for CRC, CDMS and CCM.