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Registration

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Planning Committee

 

JOIN US FOR OUR 9TH ANNUAL

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM & VENDOR FAIR

 

The Central Florida Point of Care Network and the Florida State Society of American Medical Technologists with participation of the Florida Coalition of Professional Laboratory Organizations have teamed up to invite you to their 9th Annual Educational Program

to be held at the Orlando Altamonte Springs Hilton on OCTOBER 30 - 31, 2009

 

Friday, October 30
Time	Session	Topic	CE Credits
7:00am-1:30pm	-	Registration
7:30am-8:00am	-	Coffee/Pastry "Wake-Up"
8:00am-9:00am	1	KEYNOTE: The Future of Point of Care Testing for Inpatients and Outpatients: Are We Ready? Marcy Anderson, MS, MT(ASCP), Medical Automation Systems, Sponsored by Roche Diagnostics, Inc.   Description of  how POCT has grown and what internal and external factors have contributed to this growth; Detail data management and informatics initiatives that have opened opportunities for better patient care and Discussion of the various ways POL’s, clinics, and patient self-testing has addressed consumer demand.	1 contact hour General
9:00am-10:00am	2	ACT’s and Other Clot based assays:  Problems and Pitfalls Diana Blanca, MT, SC(ASCP), Manager Clinical Applications International Technidyne Corporation   Problems, pitfalls and interfering substances associated with clot based assays (such as ACT, PT/INR and APTT) will be discussed.	1 contact hour Hematology / Coagulation
10:00am-11:00am	-	Exhibits
11:00am-12:00pm	3	HIV / AIDS UPDATE Paul J. Yates, BS, MT, CLSup (NCA), CIC (CBIC), Infection Control Manager, First Health, Inc., Melbourne   Review history of HIV / AIDS epidemic; status of epidemic in U.S.; global impact; importance of immune system dysfunction; methods of transmission; awareness of laboratory testing; antiviral therapy and vaccine development; infection control implications; prevention strategies; legal aspects of HIV/AIDS; follow-up, treatment, prevention & regulations of Significant Exposures. *Mandatory for Laboratory and Healthcare re-licensure in Florida	1.0 contact hour HIV/AIDS
12:00pm-1:00pm		Exhibits & Lunch (included in full day or two-day registration)
1:00pm-3:00pm	4	Medical Errors Reporting, recording and emphasis on the prevention of medical errors. Valerie Fuldauer, MT(ASCP), QLC, Ethics, Compliance and Privacy Officer      Integrated Regional Laboratories, Ft. Lauderdale  *Mandatory for  Laboratory re-licensure in Florida	2.0 contact hours Medical Errors
3:00pm-3:30pm	-	Exhibits & Refreshment Break
3:30pm-4:30pm	5	Metabolic Syndrome:  An Update on Prevalence, Criteria and Laboratory Testing Ross J. Molinaro, MT(ASCP), PhD, D(ABCC), F(ACB), Assistant Professor, Pathology and Lab Medicine;  Medical Director, Core Lab, Emory Univ.   Focus will be on understanding Metabolic Syndrome, the increasing          prevalence of disease, the different criteria and cut off values, and the role of clinical laboratory testing.	1.0 contact hour Clinical Chemistry
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Time	Session	Topic	CE Credits
7:00am-1:30pm	-	Registration
7:30am-8:00am	-	Coffee/Pastry "Wake-Up"
8:00am-9:00am	6	Agency for Health Care Administration Update Patty Lewandowski, MBS, BSMT (ASCP), Program Administrator, Janet Emmett, BS, MT (ASCP), Health Services and Facilities Consultant Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration, Laboratory Unit   Discussion of recent and pending changes in the Rules for CLIA and Florida State Licensed Laboratories (including controversial topics  such as Alternate Site Testing).	1 contact hour Sup./Admin
8:00am-9:00am	7	Dealing with Difficult People Alice Macomber, RN, RMA, RPT, AHI (AMT), Faculty, Medical Assisting Program, Keiser University, Port St. Lucie Campus   We all want to be able to experience positive outcomes, keep everyone happy and handle any situation.  Get tips on dealing with difficult patients,  co-workers and demanding bosses.  Don’t let “problem” people affect your productivity and well being.	1 contact hour General
9:00am-10:00am	8	Florida Laboratory Personnel Law and Rules Brenda Vanderheyden, BSMT (ASCP), Vice Chairman, Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel *Mandatory for  Laboratory re-licensure in Florida   Overview of the regulations that all licensees should be familiar with.	1 contact hour Law/Rules
9:00am-10:00am	9	Specimen Integrity - Sample Collection Process Richard Crowner, BS, MT (AMT), Florida Medical Center, Ft. Lauderdale, Past-President, Florida State Society American Medical Technologists, National Chair, RPT Education, Qualifications and Standards Committee                                                 The quality and accuracy of your results (no matter how good your instrument precision and QC/QA activities are, first depend on the integrity of your specimen).	1.0 contact hour General/  Phlebotomy
10:00am-10:30am		Exhibits
10:30am-12:00pm	10	Writing for Publication – You can do it! Matthew T. Patton, Editor, ADVANCE for Medical Laboratory Professionals   Writing for publication can seem intimidating, especially for first-time authors.  Steps will be provided to encourage laboratory and healthcare personnel to become writers in their areas of expertise. Discussion will focus on types of articles; article venues; submission requirements, rights and copyrights; material preparation and proper communication with editors and publishers.	1.5 contact hour General
10:30am-12:00pm	11	The Basics of Infertility Assisted Reproductive Technologies Kathleene Hardy, AAS, RMA (AMT), In - Vitro Fertilization Coordinator, Reproductive Medicine Group, Tampa   For some, having a family is a distant dream.  Participants will learn the most common causes of infertility, the basics of Assisted Reproductive Technologies and the associated laboratory testing.	1.5 contact hour Immunology /Serology
12:00pm-1:00pm		Exhibits & Lunch (included in full day or two-day registration)
1:00pm-2:00pm	12	Introduction to Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Pharmacokinetics…..with an alcohol chaser Leroy Mell, PhD, MBA, HCLD (ABB), Clinical Laboratory Director, Integrated Regional Laboratories   Pharmacokinetics (PK) and Pharmacodynamics (PD) will be defined. PK/PD approaches, terminology, and parameters will be identified as well as considering endpoints for PK/PD modeling.  Description of ETOH elimination and how you can calculate your own blood alcohol concentration.	1.0 contact hour Clinical Chemistry
1:00pm-2:00pm	13	U.S. Dept. of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration: Training and Annual Update Deborah Janeczko, RMA (AMT), MA-CTE Educational / Healthcare Consultant;  On-line Faculty, Keiser University   Overview of OSHA guidelines including facts, responsibilities, and compliance. Included will be the latest figures on inspections, violations, and penalties assessed throughout the U.S. and in Florida.  Reminders related to bloodborne pathogens and universal precautions will be presented.	1 contact hour Sup./Admin
2:00pm-3:00pm	14	Cold Auto Antibodies David Rose, BA, SBB (ASCP), Reference Technologist, Florida’s Blood Center Reference Laboratory   What are they?  Where do they come from and how can we make them go away?  Antibody identification and resolution of the problem.	1 contact hour Immuno-hematology, Blood Bank
2:00pm-3:00pm	15	Comparison of World Health Organization  and The French American British Classifications of Leukemias Dorilyn Hitchcock,  MS, MT (ASCP), Director, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Central Florida University, Orlando   Brief overview of Leukemias and comparison of the different classifications by WHO and The FAB Group.	1.0 contact hour Hemotology
3:00pm-3:30pm		Exhibits and Refreshment Break
3:30pm-4:30pm	16	SWINE FLU – What’s All The Fuss About? Karen Kelly, BSMT (ASCP), Microbiology Supervisor, Watson Clinic, Lakeland, Adjunct Faculty, Polk State College   Discussion will focus on epidemic statistics (including related deaths), mode of transmission, testing, developmental status and types of the controversial vaccine.	1.0 contact hour Microbiology

 

CLICK HERE TO PRINT A PDF OF THE AGENDA

 

CONTINUING  EDUCATION  CREDITS  PROVIDED BY:

• AMERICAN  MEDICAL  TECHNOLOGISTS  INSTITUTE  FOR  EDUCATION  # 823307

• STATE  OF  FLORIDA ( CE Broker) #50 – 2288

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Registration: Click here to download/print form (pdf 49kb)

 

Prior to October 23, 2009		After to October 23, 2009
Both days:	$80	Both days:	$90
Full day:	$50	Full day:	$60
½ day:	$35	½ day:	$45
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Hotel Reservations

• Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs Hotel
  Conveniently located just east of I-4 and 436 (Semoran Blvd) at 350 N. Lake Blvd, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 Directions

• Tel: (407) 830-1985 or 1-800-HILTONS
   

• To be assured of getting our group rate of
  $85 + tax, reservations must be made prior to October 17; tell them our GROUP CODE is MED.

• You may also go to www.orlanoalltamontesprings.hilton.com to make your reservation.  Enter MED under the Group Code.

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Planning Committee

• Edwina Szelag,  Co Chair, Central Florida POCC Network

• Mary Jo Grodsky Co Chair, Central Florida POCC Network

• Kay Fergason, President, FSSAMT

• Richard Crowner, Immediate Past President FSSAMT

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