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2008 PTAG ANNUAL MEETING & FALL CONFERENCE
October 10-12, 2008
North Georgia College & State University
Building 102, Health & Natural Sciences
82 College Circle, Dahlonega, GA 30597

 

PTAG is offering 33 contact hours /(3.1 CEU’s) from the following course offerings:
 

  • Gait Biomechanics & Orthotic Applications
    (sponsored by Allard USA)
  • Ethics and Jurisprudence in Physical Therapy Practice
  • Sacroiliac Joint and Its Relation to Low Back Pain 
  • Using Body Weight Support and Electric Stimulation to Promote Function and Neuroplasticity for the  Neurologically Involved Client
  • Hispanic-Latino Patient Cultural Competency
  • “Education is All a Matter of Building Bridges,"
    Ralph W. Ellison, scholar, author,
    GCPTE Sponsored Program
  • Diagnostic Imaging for Therapists
  • Medicare and Legislative Update
     

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE

 

 

Friday, October 10,2008

 

 

Noon - 5:.30 PM

 

Registration/Check-In

1:00 PM - 5:15 PM

 

Gait Biomechanics & Orthotic Applications
(sponsored by Allard USA)

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

 

Poster Sessions - Research Presented

3:30 PM

 

Legislative Committee Meeting

Friday Evening

 

Enjoy Dahlonega on your own

 

 

Saturday, October 11, 2008

 

 

7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

 

Registration/Check-In

7:30 AM - 11:45 AM

 

Ethics and Jurisprudence in Physical Therapy Practice

7:30 AM - 11:45 AM, Part 1

 

Sacroiliac Joint and Its Relation to Low Back Pain

7:30 AM - 11:45 AM, Part 1

 

Using Body Weight Support and Electric Stimulation to Promote Function and Neuroplasticity for the  Neurologically Involved Client

8:30 AM - 11:45 AM

 

Hispanic-Latino Patient Cultural Competency

11:45

 

Lunch service begins - Lunch Sponsored by WellStar Health Systems -
Lunch is free but you must register

11:50 M - 11:53 AM

 

A word from Exclusive Lunch Sponsor: WellStar Health Systems

11:53 AM - 1:55 PM

 

Business Meeting, Awards & Elections -
Please register

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

 

GCPTE Sponsored Program - free for APTA members
“Education is All a Matter of Building Bridges,"

Ralph W. Ellison, scholar, author,

2:00 PM - 5:30 PM, part 2

 

Sacroiliac Joint class resumes

2:00 PM - 5:30 PM, part 2

 

Using Body Weight Support class resumes

2:00 PM

 

PPSIG Meeting

 

 

 

ASIG Meeting

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

 

PTAG Board of Directors Meeting

 

 

 

SSIG Meeting

7:00 PM

 

PAC Fundraiser

 

 

Sunday, October 12, 2008

 

 

7:00 AM - Noon

 

Registration/Check-In

8:30 AM - 11:45 AM

 

Diagnostic Imaging for Therapists

8:30 AM - 11:45 AM

 

Medicare and Legislative Update

 

 

SPEAKER’S DISCLAIMER
The speakers are neither attorneys nor official representatives of the Georgia state board of physical therapy. None of the information presented is intended to provide specific legal advice for any particular individual questions about the Georgia physical therapy practice act. Only personal legal counsel or individual consultation with the state board of physical therapy can provide such assistance.

 

Applicable Policies

Cancellations:

For cancellations made in writing, postmarked by
September 30. 2008, individuals will receive an 80% refund of the registration fee. Refunds will not be made for cancellations made less than 7 days prior to the course date.

On-site Registration:
On-site registration is limited. We cannot guarantee availability of seats to individuals registering on-site.

ADA Compliance:
In compliance with the American Disabilities Act of 1990, PTAG will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities at the meetings.
 

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Continuing Competency Hours

Requirements Update
The State Board has reduced the required number of
CEU Hours from 40 to 30.
Please note that the State Board requires 30 CEU hours between January 1, 2006 and December 31, 2007 and 30 CEU hours during each biennium thereafter. A minimum of four
(4) hours per biennium must be in Ethics and Jurisprudence.

 

4th Annual Congressional
District Health Fair

PTAG is making plans to participate in the 4th Annual 13th Congressional District Health Fair presented by Congressman David Scott. Details as follows:
 
Saturday, August 16, 2008
10:00am - 2:00pm
Mundy's Mill High School
9652 Fayetteville Road
Jonesboro, GA 30238
(PTAG District 7 area)
Contact the PTAG office if you would like to volunteer for this event.
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