Team Approach to Fracture Management
OBJECTIVES:
Objectives of the Courses are to educate and familiarize operating room personnel withinstruments and implants used in the operative care of fractures, to include the following:
Basic Course:
1. Aims and Principles of AO/ASIF Techniques
2. ORIF Using Screws and Plates
3. Forearm and Ankle Fractures
4. Intertrochanteric Fractures
These topics will be presented through a dynamic combination of lectures, hands-onpractical sessions and demonstrations. Participants will take an active role in the fixation of artificial bone fractures under the direction of lab instructors.
ACCREDITATION:
AO North America Foundation is accredited as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
This recognition does not imply that the AO North America Foundation or the ANCC Commission on Accreditation approves or endorses any product included in the activity.
This offering has been awarded 16.5 Contact Hours.
COURSE TUITION:
Tuition for this Course will be $250.00.
Until official confirmation has been received, do not consider yourself registered in this Course.
Tuition includes: Course and laboratory materials, continental breakfasts, lunches and refreshments.
SCHEDULE:
Saturday, August 28, 1999
Registration 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Program 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Reception 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sunday, August 29, 1999
Program 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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COURSE LOCATION:
Biscayne Bay Marriott Hotel and Marina
1633 North Bayshore Drive
Miami, Florida 33132
Phone: (305) 374-3900
Fax: (305) 375-0597
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: A block of rooms has been reserved at the Marriott. The room rate of $84.00 plus tax, will be held until July 30, 1999. Please call the hotel directly to secure your accommodations. Be certain to identify yourself as a participant of the AO ASIF ORP Course. Faculty: The Faculty of this Course is composed of orthopaedic surgeons and operating room nurses distinguished in caring for the orthopaedic patient. Co-Course Chairpersons Elizabeth A. Ouellette, M.D. Gregory A. Zych, D.O. Faculty Matthew L. Jimenez, M.D. Faculty Roberto J. Acosta, M.D. Vance Askins, M.D. David Buckhalter, M.D. Jay Dennis, M.D. George J. Kolettis, M.D. Michael A. Langone, M.D. John A. McAuliffe, M.D. Peter F. Merkle, M.D. Pamela Morgan, R.N., M.D. Jacqueline Redondo, M.D. Richard Rogachefsky, M.D. Steven Saslow, D.O. Brian Schofield, M.D. Robin G. Simon, D.O. Kenneth Taylor, M.D.
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