Mark C. Reilly, M.D.
New Jersey Medical School
Newark, New Jersey

Michael S. Sirkin, M.D.
New Jersey Medical School
Newark, New Jersey

OBJECTIVES

Objectives of the Courses are to educate and familiarize operating room personnel with instruments 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

Advanced Course

1. Acetabular/Pelvic Ring Disruptions
2. Distal Humeral Fractures
3. Intramedullary Nailing of Femoral Fractures
4. Distal Femoral Periarticular Fractures

These topics will be presented through a dynamic combination of lectures, hands-on practical sessions and demonstrations. Participants will take an active role in the fixation of artificial bone fractures under the direction of lab instructors.

These Operating Room Personnel Courses are educational non-profit functions made possible through the support of and cooperation with the AO ASIF.

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.

Both Course have been awarded 16.5 Contact Hours.

TUITION

Tuition for each course is $250.

Tuition includes: Course materials, lunches, refreshments and reception

SCHEDULE

Friday, February 25, 2000

7:00am - 8:00am
Registration

8:00am - 5:00pm
Program

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Reception

Saturday, February 26, 2000

8:00am - 5:00pm
Program

COURSE LOCATION

Crowne Plaza Meadowlands
Two Harmon Plaza
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201)348-6900 Fax: (201)348-4436

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Crowne Plaza Meadowlands. The room rate of $109.00 single/double occupancy, plus tax, will be held until January 25, 2000. Please call the hotel directly to secure your accommodations. Be certain to identify yourself as a participant of the AO ASIF course.

REGISTRATION

You have the option to register online by clicking here. Or you can print out the form and mail your completed form with payment to:

AO ASIF Nursing Continuing Education
RE: Meadowlands Fracture Management Course
1301 Goshen Parkway
West Chester, PA 19380
Tel (800) 535-2369
Fax (610) 719-6532

Advanced Registration is required.

Registrations will not be accepted unless accompanied by appropriate fees.

Please do not assume yourself registered in this course until written confirmation is received.

Refunds will be issued if written cancellation is received by February 18, 2000. Advanced Registration is required.