BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:Data::ICal 0.13 VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100924T000000Z DTEND:20100925T000000Z DTSTAMP:20100908T000000Z UID:F4D148D2-1AA0-179A-2034B02BA4BC162F URL:http://www.aadep.org/index.cfm?nodeID=15376&audienceID=1&action=detail&eventid=23406 LOCATION:Renaissance Greenway Plaza
Houston, Texas SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:September 2010 Standard and Advanced Designated Doctor and Physician Training Courses DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:DESIGNATED DOCTOR AND PHYSICIAN TRAINING COURSE =0D=0A= Click HERE to download the Registration Form=0D=0A= =0D=0A= COURSE INFORMATION:=0D=0A= Pre-Registration Deadline: September 9, 2010=0D=0A= STANDARD & ADVANCED COURSES TO RUN CONCURRENTLY=0D=0A= Standard: (Click here for Standard agenda)=0D=0A= For all first time registrants and those preparing for a Texas certification exam.=0D=0A= For Designated Doctors who want to review TDI/DWC Designated Doctor and treating physician fundamentals and for all supervised health care providers who support Designated Doctors=0D=0A= Advanced: (Click here for Advanced agenda) (CURRENT DD/IRs ONLY)=0D=0A= For those experienced as Designated Doctors and treating physicians who want to study the process in greater depth by working case studies to improve injured worker outcomes.=0D=0A= The syllabi for both courses will be provided to all registrants. =0D=0A= Both courses will have Saturday afternoon assessments to measure the competence of Texas doctors working within the system.  Completing one of these assessments is required to successfully complete the course.=0D=0A= Click below for the:=0D=0A= Introduction and History of the Texas Designated Doctor and Physician Training Course=0D=0A= =0D=0A= HOTEL INFORMATION:=0D=0A= Renaissance Houston Greenway Plaza Hotel=0D=0A= 6 Greenway Plaza East=0D=0A= Houston, TX 77046=0D=0A= Rate: $109 (September 23-24, 2010)=0D=0A= Reservations: 1/800-HOTELS-1 OR 1/713-629-1200=0D=0A= Reservation Deadline: August 30, 2010 =0D=0A= =0D=0A= Objectives: Following the Designated Doctor and Physician Training Course, the physician learner should:=0D=0A= *Obtain written information concerning the role and responsibility of a designated doctor, RME doctor, and treating doctor in the impairment rating process as it pertains to Texas law and the use of the AMA Guides. =0D=0A= =0D=0A= *Receive clinical examples of determining MMI and an impairment rating for many body systems, as defined in the AMA Guides. =0D=0A= =0D=0A= *Receive clinical examples and instruction in the use of ODG and MDA and in methods for determining causality. =0D=0A= =0D=0A= *Meet the requirements for the didactic training component to complete the designated doctor application. =0D=0A= =0D=0A= *Meet the course requirement needed to take the Division-approved written examination.=0D=0A= Accreditation =0D=0A= The American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians designates this educational activity for a maximum of 16.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.=0D=0A= The American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= TEXAS CEDIR EXAM =0D=0A= Given at the end of the course.=0D=0A= AADEP is one of three approved providers for the certification exam required under TDI/DWC rules.  By registering for the CEDIR (Certification in the Evaluation of Disability and Impairment Rating), you can join more than 600 medical colleagues nationwide holding a nationally recognized AADEP CEDIR.  The CEDIR exam will be administered on-site from 3:30-5:30 p.m. (as the coursework allows) on Saturday.=0D=0A= Click HERE for the TEXAS CEDIR EXAM application.=0D=0A= EXHIBITORS=0D=0A= Exhibitors please click HERE for the Exhibitor Application=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= CANCELLATION POLICY=0D=0A= There is a $100 service fee for all cancellations received before September 9, 2010. =0D=0A= No refunds for cancellations received after September 9, 2010 or for NO SHOWS. PRIORITY: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110106T000000Z DTEND:20110106T000000Z DTSTAMP:20100908T000000Z UID:F4D148E2-1AA0-179A-20826842F84676F8 URL:http://www.aadep.org/index.cfm?nodeID=15376&audienceID=1&action=detail&eventid=21729 LOCATION:JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Advanced Skills Course DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:REGISTRATION FORM=0D=0A= Click HERE to download the registration form=0D=0A= HOTEL INFORMATION=0D=0A= =0D=0A= JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa: Website=0D=0A= 23808 Resort Parkway=0D=0A= San Antonio, TX 78261=0D=0A= Phone: 210-276-2500=0D=0A= Hotel Group Rate: $209.00=0D=0A= Hotel Reservation Deadline: December 15, 2010=0D=0A= =0D=0A= =0D=0A= =0D=0A= COURSE INFORMATION:=0D=0A= =0D=0A= Introduction and History to AADEP Annual Scientific Session=0D=0A= MODULES:=0D=0A= Check back for Agenda. =0D=0A=   PRIORITY: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101120T000000Z DTEND:20101121T000000Z DTSTAMP:20100908T000000Z UID:F4D148F1-1AA0-179A-20E6C8327F33A5D9 URL:http://www.aadep.org/index.cfm?nodeID=15376&audienceID=1&action=detail&eventid=18409 LOCATION:
Courtyard Seattle Bellevue/Downtown
Seattle, Washington SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:ADVANCED AMA GUIDESFocus on Extremity Impairments (Fifth Edition) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Customized AMA Guides Course (FIFTH Edition)=0D=0A= For the Washington Dept of Labor and Industries =0D=0A= =0D=0A= November 20-21, 2010 (Saturday-Sunday) =0D=0A= Courtyard Seattle Bellevue/Downtown =0D=0A= Seattle, Washington=0D=0A= A Sixth Edition course will be offered concurrently (Click for more information)=0D=0A= Brochure: (Click for Registration Form and Agenda)=0D=0A= =0D=0A= Hotel Information: =0D=0A= Courtyard Seattle Bellevue/Downtown=0D=0A= 11010 NE 8th Street=0D=0A= Bellevue, WA 98004=0D=0A= Rate: $99 (November 19-20, 2010)=0D=0A= Reservations: 1/800-321-2211 OR 1/425-454-5888 =0D=0A= Hotel rate deadline: October 22, 2010=0D=0A= CEDIR Exam offered (separate registration required): =0D=0A= 1:00pm Sunday, November 21, 2010 (Click here for CEDIR application)=0D=0A= Objectives:=0D=0A= *Apply the concepts and principles of the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Edition, Fifth Edition accurately to impairment rating of the extremities. =0D=0A= *Solve at least three case studies relative to upper extremity (digit, hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder) and lower extremity. =0D=0A= *Use existing scientific evidence to support and defend medical/legal reports. =0D=0A= *Understand any issues specific to Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.=0D=0A= Accreditation=0D=0A= The American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians (AADEP) designates this educational activity for a maximum of 11.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.=0D=0A= The American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. =0D=0A= =0D=0A= =0D=0A= PRIORITY: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101119T000000Z DTEND:20101119T000000Z DTSTAMP:20100908T000000Z UID:F4D14901-1AA0-179A-2072E66960694DF3 URL:http://www.aadep.org/index.cfm?nodeID=15376&audienceID=1&action=detail&eventid=17885 LOCATION:
The Davenport Hotel
Spokane, Washington SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:ADVANCED AMA GUIDESFocus on Extremity Impairments (Fifth Edition) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:ADVANCED AMA GUIDES—Focus on Extremity Impairments=0D=0A= Customized 5th Edition AMA Guides Course =0D=0A= For the Washington Dept of Labor and Industries =0D=0A= =0D=0A= November 19, 2010 (Friday) =0D=0A= The Davenport Hotel=0D=0A= 10 South Post Street=0D=0A= Spokane, WA 99201=0D=0A= Rate Quote:  $159 (November 18, 2010)=0D=0A= Reservations: 1/800-899-1482=0D=0A= Brochure: (Click for Agenda and Registration Form)=0D=0A= =0D=0A= =0D=0A= Objectives:=0D=0A= *Apply the concepts and principles of the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Edition, Fifth Edition accurately to impairment rating of the extremities. =0D=0A= *Solve at least three case studies relative to upper extremity (digit, hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder) and lower extremity. =0D=0A= *Use existing scientific evidence to support and defend medical/legal reports. =0D=0A= *Understand any issues specific to Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.=0D=0A= Accreditation=0D=0A= The American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians (AADEP) designates this educational activity for a maximum of 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.=0D=0A= The American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. =0D=0A= PRIORITY: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110107T000000Z DTEND:20110108T000000Z DTSTAMP:20100908T000000Z UID:F4D14911-1AA0-179A-209087073743A5D0 URL:http://www.aadep.org/index.cfm?nodeID=15376&audienceID=1&action=detail&eventid=19208 LOCATION:JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE: 24th Annual Scientific Session and Business Meeting DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:REGISTRATION FORM - Check back for agenda=0D=0A= Click HERE to download the registration form=0D=0A= Pre-registration Deadline: December 16, 2010=0D=0A= =0D=0A= HOTEL INFORMATION=0D=0A= =0D=0A= JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa: Website=0D=0A= 23808 Resort Parkway=0D=0A= San Antonio, TX 78261=0D=0A= Phone: 210-276-2500=0D=0A= Hotel Group Rate: $209.00=0D=0A= Hotel Reservation Deadline: December 15, 2010=0D=0A= =0D=0A= =0D=0A= =0D=0A= COURSE INFORMATION:=0D=0A= =0D=0A= Introduction and History to AADEP Annual Scientific Session=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= EXIBITORS:=0D=0A= Click here for Exhibitor Registration and Information=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= CEDIR EXAM:=0D=0A= Click here to register for the CEDIR Exam=0D=0A= =0D=0A= =0D=0A=   PRIORITY: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101120T000000Z DTEND:20101121T000000Z DTSTAMP:20100908T000000Z UID:F4D14920-1AA0-179A-20B1AFB72E0A3918 URL:http://www.aadep.org/index.cfm?nodeID=15376&audienceID=1&action=detail&eventid=27092 LOCATION:Courtyard Seattle/Bellevue Downtown
Bellevue, Washington SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:AMA Guides 6th Edition Impairment Rating Course DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:AMA Guides SIXTH Edition Impairment Rating Course=0D=0A= =0D=0A= November 20-21, 2010 (Saturday-Sunday) =0D=0A= Courtyard Seattle Bellevue/Downtown =0D=0A= Seattle, Washington=0D=0A= A Fifth Edition course will be offered concurrently (Click for more information)=0D=0A= Brochure: (Click for Registration Form and Agenda)=0D=0A= Price increase after Pre-Registration cut-off date of November 5, 2010=0D=0A= Hotel Information: =0D=0A= Courtyard Seattle Bellevue/Downtown=0D=0A= 11010 NE 8th Street=0D=0A= Bellevue, WA 98004=0D=0A= Rate: $99 (November 19-20, 2010)=0D=0A= Reservations: 1/800-321-2211 OR 1/425-454-5888 =0D=0A= Hotel rate deadline: October 22, 2010=0D=0A= CEDIR Exam offered (separate registration required): =0D=0A= 1:00pm Sunday, November 21, 2010 (Click here for CEDIR application)=0D=0A= Objectives:=0D=0A= =0D=0A= Identify/learn necessary skills to apply AMA Guides Sixth Edition accurately;=0D=0A= Identify/navigate potential problem areas of Guides Sixth Edition;=0D=0A= Complete at least one case study during each impairment segment;=0D=0A= Assess the medical/legal impact of the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, identifying/changing common misinterpretations and resulting misuse and of this 2007 publication by solving at least three basic and three complex case studies;=0D=0A= Identify/change practice patterns necessary to improve outcomes.=0D=0A= =0D=0A= Accreditation=0D=0A= The American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians (AADEP) designates this educational activity for a maximum of 12.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.=0D=0A= The American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. =0D=0A= PRIORITY: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110408T000000Z DTEND:20110410T000000Z DTSTAMP:20100908T000000Z UID:F4D14930-1AA0-179A-20D396591B6C77EE URL:http://www.aadep.org/index.cfm?nodeID=15376&audienceID=1&action=detail&eventid=23408 LOCATION:JW Marriott
Las Vegas, Nevada SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:April 2011 Annual Comprehensive Course DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:COURSE INFORMATION:=0D=0A= Introduction and History of AADEP Comprehensive Education Course=0D=0A= Agenda:  Click HERE to view the Preliminary Agenda=0D=0A= Registration:  Click HERE to view Registration Information=0D=0A= Price increase after pre-registration deadline: March 24, 2011=0D=0A= Hotel Information:=0D=0A= JW Marriott=0D=0A= 221 South Rampart Blvd=0D=0A= Las Vegas, NV 89145=0D=0A= (702) 869-7777=0D=0A= =0D=0A= =0D=0A= OBJECTIVES=0D=0A= At the end of the session, physician learners should be able to:=0D=0A= ·    Acquire in-depth knowledge of impairment and disability rating systems and their application in the administrative environment;=0D=0A= ·    Be updated with detailed study of methods, procedures and skills for proper assessment of disability level impairment;=0D=0A= ·    Use and evaluate AMA Guides, 6th Edition,=0D=0A=     differences to be accurate and in compliance;=0D=0A= ·    Report and communicate successfully with non-medical and medical personnel;=0D=0A= ·    Be able to change practice pattern to improve outcomes; =0D=0A= ·    Gain partial educational credit for AADEP Fellowship.=0D=0A=   PRIORITY: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR