On-Site Course Descriptions
NEW ! Obtaining and Verifying Informed Consent ( 02SU6B )
Hans Bruhn , MHS , San Francisco , CA Sunday , 2:20 – 2:50 p . m . Credits : 0.50 IJCAHPO Description : The informed consent process is the documentation of discussions with a patient about proposed care and treatment . It is much more than the consent form being signed by the patient . This course will go over the importance of obtaining and verifying informed consent with patients , and strategies to mitigate liability . Financial interest disclosed .
NEW ! Scribing Your Way To Leadership : Get It Done , Get It Right , Get Along ( 03SU4B )
Sara Esau , COA , CPSS , Bakersfield , CA Sunday , 11:50 a . m .– 12:20 p . m . Credits : 0.50 IJCAHPO Description : In this lecture , the presenter will outline the scribe ' s role in three parts coinciding with the " Get it done , get it right , get along " ideology . The most efficient scribes function in three roles that often blend together : the patient advocate , the team leader , and the doctor ' s " right hand ." This course will outline maintaining balance while ensuring the doctor is as efficient and accurate as possible .
NEW ! Triage : What Are the Most Important Questions ? ( 03SU3B )
Michelle Willis , COMT , ( F ) ATPO , OSC , Columbia , TN Sunday , 10:35 – 11:05 a . m . Credits : 0.50 IJCAHPO Description : This course will provide an overview of the most important questions to ascertain how emergent , urgent or really just routine the eye issue is and how to schedule the patient in an appropriate manner .
4 . General Ophthalmic Knowledge BASIC
Equipment Repair and Maintenance : How to Save Time and Money ( 03FR1 )
Jeffery Hunter , COT , Kent , OH Friday , 7:30 – 8:30 a . m . Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO Description : This course will describe how to take care of and maintain basic ophthalmic equipment .
Medical Ethics ( 01FR3 )
Hon-Vu Duong , MD , SFHEA , Henderson , NV Friday , 10:00 – 11:00 a . m . Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : This course will discuss the definition of medical ethics , scope of ethics in the medical practice , theories and principles of ethics and the professional duties associated with ethics .
NEW ! So You Want to Be a Tech ? Here ' s What You Need to Know ( 02SU2B )
Michelle Willis , COMT , ( F ) ATPO , OSC , Columbia , TN Sunday , 9:20 – 9:50 a . m . Credits : 0.50 IJCAHPO Description : This course will provide an overview of the essential knowledge and skills needed to provide the beginning technician with a successful start .
INTERMEDIATE
NEW ! It ' s All Fun and Games ( 03SU7 )
Christine McDonald , COA , COE , ROUB , OSC , Fenton , MO Saturday , 3:00 – 4:00 p . m . Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : Learning doesn ' t always have to be a challenge or boring . Games help stimulate our minds , boost creativity and help us see things in a new way . In this course , you can test your ophthalmic knowledge by playing a game .
5 . Comprehensive Clinical Ophthalmology BASIC
NEW ! Health Disparities ( 03SU6B )
Sean Rodriguez , MD , Coralville , IA Sunday , 2:20 – 2:50 p . m . Credits : 0.50 IJCAHPO Description : This course will highlight ophthalmic health disparities present in many of our communities . We will discuss common risk factors present in under served populations , common unmet ophthalmic needs and ways for you to get involved and make a positive impact if interested .
NEW ! Ocular Telehealth Technology ( 02SU4B )
April Maa , MD , Decatur , GA Sunday , 11:50 a . m .– 12:20 p . m . Credits : 0.50 IJCAHPO Description : This course will cover different types of technology , available and in development , that can be used for telehealth purposes . Examples include in-home monitoring devices and smart phone applications . Research about the accuracy of these apps will also be discussed .
Ophthalmic Jeopardy ( 02SA7 )
Kelly Moehrle , COMT , OSC , Rochester , PA Crystal Martinez , COMT , OCS , OSC , Albuquerque , NM Saturday , 3:00 – 4:00 p . m . Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : Attendees will be broken into teams and will compete in a quiz-based game show . Questions will be focused on Certified Ophthalmic Assistant ( COA ) and Certified Ophthalmic Technician ( COT ) examination content areas .
INTERMEDIATE
NEW ! Tech Talks — Open Mic Session ( 05SA2 )
Natalie Loyacano , COMT , OSA , ROUB , OCSR , ( F ) ATPO , Biloxi , MS Carla Blackburn , BSc COMT , CDOS , ROUB , Nepean , ON , Canada Christine McDonald , COA , COE , ROUB , OSC , Fenton , MO Craig Simms , BSc , COMT , ROUB , CDOS , Kingston , ON , Canada Michelle Willis , COMT , ( F ) ATPO , OSC , Columbia , TN Saturday , 8:45 – 9:45 a . m . Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO Description : This session will feature a panel discussion with an open mic for audience participation on a wide variety of ophthalmic topics .
NEW ! Managing Patients After Eye Trauma ( 01FR1 )
Basil Williams , MD , Miami , FL Friday , 7:30 – 8:30 a . m . Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO Description : This course will go over the types of injuries that can develop in the eye due to trauma and highlight the approaches to examining these patients from the technician , nursing and physician perspectives . It will also review the methods of repair for these cases , long-term outcomes and considerations for prevention in the future .
General Information On-Site Program General Information
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