On-Site Course Descriptions
NEW ! Documentation : Strategies to Mitigate Risk ( 05SU4 )
Hans Bruhn , MHS , San Francisco , CA Sunday , 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Credits : 1.00 A IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : The importance of documentation is underscored in this Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company ( OMIC ) risk management course . Using actual OMIC closed medical malpractice claims , we hope to illustrate where the lack of documentation , or incomplete documentation , negatively impacted the defense of the claim . Recommendations on documentation are also provided to mitigate future liability risk .
3 . History Taking
BASIC
NEW ! History Taking and Documentation in a Teleophthalmology World ( 03SU1 )
Jessica Byrd , COT , Newnan , GA Sunday , 7:30 am - 8:30 am Credits : 1.00 A IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : This course will explore the differences in history taking and documentation in a teleophthalmology world . It will discuss what extra considerations and changes are necessary to ensure the highest quality patient care is provided . Finally , it will emphasize how teleophthalmology requires the technician to stretch their skills and work at the top of their scope .
INTERMEDIATE
NEW ! Grand Rounds : History Taking ( 02FR1 )
Kelly Moehrle , COT , OSC , Wexford , PA Friday , 7:30 am - 8:30 am Credits : 1.00 A IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : This course will present various cases that illustrate the importance of taking an accurate and concise history . Attendee participation will be encouraged to explore how the history could have been documented differently and how it would have changed the outcome of the exam .
4 . General Ophthalmic Knowledge
BASIC
NEW ! Decoding Medical Terminology ( 02SU2 )
Barbara Harris , PA , MBA , COT , OSC , Hickory , NC Sunday , 9:00 am - 10:00 am Credits : 1.00 A IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : This course introduces the concepts upon which medical terminology is based and applies them to ophthalmology . Attendees will practice breaking down words into their component parts to improve their understanding of commonly used medical terms .
INTERMEDIATE
NEW ! Accommodating Optics ( 02FR4 )
Catherine Titus , COMT , OSC , Jacksonville , FL Friday , 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Credits : 1.00 A IJCAHPO Description : This course will examine the topics of accommodation , accommodative amplitudes , vertex distance compensation and effective power in the most exciting way possible . A quick review of basic optics will be included for those who need to brush up on lens characteristics .
5 . Comprehensive Clinical Ophthalmology
BASIC
NEW ! COVID-19 : Past , Present , Future ( 02SA3 )
Natalie Loyacano , COMT , ROUB , OSA , CRA , Biloxi , MS Saturday , 10:30 am - 11:30 am Credits : 1.00 A IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : This course offers information on how a clinic adapted to COVID-19 changes and continued to provide patient care . Discussion will also highlight current and future strategies regarding the virus .
NEW ! The Work Up of the Interesting and Intriguing Patient ( 02FR3 )
Nickole Delaney , COA , Columbus , OH Friday , 10:30 am - 11:30 am Credits : 1.00 A IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : In this course , tips and pearls to maximize efficiency while working up a complex patient will be reviewed .
ADVANCED
You Saw What ? A Curious Compendium of Ocular Oddities ( 02SA1 )
William Ehlers , MD , Avon , CT Saturday , 7:30 am - 8:30 am Credits : 1.00 A IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : This course will present a collection of cases that demonstrate some rare and fascinating ocular maladies . It will feature a mix of history , case presentations and epidemiology that covers unusual diagnoses from around the world , running the gamut from Acanthamoeba Keratitis through Zelwegger Syndrome .
6 . General Surgery
INTERMEDIATE
NEW ! Helping Hands : Becoming an Extension of Your Surgeon ( 02SU1 )
Natalie Loyacano , COMT , ROUB , OSA , CRA , Biloxi , MS Sunday , 7:30 am - 8:30 am Credits : 1.00 A IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : In this course , tips and recommendations to help you become the best " right hand " assistant for your surgeon during inoffice minor procedures will be reviewed . Preparation of surgical trays and audio / visual examples will also be presented .
General Information On-Site Program General Information
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