Events http://www.rehabpro.org Review events hosted, co-sponsored or endorsed by IARP-HQ, Sections and Chapters daily 1 2009-12-30T21:40:30Z Webinar Series: Digital Jobs Analysis Webinar http://www.rehabpro.org/events/517webinar Shelley Jones, MS, CRC The digital job analysis is considered a more concise form because it focuses on the physical demands related to the job of injury, and the digital pictures allow for a quick review of job tasks. This program will evaluate how the digital job analysis can be used as an innovative approach to vocational rehabilitation services. Discussion will include how the process can be used to identify goals and support the rehabilitation plan with capabilities.

Digital Jobs Analysis

Register Online

Date: Thursday, May 17, 2012
Time: 7 am Hawaii, 9 am Pacific, 10 am Mountain, 11 am Central, 12 pm Eastern, 1 pm Atlantic

2.0 CEUs Applied for: CRC, CDMS, CVE, CWA, CCAA, CCMC, CLCP, MSCC

Education Objectives

At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:

  1. Define a digital job analysis, how it is conducted and the benefits
  2. Explain how a physician approved digital job analysis supports the job placement process and facilitates early return to work
  3. Summarize when a digital job analysis is beneficial

About the Presenter:

Shelley Jones has been providing vocational rehabilitation both in the private and public sectors since 1992. She is a Return to Work Specialist and the developer of the CCM digital job analysis. Jones regularly provides presentations on how to address return to work challenges to employers, carriers, safety groups and rehab committees. She also provides in-house training seminars and webinars for Carolina Case Management. Jones earned a bachelor’s of arts degree in psychology from the University of Tennessee and a master’s of science degree in rehabilitation counseling from George State University.

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]]> No publisher Bruce Adams International digital jobs analysis Webinar webinar 2012-04-12T05:00:00Z Event MI IARP Spring 2012 Conference http://www.rehabpro.org/chapters/michigan/events/spring2012 The MiARP 2012 Spring Conference will be co-sponsored by MRA, JPD and MRCEA. This event will feature a variety of interesting speakers and topics. Presentations include need to know topics regarding best practices within the forensic setting; The New Standard of Care in Rehabilitation and an OIDAP committee update. Download the brochure and registration form here.

This year’s economically priced one day conference is free to MiARP current members (professional and student) who register by April 1 and at a reduced rate for co-sponsor members. We will have vendor’s exhibits and the opportunity to earn continuing education credits up to 5 CEU’s potentially 1-3 hours of Ethics.  CRC, CCM, CBIST and CDMS.

Our first speaker provides an understanding of the origins of our profession and the way that it has developed and continues to evolve and assimilate knowledge from medicine, law and rehab technology, a certain expertise is acquired and thus, demonstrated in court.

Testimony will be discussed in detail and is a valuable tool used by triers of fact in deciding outcomes of many types of legal cases - examples of venues provided and specifics applied in answering questions within a legal setting including depositions and live testimony.

You will also learn how Fitness Therapy differs from other rehabilitation services, and why it is an accepted part of the continuum of care.  You will have the opportunity to see how fitness therapy is offering results, as well as another option in rehabilitation that is covered by auto no-fault and workers comp insurance.

Finally you will receive an update from a committee member of the SSA’s Occupational Information System (OIDAP), regarding the current Status of updating the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT).

]]> No publisher brettadmin Chapter Event 2011-12-13T00:00:00Z Event Southwest Virgina Regional Rehab Networking Breakfast (June 1) http://www.rehabpro.org/chapters/virginia/events/6-1-2012 Roanoker Restraurant, 2522 Colonial Avenue Southwest Roanoke, VA 24015 Topic: Addressing the Polypharmacy Challenge?

Presenter: Dr. Gary Oberlander

Join us at the Roanoker Restaurant, 8 am to 9am on the following date. 

No reservations are needed and we are open to all rehab/wellness disciplines, Dutch breakfast + $2 towards room rental.

Endorsed by Virginia Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (VARP) and Virginia Rehabilitation Nurses Association (VARN).

Questions, call Pat Eby (540) 774-9437.

]]> No publisher brettadmin Chapter Event 2012-03-15T16:15:00Z Event Mandatory NC Rehab Educational Presentation - Charlotte (June) http://www.rehabpro.org/chapters/carolina/events/mandatory2 Sponsored by IARP of the Carolinas and IC Rehab Advisory Committee Cost: $60 IARP members - $75 Non IARP members

Download the registration form here.

]]> No publisher Bruce Adams Chapter Event 2012-03-05T06:00:00Z Event Rehabilitation: Making a Difference. Changing Lives. http://www.rehabpro.org/chapters/west-virginia/events/Conf The West Virginia Association of Rehabilitation Professionals is pleased to announce our 10th Annual Conference. COST (includes lunch) $70 for members
$125 for non-members
$50 for students
GROUP DISCOUNT
“Companies” paying for more than 5 attendees get a 10% discount per person.

CONTINUING EDUCATION: Approval pending for 6.0 CEU hours for CRC, LPC, CCM and CDMS

Download the brochure and registration form here.

]]> No publisher Bruce Adams Chapter Event 2012-05-01T05:00:00Z Event Southwest Virgina Regional Rehab Networking Breakfast (August 3) http://www.rehabpro.org/chapters/virginia/events/8-3-2012 Roanoker Restraurant, 2522 Colonial Avenue Southwest Roanoke, VA 24015 Planning meeting - All our welcome!

Join us at the Roanoker Restaurant, 8 am to 9am on the following date. 

No reservations are needed and we are open to all rehab/wellness disciplines, Dutch breakfast + $2 towards room rental.

Endorsed by Virginia Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (VARP) and Virginia Rehabilitation Nurses Association (VARN).

Questions, call Pat Eby (540) 774-9437.

]]> No publisher brettadmin Chapter Event 2012-03-15T16:15:00Z Event Southwest Virgina Regional Rehab Networking Breakfast (September 7) http://www.rehabpro.org/chapters/virginia/events/9-7-2012 Roanoker Restraurant, 2522 Colonial Avenue Southwest Roanoke, VA 24015 Topic: Better Understanding Our Hispanic Clients/Patients

Presenter: Adolfo Arsuaga, MS. CRC.  Bilingual Supervisor, Genex Services, Glen Allen, Virginia. Past president of Virginia Association of Rehabilitation Professionals.

Join us at the Roanoker Restaurant, 8 am to 9am on the following date. 

No reservations are needed and we are open to all rehab/wellness disciplines, Dutch breakfast + $2 towards room rental.

Endorsed by Virginia Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (VARP) and Virginia Rehabilitation Nurses Association (VARN).

Questions, call Pat Eby (540) 774-9437.

]]> No publisher brettadmin Chapter Event 2012-03-15T16:15:00Z Event IARP Washington Fall Conference http://www.rehabpro.org/chapters/washington/events/WAconf Focus on Solutions: Practical Tools for Overcoming Barriers

]]> No publisher Bruce Adams Chapter Event 2012-03-27T05:00:00Z Event 2012 International Symposium on Life Care Planning http://www.rehabpro.org/events/2012%20LCP%20Summit Sponsored by: The Foundation for Life Care Planning Research, The International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals, International Academy of Life Care Planners, Co-Sponsored by: The Care Planner Network, University of Florida, Kaplan University The Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University, Georgia State University "From Litigation to Implementation: Developing Life Care Plans that Work"

]]> No publisher brettadmin International 2011-11-09T00:00:00Z Event Southwest Virgina Regional Rehab Networking Breakfast (October 5) http://www.rehabpro.org/chapters/virginia/events/10-5-2012 Roanoker Restraurant, 2522 Colonial Avenue Southwest Roanoke, VA 24015 Topic: Dialysis—at the center or at home

Presenter: Robert Barnwell, RN of Valley Fresenius Dialysis Services, with  Dr. Ryan Evans, Valley Nephrology

Join us at the Roanoker Restaurant, 8 am to 9am on the following date. 

No reservations are needed and we are open to all rehab/wellness disciplines, Dutch breakfast + $2 towards room rental.

Endorsed by Virginia Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (VARP) and Virginia Rehabilitation Nurses Association (VARN).

Questions, call Pat Eby (540) 774-9437.

]]> No publisher brettadmin Chapter Event 2012-03-15T16:15:00Z Event IARP 2012 International Conference http://www.rehabpro.org/events/iarp-2012-international-conference/iarp-2012-international-conference Waves of Change: Oceans of Opportunity October 25 - 27, 2012 San Juan, Puerto Rico


Waves of Change: Oceans of Opportunity

October 25 - 27, 2012
San Juan, Puerto Rico

IARP is excited to announce the location of our 2012 International Conference: Caribe Hilton is set on 17 acres of exotic gardens, on the beach, close to old San Juan, golf, casinos, shopping, and nightlife.

Special Conference Rate: $136/night.  As of April 19, more than 139 attendees have already booked rooms, so don't wait until they are all sold out. Learn more about our room block.

Keynote Speaker Announced

The conference planning committee is thrilled to announce John Banja, well-known rehabilitation researcher and medical ethicist as the Keynote Speaker for the 2012 International Conference. Read complete details...

What You Need to Know About Puerto Rico

Did you know that they average annual temperature in San Juan is 82 F with constant mild easterly trade winds. The US Weather bureau never recorded temperatures in San Juan below 64 F or higher than 97 F.  Interested in learning a lot more about this beautiful location?  Then be sure to read Tim and Janet Field's Puerto Rico Travel Log as featured in The Experts' Express.

(US Citizens - Passports Not Required)

Thanks to those of you who submitted proposals to present at this conference.  We had a record number of submissions covering a wide range of important topics. The conference committee is reviewing all proposals and we will announce the final program in the coming weeks... so stay tuned!!!

Looking to exhibit at or sponsor this conference?  Download Exhibit and Sponsorship Prospectus.

IARP 2012 International Conference - Where Rehabilitation Specialists Meet

]]> No publisher brettadmin International 2011-06-22T14:00:00Z Event Southwest Virgina Regional Rehab Networking Breakfast (November 1) http://www.rehabpro.org/chapters/virginia/events/11-1-2012 Roanoker Restraurant, 2522 Colonial Avenue Southwest Roanoke, VA 24015 Topic: Addressing Unique Rehab Issues in Cancer Management

Scheduled Presenter: Andrea Stutesman, Director Cancer Rehab Program, Central Health, Lynchburg

Join us at the Roanoker Restaurant, 8 am to 9am on the following date. 

No reservations are needed and we are open to all rehab/wellness disciplines, Dutch breakfast + $2 towards room rental.

Endorsed by Virginia Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (VARP) and Virginia Rehabilitation Nurses Association (VARN).

Questions, call Pat Eby (540) 774-9437.

]]> No publisher brettadmin Chapter Event 2012-03-15T16:15:00Z Event Southwest Virgina Regional Rehab Networking Breakfast (December 7) http://www.rehabpro.org/chapters/virginia/events/12-7-2012 Roanoker Restraurant, 2522 Colonial Avenue Southwest Roanoke, VA 24015 Topic: Celebration without Chaos

Presenter: Carol Jensen, Professional Organizer, Jensen Services LLC

Join us at the Roanoker Restaurant, 8 am to 9am on the following date. 

No reservations are needed and we are open to all rehab/wellness disciplines, Dutch breakfast + $2 towards room rental.

Endorsed by Virginia Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (VARP) and Virginia Rehabilitation Nurses Association (VARN).

Questions, call Pat Eby (540) 774-9437.

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