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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES
AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS AND GRADUATES

Courses Sponsored by KCC
Courses Sponsored by KCC's Affiliation Sites (Those with Clinical Contracts)
Courses or Conferences Sponsored by APTA/MPTA/Michigan Districts
Courses Sponsored by Other Michigan PT or PTA Schools
Meetings of Interest to the Physical Therapy Community
 

Courses Sponsored by KCC


April 24, 2007  2:00-4:00  Clinical Education Seminar  presented by BJ Simmons.  All CCCEs and CIs are invited to take part in the annual CCCE/CI meeting and clinical education seminar.  Topics to be announced.  (Advisory Committee Meeting to follow)

Courses Sponsored by KCC's Affiliation Sites
(Those with Clinical Contracts)

If you are a clinical facility with whom we have a Clinical Agreement, you can provide information about any professional development courses you are sponsoring and we will post them in this section.

September 11-14, 2007.  Gynecologic Visceral Manipulation.  Sponsored by the University of Michigan Health System.  For additional information, contact the University of Michigan Health System. http://www.med.umich.edu/pmr/pt/education/classes.htm

September 29 & 30, 2007.  Orthopedic Manual Therapy Treatment of the Cervical and Thoracic Spine.  Sponsored by the University of Michigan Health System.  For additional information, contact the University of Michigan Health System. http://www.med.umich.edu/pmr/pt/education/classes.htm

October 6 & 7, 2007.  Mulligan Upper Quarter Course.  It will be hosted by Northern Physical Therapy at 709 W. Superior in Wayland, Michigan. The cost is $400. For registration or additional information, contact Janis Kemper at (616) 644-4814 or email at janiskemper@northernpts.com.

October 19 & 20, 2007.  Physical Therapy Intervention for Bowel Dysfunctions.  Sponsored by the University of Michigan Health System.  For additional information, contact the University of Michigan Health System. http://www.med.umich.edu/pmr/pt/education/classes.htm

November 3 & 4, 2007.  Orthopedic Manual Therapy Treatment of the Lumbar Spine and Pelvis.  Sponsored by the University of Michigan Health System.  Please contact the University of Michigan Health System. http://www.med.umich.edu/pmr/pt/education/classes.htm

December 1 & 2, 2007.  Osteoporosis: A Comprehensive Treatment Strategy.  Sponsored by the University of Michigan Health System.  For additional information, contact the University of Michigan Health System. http://www.med.umich.edu/pmr/pt/education/classes.htm

Courses or Conferences Sponsored by
APTA/MPTA/Michigan Districts

 Ongoing:  This is a link to the APTA Schedule of CI Training Courses.  APTA CI Training Courses

September 15 - 16, 2007  Pharmacology Across the Lifespan, sponsored by APTA.  The Presenter is Peter Pannus, PT,  In Seattle, Washington.  For additional information, contact the APTA at www.apta.org, and click "continuing Education" on the left.

October 5 - 7, 2007  Educational Leadership Conference, (Previously called the Clinical Education Conference) sponsored by the Education Section of the APTA.  The conference will take place at the Hilton Minneapolis/St.Paul Airport. To register, please visit www.aptaeducation.org or call (800) 999-2782 x 8506.

October 12, 2007  New Essentials for the CCCE, sponsored by the Detroit Area clinical Education Forum.  It will take place from 1:00 - 5:00 at Henry Ford Community College. For additional information, contact the DACEF Katie Bowser at (248) 471-8765 kbowser@botsford.org or Kurt Biebuyck at kbiebuyc@dmc.org

March 28, 2008. MPTA Student Conclave. It will take place in Okemos, Michigan. For additional information, contact the MPTA office at (800) 242-8131 or email at mpta@mpta.com

March 29, 2008. MPTA Spring Conference & Membership Meeting.  The annual spring meeting will take place in Okemos--monitor the Shorelines for more details or contact the office at (800) 242-8131. The website is www.mpta.com

October 11, 2008. MPTA Fall Conference.  This conference will take place in Frankenmuth, Michigan. The annual fall conference will take place in Frankenmuth--monitor the Shorelines for more details or contact the office at (800) 242-8131. The website is www.mpta.com

Courses Sponsored by Other Michigan PT or PTA Schools (or those outside of Michigan)

November 8 & 9, 2007  Clinical Instructor Training. sponsored by Oakland University/Henry Ford Hospital.   For additional information, contact Martha Schiller at martha.schiller@sympatico.ca

January 19 & 20, 2008.  Basic Clinical Instructor Credentialing Course.  Hosted by Botsford Hospital. contact MPTA for additional information at MPTA@MPTA.com

March 14, 2008.  Manipulation of the Knee.  1:00 - 3:00. Sponsored by Oakland University.  Presented by Doug Creighton. Contact Beth Black at bblack@oakland.edu or call (248) 370-4042.

March 14, 15, 2008.  Clinical Instructor Credentialing Course..  Sponsored by Grand Valley State University.  contact Karen Ozga for additional information at ozgak@gvsu.edu

September, 2008.  Basic Clinical Instructor Credentialing Course..  Sponsored by Central Michigan University, taking place in Traverse City. For additional information please feel free to  contact Elizabeth Mostrom, PT at elizabeth.mostrom@cmich.edu

September 18, 19, 2008.  Advanced Clinical Instructor Credentialing Course.  Hosted by Beaumont Hospital. This new class is for advanced clinical practice. Use fo the Guide to Practice, evidence-based practicie, and patient/client practice. There is limited space and participants must have taken the Basic CI Crendentialing Course previously. Contact katie Bowser at Botsford Hospital at (248) 471-8758, or e-mail her at kbowser@botsford.org .

November 13, 14 , 2008.  Clinical Instructor Credentialing Course..  Sponsored by Oakland University.  contact martha Schiller at mschill1@hfhs.org

 

 

Meetings of Interest to the Physical Therapy Community

Ongoing:  Special Olympics of Michigan is always looking for volunteers to be trained to assist with the many activities involved with Special Olympics.  www.somi.org or contact Sherry Bissell, Area Director at (517) 563-8279 somi19ad@frontiernet.net .

November, 2007. West Michigan Clinical Education Forum (WMCEF). Additional information will be coming.

November 15, 2007. Detroit Area Clinical Education Forum (DACEF). 2:00 - 5:00 at Botsford Hospital.  For additional information, contact Katie Bowser, SIG-CE President at kbowser@botsford.org .

April 17, 2008. Special Interest Group for Clinical Education (SIG-CE). Topic: Report form the National Leadership Meeting as well as pooling/exchangeing ideas as CCCE's "What's in Your CCCE Tool Chest?" Contact the MPTA office for additional information at mpta@mpta.com

May 13, 2008. Detroit Area Clinical Education Forum (DACEF). 2:00 - 5:00 at Botsford Hospital.  For additional information, contact Katie Bowser, SIG-CE President at kbowser@botsford.org . Topic: Computerized CPI for PTs.