Using the School Function Assessment (SFA) for treatment planning
Presented by: Dr. Amy Nwora

Earn 3 PDUs
Date: January 30, 2008     5:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: ERIE I BOCES- Niagara Frontier Industry Education Council (NFIEC), 355 Harlem Road, West Seneca , NY 14224. Enter at Building B.

Description:Includes lecture/hands on training for incorporating SFA results in treatment planning.

Learning Objectives:
1. Identify appropriate uses for the SFA
2. Accurately implement the SFA following proper procedures/protocols
3. Accurately interpret test results for intervention development through case study

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Update on wheelchair seating: appropriate for all populations
Provided by Buffalo Wheelchair

Earn 2.5 PDU’s
Date: February 7, 2008        4:30-7 p.m.
Location: ERIE I BOCES- Niagara Frontier Industry Education Council (NFIEC), 355 Harlem Road, West Seneca , NY 14224. Enter at Building B.

Description:Come hear about and see (and even try out) a variety of wheelchairs from the basics to the specialty chairs, seating and positioning, pressure mapping and reimbursement through this interactive seminar.

Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the variety of wheelchairs available
2. Understand seating and positioning products availabe
3. Understand key points for seating, positioning and pressure control
4. Understand key reimbursement issues

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Ethical issues and legal consequences at end of life
Presented by: Dr. Judith Stanley

Earn 2 PDU’s
Date: March 19, 2008           5-7 p.m
Location: D'Youville College, 320 Porter Avenue - Park in free, secured, college lot - Enter at Burgundy Awning, take elevator to first floor, turn right - room 158

Description: Dealing with patients and families at the end of life is a delicate issue, come hear about important information and implications for the health professional.

Learning Objectives:
1. Understand how the ethical principles of autonomy, beneficience, non-maleficience, and justice affect decision making at end of life
2. Discuss ethical issues and dilemmas that may arise in palliative care.
3. Describe advance directives and their role in preventing ethical dilemmas
4. Understand the legal implications of withdrawing or withholding life sustaining treatments

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Chi Time at School
Presented by: Dr Penny Klein

Earn 2 PDU’s
Date: April 3, 2008  5-7 p.m.
Location: ERIE I BOCES- Niagara Frontier Industry Education Council (NFIEC), 355 Harlem Road, West Seneca , NY 14224. Enter at Building B.

Description: Classroom Chi-Time Exercise Breaks are an innovative way to integrate physical activity and classroom learning. Learn a simple routine and hear about the exciting case examples of successful implementation.

Learners will be able to:
1. Understand the origins of tai chi and qigong and use in the mind/body exercises used in the Chi Time @ School Routines.
2. Understand the potential benefits and school-based applications.
3. Perform and Chi Time @ School routine.
4. Plan how to integrate Chi Time @ School Exercise routines into the school curriculum .

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The OT Practice Framework: Introduction and Implications
Presented by: Michele Karnes, MS, OTR and Theresa Vallone, MS, OTR

Earn 2 PDU’s
Date: April 24, 2008  5-7 p.m.
Location: ERIE I BOCES- Niagara Frontier Industry Education Council (NFIEC), 355 Harlem Road, West Seneca , NY 14224. Enter at Building B.

Description: The OT Framework replaced Uniform Terminology in 2002! This is your opportunity to understand the differences, review the new Framework and understand how it guides OT practice.

Learners will be able to:
1. Understand  Framework terminology
2. Understand Framework domains and process
3. Understand how the Framework guides a client centered delivery model and facilitates engagement in occupation

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