IPTA Spring Conference

Des Moines, IA US
April 4, 2019 to April 6, 2019

Registration


Please visit the conference website for additional information, cost, and to register.

If you have questions, please contact the Iowa Physical Therapy Association at mail@iowaapta.org.
 

Agenda

To learn more about each session and identify the session locations, please visit the IPTA Spring Conference Agenda Website

Thursday, April 4
12 pmIssues Forum Registration
12:30 pmFoundation Issues Forum: Payment, Policy and Practice: What's New and What You Need to Know
  • Insurance: What Happens When....
  • Lawsuits: What you need to know and how to avoid them
  • HIPPA Compliance for the PT
  • Payment and Policy Update
  • An Update from APTA
5 pmAdjourn
Friday, April 5
7 amBreakfast and Registration
8 am

Keynote Address: Ethical Conundrum? We Have a Principle for that! 
Nancy R. Kirsch, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA
Director, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

10 amBreak
10:15 amEvaluation and Treatment of the Hip Following Hip Labral Repair with Integration of the MSI Syndromes
Katie Graham, PT
Utilizing the DISC Profile to Better Work With Your Team and Serve Your Patient
Chris McEchron-Hills, PT, DPT
Application of Pain Neuroscience Principles to Sports Medicine and Occupational Health
Abby Gillard, PT, DPT, CSCS
12:15 pmBreak and Lunch Buffet
12:30 pmAwards Lunch and IPTA Business Meeting
1:30 pmDessert Reception with Exhibitors
2:15 pm

Social Media for the Physical Therapist: Influence your patients with the right message
Juanita Benedict, PT, DPT, CEAS II, CEEAAS

Exercise Prescription for Patients with Heart Failure
Julie Ronnebaum, DPT, PhD, GCS

Functional Assessment of the Amputee - Clark Prosthetics
Andrew Steele, MBA, CPO
Travis Carlson, CPO, LPO
3:15 pmBreak
3:30 pmEthics Panel Discussion Facilitated by Dr. Nancy Kirsch
4:30 pmAdjourn
Saturday, April 6
7:30 amBreakfast and Registration
8 am

Student Conclave

  • Ethics: Nancy R. Kirsch, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPT
  • Clinical Topics
    • Pelvic Floor PT
    • PT/PTA Supervision
    • Concussions
  • Recent Graduate Employment Panel
    • Jessica Stickel, PT, DPT
    • Allison Garmager, PT, DPT
    • Cali Beyer, PT, DPT
    • Nick Howell, PTA
    • Korissa Minton, PTA
IPTA Strategic Planning (IPTA Board Members)
11:45 amLunch
12:30 pmStudent ConclaveIPTA Strategic Planning (IPTA Board Members)
4 pmAdjourn

Speakers

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  • Nancy R. Kirsch, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA
  • Abby Gillard, PT, DPT, CSCS
  • Chris McEchron-Hills, PT, DPT
  • Katie Graham, PT
  • Juanita Benedict, PT, DPT, CEAS II, CEEAAS
  • Julie Ronnebaum, DPT, PhD, GCS
  • Andrew Steele, MBA, CPO
  • Jeramy Kuhn, PT, JD, CHC
  • Travis Carlson, CPO, LPO
  • Randy Boldt, BA, MPT
  • Brenda Kemling, PT, DPT
  • Matt Eide, JD
  • Riley Anderson, MA

Exhibitor Information

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Hotel

Studio King Suites are available at the rate of $129 per night at Staybridge Suites - Downtown Des Moines. The cut-off date for this group rate is Friday, March 8, 2019. After this date, rooms cannot be guaranteed at this rate.

Reservation code: IPT

Two ways to make your reservation:

Disclaimer

    The information provided at this CME activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The content of each presentation does not necessarily reflect the views of Des Moines University.

    Course summary
    Course opens: 
    04/04/2019
    Course expires: 
    04/06/2019
    Event starts: 
    04/04/2019 - 12:00pm CDT
    Event ends: 
    04/06/2019 - 3:30pm CDT
    Cost:
    $0.00
    Rating: 
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    Des Moines University
    3200 Grand Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50312
    United States
    +1 (515) 271-1596

    Des Moines University is located on a 22-acre campus in the heart of Des Moines, Iowa. Just west of downtown on Grand Avenue, the University is located in one of Des Moines’ most prestigious neighborhoods. The campus is in a historic neighborhood filled with tree-lined streets and gracious older homes and businesses. Its central location makes it easy to access the rest of the city and outlying communities. The campus is close to the Des Moines International Airport, located on the bus line and just blocks from local shopping and downtown Des Moines.

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    Hotel

    Studio King Suites are available at the rate of $129 per night at Staybridge Suites - Downtown Des Moines. The cut-off date for this group rate is Friday, March 8, 2019. After this date, rooms cannot be guaranteed at this rate.

    Reservation code: IPT

    Two ways to make your reservation:

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