“Osteoporosis Treatment-Latest Research,” presentation by Debra Seitsma, Ph.D., RN, sponsored by West Michigan Rehabilitation Insurance Nurses Council (RINC), Grand Rapids, Michigan, November 8, 2011, 1 contact hour.
American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners 2011 Annual Conference, Kansas City, Missouri, October 21-24, 2011, 17.5 contact hours.
“BIAMI 31st Annual Conference,” sponsored by the Brain Injury Association of Michigan, Lansing, Michigan, September 23, 2011, 4 contact hours.
“Medical Marijuana,” presentation by Stanley Sczecienski, DO, sponsored by West Michigan Rehabilitation Insurance Nurses Council (RINC), Grand Rapids, Michigan, September 20, 2011, 1 contact hour.
“Wound Care Issues and Hyperbaric Oxygen,” presentation by Denise Sernick of Metropolitan Hospital Wound Clinic, sponsored by West Michigan Rehabilitation Insurance Nurses Council (RINC), Grand Rapids, Michigan, March 22, 2011, 1 contact hour.
MRSA & C.diff – Hospital to Home,” presentation by Russell J. Lampen, DO, sponsored by West Michigan Rehabilitation Insurance Nurses Council (RINC), Grand Rapids, Michigan, January 24, 2011, 1 contact hour.
“Pain Management Basics for Nursing Licensure in Michigan (CE391-60),” online presentation by G. Jay Westbrook, RN, MS, CHPN, sponsored by Gannett Education, January 23, 2011, 1 contact hour.
“8th Annual Natural Supplements: An Evidence-Based Update,” presentations by physicians, chiropractors, dieticians, and acupuncturists, sponsored by Scripps Health, San Diego, California, January 14-16, 2011, 15 contact hours.
“Neurogenic Bowel, Bladder and Sexuality; Secondary Effects of SCI,” presentation by Brian Sheridan, OTR, sponsored by Rehabilitation Insurance Nurses Council, Grand Rapids, Michigan, November 23, 2010, 1 contact hour.
“Understanding Diversity in Health Care Delivery,” presentation by D. John Lee, Ph.D., sponsored by Michigan Brain Injury Provider Council, East Lansing, Michigan, October 12, 2010, 1 contact hour.
“No Fault Update,” presentation by Attorney David Campos, sponsored by West Michigan Rehabilitation Insurance Nurses Council (RINC), Grand Rapids, Michigan, September 28, 2010, 1 contact hour.
“Cultivating Pearls of Wisdom,” 30th Annual Conference, sponsored by the Brain Injury Association of Michigan, Lansing, Michigan, September 23, 2010, 5.5 contact hours.
“Let’s Talk Bones and Joints,” presentation by Dr. Scott S. Russo, Dr. Randolph B. Russo, and Dr. John D. Maskill, sponsored by West Michigan Rehabilitation Insurance Nurses Council (RINC), Grand Rapids, Michigan, May 13, 2010, 3.0 CEU’s.
“Options for Independence: Occupational Therapy In-Home Evaluation,” presentation by Renee Thompson, COTA, CAPS, and Joanne Feutz, OTR, CAPS of Disability Advocates of Kent County, sponsored by Michigan Brain Injury Provider Council, May 11, 2010, 1 contact hour.
“Health, Hope, and Freedom ̶ 25 Years of Collaboration: From Coma to Community,” 25th Annual Western Michigan Brain Injury Network Symposium, sponsored by Mary Free Bed, Grand Rapids, Michigan, May 7, 2010.
“Neuro-Rehabilitation of Visual Impairments After Acquired and Traumatic Brain Injury,” participated via videostreaming conference, sponsored by National Rehabilitation Hospital, April 27, 2010, 2.0 contact hours.
IALCP Life Care Planning Summit 2010, sponsored by IARP, Atlanta, Georgia, April 17-18, 2010, 11 CEU’s.
Garan Lucow Miller Grand Rapids Spring Breakfast Seminar, with presentations including “Working with Criminal Lawyers to Improve Your Case,” by Douglas R. Mullkoff, “Probate Considerations,” by Michael J. Swogger, “Medicare Update on SCHIP Extension Act Section 111 Reporting,” by Lori A. Ittner, “Wage Loss,” by Mark G. Stephanic, CPA, “Third Party Auto Tort Claims Case Law Update,” by Mark R. Mueller, “Handling Catastrophic PIP Claims: Housing, Transportation, Attendant Care,” by David N. Campos, and “Michigan Auto No-Fault First Party Update,” by L. Ladd Culbertson, held at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids, Michigan, April 15, 2010.
“Disruption in Normal Childhood Development Secondary to TBI and PEDs Treatment Strategies,” presentation by Dr. Mariann Young, Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers, Inc., sponsored by West Michigan Rehabilitation Insurance Nurses Council (RINC), Grand Rapids, Michigan, March 23, 2010, 1.0 contact hour.
“Auto No-Fault Reimbursement Summit for Providers and Patients,” seminar sponsored by CPAN, Novi, Michigan, October 16, 2009.
“Legislative Changes in Medicare Affecting Insurance Companies,” presentation by Attorney Lori Ittner, sponsored by West Michigan Rehabilitation Insurance Nurses Council (RINC), Grand Rapids, Michigan, September 22, 2009, 1.0 contact hour.
“Management in the Upper Limb in Motor Neuron Syndrome,” presentation by Adam J. Rush, MD, sponsored by West Michigan Rehabilitation Insurance Nurses Council (RINC), Grand Rapids, Michigan, May 12, 2009, 1.0 contact hour.
“Broadening Our View,” 24th Annual Western Michigan Brain Injury Network Symposium, sponsored by Mary Free Bed, Grand Rapids, Michigan, May 1, 2009, 5.75 contact hours.
“Applied Behavior Analysis at Hope Network: Behavior Management Strategies and Techniques for Facilitating Skill Acquisition,” presentation by Jan Allar, MS, LLP, BCBA, Grand Rapids, Michigan, April 30, 2009, 1 contact hour.
“Prosthetic Gait Deviations,” presentation by Mary Free Bed prosthetic specialists, sponsored by Mary Free Bed Orthotics and Prosthetics, March 25, 2009, 1.0 contact hour.
“WalkAide®, Foot Drop Assistance in the 21st Century,” presentation by Stephen Bloom, DO, and John Flynn, CPO/Clinic manager, sponsored by Mary Free Bed Orthotics and Prosthetics, February 24, 2009, 1.0 contact hour.
“Optimal Care, Controlling Health Care Costs, and Working Together,” presentations by Becky Lumbert, RN, BS, CDMS, Anetta Tredinnick, AIS, and Rob VandeGuchte, LMSW, CBIS, sponsored by the Michigan Brain Injury Providers Council, Learn Over Lunch Series, February 10, 2009, 1.0 contact hour.
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Annual Insurance Forum, Washington,
DC, December 5, 2008.
“Navigating the Forensic Waters,” IARPPS (International Association of Rehabilitation
Professionals in the Private Sector) conference in Florida, October 30, 2008 through
November 1, 2008.
“One Goal, Many Paths,” 28th Annual Conference, sponsored by the Brain Injury
Association of Michigan, Lansing, Michigan, September 25, 2008.
“Enhancing Environments Through Design and Adaptation,” presentation by Diane
Bright, OTR of Alliance Therapy, LLC, located at Mary Free Bed, sponsored by
West Michigan Rehabilitation Insurance Nurses Council (RINC), Grand Rapids,
Michigan, September 23, 2008, 1.0 contact hour.“Biofeedback for Neuromuscular
Recovery,” presentation by Bindu Thamman, sponsored by West Michigan
Rehabilitation Insurance Nurses Council (RINC), Grand Rapids, Michigan, May 20,
2008, 1.0 contact hour.
“Touching the Spirit,” 23rd Annual Western Michigan Brain Injury Network Symposium,
sponsored by Mary Free Bed, Grand Rapids, Michigan, April 18, 2008, 6.25 contact
hours.
“Neuropsychological Assessment – Multi-Dimensional,” presentation by Lawrence Dugan,
Ph.D., neuropsychologist, Grand Rapids, Michigan, March 7, 2008, 1 CEU.
“Mechanical Ventilation with the LTV, Non-Invasive Ventilation for Neuromuscular
Diseases, Discharge Planning for the Mechanically-Ventilated Patient, and Current
Research in Fall Prevention: An Inter-Disciplinary Perspective” presentations
sponsored by Airway Oxygen, Grand Rapids, Michigan, March 4, 2008, 3.0 CEU’s.
"Social Integration Following
Traumatic Brain Injury," presentation by Michael Wolff, Psy.D., sponsored by
West Michigan Rehabilitation Insurance Nurses Council (RINC), Grand Rapids,
Michigan, January 29, 2008, 1.0 contact hours.
“Panel
Discussion on Recent Trends in Workers' Compensation and Auto Claims,” presentation sponsored by West Michigan Rehabilitation Insurance Nurses
Council (RINC), Grand Rapids, Michigan, November 27, 2007, 1.0 contact
hours.
“Celebrate!ADHD
Proactive Needs Therapy Expert Training Workshop,”
Grand Rapids, Michigan, October 5, 2007.
“Dreams
to Outcomes,”
27th Annual Conference, sponsored by Brain Injury Association of Michigan,
Lansing, Michigan, September 28, 2007.
2007 - Psycho-Legal Aspects of
Rehabilitation, “The Delicate Balance,” presentation sponsored by West
Michigan Rehabilitation Insurance Nurses Council (RINC), Grand Rapids,
Michigan, May 15, 2007, 2.75 contact hours.
“Ethical Considerations for
Rehabilitation Professionals,” 22nd Annual Western Michigan Brain Injury
Network Symposium, sponsored by Mary Free Bed, Grand Rapids, Michigan, April
27, 2007, 6 contact hours.
“Assisted
Technology for Spinal Cord and Traumatic Brain Injuries,” presentation by
Sister Kathryn Mullarkey, FSE, MA, CRC, LPC, ATP of Mary Free Bed, sponsored
by West Michigan Rehabilitation Insurance Nurses Council (RINC), Grand
Rapids, Michigan, March 27, 2007, 1 contact hour.
“Workers'
Compensation Seminar,” presentation by Dr. Harvey Ager and Appellate
Commissioner Greg Przybylo, sponsored by Bleakley, Cypher, Parent, Warren &
Quinn, PC, Grand Rapids, Michigan, March 16, 2007.
“Lansing Breakfast Seminar,” including Medicare/Medicaid Liens, No-Fault Update, and Claims Handing
presentations, sponsored by Garan Lucow Miller, PC, Lansing, Michigan,
February 26, 2007.
“Auto No-Fault 2007,” presentation by CPAN (Coalition Protecting Auto No-Fault), Kellogg Hotel and
Conference Center, East Lansing, Michigan, February 15, 2007.
“Prosthodontics
and Oral Rehabilitation,” presentation by Stephen Doezema, DDS, sponsored by
West Michigan Rehabilitation Insurance Nurses Council (RINC), Grand Rapids,
Michigan, January 23, 2007, 1 contact hour.
“2006 International Conference on
Life Care Planning; Practical Applications in Life Care Planning: A
Day-to-Day Approach,” Marriott Marquis, Atlanta, Georgia, October 14-15,
2006.
“Neurofeedback: Treatment
for Brain Disorders,” presentation by Rosalyn Baker, LMSW, LMFT, MAC,
Neurotherapist/Psychotherapist of Fountain Hill Center for Counseling and
Consultation, sponsored by the Michigan Brain Injury Providers Council,
Grand Rapids, Michigan, October 10, 2006.
“Behavioral Challenges With
Recipients of Total Care,” presentation by Martin Waalkes, Ph.D., sponsored
by West Michigan Rehabilitation Nurses Insurance Council, Grand Rapids,
Michigan, September 26, 2006, 1 contact hour.
2006 - Life With a Spinal Cord
Injury - A Journey Towards Independence, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation
Center, September 22, 2006, 6.25 contact hours.
21st Annual West Michigan Brain
Injury Network Symposium, “Long Term Consequences of Aging with Brain
Injury,” Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Center, May 19, 2006, 6.75 contact
hours.
“2006 Life Care Planning Summit:
A Celebration of Life Care Planning,” key note speaker, Jeff Kreutzer,
Ph.D., sponsored by University of Florida/MediPro Seminars and The Care
Planner Network, Chicago, Illinois, May 6-7, 2006, 16 clock hours.
“Vac Dressings
and Wound Care,” presentation by Teresa Farah, MSN, NP of St. Mary's Wound
Center, sponsored by West Michigan RINC, Grand Rapids, Michigan, March 28,
2006, 1 contact hour.
“What a Case
Manager Should Know About the Treatment of Addiction in Patients with
Chronic Pain,” presentation by Bruce Springer, MD, sponsored by Case
Management Society of America, Grand Rapids, Michigan, February 21, 2006,
1.5 contact hours.
“Assessment
and Treatment for Community Based Rehabilitation of Acquired Brain Injury:
The Applied Behavior Analysis Model,” presentation by Craig Bitter, MS, and
Todd Strong, MS, BCBA, sponsored by Michigan Brain Injury Providers Council,
Grand Rapids, Michigan, February 14, 2006.
“Vascular/Interventional
Radiology,” presentation by Michael Knox, MD, FACR of Spectrum Health, sponsored by West
Michigan RINC, Grand Rapids, Michigan, January 24, 2006, 1 contact hour.
“What Case
Managers Need to Know about Effective Biofeedback Applications for Restoring
Motor Function in Persons with Central Nervous System Damage,” presentation
sponsored by Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, Grand Rapids, Michigan,
October 7, 2005.
25th Annual Conference Anniversary, “Our Mission Continues,” presentation
sponsored by The Brain Injury Association of Michigan, Lansing, Michigan,
September 29, 2005.
“Personal Transportation and Independent Driver,” presentation by Mary Free
Bed Driver’s Rehabilitation, sponsored by West Michigan RINC, Grand Rapids,
Michigan, September 27, 2005, 1 contact hour.
Insurance Rehabilitation Study Group (IRSG), Exploring Medical Advances,
Chicago, Illinois, May 2-4, 2005.
“Youth with Disabilities: The State of Transition,” sponsored by National
Conference of State Legislatures, Teleconference, April 27, 2005.
“American Reinsurance Services, Inc. & Best Doctors,” American Reinsurance
Catastrophic Care Conference, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, April
11-12, 2005.
“Orthotics and Prosthetics,” presentation by Dave Firlik, certified
prosthetist, sponsored by West Michigan RINC, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation
Hospital, Grand Rapids, Michigan, March 22, 2005.
“Evidence Driven Medical Care,” presentation by Dr. Peter Herkner, sponsored
by West Michigan RINC, Grand Rapids, Michigan, January 25, 2005, 1 contact
hour.
University of Florida / Medipro Seminars − completed 128 hours post-graduate
program in Life Care Planning, December 20, 2004.
International Conference on Life Care Planning 2004, “Solutions for the 21st Century,” sponsored by University of Florida / Medipro, New Orleans, LA,
October 9-10, 2004.
Attorney Panel with Defense and Plaintiff Auto No-Fault and Workers’
Compensation Attorneys, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Center, Grand Rapids,
Michigan, sponsored by West Michigan RINC, September 28, 2004, 1 contact
hour.
“ABI – Treatment From a Psychiatry Perspective,” presentation by Ted Mauger,
MD, sponsored by Michigan Brain Injury Providers Council, Grand Rapids,
Michigan, September 14, 2004.
“A Woman with Brain Injury: She has Unique Needs,” presentation by Julie
Smith, MSN, RN, CRRN, CM, sponsored by Michigan Brain Injury Providers
Council, Grand Rapids, Michigan, May 11, 2004.
“Risks, Right, Reality,” 19th Annual West Michigan Brain Injury
conference, Grand Rapids, Michigan, April 30, 2004, 6.9 contact hours.
“Neuropsychological Assessment,” presentation by Jacobus Donders, Ph.D.,
ABPP, sponsored by West Michigan RINC/Health Partners, at Mary Free Bed
Hospital, Grand Rapids, Michigan, March 23, 2004.
“My Mom Does That For Me,” Emancipation With Brain Injury, presented by
Martin Waalkes, Ph.D., and Jill Reichardt, OTR, at Hope Network, Grand
Rapids, Michigan, February 10, 2004.
Certified Brain Injury Specialist-Examiner training/exam, presented by the
American Academy for Certification of Brain Injury Specialist (AACBIS) and
the Brain Injury Association (BIA), Lansing, Michigan, October 15, 2003.
“Chronic Wound Care,” presentation by Dr. Passinault, general surgeon, MD,
sponsored by West Michigan RINC, Grand Rapids, September 23, 2003, 1 contact
hour.
“Review of Dementia,” presentation by Jacobus Donders, Ph.D., sponsored by
Michigan Brain Injury Providers Council, September 9, 2003, 1 contact hour.
“Current Issues in Vocational Rehabilitation,” presentation by Janine
Holloman, sponsored by RCMS, Grand Rapids, Michigan, July 28, 2003.
“ResCare Premier’s Brain Injury Seminar,” presentation by Michael Langford
and Susan Woitas, sponsored by ResCare Premier, May 29, 2003, 1.5 contact
hours.
Annual Spring Breakfast Legal Seminar on No-Fault Auto Insurance, sponsored
by Garan Lucow Miller, Grand Rapids, Michigan, May 22, 2003, 3 contact
hours.
“Post Traumatic Pain,” presentation by Barbaranne Branca, Ph.D. of Michigan
Head Pain & Neurological Institute, sponsored by Michigan Brain Injury
Providers Council, May 13, 2003, 1 contact hour.
HIPAA Inservice, sponsored by Ridgemoor, April 21, 2003, 1 contact hour.
“Shoulder Impingement,” presentation by Ralph Costanzo, MD, sponsored by
West Michigan RINC, Grand Rapids, Michigan, January 28, 2003.
“Validity Testing,” presentation by Jerry Broderick, physical therapist from
Accelerated Rehabilitation Center, sponsored by Ridgemoor Case Management
Services, January 20, 2003, 1 contact hour.
“Brain Gym: What Is It?” presentation by Mary Free Bed Hospital and
Rehabilitation Center, sponsored by Michigan Brain Injury Providers Council,
December 10, 2002.
University of Florida / Intelicus Life Care Planning Program for
Catastrophic Case Management, Module 5, "Pulling It All Together,” and
Module 6, "Forensic Rehabilitation," Chicago, Illinois, November 7-10, 2002.
“Unusual Symptoms Following Mild Head Injury,” presentation by Jacobus
Donders, Ph.D., sponsored by Michigan Brain Injury Providers Council, Grand
Rapids, Michigan, September 10, 2002.
“Taking a Proactive Approach to Case Management,” presentation by Attorney
Lori Ittner, sponsored by Case Management Society of America, West Michigan
Chapter, May 21, 2002.
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Insurance Forum, Washington,
DC, July 12, 2001.
University of Florida / Intelicus Life Care Planning Program for
Catastrophic Case Management, Module 1, "Comprehensive Overview: Tenets and
Methodology," June 14-15, 2001, and Module 2, "Spinal Cord Injuries," San
Antonio, Texas, June 16-17, 2001.
Insurance Rehabilitation Study Group (IRSG), "2001: A Medical Odyssey,"
Portland, Maine, May 21-23, 2001.
Case Management Society of America, West Michigan Chapter, "Legal Issues in
Case Management," Grand Rapids, Michigan, May 2000.
Michigan Head Injury Providers Council, "Humor in Recovery," presented by
Carol Green, OTR, Grand Rapids, Michigan, May 2000.
Insurance Rehabilitation Study Group (IRSG), "Medical Issues - 2000 and
Beyond," New Orleans, Louisiana, April 2000.
Hope Network vocational staff presentation on current vocational placement
issues, presented by Maggie Koch, Grand Rapids, Michigan, November 1999.
John Budnick, DO, presentation regarding addiction to prescription sedatives
and narcotics, sponsored by West Michigan RINC, November 1999.
Nursing Education of America, "Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain Syndrome,"
30-hour home study course, August 1999.
Insurance Rehabilitation Study Group (IRSG), "Medicine in the Millennium,"
San Francisco, California, May 1999.
Keith Javery, DO, presentation regarding current pain issues and treatment,
sponsored by West Michigan RINC, May 1999.
Michigan Head Injury Providers Council, "Brain Injury and Substance Abuse,"
presented by Cheryl Feldt, MS, LLP, Grand Rapids, Michigan, April 1999.
Michigan Head Injury Providers Council, "Differential Diagnosis of
Alzheimer's and Brain Injury," presented by Dr. Ken Hasseler, psychologist,
Grand Rapids, Michigan, January 1999.
Insurance Rehabilitation Study Group (IRSG) Spring Meeting, “It’s Not Just
Rehabilitation,” Memphis, Tennessee, May 1998.
Dr. Ed Kremer, psychologist, presentation “Evaluation of the Injured
Worker,” sponsored by West Michigan RINC, April 1998.
Midwest Pain Society 22nd Annual Scientific Meeting, Chicago, Illinois,
April 1998.
Restorative Nursing Seminar, presentation by Airway Oxygen, January 1998.
Insurance Rehabilitation Study Group Spring Meeting, “Expanding Expertise,”
Charleston, South Carolina, May 1997.
Mary Free Bed Highlights Presentation, “Neuropsychological Assessment of the
Mild Head Injury Patient,” Grand Rapids, Michigan, May 1997.
Intersection 1995, Medicine, Law, and the No-Fault Auto Accident Patient,
Lansing, Michigan, October 1995.
Dr. Karen Pape and Dr. Andrea Kuldanek presentation regarding new ways to
treat brain injury, combined with Dr. Peter Lewitt's video presentation
regarding Botox injections in the treatment of spasticity, sponsored by West
Michigan RINC, April 12, 1995.
Neuropsychology Assessment
presentation by Jacques Donders, Ph.D., Grand Rapids, Michigan, Spring of
1995.
Chiropractor Bruce Serven offered advice and insight on appropriate
services, treatments, and costs, sponsored by West Michigan RINC, March 14,
1995.
Combined meeting with Michigan Head Injury Providers Council, panel
presentation regarding traumatic brain injury and electronic diagnostics,
sponsored by West Michigan RINC, Winter 1994.
Psychologist presentation regarding borderline personality disorder,
sponsored by West Michigan RINC, Winter 1994.
Dr. William Boike, neurologist, presentation regarding chronic back pain,
sponsored by West Michigan RINC, November 1994.
Association of Rehabilitation Nurses Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida,
1994.
West Michigan Brain Injury Network Annual Conference, Grand Rapids,
Michigan, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1991, and 1994.
Home Ventilator Management presentation by Brian Kolesar, BS, RRT, Grand
Rapids, Michigan, July 1994.
Love Lift Corporation speaker/demonstration regarding the Love Lift Power
Chair, sponsored by West Michigan RINC, Spring 1994.
Dr. Condit, MD, orthopedic surgeon, presentation regarding Reflex
Sympathetic Dystrophy in the upper extremities, sponsored by West Michigan
RINC, Winter 1993.
Combined meeting with Michigan Head Injury Providers Council regarding
client advocacy in the areas of Social Security Disability and Supplemental
Security Income, sponsored by West Michigan RINC, Winter 1993.
ICMA Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida, September 1993.
Physical therapist presentation regarding chronic myofascial pain,
fibromyalgia, and multiple diagnoses, sponsored by West Michigan RINC, Fall
1993.
Attorney presentation regarding Auto No-Fault benefits and updated
legislation, sponsored by West Michigan RINC, Spring 1993.
Review of Neuropsychological Evaluation Process, Hope Network, Grand Rapids,
Michigan, November 1992.
ICMA Annual Conference, Nashville, Tennessee, September 1992.
Paws With A Cause speaker/demonstration regarding use of a service dog,
sponsored by West Michigan RINC, Fall 1992.
Individual Case Management Association (ICMA) Spring Business Seminar, San
Francisco, California, April 1992.
Traveled to Ireland to review available rehabilitation services, October
1991.
National Head Injury Foundation Annual Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana,
November 1990.
Michigan Head Injury Alliance Annual Fall Conference, 1988 and 1989.
The Rehabilitation Training Institute, Orlando, Florida, September 1989
(Life Care Planning and Case Management for Catastrophic Injuries). |
