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DiSepio Symposium Series

Disepio Institute for 
Rural Health and Wellness

108 Franciscan Way
Loretto, PA 15940
814-472-3923
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DiSepio Institute for Rural Health and Wellness

DiSepio Symposium Series

Registration is OPEN!

DiSepio Symposium Series -- Upcoming Events

The DiSepio Symposium Series is dedicated to current trends in research, innovative therapeutic strategies, and cutting edge programming in areas of health and wellness. Consider these events when planning your professional development.  Additional details concerning each event are available via the links below. 

3rd Annual Athletic and Orthopaedic Health and Wellness Symposium
May 11-12, 2012

May 11, 2012 (3rd Annual Athletic and Orthopaedic Health and Wellness Symposium - DAY 1)
Topic: Help Me, I'm Dizzy: Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment of Patients with Vestibular Hypofunction 
Speaker:  Kay Malek, PT, PhD

Interactive day with lab component
Target Audience:  PTs and PTAs
Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.; Wrap up approximately 3:30 p.m.
Fee:  $195
Approved for 6 hours direct access continuing education credit (3 hours evaluative, 3 hours general education).
ATTEND BOTH May 11 and May 12 for discounted rate of $250

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May 12, 2012 (3rd Annual Athletic and Orthopaedic Health and Wellness Symposium - DAY 2)
Topic: Lumbar Spine Disorders: Surgical Evaluation and Treatment
* Review of lumbar spine pathologies
* Pre-operative evaluation and treatment
* Surgical options
* Post-operative care
Speakers: James P. Burke, MD, PhD, FAANS, Board-certified Neurosurgeon, Allegheny Brain and Spine Surgeons (KEYNOTE)
  
Katie Miller, PT, DPT, CSCS Resident, DiSepio Institute Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency Program

Topic: Surgical and Non-Surgical Management of the Hip and Elbow
Speakers:
Christopher Donaldson, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, Western Pennsylvania Sports and Orthopedic Medicine, Johnstown, PA
   Stacy Trice, PT, ATC, Resident, DiSepio Institute Sports Physical Therapy Residency Program

Approved for 6 hours direct access continuing education credit (3 hours evaluative, 3 hours general education).
Target Audience:  PTs, ATCs, PTAs
Fee:  $95
ATTEND BOTH May 11 and May 12 for discounted rate of $250

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An Update on Eating Disorders in Adolescents and Young Adults
May 14, 2012
* Diagnosis of eating disorders
* Differential diagnosis and evaluation of eating disorders
* Medical complications of eating disorders
* Treatment options for eating disorders
* Nutritional assessment, monitoring, and evaluation in eating disorders
* Psychotherapy in eating disorders

Speakers:  The following from the Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital-Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
   R. L. Levine, MD, Chief, Division of Adolescent Medicine and Eating Disorders
   Barbara A. Gershenson, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, Eating Disorder Program
   Louise Albrecht, MEd, RD, LDN, Clinical Dietician, Eating Disorder Program

Approved for 5 CEU/CME hours
Target Audience:
physicians, nurse practitioners, PAs, ATCs, RNs
Registration begins at 8 a.m.; Wrap up approximately 3:30 p.m.
Fee:  $85  (Saint Francis University faculty/staff/student discount rate: $70)

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Disclaimer:  The DiSepio Institute may cancel or postpone any course or activitity.  If the program is cancelled or postponed, the DiSepio Institute will refund registration fees, but it is not responsible for any related costs, charges, or expenses.  Preregistered participants will be notified if a program is cancelled.

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