Las Vegas, Nevada

Meeting Dates: March 24-28Exhibit Dates: March 25-27

& NURSINGALLIED HEALTH

PROGRAM

2015 Annual MeetingAAOS

Program

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Welcome!The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON) and the National Association of Orthopaedic Technologists (NAOT) are again pleased to offer continuing education programs for nurses and allied health professionals at The Venetian/Sands EXPO in Las Vegas, Nevada, site of the AAOS 2015 Annual Meeting.

Activities include:

• March 24th and 25th – NAON Courses

• March 26th and 27th – Allied Health Courses (NAOT Courses)

Register early to take advantage of advance registration fees, a savings of up to $100 off the Annual Meeting and at least $25 off the onsite fee for each nursing and allied health course available. Advance registration also improves your chances of receiving your first choice of instructional and nursing tickets.

Course Policies Faculty members must disclose whether they or their department receive something of value from a commercial or other party that relates directly or indirectly to the subject of their presentations. This disclosure is indicated in the course syllabus.

No reproductions of any kind, including audiotapes and videotapes, are permitted of the presentations at the AAOS Annual Meeting and the Nursing and Allied Health courses. AAOS, NAON, and NAOT reserve all rights to such material and commercial reproduction is strictly prohibited.

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Mandatory Financial Statement:Each individual who is in a position to control the content of a continuing education activity must disclose all relevant relationships with any entity in a position to benefit financially from the success of the CE activity. Examples of relevant relationships include (but are not limited to) those relationships in which the individual benefits by receiving a salary, royalty, intellectual property rights, consulting fee, honoraria, ownership interest (e.g., stocks, stock options, or other ownership interest, excluding diversified mutual funds), or other financial benefit. Identified options for disclosure are as follows:

A. SalaryB. RoyaltyC. StockD. Speakers BureauE. ConsultantF. Other

Relationships occurring within the 12 months prior to the implementation date of the activity are “relevant” to conflict of interest. When a person separates himself/herself of such a relationship, it ceases to be a conflict of interest but it must be disclosed to the learners for 12 months after the termination of the relationship.

All presenters who have disclosed an actual, potential or perceived conflict of interest are listed below. An indication of the participant’s disclosure (according to the above list) appears after his or her name as well as the commercial company or institution that provided the support. All presenters listed below have resolved his or her conflict of interest by agreeing to disclose it to participants before his or her presentation.

Existence of these disclosed interests or commitments do not necessarily imply bias or decrease the value of the presenter’s participation in the Annual Meeting.

Cynthia Henderson, OTC, CO A. United Orthopedic Group

Nancy L. Hiltz, RN, MS, ONCE. DJO Global

Steven Mardjetko, MDB. Spinecraft C. Spinecraft E. Depuy, Medtronic, K2M

Stephen B. Murphy, MDB. Microport Orthopedics C. Surgical Planning Associates, Inc. E. Microport Orthopedics

Gregory Nicholson, MDE. Tornier, Inc.

Jonathan Paul, MDC. WebHSR

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Debra Sietsema, PhD, RN D. Lilly, USA E. Lilly, USA

Nicole Williams, MBA, OTCE. 3M

Rx = significant pharmacologic content

Continue the Tradition: Help Build a Safe and Accessible Playground in Las Vegas!Each year, orthopaedic surgeons, NAON members, industry partners and community volunteers join forces with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons to give back to the communities we serve by helping with the construction of a safe and accessible play structure so that children with and without disabilities may play together. On Tuesday, March 24, 2015, surgeons and nurses will participate in the Academy’s 16th annual volunteer build project—a Safe and Accessible Playground Build.

Enjoy great music, food and fun as you help to assemble playground equipment under the direction of seasoned project managers. No experience is necessary to help. Buses will run between The Venetian/Sands EXPO and the build site from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., and lunch will be provided on site.

If you are interested in participating, contact Jessica Scott at 800.289.NAON (6266) or via e-mail at naon@orthonurse.org.

Year-round Testing for Orthopaedic Nursing Certification: It’s at Your Convenience!: Testing for ONCB’s ONC® and ONP-C® examinations can be scheduled within 1-2 weeks if space is available at your nearest test center. You do have 90 days from exam registration to schedule your exam…plenty of time to be well prepared to pass. Over 170 centers nationwide offer twice daily testing Monday-Friday; many centers even have Saturday hours. ONCB’s certification exams truly are available at your convenience.

Questions? Call ONCB at 888.561.ONCB

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NUR 1 Non-surgical Approaches to Orthopaedic Conditions / Pharmacology Related to Orthopaedics

Tuesday, March 24, 2015 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Venetian/Sands EXPO, Room 4403

Course Co-ChairsNadine Trznadel, MSN, RN, CNS, ONCThomas Gleason, MD

OverviewThis course will feature presentations about use of the internet, medical records, pediatric injuries, osteoporosis, and pharmacology related to pain management, anticoagulation, and infection control in orthopaedic patient care.

Intended AudienceNurses, orthopaedic technologists, physician assistants, physicians, physical and occupational therapists, and other allied health professionals who care for orthopaedic patients in the acute care setting, office, and outpatient clinics.

Program7:30 a.m. Welcome

Harpal S. Khanuja, MDAAOS Allied Health Program Director

Julie A. Twiss, BSN, RN, ONC2014-2015 NAON President

Introduction Nadine Trznadel, MSN, RN, CNS, ONCThomas Gleason, MD

7:45 a.m. Internet Enhanced, Patient-Centered Orthopedic CareJonathan Paul, MD

Objective Analyze a randomized controlled pilot trial to assess the efficacy of using the internet to deliver orthopaedic patient-centered care.

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8:15 a.m. Treatment of Osteoporotic Spinal Compression Fractures Thomas Gleason, MD

Objective Identify appropriate diagnosis and treatment for spinal compression fractures in the elderly population.

8:45 a.m. Dangers of Being a Kid — Ortho Injuries in ChildrenAaron Morgenstein, MD

ObjectiveList common musculoskeletal injuries seen in children.

9:15 a.m. Break

9:30 a.m. Osteoporosis — Epidemic, Silent, PreventableChristopher Wise, MD

ObjectiveDescribe the epidemic, silent nature, and preventable aspects of osteoporosis.

10:00 a.m. Mulitmodal Pain Management in Total Joint Replacement PatientsRx

Janine Bodden, MSN, NP-C, RN, ONC, RNFA

ObjectiveReview how the use of multimodal pain management medications and treatment improves patient outcomes after total joint arthroplasty.

10:30 a.m. Pain Management Consults from Orthopedic SurgeryRx

Misty Kirby-Nolan, MSN, APN/CNP, ANP-BC

ObjectiveApply core concepts of opioid management concepts to challenging orthopedic case studies.

11:00 a.m. Anticoagulant Use in OrthopedicsRx

Nancy L. Hiltz, MS,RN,ONC

ObjectiveCompare medications used to prevent thromboembolic disease.

11:30 a.m. Infection Control in Orthopaedic TraumaRx

Debra L. Sietsema, PhD, RN

ObjectiveDetermine effective antibiotic treatment in orthopaedic trauma.

12:00 p.m. Adjournment

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Tuesday, March 24, 2015 1:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Venetian/Sands EXPO, Room 4403

Course Co-ChairsNadine Trznadel, MSN, RN, CNS, ONCSteven Marjedko, MD

OverviewSurgery is definitely an important management option for orthopaedic conditions. A variety of surgical treatments will be addressed, including those for the spine, hip, upper extremity, and knee, as well as safety and positioning of orthopaedic patients in the operating room.

Intended AudienceNurses, orthopaedic technologists, physician assistants, physicians, physical and occupational therapists and other allied health professionals who care for orthopaedic patients in the acute care setting, office and outpatient clinics.

NUR2 Surgical Approaches to Orthopaedic Conditions

Program1:30 p.m. Welcome

Harpal S. Khanuja, MDAAOS Allied Health Program Director

Julie A. Twiss, BSN, RN, ONC2014-2015 NAON President

IntroductionNadine Trznadel, MSN, RN, CNS, ONCSteven Marjedko, MD

1:45 p.m. Can We Improve Safety and Outcomes of Our Orthopaedic Surgical Patients in 2015?William Robb, MD

ObjectiveRelate current knowledge of orthopaedic surgical safety.

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2:15 p.m. Positioning the Orthopedic Patient in Surgery: The OR BedRosendo Villarreal, OPA-C, LSA CST/CSFA

ObjectiveReview proper positioning to perform various orthopedic surgical procedures

2:45 p.m. Painful Spinal Conditions in Childhood and AdolescenceSteven Marjetko, MD

ObjectiveDiscuss the diagnostic process, non-operative, and surgical intervention for common painful pediatric spinal deformities.

3:15 p.m. Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy Kris Siemionow, MD

ObjectiveIdentify the signs and symptoms of cervical myelopathy and treatment options.

3:45 p.m. Break

4:00 p.m. Non-Arthritic Hip InjuriesShane Nho, MD

ObjectiveDifferentiate possible diagnoses of non-arthritic hip injuries and initial treatment.

4:30 p.m. Improved Planning and Precision of Reconstructive Hip and Knee SurgeryStephen B. Murphy, MD

ObjectiveDescribe consequences of imprecise planning and execution of reconstructive surgery and the various methods of improving outcomes.

5:15 p.m. Care of the Knee - Non-surgical and Surgical, through Arthritis and Sports injuriesJim Reardon, MD

ObjectiveExplain considerations for all ages with knee pathology and/or life-altering conditions affecting mobility.

6:00 p.m. Adjournment

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Program7:30 a.m. Welcome

Harpal S. Khanuja, MDAAOS Allied Health Program Director

Julie A. Twiss, BSN, RN, ONC2014-2015 NAON President

IntroductionElizabeth Turcotte, MSN, RN-BC, ONCJeffrey Bush, MD

7:45 a.m. Perioperative Warming In Total Joint Arthroplasty: Are We Effective?Claire E. Robbins, PT, DPT, MS, GCSLinda Cunningham, RN, BSN, CNORJayne Campbell-Beaudet, RN, BSN, CPAN, CAPA

Wednesday, March 25, 20157:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Venetian/Sands EXPO, Room 4403

Course Co-Chairs Elizabeth Turcotte, MSN RN-BC, ONCJeffrey Bush, MD

Overview Surgical conditions, unusual conditions, and non-surgical approaches to orthopaedic conditions will include clinical information about perioperative warming, surgical site infection prevention, gender differences in osteoarthritis and ACL injuries, and orthopaedic oncology.

Intended AudienceIntended AudienceNurses, orthopaedic technologists, physician assistants, physicians, physical and occupational therapists and other allied health professionals who care for orthopaedic patients in the acute care setting, office and outpatient clinics.

NUR3 Surgical Approaches to Orthopaedic Conditions / Unusual Orthopaedic Conditions / Non-Surgical Approaches to Orthopaedic Conditions

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ObjectiveInterpret components of a perioperative warming protocol which may influence perioperative hypothermia (IPH) and clinical outcomes of the total joint replacement population.

8:30 a.m. Reducing the Incidence of Surgical Site Infections in Total Joint Surgery through Standard Processes in the Operating RoomClaire M Spanbock, RNNathan Greene, MD

ObjectiveExamine best practices to standardize the OR process based on evidence to reduce surgical site infections in hip and knee replacement surgery.

9:15 a.m. Break

9:30 a.m. Reduction in Blood Utilization in Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement Gina L Anderson-Malum, BSN, RN, ONCNaomi Schneider, BSNKim Schaap, MD

Objective Articulate the benefits of reducing the incidence of blood administration via the use of a total joint blood transfusion protocol.

10:15 a.m. Healthcare Delivery in the Era of Healthcare ReformStephen Ondra, MD

Objective Explain the role of value care organizations and their impact on improved health outcomes and cost savings.

11:00 a.m. Beyond Bikini MedicineKimberly Templeton, MD

ObjectiveDiscover gender-based differences that impact risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries and osteoarthritis.

11:30 a.m. Nursing implications for Orthopaedic Oncology Amber Marie Stitz, RN, MS, ACNS-BC, OCNS-CKelly Derby, RN, MS, CNS

ObjectiveFormulate plans of nursing care for orthopaedic oncology patients.

12:00 p.m. Adjournment

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Wednesday, March 25, 20151:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Venetian/Sands EXPO, Room 4403

Course Co-Chairs Elizabeth Turcotte, MSN RN-BC, ONCJeffrey Bush, MD

OverviewSome orthopaedic conditions call for conservative management prior to surgical consideration. Others may justify treatment by surgical methods. This session will focus on some approaches to provide high quality care for orthopaedic patients with total hip or knee arthroplasty, sports injuries, fragility fractures, hip fractures, overuse injuries, and osteosarcoma.

Intended Audience Nurses, orthopaedic technologists, physician assistants, physicians, physical and occupational therapists and other allied health professionals who care for orthopaedic patients in the acute care setting, office and outpatient clinics.

Program1:30 p.m. Welcome

Harpal S. Khanuja, MDAAOS Allied Health Program Director

Julie A. Twiss, BSN, RN, ONC2014-2015 NAON President

Introduction Elizabeth Turcotte, MSN RN-BC, ONCJeffrey Bush, MD

1:45 p.m. Improving Clinical Outcomes and Decreasing Length of Stay for Total Hip and Total Knee Patients through an Interdisciplinary Orthopedic Co-Management CollaborativePatricia Gawrys, BSN, RN, CRRN, ONCKaren Ramos, BSN, RN, ONCVincent Cannestra, MD

NUR4 Non-surgical Approaches to Orthopaedic Conditions / Surgical Approaches to Orthopaedic Conditions

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ObjectiveState the improvements made on the experience of inpatient total hip and total knee patients through an interdisciplinary orthopedic co-management collaborative.

2:30 p.m. The Emerging Role of Nursing in Sports MedicineDenise A McGinley, MSNAd, RN

ObjectiveDescribe two ways in which arena-side nursing positively impacts injury prevention, care, and recovery.

3:15 p.m. Break

3:30 p.m. Fragility Fracture...Never Again!Jennifer Boyer, RN, MBATonya Reddy, NP

ObjectiveIdentify patients at risk for fragility fracture and appropriate medical management.

4:15 p.m. The Use of Tele-Case Management to Coordinate Care and Improve Outcomes among Rural Elderly Hip Fracture PatientsMary Atkinson Smith, DNP, FNP-BC, ONP-C, RNFA, CNORW. Todd Smith, MD

ObjectiveDescribe the benefits of utilizing tele-case management to coordinate care and improve outcomes among rural elderly hip fracture patients.

5:00 p.m. Overuse Injury in the Young AthletesGregory Nicholson, MD

ObjectiveDiscriminate the dangers of overuse injuries in youth athletics.

5:30 p.m. Osteosarcoma: Current ConceptsSteven Gitelis, MD

ObjectiveDefine osteosarcoma, its management, and outcomes.

6:00 p.m. Adjournment

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CAST 1 Casting and Splinting — Fundamentals

Program8:15 a.m. Casting Complications

Cynthia Henderson, OTC, CO

Objective: Identify causes and solutions of common casting complications.

8:45 a.m. Demonstration: Short Arm CastCynthia Henderson, OTC, CO

Objective: Demonstrate the steps involved in the application and removal of a short arm cast.

9:05 a.m. Demonstration: Thumb Spica CastNicole Williams, OTC, MBA

Objective: Demonstrate the steps involved in the application and removal of a thumb spica cast.

9:30 a.m. Break

Thursday, March 26, 2015 8:15 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.Venetian/Sands EXPO, Palazzo Ballroom BSponsored by the National Association of Orthopaedic Technologists

Course Co-Chairs Cynthia Henderson, OTC, COContinuing Education Chair, National Association of Orthopaedic Technologists Harpal S. Khanuja, MDAAOS Allied Health Program Director

Limited to 70 attendees.

OverviewThis course will feature presentations about innovations in immobilization, casting complication causes and solutions, and the casting procedure. Demonstration and return demonstration will include application and removal of a short arm cast, thumb-spica cast, short leg cast, and a sugar tong splint.

Intended AudienceOrthopaedic allied healthcare professionals, including orthopaedic technologists, orthopaedic physician’s assistants, orthopaedic nurses, physician extenders, athletic trainers and orthotists.

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9:45 a.m. Casting Return Demonstration of Short Arm and Thumb Spica CastsCynthia Henderson, OTC, COSean Conkle, OTCNicole Williams, OTC, MBARobyn Masseth, OTCKristie Woolems, OTCSam Brown, OTC

Objective: Demonstrate the application and removal of short arm and thumb spica casts.

11:45 a.m. Demonstration: Sugar Tong SplintKristie Woolems, OTC

Objective: Demonstrate the steps involved in the application and removal of a sugar tong splint.

12:05 p.m. Casting Return Demonstration: Sugar Tong SplintCynthia Henderson, OTC, COSean Conkle, OTCNicole Williams, OTC, MBARobyn Masseth, OTCKristie Woolems, OTCSam Brown, OTC

Objective: Demonstrate the application and removal of a sugar tong splint.

12:30 p.m. Lunch

1:30 p.m. Demonstration: Short Leg CastRobyn Masseth, OTC

Objective: Demonstrate the steps involved in the application and removal of a short leg cast.

2:15 p.m. Break

2:30 p.m. Casting Return Demonstration: Short Leg CastCynthia Henderson, OTC, COSean Conkle, OTCNicole Williams, OTC, MBARobyn Masseth, OTCKristie Woolems, OTCSam Brown, OTC

Objective: Practice application and removal of a Short Leg Cast.

5:00 p.m. History & Innovations in Immobilization Sean Conkle, OTC

ObjectiveName historically significant events and innovations in immobilization.

5:45 p.m. Adjournment

Friday, March 27, 2015 8:15 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.Venetian/Sands EXPO, Palazzo Ballroom BSponsored by the National Association of Orthopaedic Technologists

Course Co-Chairs Cynthia Henderson, OTC, COContinuing Education Chair, National Association of Orthopaedic Technologists Harpal S. Khanuja, MD AOS Allied Health Program Director

Limited to 70 attendees.

OverviewThis course will feature presentations about necessary supplies and procedures for advanced casting. Demonstration and return demonstration will include Muenster, PTB, and Total Contact Casting.

Intended Audience Orthopaedic allied healthcare professionals, including orthopaedic technologists, orthopaedic physician’s assistants, orthopaedic nurses, physician extenders, athletic trainers and orthotists.

Program8:15 a.m. Demonstration: Muenster Cast

Nicole Williams, OTC, MBA

Objective: Demonstrate the steps involved in the application and removal of a Muenster cast.

9:00 a.m. Demonstration: Patellar Tendon-Bearing Cast (PTB)Cynthia Henderson, OTC, CO

Objective: Demonstrate the steps involved in the application and removal of a patellar tendon-bearing cast (PTB).

9:45 a.m. Break

CAST 2 Casting and Splinting — Advanced

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10:00 a.m. Casting Return Demonstration: Muenster and PTB CastsCynthia Henderson, OTC, COSean Conkle, OTCNicole Williams, OTC, MBARobyn Masseth, OTCKristie Woolems, OTCSam Brown, OTC

Objective: Demonstrate application and removal of Muenster and patellar tendon-bearing casts.

12:30 p.m. Lunch

1:30 p.m. Lecture: Total Contact Casting History & Treatment OptionsCynthia Henderson, OTC, CO

Objective: Name historically significant events in the development of total contact casting.

2:00 p.m. Break

2:15 p.m. Demonstration: Total Contact CastingCynthia Henderson, OTC, CO

Objective: Demonstrate the steps involved in the application and removal of a total contact casting.

3:00 p.m. Casting Return Demonstration: Total Contact CastingCynthia Henderson, OTC, COSean Conkle, OTCNicole Williams, OTC, MBARobyn Masseth, OTCKristie Woolems, OTCSam Brown, OTC

Objective: Demonstrate the application and removal of a total contact cast.

5:45 p.m. Adjournment

Faculty

Aaron Morgenstein, MDResident Physician, Tenet Healthcare, Atlanta, GA

Amber Marie Stitz, RN, MS, ACNS-BC, OCNS-COrthopaedic Clinical Nurse Specialist, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Christopher Wise, MDTrauma Surgeon, Drisko, Fee and Parkins Orthopedic Surgery, Kansas City, MO

Claire M Spanbock, RN, MBA, CNORRegional Director, Surgical Services, Kaiser Permanente, Portland, OR

Claire Robbins, PT, DPT, MS, GCSResearch Assistant, New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA

Cynthia Henderson, OTC, COClinical Director, Viscent Orthopedic Solutions, Oklahoma City, OK

Debra L. Sietsema, PhD, RNClinical Research Director, Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan; Associate Professor, Michigan State University, Grand Rapids, MI

Denise A McGinley, MSNAd, RNExecutive Director, Center for Orthopaedic Innovation, St. Luke’s Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ

Gina L Anderson-Malum, BSN, RN, ONCTotal Joint Specialist, Bone and Joint Center, St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud, MN

Gregory Nicholson, MDAssistant Professor, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University, Chicago, IL

Janine Bodden, MSN, NP-C, RN, ONC, RNFAAdvanced Practice Nurse/Joint Coordinator, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ

Jayne Campbell-Beaude, RN, BSN, CPAN, CAPANurse, New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA

Jennifer Boyer, RN, MBAOrthopedic Clinical Nurse Navigator, Springfield Clinic, Springfield, IL

Jim Reardon, MDOrthopaedic Surgeon, Northland Bone and Joint, North Kansas City, MO

Jonathan Paul, MDDirector, Charlotte Sports Medicine Institute, Charlotte, NC

Karen Ramos, BSN, RN, ONCNurse Manager, Presence Saint Joseph Hospital, Elgin, IL

Kelly Derby, RN, MS, CNSOrthopaedic Clinical Nurse Specialist, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Kim Schaap, MDOrthopedic Surgeon, St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud, MN

Kimberly Templeton, MDProfessor of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS

Kris Siemionow, MDAssistant Professor of Orthopedics and Neurosurgery, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL

Kristie Woolems, OTCOrthopaedic Technologist, Oklahoma Sports and Orthopedics Institute, Norman, OK

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Linda Cunningham, RN, BSN, CNOROrthopedic Team Leader, New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA

Mary Atkinson Smith, DNP, FNP-BC, ONP-C, RNFA, CNORPOSITION, FACILITY

Misty Kirby-Nolan, MSN, APN/CNP, ANP-BCLead Nurse Practitioner - Anesthesia Pain Medicine, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL

Nancy Hiltz, RN, MS, ONCOrthopedic Clinical Nurse Specialist, Newton Wellesley Hospital, Newton, MA

Naomi Schneider, BSNNurse Manager, Bone and Joint Center, St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud, MN

Nathan Greene, MDChief, Department of Orthopaedics, Northwest Permanente, Portland, OR

Nicole Williams, MBA, OTCQuality Improvement Coach, HealthTeamWorks, Denver, CO

Patricia Gawrys, BSN, RN, CRRN, ONCClinical Educator, Presence Saint Joseph Hospital, Elgin, IL

Robyn Masseth, OTCOrthopaedic Technologist, VA Medical Center, Fargo, ND

Rosendo Villarreal, OPA-C, LSALicensed Surgical Assistant, American Surgical Professionals, Houston, TX

Sean Conkle, OTCOrthopaedic Technologist, Coordinated Health, Bethlehem, PA

Samuel A. Brown, M.S., OTC Director of Orthopaedic Technology, Southern Crescent Technical College, Griffin, GA

Shane Nho, MDAssistant Professor, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University, Chicago, IL

Stephen B. MurphyPresident Center for Computer Assisted and Reconstructive Surgery, Inc.

Stephen Ondra, MDSenior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Health Care Service Corporation, Chicago, IL

Steven Gitelis, MDAssociate Dean and Assistant Professor, Rush University, Chicago, IL

Steven Marjetko, MDPhysician, Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, Morton Grove, IL

Thomas Gleason, MDPhysician Partner, Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, Morton Grove, IL

Tonya Reddy, NPBone Health Center Nurse Practitioner, Springfield Clinic, Springfield, IL

Vincent Cannestra, MDOrthopaedic Surgeon, Owner/Partner, Midwest Bone and Joint Institute, Elgin, IL

W. Todd Smith, MDOwner/Orthopedic Surgeon Starkville Orthopedic Clinic Starkville, MS

William Robb, MDOrthopaedic Director, Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, Glenview, IL

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General Information

Course LocationThe Nursing and Allied Health Program will be held at The Venetian/Sands EXPO in Las Vegas, NV. The nursing courses will be held in Venetian/Sands EXPO, Room 4403, and the casting courses will be held in Venetian/Sands EXPO Palazzo Ballroom B. Consult the AAOS Preliminary Program for information on locations of other courses and events.

AAOS Annual Meeting Programming You may request your own AAOS Preliminary Program, view the program, register for the meeting and reserve your hotel online at www.aaos.org/annual (login is required for online registration). Additional fees are required for instructional courses, Nursing and Allied Health courses and Specialty Day. For further information, consult the AAOS Preliminary Program included in the Annual Meeting registration packet or online at www.aaos.org/annual.

Registration Advance RegistrationTo attend any of the Nursing and Allied Health courses, you must register for the AAOS Annual Meeting. To request an AAOS registration packet, complete and return the postcard at the back of this brochure or complete the form at www.aaos.org/amrequest, phone at 800.346.2267 or by fax at 847.823.8031 (include your complete shipping address and email address). Please allow two weeks for delivery.

Once you receive your AAOS registration packet, there will be three ways to register:

1. Online at www.aaos.org/register. You must have a user name and password to register online. If you are new to AAOS, your user name is your AAOS ID number, which can be found above your name on the registration form. You will be required to create a password. For assistance, please email meeting@aaos.org.

2. Fax your registration form to 847.823.7520.3. Mail your registration to AAOS, 6300 N. River Road,

Rosemont, IL 60018-4262.

Registration Fees, Policies and DeadlinesAdvance***

Until Feb. 10OnlineFeb. 13–March 13

OnsiteMarch 23–28

Annual Meeting Registration Fee* (You may be required to provide your license or certificate number)

$150 $250 $250

Nursing Courses** $120 each $145 each $145 each

Casting Workshop – Fundamentals** $180 $220 $220

Casting Workshop – Advanced** $180 $220 $220

* Annual Meeting Registration Fee allows admittance to the Exhibit Hall, Academy Hall, Symposia, Paper Presentations, Posters, Scientific Exhibits, Orthopaedic Video Theater, and shuttle buses.

** Please note that registration is limited for each course. We cannot guarantee that you will be able to purchase a ticket onsite even though you have registered for the AAOS Annual Meeting.

***Please note that advance registration closes on February 10, 2015.

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The advance registration deadline is February 10, 2015. Registrations received after this date will be returned. Advance registrations will be confirmed within 10 days of receipt. Annual Meeting badge and course tickets will be mailed in February to all registrants who have paid in full. Please be sure to check your badge and tickets for accuracy.

Cancellation of your registration can be made until February 13, 2015. After this date, all course ticket exchanges will take place onsite and you will be charged the onsite course fees. To cancel your entire registration or selected courses, a written request for a refund must be received in the AAOS office by February 13, 2015. No refunds will be issued after this date. Please send all refund requests via e-mail: amcancels@aaos.org; fax: 847.823.8031; or mail: AAOS, 6300 North River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018-4262.

Onsite If you registered in advance: When you arrive in Las Vegas you must pick up your badge holder at the advance registration check-in areas. Advance registration check-in is located at the Venetian/Sands EXPO, Academy Hall G. Your AAOS Annual Meeting badge will admit you to the scientific program general sessions and exhibits.

If you are registering onsite: Onsite registration will be located at the Venetian/Sands EXPO, Academy Hall G.

Registration hours are:Monday, March 23..............................2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Tuesday, March 24 ..............................7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.Wednesday, March 25 .........................7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.Thursday, March 26 ............................7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.Friday, March 27 ................................7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.Saturday, March 28 ............................. 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

The onsite registration fee is $250. If available, you may purchase instructional course tickets at onsite pricing per course. Nursing course tickets can be purchased at $145 per course and Casting Workshop tickets at $220 per course.

Travel and HousingAll travel and housing information is included in the Annual Meeting registration packet. This includes airline, airport transfer and rental car information. You will find an official housing form at the back of the AAOS Preliminary Program.

Complete and return this form with a deposit to Wyndham Jade. Wyndham Jade is the official AAOS Housing Bureau. You are urged to make your housing reservation early via the internet (www.aaos.org/housing). Hotels fill quickly. Housing opens October 15, 2014. A deposit per room and your AAOS ID number are required to process your reservation. If your credit card is used for the deposit, it will be charged to your card immediately. The housing cutoff date is Febuary 24, 2015.

Nurses A total of 32 contact hours are being offered through NAON; 4.0 contact hours for each NUR course and for the CAST1 and CAST2 courses. Each session is provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP3432, for 4.00 contact hours for each NUR course and 8.00 contact hours each for the CAST1 and CAST2 courses.

The National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses’ Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Orthopaedic Technologists Applying to the National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists for approval of a total of 32 contact hours or 4 contact hours for each NUR session and 8 contact hours each for the CAST1 and CAST2 courses.

Physician Assistants Applying to the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) for Category 1 CME credit from the AOA Council on Continuing Medical Education, Prescribed credit from the AAFP and AMA Category 1 CME credit for the PRA from organizations accredited by the ACCME. Total number of contact hours: 32.

Orthopaedic Physician AssistantsApplying to the National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Physician Assistants for approval of a total of 32 contact hours for orthopaedic physician assistants or 4 contact hours for each NUR session and 8 contact hours each for the CAST1 and CAST2 courses.

GeneralCertificates for sessions will be available online once a participant completes a session. A link to the evaluation will be distributed to participants via email following each session. Please be sure to give your correct e-mail address when registering for the courses. Once participants complete the evaluation, a contact hour certificate will be available to print. To receive any certificate other than nursing, please visit the registration counter in front of the session. For credit that may be acceptable to state medical associations, specialty societies or state boards of medical licensure, please contact those organizations. NAON, AAOS and NAOT make every effort to have the course approved for credit prior to the course dates. It is not always possible to obtain approval in advance of a program.

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Inclusions in Your AAOS Registration Fee… 30 Symposia Presentations 915 Scientific Paper Presentations Over 560 Posters Over 85 Scientific Exhibits Over 550 Technical Exhibits Orthopaedic Video Theater Opening Ceremony, Presidential Guest Speaker and

Final Program Proceedings