Student Conclave WHAT IS STUDENT CONCLAVE?

Student Conclave
WHAT IS STUDENT CONCLAVE?
The APTA’s National Student Conclave is modeled after the TPTA Student Conclave. The Conclave
combines this exciting event with the Texas Physical Therapy Association’s Annual Conference.
At the TPTA Student Conclave, students have the opportunity to network with peers from across the
state, as well as with professional physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.This 3-day
event includes student education sessions, Student Assembly, contests, access to the exhibit hall,
research poster presentations, and the Annual Conference Recognition Dinner.
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The TPTA Student Conclave was planned in collaboration with the Texas Student Physical Therapy Association (TSPTA - a student special interest group of the TPTA), physical therapists, physical therapist
assistants, and students from across Texas. Check out all the details for this year’s Conclave - there’s
something for everyone!
STUDENT ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONAL COURSES
The Student Assembly is an integral part of the
APTA and TPTA and will allow you to have opportunities for leadership and growth during
your educational process. It will also keep you
apprised of important issues that face our profession as well as allow you to have input into
solutions.
• Courses geared for students will be offered
Friday and Saturday.
KEY POINTS
• Michele Voight, PTA and Melanie Fletcher, PT,
DPT, Student Conclave Chairs, will be on-site
throughout the conference to assist you.
• Bring your resume and dress to impress - you
may meet your future employer! Dress professional, no jeans (school polo shirt with slacks
or skirt is a great idea!!).
• Arrive on time for all clinical sessions and
meetings.
• Exhibit Hall: The exhibitors are here to support
you. Talk to them about their products or services and remember to thank them for coming.
• Use the student booth to get information about
the Conference and to ask for help.
• Talk to physical therapists, vendors, and
TPTA officers; take this opportunity to learn
more about your professional organization.
• School T-shirt Sales - Schools must sign up
before October 1, 2014 to sell T-shirts at Annual Conference. Limited space available.
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• Students may attend a professional course on
a first-come, first-serve basis on the day the
course is being offered. Only a limited number
of students will be allowed into professional
courses so you should plan to come early.
CONTESTS
• During Student Assembly, business will be
conducted, officers elected, and the meeting
will be followed by a social to meet and greet
fellow assembly members.
• Welcome Reception (Students, Professionals
& Exhibitors) - School Competitions will begin
at 8:00 p.m.
• A banner contest will provide students the
chance to showcase school spirit! Banners
must be 4 ft. wide by 3 ft. high with grommets
for hanging. Banners must be registered at
the student booth in the exhibit hall by 1:00
p.m. on Saturday. Winner will be announced
at the end of the instructional courses (4:00
p.m.) Saturday, October 18th.
• The Student Bowl is designed to showcase
student brainpower. Teams consists of 4 students from an accredited PT or PTA School.
A school may have a team of 4 - 1st year students, a team of 4 - 2nd year students and a
team of 4 - 3rd year students (if applicable).
Each school may only have a maximum of 3
teams.
Student Conclave Schedule
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2014
7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Registration Open
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
“A Case Study Approach for NPTE Preparation”
“Money Talks: Financial Literacy for Soon-to-be PT’s and
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Open
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Lunch
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
GAC’s “Coffee and Dessert” Dessert
1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Texas Assembly (TPTA’s Annual Business Meeting)
5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Student Assembly
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Welcome Reception (All registered attendees and
exhibitors welcome)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2014
7:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Registration Open
8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
“Physical Therapy For Children with Cerebral Palsy”
“Getting Back in the Game: A Criterion-Based Approach
to Return to Sport Post-ACLR”
“Rehabilitation of the Amputee “
10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Exhibit Hall Open
12:45 PM to 1:30 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Research Poster Presentations
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
“Form Follows Function: A Framework For Anatomy”
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PTA’s”
“Eclectic Approach To Management of Musculoskeletal
Dysfunction”
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Student Bowl
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Silent Auction and Recognition Dinner
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Student Conclave Courses
FRIDAY, 9:00 – 10:30AM
A CASE STUDY APPROACH FOR NPTE PREPARATION
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Speaker(s): Charles Nichols
Mike Richardson
Every student wants to pass the NPTE on the first attempt. Many schools require students to develop
a plan to prepare for the exam. Students often think of the amount of time, the textbooks to review,
and how to cover all of their notes as factors in planning. This session proposes an innovative method
to prepare for the NPTE. The case study approach can bring more interesting, real world scenarios
into study and offer a more complete option for study in preparation for the NPTE. After this course,
you should find case studies to be a more engaging and rewarding way to learn. This innovative
approach will impact learning and application to different body systems, basic science and evidencebased practice. This approach will differ from the normal test prep and also prepare you for the
challenges of clinical practice. Several case studies will be presented representing a variety of practice
settings, and then, guidance on using these cases for test preparation will be presented.
FRIDAY, 9:00 – 10:30AM
MONEY TALKS: FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR SOON-TO-BE PT’S AND PTA’S
Speaker(s): Mike Geelhoed, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC
Seventy-five percent of Texans making good salaries ($50-$90K) have less than 3 months savings,
and are essentially living paycheck to paycheck. Financial literacy among college and graduate
students is alarmingly poor. Starting salaries for new graduate PT’s and PTA’s in Texas are
respectable, but flat over the last few years. Combine this with record levels of student loan debt
among PT and PTA graduates, and we are faced with a potential financial disaster with our new
professionals. The solution to this looming crisis is basic financial literacy education, which is rarely
a component of any undergraduate or graduate program curriculum. This session will review basic
financial principles and sound money management strategies to maximize opportunities for financial
success among our soon-to-graduate PT and PTA students. Emphasis will be placed on eliminating
debt, controlling spending, and investing for the future.
SATURDAY, 8:30 – 11:30AM
PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY
Speaker(s): Yasser Salem, PT, PhD, NCS, PCS
Evan Papa, MA, DPT
This course will review the pathology, classification, and unique clinical presentation of cerebral palsy.
This session will inform the participants of current research, advances in medical treatment, and
discuss the role of physical therapists in the treatment of children with cerebral palsy. Rehabilitation
emphasis will be on evaluation, treatment strategies, and case studies of children with cerebral palsy.
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Student Conclave Courses
SATURDAY, 8:30AM – 11:30AM
GETTING BACK IN THE GAME: A CRITERION-BASED APPROACH TO RETURN
TO SPORT POST-ACLR
Speaker(s): Burke Wilson, PT, DPT, CSCS
Dexter Upton, PT, DPT
Justin Howard, PT, DPT
Caleb Ashmore, PT, DPT
What criteria and functional tests do we use to make return to play decisions? What current evidence
is available to support sound clinical decision making? In this lecture and lab based course, we will
address how to move athletes from the clinic to the field. We will also demonstrate how to administer
and score various functional tests used to make return to sport decisions.
SATURDAY, 8:30AM – 11:30AM
REHABILITATION OF THE AMPUTEE
Speaker(s): Terri Odom, PT
This course will cover relevant information pertaining to the treatment/rehabilitation of the amputee,
including information for prosthetic training. The course will review issues impacting success,
evaluation aspects, prosthetic componentry, gait/prosthetic analysis, outcome tools, progression of
device and treatment ideas.
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A torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) can be a devastating injury for an athlete. Because of the
dynamic instability of the injured knee, many athletes opt to go through a complete reconstruction
of the ligament. Afterwards, returning to pre-injury levels of competition can be challenging for that
athlete. As physical therapists, we must work to optimize the best outcome for patients with ACLR in
order to reduce risk of re-injury.
SATURDAY, 2:30PM – 4:00PM
FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION: A FRAMEWORK FOR ANATOMY
Speaker(s): Allan Besselink, PT, Dip. MDT
Anatomy has traditionally been taught as an exercise in rote memorization of muscle origins and
insertions, nerve supplies and actions. But the study of anatomy can also be built upon principles that
promote a better understanding of function along the way. This course will provide a framework for
learning anatomy more effectively and with greater clinical relevance.
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Student Conclave Courses
SATURDAY, 2:30PM – 4:00PM
ECLECTIC APPROACH TO MANAGEMENT OF MUSCULOSKELETAL
DYSFUNCTION
Speaker(s): Michael Connors, PT, DPT, OCS
This course will provide a different model for examining and treating clients with neuromusculoskeletal
dysfunction. This approach will utilize an ordered, logical methodology to identify musculoskeletal
pathology and treat accordingly utilizing a systems-like based approach.
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Student Conclave Speaker Bios
Allan Besselink, PT, Dip. MDT
Allan Besselink is an Austin physical therapist, endurance sports coach, educator, and the author of
“RunSmart: A Comprehensive Approach To Injury-Free Running”. Allan is one of 400 practitioners
internationally who have attained the Diploma in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy from the
McKenzie Institute International – the highest level of training in the McKenzie Method. In his 26 years
as a physical therapist, he has lectured extensively on a variety of topics including MDT, functional
anatomy, clinical reasoning, and sports medicine. He has taught anatomy for the past 10 years to both
PT and PTA students
Michael Connors, PT, DPT, OCS
Michael Connors is an assistant professor and coordinator of the musculoskeletal clinical management
courses at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth, TX. His clinical
background is in the musculoskeletal arena, where he continues to maintain an active clinical practice
in the faculty practice of UNTHSC. He has eleven years of clinical experience as a physical therapist
and is board certified in orthopaedic physical therapy.
Mike Geelhoed, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC
Mike Geelhoed is an Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Education at UTHSCSA. He serves
as the Chief Delegate for Texas and President of the Texas Physical Therapy Foundation. He has
published and presented on a wide variety of Physical Therapy topics to local, state, national and
international audiences. By sharing his experiences and financial advice with Texas DPT students, he
hopes they can eliminate their student loan debt and maximize their financial security early in their PT
career and beyond to allow them to reach their full potential personally and professionally.
Charles Nichols, PT, DPT, OCS
Charles Nichols is an Assistant Professor at the University of North Texas Health Science Center.
He teaches in the musculoskeletal section of the Physical Therapy program and is active in clinical
practice at the UNT Health Clinic. Dr. Nichols is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist by the
American Physical Therapy Association and has completed his manual therapy certification through
the Evidence in Motion Manual Therapy Program. He is an item writer for the NPTE exam.
Mike Richardson, PT, DPT, COMT
Mike Richardsonis an Assistant Professor at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. He
is the Assistant Director of Clinical Education and is currently teaching Clinical Reasoning, Therapeutic
Exercise, Therapeutic Interventions, as well as Prosthetics and Orthotics. He has worked in settings
from acute care, Outpatient, and Home Health for the past 15 years. Dr. Richardson is a Certified
Orthopedic Manual Therapist through Maitland Seminars. He is an item writer for the NPTE Exam.
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Student Conclave Speaker Bios
Yasser Salem, PT, PhD, NCS, PCS
Yasser Salem is an Associate Professor in Physical Therapy at University of North Texas Health
Science Center. Dr. Salem is a board certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist and a board certified
Pediatric Clinical Specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. He is one of
only a handful of therapists nationally who has board certification in both Pediatric and Neurological
specialties. Dr. Salem earned his PhD in physical therapy from the University of Central Arkansas.
Dr. Salem teaches courses in examination and intervention of the clients with neurologic dysfunction
in adults and pediatrics, as well as content in neuroscience and motor control. His clinical practice
has been primarily in the area of pediatric and neurologic physical therapy. Dr. Salem has several
publications including peer-reviewed articles, book and book chapter. He has published in a variety
of peer-reviewed national and international. Dr. Salem has given over 100 peer-reviewed and invited
conference presentations presented at national and international level conferences. Dr. Salem is a coeditor, executive editor, editorial board member and reviewer for several peer-reviewed journals.
Terri attended Texas Woman’s University where she obtained her Masters in Physical Therapy in
1994. She has worked her entire career at Baylor in Dallas in a variety of settings including acute
care, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient orthopedics and spent the last 13 years in the outpatient
neurological setting. Terri’s clinical interests include transtibial and transfemoral amputees, stroke,
and other neurological diagnoses. Terri also serves as the primary physical therapist participating
in BIR’s Amputee Clinic with Dr. Amy Wilson and is a newly APTA accredited BIR-TWU Neurology
Residency outpatient coordinator and mentor in the area of amputees.
Evan Papa, MA, DPT
Evan Papa is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of North
Texas Health Science Center, at Fort Worth. He has worked in both acute care and neurologic physical
therapy settings and currently works part-time in a home health setting. Dr. Papa received his Doctor
of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Utah in 2011, where he was the Jack and Hazel
Robertson scholar. Dr. Papa also earned a Master’s degree in Kinesiology with Phi Kappa Phi honors
from California State University-Chico in 2007, where he wrote his thesis on the neuroprotective
effects of hyperbaric oxygen from glutamate excitoxic insult (CVA model). Dr. Papa is currently a
PhD candidate at the University of Utah. He has worked extensively in motion capture technology
to examine the effects of muscle fatigue on postural control in persons with Parkinson disease. His
primary research interests are centered on postural control and fall prevention for older individuals and
persons with inherent balance impairments.
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Terri Odom, PT
Burke Wilson, PT, DPT, CSCS; Dexter Upton, PT, DPT; Justin Howard, PT, DPT;
Caleb Ashmore, PT, DPT
Burke Wilson, Dexter Upton, Justin Howard, and Caleb Ashmore are current sports physical therapy
residents at Memorial Hermann’s Ironman Sports Medicine Institute in Houston, Texas. In addition to
their clinical responsibilities, Wilson and Upton work with the University of Houston and St. Thomas
High School athletes to assist with conservative management, post-operative rehabilitation, and return
to sport decision making.
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General Information
CONFIRMATION LETTERS
Registration confirmation letters are sent via e-mail to
the address listed on your registration form.
DRESS
• Educational Offerings: Casual to business casual
• Recognition Dinner: Cocktail to semi-formal attire
Please note: Temperatures in meeting rooms may vary
SPECIAL NEEDS
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If you have special dietary needs or if you require any
special services or auditory aids in accordance with
the Americans With Disabilities Act, please be sure to
check the appropriate line on the Conference registration form. You will be contacted to confirm your special
needs.
CANCELLATION/REFUND
Written notice of cancellation(s) received in the office of
TPTA by October 1, 2014 will entitle the cancelling party to a refund of monies submitted minus a 25% handling fee. No refunds will be allowed for cancellation(s)
made after October 1, 2014.
FEE STRUCTURE
Regular rate applies to registrations received by fax
or postmarked by the U.S. Postmaster by October 1,
2014. Any registrations received or postmarked after
October 1, 2014 are subject to Onsite fees.
STUDENT REGISTRATION FEES
STUDENT CONCLAVE
MEMBER
NON-MEMBER
(10/1/13)
REGULAR
ONSITE
$100
$125
$125
$150
• Registration includes TPTA Assembly, Student Assembly, the exhibit hall, lunch, and Welcome Reception.
Student slots in Professional Courses: In the
past, TPTA has allowed students to attend professional
courses on a limited basis through the registration process for Student Conclave. In 2014, there will be a
limited number of student seats in most of the professional courses but they will be given on a “first come,
first serve” basis at the conference. Therefore, if you
want to attend one of the Friday or Saturday courses,
you will need to be outside the meeting room before
8:00 a.m. and will be seated on a space available basis.
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PROFESSIONAL VOLUNTEERS
If you would like to volunteer to be a course
Proctor please sign-up here.
Do not register for conference until you
have received a confirmation regarding your volunteer slot. You receive the
course you proctor free so registration
will be slightly different.
STUDENT VOLUNTEERS
Each school is limited to 3 student volunteers, plus 2 alternates. If more than 5
submissions from a school are submitted,
they will not be considered for a volunteer
position. Please sign-up here to volunteer.
You must be a current APTA/TPTA member to volunteer. Both of these requirements will be checked before placement
in a volunteer position is made.
Do not register for conference until
you have received a confirmation
regarding your volunteer slot. You
receive a discount of $40.00 off your
registration fee if you are selected.
Three Easy Ways to Register:
Online: Register Online at www.tpta.
org. Select the registration link and
complete your registration form right
from your desk. Visa, Mastercard and
American Express only.
Fax: (512) 477-1434, available 24 hours
a day
Mail: Send the registration form to
Texas Physical Therapy Association
(TPTA), 900 Congress Avenue, Suite
410, Austin, TX 78701
Payment must accompany registration.
Please note: We are unable to accept
registrations over the phone.
STUDENT
REGISTRATION
Student Registration Deadline October 1, 2014.
One form per person
First Name: _____________________________________ Last Name:__________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________
City: _______________________________________ State:______________________ Zip:_________________
Daytime Phone: _____________________________ E-mail: _________________________________________
APTA Member Number:____________________________ (Required for conference fee discount)
School Name: ___________________________________
Special arrangements due to a disability? ____Yes ____ No
Do you prefer vegetarian meals? ____Yes ____No
Emergency Contact Name: ________________________________ Emergency Contact Phone: _____________
Free
Events
Are you planning to attend the WELCOME RECEPTION
on Friday, October 17?
Yes
No
Conference Registration
Student registration is limited to PT and PTA students only.
Please check the appropriate registration box:
Member
Non-Member
Additional Option:
Dinner Ticket
10/1/14
Onsite
$100.00
$125.00
$125.00
$150.00
$30.00
Student Conclave Courses
Please select only one course from each time slot that you
would like to attend.
Friday 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$65.00
A Case Study Approach for NPTE Preparation
Money Talks: Financial Literacy for Soon-to-be PT’s and PTA’s
Dinner tickets are no longer included with registration fee. If
a student plans to attend the Recognition Dinner, they must
pay the additional $30.00 for a ticket and $65.00 per guest.
Saturday 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Physical Therapy For Children with Cerebral Palsy
Getting Back in the Game: A Criterion-Based Approach to
Return to Sport Post-ACLR
Rehabilitation of the Amputee
A LA CARTE: Guest tickets for these events are not
included in the registration. Indicate the number of
tickets for any guests
Recognition Dinner
$65
Payment Information:
Quantity
Amount
______
$______
Check (Make checks payable to TPTA)
Saturday 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Form Follows Function: A Framework For Anatomy
Eclectic Approach To Management of Musculoskeletal
Dysfunction
Total Amount: $ _____________________
Credit Card (Do not include your credit card number, you will be invoiced)
Signature___________________________________________
Send registration to: TPTA, 900 Congress Ave, Suite 410, Austin, TX 78701 or fax to (512) 477-1434. Cancellation Policy: Written notice of
cancellation(s) received in the office of TPTA by October 1, 2014 will entitle the cancelling party to a refund of monies submitted minus a 25%
handling fee. No refunds will be allowed for cancellations made after October 1, 2014. Fee Structure: Regular rate applies to those received
by fax or postmarked by the U.S. Postmaster by October 1, 2014. After October 1, 2014, all registration must be onsite at the Conference. Liability Release: I absolve TPTA of responsibly and personally assume responsibility for damages to property or bodily injuries resulting from my actions. I understand that minors attending the Annual Conference are prohibited from consuming alcoholic beverages during Annual Conference activities.