The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
35th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium 2009
March 4-7, 2009 - Atlanta, GA
Experience Exceptional O&P Education

As of 11/1/2008

Professional Development

Time	Program Code	Thursday, March 5
1:05 PM - 2:35 PM	PD1	Professional Development Who's Controlling Your Company? Business Advice from a Control Freak Rob Benedetti Focus on the necessary financial, organizational and personnel controls needed to effectively manage an O&P company. From benchmarks and budgeting to employee fraud we will review these important issues as well as many others.
2:40 PM - 4:10 PM	PD2	Professional Development Find the Hidden Goldmines in Your Practice Joyce Perrone We all know insurances aren't giving us MORE money. We actually know it is going to be less and more regulated. How can you still make a profit in troubling times? We will explore ideas to make your practice more profitable and find where you can keep profits from slipping away.
Time	Program Code	Friday, March 6
8:10 AM - 9:55 AM	PD3	Professional Development Job One Russ Hornfisher What is it that separates successful people from the rest of the crowd? Meeting some people just makes us feel better. Why? How can you make yourself a successful person? Learn the most important skill needed in any job.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	PD4	Professional Development Show Me the Money! Staying Profitable in the World of O&P Rob Bendetti Learn from over 10 years of consulting experience in the O&P profession to present valuable and practical business information including common pitfalls in running a business, how to gain market share and how to create an entrepreneurial niche for your practice.
5:50 PM - 6:50 PM	PD5	Professional Development Making Your Presentation Powerful Joyce Perrone Participate in this presentation skills workshop to help develop better presentations. Whether presenting your ideas to your peers, during an in-service, to insurances — you need a strong skill set to get your points across and have people happy they came to listen to you. This is an interactive workshop designed to develop and hone your skills as a presenter.
Time	Program Code	Saturday, March 7
10:40 AM - 12:25 PM	PD6	Professional Development How to Motivate Yourself and Your Staff Russ Hornfisher Build your own business by boosting attitudes. Four techniques help you and your staff improve your outlook and increase productivity. Additional skills help strengthen your business and improve client relations.