The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
36th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium 2010
February 24 - 27, 2010 - Chicago, IL
Experience Exceptional O&P Education

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As of 1/7/2010

Professional Development

Time Program Code Thursday, February 25
12:45 PM - 2:15 PM PD1 Professional Development
Show Me the Money! Staying Profitable in the World of O&P
Rob Benedetti
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.
2:20 PM - 3:50 PM PD2 Professional Development
Healthcare Trends for 2010 - What Change is in the Air and What Does It Mean for You?
Joyce Perrone
Work with an industry expert with more than 20 years experience in the O&P profession on the healthcare changes and trends ahead and how they will impact you.
Time Program Code Friday, February 26
8:15 AM - 9:45 AM PD3 Professional Development
How to Treat Your Employees Like a Dog
Russ Hornfisher
Gain insight on proven ways to keep youremployees happy and productive and your businessthriving.
9:50 AM - 11:20 AM PD4 Professional Development
Building Blocks for a Successful O&P Company
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.
1:35 PM - 3:05 PM PD5 Professional Development
Presentation Skills - Improving Your Relationships with Medical Practices and Hospitals
Joyce Perrone
Hone your skills to present to medical practices, hospitals and other audiences. These techniques will help you in your efforts to increase business or put on a clinical presentation.
Time Program Code Saturday, February 27
10:40 AM - 12:05 PM PD6 Professional Development
Who Moved My Dog Dish?
Russ Hornfisher
Change is happening in our lives at a faster pace than ever before. How do we cope with all of the changes in our lives? This program will not stop change, but it will provide tools to take a little more control of your life. You can either let change control you, or you can harness change to your benefit.