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TALK O&P EDUCATION AND RESIDENCY (TOPER)
Charles Kuffel, MSM, CPO, FAAOP; Chris Robinson, MS, MBA, CPO, ATC, FAAOP(D);
Ashley Mullen, MS, CPO, ATC; Phil Stevens, MEd, CPO, FAAOP; Paul Prusakowski, CPO,
FAAOP; Bryan Malas, MHPE, CO, FAAOP; Tyler Dunham, MSPO, CPO; Julie McCulley, MS,
MPO; Dominique Mungo
NCOPE has developed six, hour-long educational sessions geared toward the needs of residents,
residency mentors/directors, and educators. These engaging and interactive sessions have been
created to provide insight for the newest of practitioners to the most seasoned of residency directors.
Thursday, Feb. 15 • 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
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FUTURE POLITICAL CLIMATE OF HEALTHCARE
Jared Howell, MS, CPO, FAAOP; Mac McClellan, CPO/L, FISPO, FAAOP(D)
Discuss the current political climate as it relates to healthcare and O&P professionals.
Friday, Feb. 16 • 10:35 a.m.–12:05 p.m.
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2018 COMPLIANCE UPDATE
Jim Lawson
Offered by ABC
Change is all around us, and it’s how you stay ahead of the curve that will ensure your success. Being
able to understand compliance and O&P standards is immeasurable. It can make or break your
business. Discuss best business practices and ways to help your facility be compliant with ABC
accreditation standards. Discuss ABC’s extensive set of accreditation tools and resources to help you
become and remain the best business you can be.
Friday, Feb. 16 • 1:50–3:20 p.m.
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EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE: JOURNAL CLUB
Michelle Hall, MS, CPO, FAAOP(D)
Are you a busy clinician who wishes to implement evidence-based practice techniques? The
Academy’s Secondary Knowledge Committee has a solution for you: Academy Journal Club. Join us
to learn more about this new endeavor, participate in our first discussion session, and find out how to
implement it in your clinical practice. Note: Participants must read the designated article prior to
attending. Details on the article will be sent to all registered attendees prior to the meeting.
Friday, Feb. 16 • 5:10–6:30 p.m.
