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2018
November 1
October 10
Year-End Review: What Should You Do To Wrap Up the Year & Get Ready for the New Year? Register online at bit.ly/2018webinars. For more information, email Ryan Gleeson at rgleeson@AOPAnet.org.
ABC: Application Deadline for Certification Exams. Applications must be received by November 1 for individuals seeking to take the January Written and Written Simulation certification exams. Contact 703/836-7114, email certification@abcop.org, or visit www.abcop.org/certification.
WEBINAR
October 18–20
International African-American Prosthetic Orthotic Coalition Annual Meeting. Embassy Suites Downtown Medical Center, Oklahoma City. For more information, contact Tony Thaxton Jr. at 404/875-0066, email thaxton.jr@comcast.net, or visit www.iaapoc.org.
October 20
Advancements in Conservative Treatments of Scoliosis. San Mateo, CA. Schroth instructors, orthotists, and MDs from around the country will be joining us to discuss topics relating to conservative and surgical scoliosis treatment. Grant Wood, Align Clinic, and Beth Janssen, Scoliosis Rehab. For more information, visit www.align-clinic.com or email evaldez@align-clinic.com.
October 27
POMAC (Prosthetic and Orthotic Management Associates Corporation) Fall Continuing Education Seminar. LaGuardia Airport Plaza Hotel, New York. Contact Drew Shreter at 800/946-9170, ext. 101, or email dshreter@pomac.com.
November 1
ABC: Practitioner Residency Completion Deadline for Winter CPM Exams. All practitioner candidates have an additional 30 days after the application deadline to complete their residency. Contact 703/836-7114, email certification @abcop.org, or visit www.abcop.org/certification.
November 4–10
Health-Care Compliance & Ethics Week. AOPA is celebrating Health-Care Compliance & Ethics Week and is providing resources to help members celebrate. Learn more at bit.ly/aopaethics.
November 5–10
ABC: Written and Written Simulation Certification Exams. ABC certification exams will be administered for orthotists, prosthetists, pedorthists, orthotic fitters, mastectomy fitters, therapeutic shoe fitters, orthotic and prosthetic assistants and technicians in 300 locations nationwide. Contact 703/836-7114, email certification@abcop.org, or visit www.abcop.org/certification.
November 7–9
NJAAOP. Harrah’s, Atlantic City, NJ. For more information, visit www.njaaop.com. Contact Brooke Artesi, CPO, LPO, with questions at Brooke@sunshinepando.com.
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