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WPTA State Conferences

The Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association is pleased to offer your organization several opportunities to increase your visibility in the physical therapy professional community through exhibiting, sponsorships, advertising and material distribution in conjunction with our Fall Conference being held October 14-16 at the Kalahari Resort in the Wisconsin Dells. Over 350 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, students and guests from throughout Wisconsin are expected to attend the variety of courses, meetings and social events during this 3-day conference. We appreciate the tremendous support that our exhibitors and advertisers have give the WPTA in the past and are committed to making the 2010 WPTA Fall Conference an excellent investment in your future.

 
 
 
  • Future State Meeting Dates
    • Fall 2010 – October 14-16 - Kalahari/Wisconsin Dells
    • Spring 2011 – April 7-9 - Heidel House/Green Lake
    • Fall 2011 – October 13-15 - Kalahari/Wisconsin Dells
    • Fall 2012 – October 11-13 - Kalahari/Wisconsin Dells
    • Spring 2012 – April 19-21 - Country Springs Hotel/Waukesha
 
WPTA Board of Director Meetings

Additional Board Meetings:

  • October 15, 2010 – Wisconsin Dells
  • February 26, 2011 – Madison
  • May 7, 2011 – Madison
  • July 23, 2011 – Madison
  • October 14, 2011 – Wisconsin Dells
District Meetings
  • Northeast District Meetings
    • Sep-20-2010 Northeast District Executive Board Meeting
      Description:BW3 in Appleton, 6:30pm
    • Nov-03-2010 Northeast District Annual Ethics Course
      Description:Annual Northeast District Ethics Course to be held at the Wave in Appleton. 5pm registration. We are pleased to announce Gwyneth Straker, PT, MS as the speaker for this event. The topic will be Ethics and Professional Behavior Content. For more information please contact nedistrictwpta@gmail.com.
  • Northcentral District Meetings
    • Sep-21-2010 Ethics and Jurisprudence - Informed Consent
      Description:Robert F. Froehlke Conference Center located in the Melvin R. Laird Center at Marshfield Clinic in Marshfield Special Topic: Informed Consent Sponsored by Marshfield Clinic and the WPTA Northcentral District REMINDER: PT license expiration date has changed to February 28, 2011,so get your required CEUs now! Guest speakers will be Michele Thorman, P.T., D.P.T., M.B.A., and Gwyneth Straker, P.T., M.S., from the University of Wisconsin  La Crosse Physical Therapy Program. Michele serves as a clinical associate professor and PT Program Director at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse. In 2009, she was appointed to the WI Physical Therapist Examining Board. Gwyneth is a tenured faculty member and assistant professor in the UW-L PT Program where she currently serves as the Director of Clinical Education. Gwyneth also is a member of the WPTA Ethics Committee. A light dinner will be served. CEU certificates will be distributed the evening of the course. The cost for this course for WPTA members is free; the cost for nonmembers is $60. More Information
  • Northwest District Meetings
    • Sep-28-2010 Ethics and Jurisprudence Course
      Description:Ethics and Jurisprudence Course Sponsored by WPTA Northwest District (Satisfies the required CEUs for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants) The Ethical and Legal Issues of Informed Consent is the special topic Tuesday, September 28 " 4  8 p.m. Community Auditorium at Sacred Heart Hospital, 900 W. Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire WI 54701 REMINDER: PT license expiration date has changed to February 28, 2011, so get your CEUs now! Guest speakers will be Michele Thorman, P.T., M.B.A., and Gwyneth Straker, P.T., M.S., from the University of Wisconsin  La Crosse Physical Therapy Program. Michele serves as a clinical associate professor and PT Program Director at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse. In 2009, she was appointed to the WI Physical Therapist Examining Board. Gwyneth is a tenured faculty member and assistant professor in the UW-L PT Program where she currently serves as the Director of Clinical Education. Gwyneth also is a member of the WPTA Ethics Committee. A light dinner will be served. CEU certificates will be distributed the evening of the course. The cost for this course for WPTA members is $10; the cost for nonmembers is $50. More Information
    • Sep-28-2010 Ethical and Legal Challenges of Informed Consent
      Description:4 contact hours - sponsored by the WPTA Northwest District. September 28 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. Instructors: Gwyn Straker and Michele Thorman. For more info, contact Nicole Marquardt at marquardt.nicole@mayo.edu
  • Southeast District Meetings
    • Sep-14-2010 Southeast District Meeting and CE Course
      Description:Tuesday September 14th. Business Meeting at 6pm and Balancing Business and Professional Ethics CE course presented by Tina Stoeckmann,PT,DSc,MA following at approximately 6:30pm. Aurora Conference Center (Heil Building - see link below for directions). Please join us for our business meeting to get updates on our district happenings and state information. Program Description: Being professionals in the business of health care can lead to ethical distress. The relative contributions of economics, ethics, and social justice principles to our duties and ability to provide rehabilitation services will be explored. Group discussions of these concepts are an integral part of the process of ethical reflection for both our individual growth as well as our development as a profession and members of society. Course objectives: By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to: *Compare and contrast the business vs. professional aspects of the provision of health care services; *Recognize the multi-layered responsibilities physical therapists have to individuals, organizations, and society; *Identify legal documentation and ethical principles related to specific issues like reimbursement; *Apply the concepts presented in this course to case discussions and conflicts in ones own practice. 2 Free CEUs will be issued to those who attend. Any questions, please call Phil Bergold at 414/940-7278. Hope to see you there!
  • Southwest District Meetings
    • Sep-20-2010 SWD Executive Commitee Meeting
      Description:Details forthcoming.
    • Oct-25-2010 SWD Business Meeting and CE
      Description:Topic and location TBA.
  • Westcentral District Meetings
    • Sep-14-2010 Differential Diagnosis: Back Pain Description:The WCD presents Differential Diagnosis: Back Pain with Speaker Mary Rathgaber, MD on Tuesday, September 14 from 6-8pm. The course will be held at the UW-La Crosse Health Science Center, 1300 Badger Street. Meetings are free for APTA members and students; $25 for non-members. Contact: Linda Shepardson, WCD of WPTA, Education/Membership Chair lshepardson@winonahealth.org or 608/397-7233
    • Nov-09-2010 Ethics and Jurisprudence Description:The WCD presents 4 hours of Ethics and Jurisprudence programming on Tuesday, November 9 from 5-9m. The course will be held at the Baus Haus with dinner included. ** Pre-Registration Required ** $50 for APTA Members; $100 for non-members. Contact: Linda Shepardson, WCD of WPTA, Education/Membership Chair lshepardson@winonahealth.org or 608/397-7233
    • Dec-14-2010 Updates in Treating Neurological Patients: MS, Parkinson's, Guillain Barre, ALS Description:The WCD presents Updates in Treating Neurological Patients on Tuesday, December 14 from 6-8pm. The course will be held at the UW-La Crosse Health Science Center, 1300 Badger Street. Meetings are free for APTA members and students; $25 for non-members. Contact: Linda Shepardson, WCD of WPTA, Education/Membership Chair lshepardson@winonahealth.org or 608/397-7233
 
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