2024 Adaptive Sports Medicine Symposium

Friday, August 16, 2024, 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM, Nationwide Children's Hospital Conference Center, Columbus, OH


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (5.75 hours), AAPA Credit(s) (5.75 hours), ANCC Contact Hour(s) (5.75 hours), BOC (Athletic Trainer) (5.75 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (5.75 hours)

This is a live in person continuing education symposium with lectures and a lab component. Agenda: 7:30am – Check-in 8:05am Welcome and Introduction – Jonathan Napolitano, MD, FAAPMR 8:05 – 9:05am Amputee Soccer and Its Value. Is it for exercise, competition, travel or all the above? - Theresa Berner, MOT, OTR/L, ATP 9:05 – 10:05 Hoop Life: Wheelchair Basketball - Wendy Koesters, PT, ATP/SMS 10:05 – 10:15 Break 10:15 – 11:00 3D Motion Analysis in Children with Impaired Mobility: Recognizing and Treating Deviations to Enhance Participation in Physical Activity and Sport - Kirsten Tulchin Francis, PhD 11:00 – Noon Physical Activity and Sport Participation in Youth with Disabilities: Research Updates and Application - Mary Dubon, MD Noon – 1:00 Lunch 1:00 – 3:00 Sideline Management and Emergency Preparedness - Jonathan Napolitano, MD; Ashley Davidson, MS, LAT, ATC; Brian Huck MS, LAT, ATC; Alycia Kingcade, MS, LAT, ATC; Eric Leighton, LAT, ATC; Tina Lepley, LAT, ATC 3:00 – 6:00 – Adaptive Sports Medicine Community/Family Day – not eligible for continuing education credits.

1. Dissect what is known about sport participation and injuries in adaptive athletes and navigate future research in injury epidemiology in adaptive athletes.
2. Identify adapted basketball chair configuration differences for those with amputation versus neurological needs.
3. Identify various types of adapted soccer games and pathways for athlete development.
4. Demonstrate evidence-based use of 3D motion analysis aimed at enhancing participation in physical activity and sports for children with impaired mobility.
5. Demonstrate skills of recognition, assessment and treatment of injuries in athletes with disabilities and recognize the importance of developing and practicing an emergency action plan to ensure the multidisciplinary team understands their role in providing care.
6. Improve participation and communication among all members of the healthcare team.

The last day to pre-register for the symposium is August 9th. If you would like to register after August 9th, please email Courtney Cooke at [email protected]. 

• General Registration: $150 
• Student Registration (no CE): $50 

 

If you are an Nationwide Children's Hospital employee and your department will cover the cost of registration, please email [email protected] before you register. 

Find more information about the Adaptive Sports Medicine Family Engagement Fair directly following the professional symposium here! 

In support of improving patient care, Nationwide Children's Hospital is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing medical education for the healthcare team.

Medicine CME
Nationwide Children’s Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physician Assistants
Nationwide Children's Hospital has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria.   This activity is designated for 5.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid for 2 Years from the date of the activity.  PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent  of their participation.

Athletic Trainers
Nationwide Children’s Hospital (BOC AP#: P3772) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to certified Athletic Trainers.  This program is eligible for a maximum of 5.75 Category A CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.

Occupational Therapists
Nationwide Children’s Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.75 continuing education credits through the OOTA. Occupational Therapists should claim only the credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physical Therapists
Application submitted to the OPTA for continuing education credit.

Recreational Therapists
This continuing education session content is pre-approved by NCTRC. For more information about NCTRC and to review the current certification standards, please visit nctrc.org.

 

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected].

Nationwide Children's Hospital reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
Nationwide Children's Hospital is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

Nationwide Children's Hospital is close to many local hotels, including but not limited to: 

AC Hotel Columbus Downtown 

517 Park Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215

(614) 227-6100

 

Graduate Columbus 

750 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215

(614) 484-1900

 

The Hilton Columbus Downtown

 401 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215 

(614) 384-8600

 

Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbus Downtown

412 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43215

(614) 569-7760

 

Hyatt Regency Downtown Columbus

350 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215   

(614) 463-1234

 

The Westin Great Southern Columbus 

 310 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215   

(614) 228-3800 

The Nationwide Children's Hospital® adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nationwide Children's Hospital adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Friday, August 16, 2024

Thank you for your interest in exhibiting at the 2024 Adaptive Sports Medicine Symposium. Presented by Nationwide Children’s Hospital Adaptive Sports Medicine Program along with The Ohio State University Adapted Sports Institute, the day is planned to improve awareness, access, and expertise in the care of athletes with disabilities.

Exhibitor registration for the professional conference (check-in 7:30 a.m., programming 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) is available for $400 per table and includes: 
• (1) 6’ table and (2) representatives
• Name recognition in marketing and conference materials, as accreditation guidelines and timing allow

Please note, electricity is not available in the exhibit hall. 

If you are interested to exhibit at our event, please register here.

If you have questions, please reach out to Courtney Cooke at [email protected] or (614) 355-3149. 

Thank you for your consideration and support of The 2024 Adaptive Sports Medicine Symposium.

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