56Th CSMA ANNUAL STATE CONFERENCE

56th CSMA ANNUAL STATE CONFERENCE

APRIL 8 & 9, 2016

CoCo Keys Water Resort & Conference Center

Waterbury, CT

Join Us For:

Education Sessions (See Workshop Outline)

CEUs For Recertification

Professional Growth

Meet Our National Representative

Professional Contacts

Get To Know Your Fellow CMAs!

CMAs, RMAs, Students, Clinical Assistants, Administrative Assistants, Educators, Office Managers, Receptionists, RNs, LPNs, and all other allied health professionals are invited to attend our convention

Postmark your Registration Form by March 28 for the lower rate!

56thANNUAL STATE CONFERENCE Agenda

APRIL 8 & 9, 2016

FRIDAY, APRIL 8th

7:00 - 8:00a.mREGISTRATION AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.Patient Centered Primary Care- The Medical Home Model

8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Engaging Adult Learners: Innovative Teaching Strategies Part 1

9:15 -10:15 a.m. Linkage to HIV Services

9:15 - 10:15 a.m. Engaging Adult Learners: Innovative Teaching Strategies Part 2

10:15 – 10:45 a.m. MORNING BREAK- VISIT VENDORS AND CSMA COFFEE SHOPPE

10:45 - 11:45 a.m.Autism 101-CSMA Spirit of Giving Keynote Program

12:00 - 2:00 p.m. LUNCHEON – ANNUAL CSMA BUSINESS MEETING- VISIT VENDORS

2:15 - 3:15 p.m. What’s Your Food Telling You

2:15 - 3:15 p.m. Power point for Windows 10

3:30 – 4:30 p.m Gastrointestinal Disease- Infancy through Adult

3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Alternative Therapies: Essential Oil

4:45-5:45 p.m. CSMA TOWN HALL

6:00-9:00 p.m. WELCOME PARTY-Dinner and CSMA Trivia

SATURDAY, APRIL 12

7:45 - 8:30 a.m.REGISTRATION, CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST, AND VENDORS

8:30 – 11:30 a.m.CPR recertification class – (Additional Fee. Limited Space)

8:30- 9:30 a.m.The Obesity Crisis

8:30 - 9:30 a.m.Concussion: The Brain Matters

9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Care of Kidney transplant patients and organ donation Part 1

9:45 - 10:45 a.m. The Spine, Structure, Function and secondary conditions; A non-pharmaceutical consideration

10:45am –11:15am MORNING BREAK- VISIT VENDORS AND CSMA COFFEE SHOPPE

11:15 - 12:15 a.m. Care of Kidney transplant patients and organ donation Part 2

11:15 - 12:15 a.m. recognizing signs of drug, alcohol, and physical abuse

12:30-2:00 p.m. LUNCHEON AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

2:15 – 4:15p.m. Active Aggressor Training for the Workplace-CSMA Keynote Educational

Program

4:30pm-5:00p.m. BASKET RAFFLE

Please Note- Agenda is subject to change without warning. Detail list of speakers and ceu session will be made available by March 15th. Please check website for further information on any changes at

56th ANNUAL STATE CONFERENCE Program Details

APRIL 8 & 9, 2016

FRIDAY APRIL 8th

7:00amRegistration and Continental Breakfast

8:00am Patient-Centered Primary Care- The Medical Home Model 1.0CGA AAMA CEU. Joann Celli, Network Management Director with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield returns to explain the focus on Primary care physicians, who manage and coordinate patient’s care proactively while working cooperatively with the whole patient care team. Attendees will gain the knowledge associated with the success of continuity of care from provider to provider.

8:00am Engaging Adult Learners: Innovative Teaching Strategies Part 1, 1.0A AAMA CEUCSMA Educational Keynote ProgramLinda Dahlin M. ED, BS, from Stone Academy, joining us for the first time, to offer her knowledge of education to educators and leaders. Through this presentation, participants will be able to implement a variety of teaching strategies to students, offer students a variety of assessments, and have a broadened outlook on classroom management.

9:15amLinkage to HIV Services 1.0 AAMA CEU

Bob Sideleau, RN and Bradford Briggs, BS from New Haven AIDS Project will demonstrate HIV prevention techniques including Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, describe how to care for those recently diagnoses, and explain strategies for retention in care for those living with HIV infection.

9:15amEngaging Adult Learners: Innovative Teaching Strategies Part 2 1.0A AAMA CEU CSMA Educational Keynote ProgramLinda Dahlin M. ED, BS, from Stone Academy, joining us for the first time, to offer her knowledge of education to educators and leaders. Through this presentation, participants will be able to implement a variety of teaching strategies to students, offer students a variety of assessments, and have a broadened outlook on classroom management.

10:15amMORNING BREAK- VISIT VENDORS AND CSMA COFFEE SHOPPECome take a break and enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, and a snack while you visit with our great vendor or network with your peers.

10:45am – Autism 101 1.0 AAMA CEU- CSMA Spirit of Giving Keynote ProgramLauren Amendola, BS, Senior Director of Special Events and Awareness will be joining us to educated participants about the program Autism Speaks. Participants will gain an understanding about the diagnosis of Autism and research performed and advancements discovered within the last 10 years.

12:00pm.LUNCHEON – ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING- VISIT WITH VENDORS

While enjoying your lunch we will be holding our Annual CSMA Business Meeting. Active, Associate, and Sustaining

CSMA members (whose due are paid by December 31, 2015) will be allowed to vote at the meeting. We will be voting on our Executive Board Positions for 2016-2017, Delegates and Alternates to the AAMA National Conference in Reston Virginia September, and new bylaws reflecting the 2015 change to become a 2 tier society.

2:15pm What’s Your Food Telling You1.0 AAMA CEU Avery Jenkins, DC, President of Center for Alternative Medicine, will be joining us to discuss food from an entirely new perspective. Most food discussions revolve around nutrition, calories, and nutrients. We will discuss another element in foods. Participants can expect to leave with a greater understanding of the concept of xenohormesis and Phytosemiotics, and how they affect the body’s function

2:15pm Power Point for Windows 10- 1.0A AAMA CEU Joanne Rodriguez CMA(AAMA), Educator at Ridely Lowell Business & Tech School will give the an interactive presentation on how the new windows 10 has changed and how to effectively use Power Point with the new program.

3:30pmGastrointestinal Disease- Infancy through Adult-1.0CGA AAMA CEU Kristen Wallis, MD, Pediatrician from Children’s Medical Group will review patient case studies on common gastrointestinal diseases for each major milestone in life. With her interactive presentation, attendees will gain knowledge of the presentation of common GI diagnoses, as well as explore differential diagnoses and treatment options for these common presentations.

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3:30pm Integrative Medicine - Aromatherapy 1.0CGA AAMA CEU

Lori MIkell, RMA returns to with her passion for Aromatherapy. Participants will learn the history and methodology of aromatherapy. Participants will learn how to safely use Aromatherapy to heal pain, enhance mood, and increase cognitive function

4:45pm CSMA Town Hall

This is an open forum for conference attendees to ask questions to the CSMA Executive Board and National Rep.

6:00pm Welcome Dinner and CSMA Trivia2CGA AAMA CEUs

Come join fellowCMA(AAMA) for dinner and a fun laid back CSMA Trivia Game.The CSMA Trivia Game will be played in 3 rounds during dinner. You can play as a team or solo, answering 10 questions per round about your CMA(AAMA) knowledge. The team or person with the highest score after 3 rounds will be crowned the 2016 CSMA Trivia Champion. Great time to network, catch up with old friend, enjoy dinner and best of all have fun getting CEUs.

SATURDAY, APRIL 12

8:30 CPR Recertification Class 3.0 CGA AAMA CEUs(Additional Fee Applies)– Jim Hutchinson. Once again our beloved CPR Trainer will be back offering another CPR recertification class. Space is limited and additional fee is required for this class.

8:30am The Obesity Crisis 1.0CGA AAMA CEU Maureen Wasik, RD, CDE, returns to expand her knowledge of food and nutrition. Attendees will learn what factors contribute to obesity, understand health risks associated with obesity and associate the metabolic changes to the body associated with obesity.

8:30amConcussion: The Head Matters 1.0 AAMA CEU

Jennifer Searles, APRN from Community Health Center Inc. and Children’s Medical Group, will offer her expertise with concussion management. Participants will be able to recognize signs and symptoms of a concussion, understand basic pathophysiology of a concussion, and understand principles behind concussion management.

9:45amThe Spine, Structure, Function and Secondary Conditions; A Non-Pharmaceutical Consideration - William Lordan, BA, DC, Founder of Stony Creek Chiropractic joining us for the first time to discuss the structure and function of the spine. Participants will gain an understanding of normal and abnormal spinal alignments, secondary conditions associated with abnormal spinal alignments, contraindications and considerations for chiropractic care, and have a broaden understanding for treatment options that include non-surgical and non-pharmaceutical approaches.

9:45 Care of Kidney Transplant Patients and Organ Donation Part 1, 1.0CGA AAMA CEU

DeberaPalmeri, RN, CCTC, at Hartford Healthcare will be explaining the struggles a patient goes through when suffering with renal failure. Participants will experience gain knowledge of signs and symptoms of renal failure, how to care for patients in renal failure, and long term care post kidney transplant. Attendees will gain knowledge about how they can participate in organ donation

10:45amMORNING BREAK- VISIT VENDORS AND CSMA COFFEE SHOPPE

Come take a break and enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, and a snack while you visit with our great vendor or network with your peers.

11:15am Care of Kidney Transplant Patients and Organ Donation Part 2, 1.0CGA AAMA CEU

DeberaPalmeri, RN, CCTC, at Hartford Healthcare will be explaining the struggles a patient goes through when suffering with renal failure. Participants will experience gain knowledge of signs and symptoms of renal failure, how to care for patients in renal failure, and long term care post kidney transplant. Attendees will gain knowledge about how they can participate in organ donation

11:15am Recognizing Signs Of Abuse 1.0 AAMA CEU Lori Mikell, RMA, returns to offer useful information about abuse, Attendees will be able to understand what constitutes as Abuse, recognized hidden symptoms and signs of abuse and learn about how to report signs of abuse.

12:30pmLUNCHEON – INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS – While enjoying lunch with you fellow CMA(AAMA)s, we will installing the 2016 CSMA Executive Broad. Our National Rep, Speaker of the House, Lisa Lee, CMA(AAMA), will have the honor in inducting our newly elected officers.

215pm-Active Aggressor Training for the Workplace 2.0CGA AAMA CEU CSMA Keynote Educational Program – Detective William Meier returns with his intriguing discussion on active aggressor events and how they apply to prevent future events. Participants will understand the Avoid, Deny, and Defend model of an aggressor response and how it applies to a situation. Participants will gain the knowledge about how to create a workplace policy in response to these active aggressors.

4:30pm-BASKET RAFFLE The moment you all have been waiting for….The CSMA Basket Raffle. Come see if you are the lucky winner of some of our fine baskets donated from different CMA(AAMA)s and Organizations. While watching the winners be drawn enjoy a soda and ice cream treat. This is a great time for everyone to gather and say good bye until we all meet again next year at the 56th Annual CSMA State Convention.

56th CSMA ANNUAL STATE CONFERENCE Information

APRIL 8 & 9, 2016

Accommodations

CoCo Key Water Resort & Conference Center

Room rate is $99.00 per night plus tax for all rooms. Rooms are available on a first come, first served basis.Guests may make reservations by calling the hotel directly at1-800-446-1449or1-203-706-1000. Press Option 1for hotel reservations. When calling, guests are required to reference theConnecticut Society of Medical AssistantsRoom Blockto receive the group rate. Guests may also make reservations on our website, using the group room block code ofCTA.

Discount Water Park Tickets

Attendees of the 56th Annual CSMA Conference have the opportunity for discount Water Park Tickets. The Water Resort will be open onFriday, 4/8, from4:00-9:00pm. The Twilight Rate is $19.00. On Saturday, 4/9, the resort is open from10:00am-9:00pm. The rate is $34.00 and we are offering the CSMA group discounted passes for $24.00 Guests will just have to mention they are with theConnecticut Society of Medical Assistantsto receive the discounted rate.

DIRECTIONS

CoCo Key Water Resort-Hotel-Conference Center

3580 East Main Street

Waterbury, CT 06705

For directions to CoCo Key Water Resort Hotel and Conference Center, click here.

Basket Raffle Donations

Do you knit, crochet, paint, quilt, or are just a crafty person? Do you are have passes to plays or local sporting events? We are looking for people to donate items for are yearly raffle. We are also accepting any other donations. Please contact Michelle Brady at .

State Officer Election

The election of the 2015-2016 State Officers will be held April 8, 2016 during the CSMA Annual Business Meeting at the 56th CSMA State Conference. The success of our great organization is because of members who volunteer their time and serve as a state officer. If you are interested in become more involved in the CSMA, please log onto our website at .

Any further questions,please contact Holly Martin, CMA(AAMA) Nominating Committee Chair

AAMA National Representative

Lisa Lee, CMA(AAMA)

AAMA Speaker of the House

Lisa will be joining us from the great State of Utah. Please say hello and feel free to ask her any questions you may have.

CSMA Spirit of Giving “Dress Down Saturday” Charity

For the past 5 years the CSMA has chosen a local charity to sponsor during our Annual State Conference. We have raised$4000 for these wonderful organizations. This year we have chosen Autism Speaks of Connecticut. For a $5 donation you can dress down on Saturday and wear your favorite pair of jeans to the conference.

56th CSMA ANNUAL STATE CONFERENCE Registration Form

APRIL 8 & 9, 2016

Please postmark your Registration forms MARCH 28thfor reduced rate. If registering after APRIL 1st you must register at conference.

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56th CSMA ANNUAL STATE CONFERENCE

Education Sessions Form

APRIL 8 & 9, 2016

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SIGN UP FOR EDUCATION SESSIONS

Please check the Sessions you plan to attend, to assure your choice of speakers, and to allow us to schedule enough space for each session. (G = General, C = Clinical, A = Administrative CEUs)

Friday

8:00 - 9:00 a.m. (1) Patient Centered Primary Care- The Medical Home Model

8:00- 9:00 a.m. (1) Engaging Adult Learners: Innovative Teaching Strategies Part 1

9:15 - 10:15 a.m. (1) Linkage to HIV Services

9:15 - 10:15 a.m. (1) Engaging Adult Learners: Innovative Teaching Strategies Part 2

10:45 - 11:45 a.m. (1) Autism 101-CSMA Spirit of Giving Keynote Program

2:15 – 3:15 p.m.(1) What’s Your Food Telling You

2:15 - 3:15 p.m. (1) Power Point For Windows 10

3:30 - 4:30 p.m. (1) Gastrointestinal Disease- Infancy through Adult

3:30 – 4:30p.m (1) Integrative Medicine - Aromatherapy

6:00-9:00p.m. (2 ACG)WELCOME PARTY: Dinner & CSMA Trivia

Saturday

8:30 - 11:30a.m.(3C) CPR Recertification(Additional Fee)

8:30- 9:30 a.m. (1) The Obesity Crisis

8:30- 9:30a.m. (1) Concussion: The Brain Matters

9:45 -10:45 a.m.(1) Care of Kidney transplant patients and organ donation Part 1

9:45-10:45 a.m. (1) The Spine, Structure, Function and Secondary Conditions

11:15– 12:15p.m.(1) Care of Kidney Transplant Patients and Organ Donation Part 2

11:15– 12:15 p.m.(1) Recognizing signs of Abuse

2:15 – 4:15pm. (2) Active Aggressor Training for the Workplace

Please postmark your Registration forms and checks by March 28, 2016 to receive the discounted rate.

Make checks payable to: CSMA

Mail forms & checks to:Wendy Carros, CMA (AAMA)

203 Belridge Road

Bristol, CT 06010

Phone: (860) 585-6956

If paying by PayPal or Credit Card email your registration forms to

Any questions please contact Wendy Carros, CMA(AAMA) at