Psychiatric Nursing

Conference Overview

Though processes, guidelines and options evolve, the goal of psychiatric nursing remains unchanged – to provide evidence-based care that promotes healing in a safe and therapeutic environment. Accurate assessment and diagnosis, the “right” mix of therapy and medication and appropriate follow-up are all key components to best possible outcomes. How can we facilitate this process through the continuum of care, no matter what our practice setting?

We invite you to the 25th Annual Psychiatric Nursing Conferences, where we will investigate how to fit together all the pieces of the therapeutic puzzle and devise practical treatment plans. Bring your questions and challenging cases, and receive thought-provoking guidance in this interactive learning environment. Return to your practice setting armed with new tools and ideas, and re-energized to continue the work you know and love!

Highlights & Benefits of the 2010 Conferences include:

• Two exciting Philadelphia Pre-Conference options: “Psychopharmacologic Complexities in Prescriptive Practice”, or “Dialectical Behavior Therapy”.
• A chance to earn pharmacology credit for gaining or renewing prescriptive authority.
• Case studies interwoven with didactic content in order to emphasize clinical applications of the material presented.
• Main Conference presentations addressing both the global issues affecting psychiatric nursing as well as daily practice challenges.
• 20 Concurrent Session choices, providing opportunity for discussion of topics vital to your individual needs and interests.
• New perspectives gained through dynamic interaction with our expert faculty as well as your colleagues from across the country.
• An opportunity to enjoy historic Philadelphia!
• Mark your 2010 calendar now and plan to join us at one of these outstanding educational offerings! See you there!

Philadelphia Planning Committee
Mary Ann Nihart, MA, PMHNP, PMHCS, BC
Paul Thomas Clements, PhD, APRN, BC, DF-IAFN
Andrew Penn, MS, NP, CNS

Contemporary Forums
Jeannine Strunk, BSN, RN
Program Manager

Conference Objectives

This Conference will enable the experienced practitioner to:

• Evaluate how best practices, community integration and the economic/political landscape have re-defined acute care psychiatric treatment.
• Investigate psychopharmacologic treatment options related to emergent as well as non-emergent clinical presentations.
• Identify both positive and negative factors that influence the development of a therapeutic, recovery-oriented treatment environment.
• Describe the neurobiology of and appropriate interventions for selected psychiatric disorders.
• Translate research on both patient and staff safety into clinical practice guidelines.

Who Should Attend?

• Staff Nurses
• Clinical Nurse Specialists
• Nurse Practitioners
• Nurse Managers
  
• Educators/Instructors
• Private Practitioners/Consultants
• Case Managers

Conference Program

Wednesday, March 10 | Thursday, March 11 | Friday, March 12 | Saturday, March 13

Pre-Conference A

Safe Practice in Psychiatric Emergencies

Psychiatric emergencies occur in up to 20% of patients with psychiatric disorders admitted to hospitals and necessitate interventions ranging from verbal de-escalation to medication administration or physical restraints. The most severe psychiatric emergencies involve patients who present with significant alterations in mood, thoughts or behaviors. Many psychiatric emergencies include aggressive and violent behaviors that arise from psychosis associated with schizophrenia, substance intoxication or withdrawal, acute mania, and cognitive disturbances. Serious injuries to both patients and staff can occur. In these situations psychiatric nurses are challenged to quickly assess, diagnose, intervene and make appropriate dispositions to ensure staff and patient safety.

This Pre-Conference, will enable you to:

• Analyze major concepts of psychiatric emergency management and the importance of personal safety.
• State strategies that mitigate suicide risk.
• Specify pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment of acute psychosis.
• Discuss the management of mood and anxiety-related emergencies.
• Describe the evaluation and treatment of substance-related disorders.

Wednesday, March 10

7:00 a.m.	Pre-Conference Registration • Check-In • Exhibits
8:00	Assessment and Management of Psychiatric Emergencies (Rx = .25 hr.) Deborah Antai-Otong, MS, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN
9:00	Suicide Assessment Deborah Antai-Otong, MS, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN
10:00	Refreshment Break • Exhibits
10:15	Acute Psychosis (Rx = .5 hr.) Deborah Antai-Otong, MS, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN
11:00	Acute Anxiety Disorders (Rx =.5 hr.) Deborah Antai-Otong, MS, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN
11:45	Questions and Discussion (Rx = .25 hr.)
12:00 p.m.	Lunch Break
1:15	Mood-Related Emergencies (Rx = .75 hr.) Deborah Antai-Otong, MS, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN
2:15	Substance-Related Emergencies (Rx = .75 hr.) Deborah Antai-Otong, MS, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN
3:00	Refreshment Break • Exhibits
3:15	Safe and Effective De-Escalation Techniques Judi Giorgi-Cipriano, MSN, RN
4:15	Questions and Discussion (Rx = .25 hr.) Faculty Panel
4:30	Adjourn

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Main Conference

Thursday, March 11

7:00 a.m.	Main Conference Registration • Check-In • Exhibits
GENERAL SESSIONS
8:00	Nursing Recovery: Transforming Mental Health Services Kenneth S. Thompson, MD
8:50	Reconsidering Addiction Treatment Deni Carise, PhD
9:35	Refreshment Break • Exhibit
10:00	Reducing Morbidity and Mortality in People with Serious Mental Illness Betty Vreeland, MSN, APN.C, PMHCNS-BC, ANP-BC
10:45	Assaults on Staff: Causative Factors and Prevention Judi Giorgi-Cipriano, MSN, RN
11:30	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel
12:00 p.m.	Lunch Break
12:25 -	OPTIONAL AFTER-LUNCH FORUM
1:25 p.m.	Let’s Talk: Hot Topics in Psychiatric Nursing Laura G. Leahy, MSN, APN, CRNP, BC

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During each Concurrent Session, 5 topics are presented simultaneously in separate rooms. Choices are assigned in order received. Indicate your selections on Registration Form.

● = Child/Adolescent

♦ = Geropsych

■ = Advanced Practice

1:30 p.m. #P-11 ● #P-12 ♦ #P-13 ■ #P-14 #P-15	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #1 Adolescent Brain Development: A User’s Guide Eileen Trigoboff, DNS, PMHCNS-BC, DABFN, CIP Psychotherapy with Elderly Patients Christine Mulligan, MSN, PMHCNS, PMH-NP Changes in Prescribing in a Recovery Oriented Environment Kenneth S. Thompson, MD ( = 1.5 hrs.) Optimizing the Physical Health of People Living with Serious Mental Illness Betty Vreeland, MSN, APN.C, PMHCNS-BC, ANP-BC Building Resilience: Self-Awareness in Professional Relationships Karen M. Anderson, MSN, PMHCNS-BC Elizabeth A. Steinmiller, MSN, PMHCNS-BC
3:00	Refreshment Break • Exhibits
3:30 #P-21 ● #P-22 ♦ #P-23 ■ #P-24 #P-25	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #2 The Increasingly Complex Assessment for Trauma in Children Beth Muller, MSN, APRN, CS ( = .5 mins.) Delirium: Why is It Important to Recognize, Investigate and Treat? Terri Cutillo-Schmitter, MS, PMHCNS-BC, APRN, CNAA-BC Menarche Through Menopause: Prescribing for Females Across the Lifespan Laura G. Leahy, MSN, APN, CRNP, BC ( = 1.5 hrs.) Using Mindfulness Meditation in Therapy Sandra Bernstein, MSN, RN, CNS, LMFT Strategies to Increase the Inclusion of Families in Behavioral Health Treatment Joan Kenerson King, MSN, RN, CNS Paul Edwin Poplawski, PhD
5:00	Adjourn

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Friday, March 12

8:00 a.m	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #3
#P-31 ●	ADHD: A Complex Case Study ( = .5 hr.) Beth Muller, MSN, APRN, CS
#P-32 ♦	Memory Loss in the Elderly: What’s Normal, What’s Not ( = .5 hr.) Christine Mulligan, MSN, PMHCNS, PMH-NP
#P-33 ■	Anxiety Disorders from a Cognitive- Behavioral Perspective Kevin Kuehlwein, PsyD
#P-34	What Helps and What Hurts: Reflections from the Lived Experience of Psychiatric Emergencies Joan Kenerson King, MSN, RN, CNS and Panel of People in Recovery
#P-35	Help! My Antidepressant’s Not Working: Augmentation Strategies for Partial Responders ( = 1.5 hrs.) Laura G. Leahy, MSN, APN, CRNP, BC
9:30	Refreshment Break=
10:00	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #4
#P-41 ●	Autism Treatment: The Strength of the Evidence ( = .25 hr) Judith A. Coucouvanis, MA, PMHCNS-BC
#P-42 ♦	Psychopharmacology and the Geriatric Patient ( = 1.5 hrs.) Eileen Trigoboff, DNS, PMHCNS-BC, DABFN, CIP
#P-43 ■	Sexuality Issues in Psychotherapy Shari Baron, MSN, RN, CNS, CGP
#P-44	PTSD Among Returning Veterans: Resources and Evidence-Based Treatments Doris C. Vallone, PhD, PMHCNS-BC
#P-45	Utilizing Integrative and Holistic Nursing Practice with Individuals and Group Megan Burt, MS, RN, CARN Dorothy Larkin, PhD, RN
11:30	CONFERENCE NETWORKING LUNCHEON Join your colleagues for an informal networking opportunity! Relax, exchange ideas and share experiences. Attendance is by reservation onlyand the cost is $35 per person. Please indicate your participation on the Registration Form and include the fee with your tuition.

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General Sessions

1:00 p.m.	Creating a Healing Environment by Integrating Holistic Approaches Megan Burt, MS, RN, CARN Dorothy Larkin, PhD, RN
1:45	Addressing Family Losses and Promoting Family Resiliency in the Context of Chronic Illness Suzanne Brennan, PhD, RN
2:30	Refreshment Break
3:00	How Medications Work: Connecting Biology to Treatment Choices ( =.75 hr.) Eileen Trigoboff, DNS, PMHCNS-BC, DABFN, CIP
3:45	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel
4:15	Adjourn

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Saturday, March 13

8:00 a.m.	What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You: Prescription and OTC Drug Abuse (Rx = .75 hr.) Laura G. Leahy, MSN, APN, CRNP, BC
8:45	The Nursing Response to Cultural Diversity Beth Harris, MA, PMHCNS-BC
9:30	Refreshment Break
10:00	Transitioning to Adulthood: Critical Issues for Teens and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders Judith A. Coucouvanis, MA, PMHCNS-BC
10:45	Understanding the “T” in GLBT: Gender Identity and Diversity Yolanda Turner, EdD, MCAT
11:30	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel
12:00 p.m.	Conference Summary/Evaluation
12:10	Adjourn

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Faculty

Karen M. Anderson, MSN, PMHCNS-BC Clinical Nurse Specialist, Mental Health Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	Dorothy Larkin, PhD, RN Associate Professor and Coordinator Master's Program in Holistic Nursing College of New Rochelle School of Nursing Private Practice Health Patterning and Mental Health Nursing New Rochelle, New York
Deborah Antai-Otong, MS, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Editor: "Psychiatric Emergencies" (2009) "Psychiatric Nursing: Biological and Behavioral Concepts" (2008) "Nurse-Client Communication: A Lifespan Approach" (2007) Continuous Readiness Officer Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 (VISN-17) Behavioral Health Consultant Arlington, Texas	Laura G. Leahy, MSN, APN, CRNP, BC Planning Committee Member Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse Founder, Center for Family Guidance Marlton, New Jersey Faculty, University of Pennsylvania-School of Nursing Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Shari Baron, MSN, RN, CNS, CGP Clinical Specialist, Private Practice Havertown, Pennsylvania Clinical Associate The Wellness Community of Philadelphia Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	Janice LeBel, PhD Licensed Psychologist Director of Program Management Department of Mental Health Boston, Massachusetts
Sandra Bernstein, MSN, RN, CNS, LMFT Private Practice Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania Program Coordinator The Wellness Community at The Anne McCouch Center Lansdale, Pennsylvania	Beth Muller, MSN, APRN, CS Psychiatric Nurse Specialist University of Connecticut Health Center Farmington, Connecticut
Suzanne Brennan, PhD, RN Psychotherapist, Private Practice Clinical Assistant Professor University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	Christine Mulligan, MSN, PMHCNS, PMH-NP Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist AMH Geropsychiatry Associates Abington Memorial Hospital Abington, Pennsylvania
Megan Burt, MSN, RN, CARN Psychotherapist, New York Psychosynthesis Institute Adjunct Instructor, College of New Rochelle Psychiatric Nurse Educator North Shore LIJ Healthsystem Glen Cove, New York	Mary Ann Nihart, MA, PMHNP, PMHCS, BC Conference Coordinator Clinical Faculty, University of California Davis Partner, Professional Assault Response Training, LLC Pacifica, California
Deni Carise, PhD Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer, Phoenix House Treatment Research Institute and University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	Andrew Penn, MS, NP, CNS Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Kaiser Permanente Redwood City, California Assistant Clinical Professor, School of Nursing University of California San Francisco San Francisco, California
Paul Thomas Clements, PhD, APRN, BC, DF-IAFN Psychiatric Forensic Specialist and Certified Gang Specialist Associate Editor: Journal of Forensic Nursing Associate Clinical Professor Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	Paul Edwin Poplawski, PhD Behavioral Health Consultant Adult, Adolescent & Family Psychologist Newark, Delaware
Judith A. Coucouvanis, MA, PMHCNS-BC Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Specialist Department of Psychiatry Child and Adolescent Section University of Michigan Health System Ann Arbor, Michigan	Shireen L. Rizvi, PhD Assistant Professor of Psychology Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology Rutgers University Piscataway, New Jersey
Terri Cutillo-Schmitter, MS, PMHCNS-BC, APRN, CNAA-BC Shoreline Psychiatry and Safety APRN Danbury Hospital Danbury, Connecticut	Elizabeth A. Steinmiller, MSN, PMHCNS-BC Clinical Nurse Specialist in Mental Health The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Kathleen R. Delaney, PhD, RN, PMH-NP Professor of Nursing Rush College of Nursing Chicago, Illinois	Nan Stromberg, MSN, APRN, BC Director of Nursing, Licensing Division Department of Mental Health Commonwealth of Massachusetts Boston, Massachusetts
Sunnie Dishman, BSN, RN, PHN Charge Nurse, Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital University of California Los Angeles Los Angeles, California	Sarah O. Suniga, PhD PTSD/SUD Psychologist PTSD Clinical Team Substance Abuse Treatment Program Portland VA Medical Center Portland, Oregon
Michael Fitzgerald, MS, RN, CS Director, Behavioral Health El Camino Hospital Disease Management Consultant McKesson Corporation Mountain View, California	Kenneth S. Thompson, MD Associate Director for Medical Affairs Center for Mental Health Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA) US Department of Health and Human Services Rockville, Maryland
Judi Giorgi-Cipriano, MSN, RN Director of Quality and Patient Services NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Payne Whitney Westchester White Plains, New York	Matt Tierney, MS, RN, PMHNP-BC, CNS Nurse Practitioner Supervisor Division of Substance Abuse and Addiction Medicine San Francisco General Hospital Assistant Clinical Professor School of Nursing, Community Health Systems University of California San Francisco San Francisco, California
Beth Harris, MA, PMHCNS-BC Planning Committee Member Health Education Coordinator NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Payne Whitney Westchester White Plains, New York	Eileen Trigoboff, DNS, PMHCNS-BC, DABFN, CIP Consultant and Psychotherapist, Private Practice Williamsville, New York Research Coordinator and Program Evaluation Buffalo Psychiatric Center Buffalo, New York
Turi Honegger, PhD Staff Psychologist and Consultation Coordinator Counseling Services University of California Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, California	Yolanda Turner, EdD, MCAT Assistant Professor, Psychology Eastern University St. Davids, Pennsylvania Adjunct Assistant Professor, Human Sexuality Education Widener University Chester, Pennsylvania Clinical Partner, Central Counseling Associates Paoli, Pennsylvania
Kathryn Johnson, MSN, RN, PMHCNS-BC, PMHNP-BC Adult Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Private Practice Assistant Clinical Professor School of Nursing, Community Health Systems University of California San Francisco San Francisco, California	Doris C. Vallone, PhD, PMHCNS-BC Clinical Nurse Specialist, Addiction Recovery Unit Philadelphia VA Medical Center Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Joan Kenerson King, MSN, RN, CNS Conference Coordinator Owner, Joan Kenerson King Consulting and Counseling Systems Transformation Consultant for Public Mental Health Systems Therapist in Private Practice Telford, Pennsylvania	Betty Vreeland, MSN, APN.C, PMHCNS-BC, ANP-BC Advanced Practice Nurse University Behavioral HealthCare University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) New Brunswick, New Jersey
Kevin Kuehlwein, PsyD Staff Psychologist & Clinical Instructor Center for Cognitive Therapy University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Accreditation

A Certificate of Attendance is given upon completion of course requirements, enabling you to register your credit with the appropriate licensing boards or associations. To apply for credit not listed below, use the procedure established by the specific organization. Additional brochures and evaluation forms provided upon request.

Nurses and Nurse Practitioners

Philadelphia

Pre-Conference: 6.75 ANCC/8.1 CA BRN contact hours
Main Conference: 16 ANCC/19.2 CA BRN contact hours
After-Lunch Forum: 1 ANCC/1.2 CA BRN contact hours

Las Vegas

Pre-Conference A: 7 ANCC/8.4 CA BRN contact hours
Pre-Conference B: 7 ANCC/ 8.4 CA BRN contact hours
Main Conference: 16 ANCC/19.2 CA BRN contact hours

Contemporary Forums is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Contemporary Forums is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #04516.
(CA BRN contact hour = 50 minutes)

Pharmacology Credit for Prescriptive Authority

Philadelphia

Pre-Conference: 3.25 hours
Main Conference: 7.5 hours available

Las Vegas

Pre-Conference A: 7 hours
Main Conference: 7.25 hours available

Indicates sessions with pharmacology content. Because states’ requirements vary, contact your Board of Nursing for more information.

Social Workers/Marriage, Family & Child Counselors

Las Vegas Only

Pre-Conference A: 7 CE credit hours
Pre-Conference B: 7 CE credit hours
Main Conference: 16 CE credit hours

This Conference has been approved by the Washington Chapter, National Association of Social Workers (NASW) for Licensed Social Workers, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists and Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Provider #1975-148.

This course meets the qualifications for continuing education credit hours for Marriage, Family & Child Counselors and/or Licensed Clinical Social Workers as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, Provider #PCE771.

Case Managers

Application has been made for continuing education credit for both Conferences from the Commission for Case Manager Certification.

Exhibits

To enhance your educational experience, we are inviting representatives from professionally relevant companies, organizations and hospitals to exhibit equipment, supplies, services and career opportunities. The schedule provides participants time for one-on-one discussion with exhibitors. For exhibit space availability or additional information:

Call the Exhibitor Information Line: (925) 828-7100, Ext. 5260

For prospectus information

Email: exhibits@cforums.com

Location

Philadelphia

Birthplace of Liberty, Independence and the American spirit – vibrant with celebrated sites and legendary addresses, famous venues of art, culture, entertainment, and five-star dining and shopping – the city of “America’s Friendliest People” offers a year-round invitation to enjoyment!

“Philly” is a taste of the old, spiced with the new. Enjoy the grandeur of the flag-lined Benjamin Franklin Parkway countered by the trendy boutiques and street entertainers of South Street. The Independence Visitor Center gives you a peek at all there is to do in Philly. Here you can purchase tickets to all the top attractions. Feel history come alive at the Independence National Historical Park, home to some of our nation’s most precious monuments, Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. View more than 100 museums and attractions, such as the Betsy Ross House, Franklin Institute, Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Academy of Natural Sciences. Visit the Philadelphia Zoo, the Horticultural Center or enjoy the two outdoor performing arts centers.

When the sun goes down, you will have the privilege of dining in the city which many restaurant connoisseurs rank as number one on the East Coast. Whatever you prefer – fine continental cuisine, classic seafood or a savory offering of prime beef –
all await you. And of course, you couldn’t leave town without sampling the world-famous Philadelphia Cheesesteak Sandwich! After dinner there are dozens of theaters, nightspots featuring everything from jazz to rock, and the famed Philly Pops, Opera Company of Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Ballet. You won’t want to miss seeing the spectacular Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, the home of the Philadelphia Orchestra.

The Sheraton Society Hill is situated in America’s most historic square mile. Located less than four blocks away from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, the hotel is steps away from world-class restaurants and shopping. Step back to colonial times as you stroll down cobblestone streets and enjoy the neighborhood where some of the most influential people in Philadelphia history lived. Then relax at one of three restaurants located in the hotel, go for a swim in the indoor heated pool, or join your colleagues for networking and a beverage in the picturesque central atrium.

Wherever you choose to spend your time in this city steeped in history and cultural heritage – shopping, sightseeing, fine dining – you are sure to enjoy every moment of your experience. To receive more information, contact The Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau at (800) 537-7676 or visit the websites at www.pcvb.org and www.gophila.com.

Hotel/Travel

Hotel Accommodations

This Conference will be held at the Sheraton Society Hill located at One Dock Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Special group rates are in effect for participants and their guests, based on room availability. You must make your reservation early and before the “hotel room block release date”. Rooms may sell out before this date so be sure to make your reservation now. After the release date, rooms and group rates may no longer be available so call the hotel for availability. Hotel room block release date: February 16, 2010.

Rates: $159 single/double
Rates are per room and subject to prevailing state and local taxes.

To reserve your room online, please click here.

For room reservations, call the hotel and inform them that you are attending the Contemporary Forums’ Psychiatric Nursing Conference. Request a confirmation number and written confirmation of your reservation.

Please contact the hotel regarding cancellation policy. For arrivals after 3 p.m., call the hotel on the day of travel to reconfirm reservations.

For additional hotel information, please call the Sheraton Society Hill at (215) 238-6000.

For assistance in locating a roommate, call Contemporary Forums at (800) 377-7707, Ext. 0.

Travel Discounts

Contemporary Forums has a special discount agreement with United Airlines unavailable to the general public. To obtain these special conference fares either go online at www.united.com or call the Special Meeting Desk at (800) 521-4041, Account Code 510CW.

You can now enjoy JetBlue’s award-winning service and roomy leather seats for less! Book now and choose your way to save:

• Traveling by yourself - Use convention code: PsychPhilly as you book on jetblue.com/promo to save 5% off your travel.
• Traveling as a group of five or more - Use JetBlue’s Meetings & Convention program to receive a customized fare. Simply call our dedicated desk at 888-JETBLUE, prompt 4. Your group will also receive one free change waiver per traveler.

Hertz is the official car rental agency for the conference. Special rates will be in effect throughout the Conference as well as one week before and after. For special rates, call HERTZ at (800) 654-2240 and refer to Contemporary Forums plus the Conference discount code CV# 03000226.

Fees

Registrations must include full tuition payment to be accepted. Registrations faxed without payment will not be processed. Confi rmation is sent by email if your completed registration form and payment are received two weeks before the Conference begins. Since Conference registration and hotel rooms are limited, early registration is advised.

Out of consideration to registrants, children of any age and spouses may not attend the sessions.

Tuition Fee (U.S. Funds)
	Pre-Conferences	Main Conference
Early Fee*	$215	$455
Regular Fee	$235	$485

*Postmarked or phone/fax/online registration and fees received on/before January 27, 2010. Your tuition includes Certifi cate of Attendance, refreshment breaks and access to the Online CE Library for the Pre-Conference and/or Main Conference for which you registered. Main Conference registrants have access to all Concurrent Sessions that were recorded.

Group Discounts (Mail, fax or call in together – no online registration available)

Tuition discounts are given to groups of 3 or more registering for the complete Main Conference. Discounts do not apply to the Pre-Conference(s) and groups may not be formed after individual registrations have been received. To qualify for the group discount, all registration information must be complete for all group members, payment included and forms mailed or called in together. If faxing, list all group members on cover sheet.

• $25 per person discount for 3 or 4 in a group
  $45 per person discount for 5 or more in a group

Method of Payment for Tuition

Make payment by check (payable to Contemporary Forums and enclose with Registration Form), Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express or Purchase Order. A $30 fee is charged for any returned check. Personal checks are NOT accepted at the conference. Purchase Orders must be received with registration by the conference date and include the P.O. number, invoice address, tuition, approval signature, and contact name, email address and phone number.

Register by Phone, Fax, Mail or Online(Payment is required to register)

Register by Phone, Fax, Mail or Online(Payment is required to register) Register only ONCE, by mail, online, by fax (800) 329-9923 or by calling (800) 377-7707, Ext. 5252, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Pacific Time). Before calling, complete all registration information.

Tax Deductibility

Expenses of training, including tuition, travel, lodging and meals, to maintain or improve skills in your profession may be TAX DEDUCTIBLE. Consult your tax advisor.

Partial Attendance (No online registration available)

To register, call Contemporary Forums for tuition and CE credit for individual days. Group discounts do not apply. Registrations may not be shared. Online registration is not available for partial attendance.

Cancellations

Cancellations may be made by phone or in writing. Cancellations received on/before the appropriate early registration fee deadline receive a full tuition refund. Cancellations received after that date are assessed a $20 processing fee. No refunds for cancellations received after the conference begins or for “no shows.” If this meeting is cancelled for any reason, including labor strikes or acts of God, liability is limited to a full refund of registration fees.

Program Changes

Contemporary Forums reserves the right to make necessary changes in speakers, topics or schedule. The most current program can be found on our website.

Questions?

Contact Contemporary Forums at (800) 377-7707, Ext. 0, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Pacific Time) or info@cforums.com.

If you require special arrangements at this conference, call (800) 377-7707, Ext. 5252, at least 30 days prior to the conference.