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57TH ANNUAL CTSMA STATE EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE
MARCH 24 & 25, 2017Radisson Hotel
Cromwell, ConnecticutJOIN US FOR:
EDUCATION SESSIONS (SEE WORKSHOP OUTLINE) CEUS FOR RECERTIFICATION
JOB FAIR HOSTED BY J. MORRISSEY AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
VENDOR SHOW PROFESSIONAL CONTACTS
NETWORKING WITH 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
CONFERENCE
POSTMARK YOUR REGISTRATION FORM BY MARCH 4TH FOR THE LOWER RATE!
WWW.CTSMA.ORG
57TH ANNUAL STATE CONFERENCE AGENDAMARCH 24 & 25, 2017
FRIDAY, MARCH 24 TH
7:00 - 8:00 A.M. REGISTRATION AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 7:45 – 8:00 A.M. OFFICIAL WELCOME – SCAVENGER HUNT HANDOUT
8:00 - 9:00 A.M. PREPARING TO ENTER YOUR NEW CAREER 8:00 - 9:00 A.M. TELEMEDICINE 101- AN INTRODUCTION TO TELEHEALTH SERVICES8:00 - 9:00 A.M. SELF-CARE FOR HEALTHCARE
9:15-10:15 AM MAKE-A-WISH: THE POWER OF A WISH *SPIRIT OF GIVING KEYNOTE SPEAKER
10:15 – 10:45AM MORNING BREAK – CTSMA COFFEE SHOPPE -VISIT VENDORS
10:45 - 11:45 A.M. HUMAN TRAFFICKING: RECOGNITION AND RESPONSE FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
CTSMA EDUCATIONAL KEYNOTE SPEAKER 12:00 -2:00 P.M. LUNCHEON – HOUSE OF DELEGATES
2:00-7:00 P.M. AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE AND EDUCATIONAL SESSION
2:15 – 4:15 P.M. FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER 2:15 – 4:15 P.M. HELPING FAMILIES COPE WITH DEATH AND DYING
4:15-4:30PM AFTERNOON BREAK –CTSMA SNACK SHACK
4:30 - 5:30 P.M. RUNNING A GREAT MEDICAL PRACTICE THAT HAS PATIENTS CHEERING AND STAFF
ENGAGED 4:30 - 5:30 P.M. LIVING KIDNEY DONATION
5:30 - 9:00 P.M. CTSMA CEU TRIVIA NIGHT DINNER AND INSTALLATION OF CTSMA OFFICERS
57TH ANNUAL STATE CONFERENCE AGENDA
MARCH 24 & 25, 2017
SATURDAY, MARCH 25 TH
7:45 - 8:30 A.M. REGISTRATION, CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST, AND DNA STORE
8:30 – 11:30 A.M. CPR RECERTIFICATION CLASS – JIM HUTCHINSON (ADDITIONAL FEE. LIMITED SPACE.) 8:30- 10:30A.M. HEART TRANSPLANT – REFERRALS, DONORS, AND RECIPIENTS
8:30- 9:30A.M UNDERSTANDING ALCOHOLISM AND ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS9:40-10:40A.M REFLEX SYMPATHETIC DYSTROPHY SYNDROME
10:30AM –11:15AM MORNING BREAK – VISIT VENDORS AND CSMA COFFEE SHOPPE
11:15 - 12:15 A.M. HYPERTENSION AND ORTHOSTATIC BLOOD PRESSURE11:15 - 12:15 A.M. PHYSICAL THERAPY AND YOU
12:30-2:00 P.M. LUNCHEON – AMERICAN RED CROSS: CEU SESSION LAST CHANCE TO VISIT VENDORS
2:15 – 3:15p.m. EMERGENCY MEDICINE 1012:15 – 3:15p.M. SBIRIT: Medical Assistants Can Make A Difference!
3:30 – 4:30p.m Zika Virus: Problem or Pandemic?3:30 – 4:30p.m. Overview of Naloxone Pharmacology
4:30pm-5:00p.m. BASKET RAFFLE “LET’S HIT A HOMERUN WITH OUR FAVORITE
BALLPARK SNACKS!”
PLEASE NOTE- AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT WARNING. DETAILED LIST OF SPEAKERS AND CEU SESSIONS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE BY FEBRUARY 1ST. PLEASE CHECK
WEBSITE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON ANY CHANGES AT www.ctsma.org
57TH ANNUAL CTSMA EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCEFRIDAY MARCH 24TH
7:00 am Registration and Continental Breakfast
7:45 am Official Welcome – Scavenger Hunt Handout Please join the CTSMA Executive Board as we officially welcome you to the 57th Annual Educational Conference. We will be giving a brief overview of the conference and presenting instructions about fun, creative ways to interact, approach, and network with peers.
8:00 am Self-care for Healthcare Workers – 1.0 AAMA CEU To help others that are in need, healthcare workers need to take care of themselves first. Lori Mikel, RMA, AHI, LMT, an instructor at Ridley-Lowell, will teach simple emotional, physical, and mental principles that we can incorporate into our lives daily to help relieve stress, increase productivity, and decrease fatigue or “The Burn Out”.
8:00 am Preparing To Enter Your New Career – Career Building Workshop. NO AAMA CEUs for attending this session. Entering or reentering the workforce can be difficult in today’s day and age. J. Morrissey, a staffing agency, will instruct Certified Medical Assistants on marketing themselves to “Get the Job”. Representatives are here to lend their expertise on interviewing, resume writing, and securing your future.
8:00 am Telemedicine 101 – An Introduction to Telehealth Service 1.0 AAMA CEU Matt Blackburn will speak about how telemedicine is transforming traditional “office visits” with computers, from the comfort of your home. He will offer information on this emerging practice.
9:15 am Make-A-Wish: The Power of a Wish 1.0 AG AAMA CEU- SPIRIT OF GIVING
KEYNOTE SPEAKERParticipants will gain an understanding of the Make-A-Wish History and Mission. You will be able to understand how a “Wish” can impact a child’s medical condition. Healthcare professionals will gain knowledge of the eligibility criteria, referral process, and the wish process
10:15 am MORNING BREAK– VISIT VENDORS AND CTSMA COFFEE SHOPPE Come and enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, and a snack while you visit with our great vendors or network with your peers.
10:45 am – Human Trafficking: Recognition and Response for Healthcare Providers -1.0 G AAMA CEU CTSMA KEYNOTE SPEAKEROur favorite, Detective William Meier of the Vernon Police Department, joins us again this year speaking on types of human trafficking. Participants will be able to identify signs that patients are being trafficked, and learn steps to help patients who are suspected of being trafficked.
12:00 pm LUNCHEON – ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING, VISIT WITH VENDORS While enjoying your lunch, we will be voting on the Executive Board Positions for 2017-2018 as well as Delegates and Alternates chosen for the 61st Annual AAMA National Conference in Cleveland Ohio, October 2017.
2:00 pm-7:00 pm American Red Cross- Blood Drive 1.5 CG AAMA CEUMembers of the AAMA can earn CEUs for
participating in the blood drive. Whether you are eligible to donate or not, you can earn 1.5 AAMA CEUs for attending. During the blood drive, members of the American Red Cross will be on hand to explain the blood donation process. There will be a video to watch regarding blood donation, a presentation, a question and answer session, and a tour of the blood drive will be given.Please schedule your appointment in advance by clicking on the link below. Use sponsor code CTSOMAhttp://www.redcrossblood.org/rcbmobile/drive/chooseDonationTime.jsp
2:15 pm Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder 2.0 AAMA CEU Prevention and knowledge is the key to a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Gillen will lead this seminar in FASD, with the hope that participants will understand FASD, how to prevent it, how to educate patients, and how to recognize behaviors that may indicate it. Healthcare professionals will gain knowledge on successful intervention and treatment techniques to assist their patients.
2:15 pm Helping Families Cope with Death and Dying 2.0 AAMA CEUDeborah Pausig, a Licensed Marriage Counselor and Certified Thanatologist, will speak about coping skills for individuals and families, as well as personal attitudes and cultural dynamics toward death and dying.
4:15 pm AFTERNOON BREAK – LAST CHANCE TO VISIT VENDORS AND CTSMA SNACK SHOPPE Come take a break and refuel for more fun which lies ahead. Assorted hot and cold beverages, fruit, cookies and many more goodies will be offered to keep you going. This
will also be the last time to visit with the vendors for the day.
4:30 pm Running A Great Medical Practice that has Patients Cheering and Staff Engaged 1.0 G AAMA CEUKeeping everyone happy is a hard task to accomplish, but Donna Bak would like to share some methods that keep patients cheering and peers smiling. Participants will learn how to have a positive attitude and productive behavior that will help transform the way you look at yourself, your peers, and your patients. You will also learn approaches to dealing with difficult situations (and people).
4:30 pm Living Kidney Donation 1.0 G AAMA CEUIn this session, participants will gain an understanding of the benefits of Living Kidney Donations, understand the pairing of the donor and the recipient, and have a clear understanding of the myths associated with Living Kidney Donations.
5:30 pm-9:00 pm CTSMA CEU Trivia Night Dinner and Installation of CTSMA 2017-2018 Executive Board Officers 2.0 ACG AAMA CEUsFun twist on the new popular bar trivia sweeping the nation. People will form teams of 3-4 and work together to answer CMA(AAMA) related questions. This game will be played throughout dinner while you catch up with your fellow CMA(AAMA)s and earn CEUS in a fun, interactive way. Prizes awarded for top 3 teams. We will also be installing our 2017-2018 CTSMA Executive Board. Cost of dinner is included with registration fee. Additional meals can be purchased for guests.
57TH ANNUAL CTSMA EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE
SATURDAY MARCH 25TH
7:45-8:30 am Registration, Continental Breakfast, and DNA Store
8:30 am CPR Recertification Class 3.0 CGA AAMA CEUs – Jim Hutchinson. Once again, our beloved CPR Trainer will be back offering another CPR recertification class. Space is limited and an additional fee is required for this class.
8:30 am Heart Transplant – Referrals, Donors, and Recipients 2.0 CG AAMA CEUs Lynn O’Bara, APRN, joins us to share her expertise on heart transplant patients. She will explain the considerations one must endure to qualify to become a candidate to donate or receive a heart transplant, explain the matching process, and elaborate on post-transplant care for the recipient to return to a healthy, “new normal”.
8:30 am Understanding Alcoholism and Alcoholics Anonymous 1.0 G AAMA CEU Alcoholics Anonymous was founded on June 8, 1935. Participants will learn about the history, mission, and purpose of AA. Participants will gain a true understanding (through personal experiences) of what it is like to be an alcoholic, what alcoholism is, how this disease can be successfully treated, and what role we play as medical professionals to make referrals.
9:40 am Complex Regional Pain Syndrome 1.0 - CGA AAMA CEU A very rare and debilitating chronic pain that usually affects an arm or a leg. Complex regional pain syndrome typically develops after an injury, surgery, stroke, or heart attack, but the pain is out of proportion to the severity of the initial injury. James Broatch, MSW, Executive Vice President and Director of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association will explain causes,
symptoms, and treatments of RSDS, and ways Medical Assistants can aid in treatment.
10:30am MORNING BREAK – VISIT VENDORS AND CTSMA COFFEE SHOPPECome take a break and enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, and a snack while you visit with our great vendors or network with your peers.
11:15am Hypertension and Orthostatic Blood Pressure 1.0 C AAMA CEU Participants will gain an understanding about what hypertension is, how abnormal pressures affect the body, and learn the normal thresholds for blood pressure. Dr. Sina Raissi will explain the changes in pressure, how they affect the body and how to measure orthostatic pressure.
11:15am Physical Therapy and You: 1.0 CGA AAMA CEU Marie Nierenberg, Physical Therapist, will be speaking about the services offered through PT and ergonomics for the office. Also, how body mechanics and postural exercises help to prevent injuries.
12:30 pm LUNCHEON /LEARN-OVERVIEW OF THE WORK OF THE AMERICN RED CROSS: IN CT, ACROSS THE COUNTRY, AND AROUND THE WORLD, ( Last Chance to Visit Vendors) 1.0 CGA While enjoying your lunch, we will be holding a presentation from the American Red Cross. During this presentation, you will gain an understanding about the 5 lines of service, local missions, and volunteer opportunities.
2:15 pm Emergency Medicine 101 1.0 CG AAMA CEU What is an Emergency? This differs in everyone’s mind. Physician Assistant
Christina Notarino will be joining us to describe the most common emergency room complaints, differential diagnosis, and how to identify if the
symptoms constitute a “True Emergency”.
2:15 pm- SBIRT: Medical Assistants can make a Difference! 1.0 CG AAMA CEU Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), is a comprehensive approach to early intervention and treatment services for patients with substance use disorders. Participants will learn the goal of using SBIRT, how it was developed, how to interpret the results.
3:30 pm Zika Virus: Problem or Pandemic? 1.0 CG AAMA CEU Participants will gain an understanding about the modes of transmission, incubation period, and the signs and symptoms of a possible Zika case. Jill Seely will share her methods of prevention for patients and staff, and care for suspicion of the Zika Virus.
3:30 pm- Overview of Naloxone Pharmacology 1.0CGA AAMA CEU Ann Linskey, PharmD will talk to us about the effects of opioids on the body, the pharmacological effect of naloxone and how to administer this life saving drug.
4:30 pm- BASKET RAFFLE AND LITTLE BITESThe moment you all have been waiting for…The CTSMA 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 some of your favorite “Ball Park” snacks. This is a great time for everyone to gather and say good bye until we all meet again next year at the 58th Annual CSMA State Convention.
57TH CTSMA ANNUAL STATE CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORMMARCH 24 & 25, 2017
PLEASE POSTMARK YOUR REGISTRATION FORMS BY MARCH 4TH FOR THE REDUCED RATE AND A 2017
CONFERENCE BAG. IF REGISTERING AFTER MARCH 11TH, YOU MUST REGISTER AT CONFERENCE.
ONE REGISTRATION PER PERSON.If you have any food allergies or food restrictions, please contact Wendy at [email protected]
***SORRY, ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS****CLICK IN THE FIELDS TO TYPE*
Name: Credential(s):
Address:
City State: Zip Code:
Home Phone: Work/Cell Phone:
Email Address:
AAMA Member: ☐Yes ☐No Member#
State Society:
☐First Time Attendee ☐Student ☐Faculty School:
* Application postmarked *REGISTRATION FEES BEFORE MARCH 4TH AFTER MARCH 4TH TOTAL
Full Registration - Two Days MEMBERS $150.00 $200.00 $______________ NON-MEMBERS $200.00 $250.00 $______________ STUDENTS $75.00 $100.00 $______________Friday MEMBERS $125.00 $175.00 $______________ NON-MEMBERS $165.00 $190.00 $ ______________ STUDENTS $50.00 $75.00 $______________SATURDAY MEMBERS $110.00 $150.00 $______________ NON-MEMBERS $150.00 $175.00 $______________ STUDENTS $40.00 $60.00 $______________CPR Recertification Class ALL ATTENDEES $30.00 $40.00 $______________ “SPIRIT OF GIVING”DRESS DOWN CHARITY OPTIONAL $5.00 $5.00 $______________ REGISTRATION TOTAL $______________
PAYMENT OPTIONSCHECK:Check Payable To: CTSMA Mail Forms & Checks To: Wendy Carros, CMA (AAMA),203 Belridge Rd, Bristol, CT 06010.Check #
PayPal:To pay using your PayPal account, go to our website at http://ctsma.org/conference-registration.html Click on the PayPal button under the Registration Section.PAYPAL TRANSACTION #
CREDIT CARD:
NAME ON CARD: BILLING ADDRESS: CREDIT CARD #: EXP DATE: CODE: SIGNATURE: SUBMIT REGISTRATION TO WENDY CARROS, CMA (AAMA), 203 BELRIDGE RD, BRISTOL, CT06010 OR BY EMAIL TO [email protected]
57TH CTSMA ANNUAL STATE CONFERENCEEDUCATION SESSIONS FORM
MARCH 24 & 25, 2017
Please mail the education session form back with the registration form.
SIGN UP FOR EDUCATION SESSIONSPlease 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 Registration
Presentation Times
CEU Presentation
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. ☐ 0 PREPARING TO ENTER YOUR NEW CAREER (NO CEU AWARDED)8:00 - 9:00 a.m. ☐ 1 SELFCARE FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS8:00 - 9:00 a.m. ☐ 1 TELEMEDICINE 101: AN INTRODUCTION TO TELEHEALTH SERVICES9:15 – 10:15 a.m. ☐ 1 AG MAKE-A-WISH: THE POWER OF A WISH *SPIRIT OF GIVING10:45 - 11:45 a.m. ☐ 1 G HUMAN TRAFFICKING: RECOGNITION AND RESPONSE FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS2:00-7:00pm ☐ 1.5 CG AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE 2:15 – 4:15 p.m. ☐ 2 FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER 2:15 – 4:15 p.m. ☐ 2 HELPING FAMILIES COPE WITH DEATH AND DYING4:30 – 5:30 p.m. ☐ 1 G RUNNING A GREAT MEDICAL PRACTICE THAT HAS PATIENTS CHEERING AND STAFF ENGAGED4:30 – 5:30 p.m. ☐ 1 G LIVING KIDNEY DONATION5:30 -9:00 p.m. ☐ 2 ACG WELCOME PARTY: CTSMA Trivia, Dinner, & Installation of Officers
Saturday
8:30 - 11:30 a.m. ☐ 3 C CPR Recertification (Additional Fee, Limited Space) 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. ☐ 2 CG HEART TRANSPLANT-REFERRALS, DONORS, AND RECIPIENTS8:30 - 9:30 a.m. ☐ 1 G UNDERSTANDING ALCOHOLISM AND ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS9:40 - 10:40 a.m. ☐ 1 COMPLEX REGIONAL PAIN SYNDROME 11:15 - 12:15 a.m. ☐ 1 C HYPERTENSION AND ORTHOSTATIC BLOOD PRESSURE11:15 - 12:15 a.m. ☐ 1 PHYSICAL THERAPY AND YOU12:30-2:00pm ☐ 1 LUNCHEON LEARN WITH AMERICAN RED CROSS- CEU SESSION2:15-3:15p.m. ☐ 1 CG EMERGENCY MEDICINE 1012:15-3:15p.m. ☐ 1 CG SBIRT: Medical Assistants can make a difference!3:30-4:30pm ☐ 1 CG ZIKA VIRUS: PROBLEM OR PANDEMIC? 3:30-4:30pm ☐ 1 OVERVIEW OF NALOXONE PHARMACOLOGY
PLEASE POSTMARK YOUR REGISTRATION FORMS AND CHECKS BY MARCH 4, 2017.Make checks payable to: CTSMAMail forms & checks to: Wendy Carros, CMA (AAMA)
203 Belridge RoadBristol, CT 06010
Phone: (860) 585-6956 If paying by PayPal or Credit Card please email your registration forms to
[email protected] questions please contact Wendy Carros, CMA(AAMA)
57TH CSMA ANNUAL STATE CONFERENCE INFORMATIONMARCH 24 & 25, 2017
ACCOMMODATIONS RADISSON 100 BERLIN TPKECROMWELL, CT 06416
Room rate is $99.00 per night plus tax for all rooms. Rooms are available on a first come, first served basis, and must be reserved by March 18th to get the discounted price. To reserve your room, call the Radisson at (860) 635-2000 (must mention the CTSMA Conference or use code CTSMA17 when calling to receive discounted rate) or use the link provided below. http://ctsma.org/conference-accommodations.html
DIRECTIONSFrom the South-West : Take I 95 North to I 91 North, take exit 21, turn Left off exit, the hotel is on your left.From the North-East: Take I 84 West to I 91 South, take exit 21, turn left off the exit, the hotel is on your left.From the North: Take I 91 South, take exit 21, turn left off exit and hotel is on your left.From the North-West : Take I 90(Mass Pike) to I 91 South, take exit 21, turn left off the exit, hotel is on left.
AAMA National Representative
Lisa Lee, CMA(AAMA)Please join us in welcoming our Vice President, Miss Lisa Lee. She will be joining us once again from her great state of Utah. She will be attending sessions all weekend and will be available to answer any questions that you may have. Please make sure you introduce yourselves and make her feel welcome.
Basket Raffle Donations
The theme for this year’s basket raffle is “Hobbies”. Do you knit, crochet, paint, quilt, or are just a crafty person? We are looking for people to donate some of their crafts to this year’s raffle. We are also accepting any other donating. Please contact Michelle Brady, CMA(AAMA) [email protected] to find out more information about how you can donate to the raffle. Remember all donations are 100% tax deductible.
Job Fair
J. Morrissey will be hosting a job fair in search of Certified Medical Assistants and Medical Receptionists. Full time positions are available throughout Connecticut with immediate opens in some locations. Please bring your resume and be prepared for on the spot interviews. For more information, please contact Elyse Lanzer, Staffing Manager Healthcare Services Group, J. Morrissey & Company, 289 Broad Street, Windsor, CT 06095, [email protected], 860-925-6000 x124 (P) 860-640-6544 (F)
57TH CTSMA ANNUAL STATE BUSINESS MEETING
March 24, 201712pm-2pm
Radisson Hotel and Conference CenterCromwell, CT
2017/2018 CTSMA EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS
Elections for the 2017/2018 CTSMA Executive Board will be held on March 24, 2017 during the CTSMA Annual Business Meeting. To be eligible to run for a position on the executive board, a member’s dues must be paid by December 31, 2016 and they must be a member in good standing with the AAMA. If you are interested in running for a position on the 2017/2018 CTSMA Executive Board or would like more information, please click on the link http://ctsma.org/assets/2017_Nom_Form.pdf and download the Nomination Form. Forms must be submitted by February 24, 2017 for review by the CTSMA Nominating Committee. Forms received after February 24, will require the candidate to run for nomination from the floor.
2017 CTSMA BYLAW CHANGES
At the CTSMA Annual Business Meeting the membership has the right to suggest changes to the CTSMA Bylaws. Any member can submit a change to the bylaws. Please click on the 2016 CTSMA Bylaws link below for the current CTSMA Bylaws. If you have any questions or would like to submit a bylaw change for the CTSMA Annual Meeting, please e-mail Jen Amaral at [email protected] . All changes must be submitted by February 24, 2017 to be considered at the 2017 Annual Business Meeting. CTSMA 2016 BYLAWS
NOMINATIONS FOR CTSMA DELEGATES & ALTERNATES AAMA 2017 HOUSE OF DELEGATES
October 6-9, 2017 Cincinnati, OH
Nominations will be made from the floor during the 2017 CTSMA Annual Business Meeting for Delegates & Alternates to represent the CTSMA at the 61st Annual AAMA House of Delegates. Active and Life Members who dues are paid by December 31, 2016 are eligible to be nominated as a Delegate or Alternate. Duties of Delegates & Alternates are as follows: Must attend ALL the 61st Annual AAMA Conference in Cincinnati, OH. Must be available to serve if needed from the opening of the HOD to the opening of 62nd HOD for any matters that may arise during that year. CTSMA compensates Delegates & Alternates for some travel expenses. Delegates are provided airfare, 1/2 of hotel fees, transportation to and from Cincinnati airport, and Conference Registration costs. Alternates have 1/2 Hotel Fees and Conference Registration paid for. If you are interested
in being nominated as a Delegate or Alternate or have any further questions, please contact CTSMA President Joanne Rodrigues CMA(AAMA) at [email protected]
CTSMA SPIRIT OF GIVINGCONFERENCE CHARITY
DRESS DOWN SATURDAY CHARITY
The CTSMA is happy to announce the 2017 57th Annual CTSMA Conference Dress Down Saturday Charity is the Make a Wish Connecticut Chapter. It is Make A Wish’s mission to grant every wish to every terminally ill child possible. The CTSMA would like to help make one of those wishes come true for a child in Connecticut. For a small $5 donation or more, you can dress down for the conference on Saturday. Simply check the box on your registration form to participate. All money collected goes directly to the Make a Wish Foundation of Connecticut.
MILES FOR SMILES
SUPPORT OUR WISHES IN
FLIGHT® PROGRAMDo you have frequent flier miles to help make
wishes come true?
Nationally, Make-A-Wish® would need more than 2.8 billion miles, or 50,000 round-trip tickets, to cover every travel wish each year. Every mile donated helps wish kids and their families travel to destinations around the world. Once donated, your miles will never expire and are used to support wishes across the country. This is one simple way you can help grant a life-changing wish experience. Simply fill out and return the donation form included in this packet in its entirety, or email it to [email protected]. Additional forms will be available at the
conference along with a collection box.
If attending the CTSMA Conference, just simply return donation form with your conference registration packet. EMAIL DONATION FORMS - Jen Amaral, CMA(AAMA) [email protected], MAIL: Jen Amaral, CMA(AAMA), Attn: Smiles For Miles, 208 Deerfield Ridge Dr, Mystic CT 06355
CTSMA SPIRIT OF GIVING
March 24, 20172-7pm
Radisson Hotel & Conference Center100 Berlin TPKE
Cromwell, CT(You do not need to attend the conference to participate in the blood drive. Blood drive is open to the public)
Did you know?- Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood.
- Volunteer donors are the only source of blood and platelets for those in need of transfusions.- Donated blood is perishable. Red blood cells have a shelf life of only 42 days and platelets just five days, so
they must constantly be replenished.- Eligible donors can feel good knowing that by donating through the Red Cross they may be helping patients
not only in their community, but also family and friends across the nation
We need your help to replenish blood supplies in CT.Please schedule your appointment in advance by clicking on the link below. Use
sponsor code CTSOMASchedule Our Appointment Now
Members of the AAMA can also earn CEUs for participating in the blood drive. Whether you are eligible to donate or not you can earn 1.5 AAMA CEUs for attending. During the blood drive members of the American Red Cross will be on hand to explain the blood donation process. There will be a video to watch regarding blood donation, a
presentation, a question and answer session, and a tour of the blood drive.
57TH CTSMA ANNUAL STATE CONFERENCE VENDORS AND SPONSORS
MARCH 24 & 25, 2017
57TH CTSMA CONFERENCE CONTESTMARCH 24 & 25, 2017
DESIGN THE
2018
CTSMA
PRODUCT
LOGO
The CTSMA is searching for new ideas for our Ways and Means store products.These are the products we sell at conference and on our website to fund more activities within our state society. We need a new slogan and/or a design/graphic that we can put on pens, t-shirts, mugs, tote bags, etc. This is your opportunity to contribute to your state society in a very special way; your chance to shine! Your creativity may earn you first place in this contest! Why not wear a shirt or sip from a mug that highlights what we are all about?
Winners will be announced during our annual educational conference in March and on our Facebook page. These are the prizes for the top three:
First prize- Full 2-day registration fee paid for our annual CTSMA conference in 2018. (Only valid for the 2018 Conference, no cash value, non-transferable, void if not used for the 2018 conference).
Second prize- 1-day registration fee paid for our annual CTSMA conference in 2018. (Only valid for the 2018 Conference, no cash value, non-transferable, void if not used for the 2018 conference).
Third prize- Gift basket of our Ways and Means products.
Contest Rules:
1. All entries are to be submitted via e-mail only to: Joanne Rodrigues, CMA (AAMA) State President [email protected] or Rebecca Rivera, CMA (AAMA) State Vice-President [email protected].
2. Do not post your entry on our Facebook page, your entry will be disqualified and your post will be deleted.
3. Deadline for all submissions is March14, 2017.
4. All submissions become the sole property of the CTSMA and we reserve the right to use them in any way we deem necessary.
5. Winners will be announced at the 57th Annual CTSMA Educational Conference
6. Do not duplicate previous slogans or designs from products we have sold.
7. Any submissions of a design/graphic or slogan that is a copyrighted or Trademarked will be automatically disqualified.
8. Entries may not contain any of the following wording: "CMA""Certified Medical Assistant”"CMA(AAMA)""AAMA""American Association of Medical Assistants""The CMA (AAMA) Health Care’s Most Versatile Professional".
These are all trademarked by the AAMA.
9. Winners will be selected by the Board of the CTSMA, all decisions are final. Submissions that do not meet these rules will be disqualified.
57TH CSMA ANNUAL STATE CONFERENCE MENUMARCH 24 & 25, 2017
If you have any food allergies or food restrictions, please contact Wendy at [email protected]
FRIDAYContinental Breakfast
*Seasonal sliced fresh fruit and berries *Assorted muffins, Danish and Bagels served with butter assorted cream cheeses, and fruit preserves
Mid-Morning BreakFreshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee, assorted Bigelow teas
Lunch-New England Buffet*Warm rolls with butter *New England Clam Chowder *Field green salad tossed with dried cranberries, golden
raisins, and blue cheese crumbles with balsamic and bleu cheese dressings *Potato chip crusted Atlantic cod with dill cream sauce *Pan seared chicken with orange cranberry chutney *Sautéed green beans with garlic
Steamed new potatoes with parsley butter *Deep dish caramel apple pie and Boston cream pieAfternoon Break-Cookie Jar
*Carafes of chocolate, strawberry and low-fat milks *Nestle Pure Life Water*Chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, snickerdoodle cookies
*Assorted whole fruitCTSMA Trivia Night Dinner-Northern Mediterranean Cash Bar
*Warm dinner rolls and butter *Chopped Greek salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, peppers, and Kalamata olives in light vinaigrette *Baby spinach salad with strawberries with balsamic vinaigrette and buttermilk ranch
dressing *Poached salmon fillet with dill yogurt sauce* Grilled Chicken with Mediterranean relish* Toasted orzo pilaf with tomatoes and olives* Grilled eggplant, squash and peppers *Lemon layer cake
SATURDAYContinental Breakfast
*Seasonal sliced fresh fruit and berries *Assorted muffins, Danish and bagels served with butter, assorted cream cheeses, and fruit preserves
Mid-Morning Break*Freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee, assorted Bigelow teas
Lunch-Nutmeg Buffet*Warm dinner rolls with butter *Baby spinach salad with strawberries with raspberry vinaigrette and buttermilk
ranch dressing *New England style coleslaw with dried cranberries and sweet onions *Maple glazed pork loin with peach chutney *Apple stuffed chicken with sage cream
*Wild rice pilaf *Lemon roasted broccolini*Crème brulee cheesecake and chocolate whoopie pies
Afternoon Break-Ballpark*Miniature corn dogs with honey Dijon and ketchup dipping sauces
*Freshly popped popcorn with butter*Warm pretzel bites
*Lemonade, iced tea, and fruit infused water
57TH CTSMA CONFERENCE MAP
MARCH 24 & 25, 2017
