FACULTY DAY

CREDITS

COURSE LEVEL BASIC

NEW ! Decoding Medical Terminology ( 02SU2 )

Barbara Harris , PA , MBA , COT , OSC , Hickory , NC Sunday , 9:00 am - 10:00 am Credits : 1.00 A IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE ROOM DAY HOUR

TIME

On-Site Program

1 . Administrative / Practice Management

BASIC

NEW ! Improving the Patient Experience : The Technician ' s Role ( 02SA5 )

Gayle Howard , MD , PhD , San Diego , CA Saturday , 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Credits : 1.00 A IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : This course will cover the role of the technician in improving the overall patient experience during a clinic visit , with an emphasis on specific tools to handle the issues that matter most to patients .

NEW ! Ophthalmic Technician : Job or Career ( 02SU6 )

Savory Turman , COMT , OCS , Fort Collins , CO Sunday , 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Credits : 1.00 A IJCAHPO Description : The need for skilled ophthalmic technicians is growing with many clinics struggling to find experienced technicians . This course is designed for the administrator or technician manager wondering how to build a training program as well as recruit talent . Additionally , this course is targeted to a technician wondering if this " job " can become a lifelong career .

INTERMEDIATE

NEW ! Assessing Ophthalmic Clinical Skills ( 03SA1 )

Craig Simms , BSc , COMT , ROUB , CDOS , Kingston , ON , Canada Saturday , 7:30 am - 8:30 am Credits : 1.00 A IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : Whether you are responsible for evaluating ophthalmic technicians or you are looking for ways to assess your own skills , this course will discuss principles and practical tools for clinical skill assessment .

Becoming a Super Tech : Maximizing Your Effort / Minimizing Your Stress ( 03SU2 )

Margie Wilson , COMT , El Cajon , CA Sunday , 9:00 am - 10:00 am Credits : 1.00 A IJCAHPO Description : This course will give helpful tips on organizing , perfecting and maximizing your efforts while performing an ophthalmic examination . It will teach you how to minimize your stress before , during and after patient encounters and how to encourage everyone in the office to do the same .

DISCLAIMER : In granting continuing education credit to a course or materials , IJCAHPO does not warrant or express an opinion regarding the content of the continuing education courses or materials , the accuracy of information presented or the skills and qualifications of the course presenters , sponsors or authors .

FINANCIAL INTEREST : An instructor ’ s financial interest is disclosed at the beginning of their presentation .

20 IJCAHPO ' s 49 ^th Annual Continuing Education Program

Lean Implementation ( 03SU5 )

Carol Olvera , COT , Thornton , CO Sunday , 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Credits : 1.00 A IJCAHPO Description : This course will discuss a retina practice ’ s experience with lean implementation . It will review lean principles and how to apply them in a clinical setting , utilizing front line staff to assess inefficiencies and develop trials to improve clinic flow . Attendees will also learn how to track improvements using metrics and visibility across the clinical department .

NEW ! Transitioning into Eye Care Management ( 03FR2 )

Bansari Mehta , MHA , Jeffersonville , IN Friday , 9:00 am - 10:00 am Credits : 1.00 A IJCAHPO Description : This course provides leadership-oriented resources , guidance , direction , support and understanding of what it takes to make an impactful and successful transition into ophthalmology management , no matter your background .

2 . Chart Documentation / Coding / Scribing / Triage

BASIC

NEW ! Coding Update 2022 ( 03FR1 )

Sue Vicchrilli , COT , OCS , Salt Lake City , UT Friday , 7:30 am - 8:30 am Credits : 1.00 A IJCAHPO Description : Each year , the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ( CMS ) publishes new information that vitally impacts ophthalmic practices . Superior technicians and scribes need to see the full picture regarding documentation requirements as they are chairside with the ophthalmologist .

NEW ! Modifiers Made Easy ( 02FR5 )

Matthew Baugh , MHA , COT , OCS , OCSR , West Jordan , UT Friday , 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Credits : 1.00 A IJCAHPO Description : This course will help ophthalmic technicians understand why billing modifiers are important , what they are and how to use them .

INTERMEDIATE

NEW ! Coding Tips for Exceptional Techs in a Retina Practice ( 02SU5 )

Joy Woodke , COE , OCS , OCSR , Eugene , OR Sunday , 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Credits : 1.00 A IJCAHPO Description : Various nuances in retina coding can provide challenges for ophthalmic clinical staff . In this course , common misconceptions and pitfalls related to retina coding will be explored . Useful resources and quick reference guides related to retina will be reviewed to provide current tools for appropriate coding guidelines in the clinic .