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SCHEDULE of EvENTS (continued)

Monday, July 1 (continued)

1912 2:15 – 3:15 PM Williford C Room GENERAL SESSION
Volunteer Leadership: A Difference Maker
3:45-4:45 PM Grand Ballroom
Presented by Jeffrey Lavender, 1913 Courageous Leadership: Inspiring
MBA, MT(AMT), U.S. Army Others in Times of Change
Sergeant Major (Retired) Presented by Chip Madera, MS, CSP
AMT is led by an all-volunteer group of Great leaders are constantly developing
hardworking leaders. But leading volunteers strategies to assure success during chal-
can sometimes be worse than herding cats, lenging times. In an uncertain econo my,
and sometimes very rewarding and joyful. leaders must demonstrate confidence and
This session will discuss methods and tips engage others with an inspiring vision.
to effectively lead volunteer leaders and
volunteer workers to make a difference in the organization and in In this dynamic, high energy presentation,
the community. Come with an open mind prepared to share your Chip Madera, MS, CSP, will identify the most significant roles
experiences and learn from others. leaders must master to help others embrace change, maximize
performance and accelerate results during challenging times.
Leadership & Professional Development Track From his heart-warming stories, to his humorous down-to-earth
style, leaders will walk away from this presentation with the tools
3:15 – 3:45 PM Normandie Lounge and insight to take your organization and your team’s perfor-
Attendee Refreshment Break mance to the next level.

3:45 PM Pullman Boardroom WELcOmE PARTY
AdHoc Board Meeting 7:00 – 10:00 PM Continental Ballroom ABC

Join all your colleagues and friends for a fun night of socializing
and tasty Chicago treats. Two free drink tickets included.

TuESday, July 2
6:30 – 8:30 AM Normandie Lounge 8:30-9:30 AM Williford A Room
Attendee Continental Breakfast 1916 Migraine Madness: More than “Just”
a Headache
7:30 – 8:30 AM Boulevard AB
New Delegate Orientation / Credentialing Presented by Holli Courtright, BSN, RN-BC
Migraines are seen commonly in many types of practice settings.
7:30 AM – 2:00 PM 8th Street South This session seeks to better staff understanding of migraines,
Registration triggers seen with migraine, common first line treatments,
common medications, red flags, and determining the patient’s
WORKSHOP primary focus. To care for patients suffering from migraines it
is important to understand the many details that can affect a
patient’s experience and control of their migraine pain.
1914 8:30-11:00 AM Waldorf Room Medical Assisting Track
Antibody Identification
Presented by Dustin Martinez, MLT, MT 8:30-9:30 AM Williford B Room
2.50 CE Hours 1917 Successful Integration of Technology
This workshop will provide a review on the process of antibody in the Classroom
identification. Presented by Christine Dzoga,
BREAKOUT SESSIONS CMA, BS
Technology touches all our lives, our com-
8:30-9:30 AM Marquette Room munities, yet most schools are behind
1915 Pre-Analytical Best Practices when it comes to integrating technology
in Blood and Urine Collection into classroom. Technology, when prop-
erly used, will help students acquire the
Presented by Jean Tenuta, MS, MBA, MT(ASCP), skills they need to survive in the highly
DLM, SLS, CQA(ASQ) technological career of Medical Assisting. Integrating technolo-
Attendees will learn / reinforce knowledge of proper collection, gy into a Medical Assisting Program means more than teaching
handling of blood and urine samples so that results generated basic computer skills and EMR software programs in a sepa-
most accurately reflect in vivo status in the patient. Collection rate computer class. Effective technology integration is achieved
devices may alter results; this session will bring awareness of when the use of technology is routine and when technology sup-
best practices and materials to avoid. ports curricular goals of the program.
Laboratory Track Medical Assisting Track

8 81 st Educational Program and National Meeting