Diabetic Foot Global Conference 2011

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PORTAL Education is proud to present LIVE, ONLINE and INTERACTIVE Diabetic Foot Global Conference 2011.

This is the 3rd year we have been involved in broadcasting this event and it just keeps getting bigger and better! Join your hosts Dr David Armstrong DPM and Dr George Andros MD for an unforgettable event.

** DISCOUNT FOR PODIATRY ARENA MEMBERS: ENTER THE COUPON CODE PODIATRYARENA FOR A 15% DISCOUNT **

DFCon 2011 is the premier international interdisciplinary diabetic foot conference held in Hollywood, Los Angeles. From Vascular Medicine to Podiatry, wound care to the latest on lower limb biomechanics/plantar pressures DFCon 2011 cannot be missed.

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PORTAL Education is proud to present DFCon 2011 as a Live, Online, and Interactive event. This fee includes full conference registration to view LIVE & ONLINE all three days of the event. You may log in and view at anytime as well as re-watching at anytime after the event has occurred.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

DFCon 2011 is the premier international interdisciplinary diabetic foot conference in North America. This year’s conference is sponsored by Valley Presbyterian Hospital in cooperation with International Conference Management, Inc. It features the presentation of the 8th Annual Edward James Olmos Award for Advocacy in Amputation Prevention. The course is designed for the wide spectrum of generalists and specialists who diagnose and manage the diabetic foot. It will delve into diagnostic and interventional strategies for diabetic foot ulcers and amputation prevention. Featuring a world-renowned faculty, it offers the opportunity to review state-of-the-art concepts and techniques. <em>Please note workshops will not be covered by PORTAL Education live - only the main auditorium lectures

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES

At the end of the activity, attendees will be able to:

✲ Explain significant advances in treatment and incorporate these into their practice as appropriate.

✲ Incorporate into their practice the latest strategies in the use of pharmacologic agents and local treatments in the care of diabetic foot pathologies.

✲ Commit to one new non-surgical and surgical option emerging in treatment of problem foot wounds due to diabetic complications.

✲ Commit to change in one of the following areas: wound healing, neuropathy, infections, revascularization, debridement of the ulcer and biomechanics.

✲ Commit to change in surgical, non-surgical and other therapies for limb salvage.

ACCREDITATION / CONTINUING EDUCATION POINTS

International Conference Management, Inc. is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a sponsor of continuing medical education in podiatric medicine. International Conference Management, Inc. in joint sponsorship with Valley Presbyterian Hospital has approved this conference for a maximum of 24 continuing medical education contact hours of CPME credit for US Podiatrists.

Australian Podiatrists and Medical Personnel may also claim CME/CPPE points for this activity, relevant to their respective Boards. This course has preliminary approval by the Royal Australian College of Surgeons (RACS).

Certificates of Attendance for CME and Contact Hours will be issued ONLINE, after DFCon 2011 has occurred and hours of online attendance are verified. ONLINE attendance of this conference via PORTAL Education still allows claiming of CME/CPD points for Podiatrists in the United States and for Medical Personnel/Podiatrists in Australia. All other countries should check with their relevant Registration Bodies.

PORTAL Education member tracking will identify logged hours and event(s) viewed. This can be verified by PORTAL Support at anytime. Please be aware that your attendance is tracked.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Vascular Surgeons
Podiatrists
Endocrinologists
Orthopaedists
Internists
General Practitioners
Infectious Disease
Family Physicians
Wound Care Nurses
Diabetes Educators
Vascular Technologists

 

DFCon 2011 and PORTAL Education are also now broadcasting the "Pre-Con" on Wednesday 23rd prior to the main conference start.

That's a WHOLE extra day of conference for no extra cost!

Please find the "Pre-Con" Program below.

To download the entire DFCon 2011 brochure please CLICK HERE.

This is a full education day of highly educational lectures hosted by Dr David Armstrong and Dr George Andros, and it is the first time this has been run!

Pre-Con Program
Tangible Team Tools:
Expanding the Skill Set of the Inter-professional Wound Care Team
9:00 – 9:30

Inter-professional Wound Care for the Person with Diabetes
Diane L. Krasner, PhD, RN; R. Gary Sibbald, BSc, MD
9:30 – 10:00

Circling the Wagons: Educating Patients, Family, and Caregivers
Barbara Bates-Jensen, RN, PhD
10:00 – 10:30

Referrals & Consults: Crashing the Party
Lee C. Rogers, DPM
10:30 – 11:00

Break
11:00 – 11:30

Where’s the Beef? Patients Need Protein and Calories to Heal Wounds
Wanda H. Howell, PhD, RD
11:30 – 12:00

Interactive Panel Discussion with Audience Participation
12:00 – 1:00

Lunch

12:10 – 1:30 PM
Pre-Conference Lunch Symposium
Maximizing Outcomes with Living Skin Substitutes
Damien M. Dauphinee, DPM
This non-CME accredited activity is supported by Advanced BioHealing

Evaluating the Evidence & Guidelines for Practice
Barbara Bates-Jensen, RN, PhD
1:30 – 2:00

Current Concepts in Certifications, Credentialing,
and Continuing Education
Diane L. Krasner, PhD, RN
2:00 – 2:30

SCALE in Patients with Diabetes
R. Gary Sibbald, BSc, MD
2:30 – 3:00

Break
3:00 – 3:30

Documentation & Legal Issues
Diane L. Krasner, PhD, RN
3:30 – 4:00

Interactive Panel Discussion with Audience Participation

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Don't miss this amazing event! Continuing Education Points Apply!​

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