SYMPOSIUM AND AFTERNOON LAB ROTATIONS
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2026
| SKILL LEVEL: CREDIT HOURS: ONLINE REGISTRATION: |
This educational event is designed for all levels of experience. This course is eligible for up to 8.5 CEUs for the OTC® and/or the OTC®, OT-SC™ Credential Holder.” Scroll to the bottom of the page for the blue registration button. |
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Saturday, November 7, 2026 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM Jennifer Moreno VA Medical Center San Diego, 3350 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA (Map) – Free Parking |
| EDUCATIONAL AGENDA | |
| 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Check-In and networking. Morning refreshments provided. |
| 8:30 AM – 9:25 AM | Topic: “Fractures of the Hand and Upper Extremity” Speaker: Michael A. Thompson, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon Facility: Jennifer Moreno VA Medical Center, San Diego, CA |
| 9:25 AM – 9:30 AM | Break |
| 9:30 AM – 10:25 AM | Topic: “Complex Wound Management and Plastic Surgery” Speaker: Richard M. Bodor, MD, Plastic Surgeon Facility: Jennifer Moreno VA Medical Center, San Diego, CA |
| 10:25 AM – 10:30 AM | Break |
| 10:30 AM – 11:25 AM | Topic: “Current Concepts and Treatment of Sports Related Injuries in the Pediatric Patient” Speakers: Thaddeus Woodard, MD, and Canhnghi “Kenny” Ta, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery Residents Facility: UCSD Medical Center, San Diego, CA |
| 11:25 AM – 11:30 AM | Break |
| 11:30 AM – 12:25 PM | Topic: “Knee Injuries and Approach to Surgical Intervention” Speaker: Adnan Cutuk, MD, Chief of Orthopedic Surgery Facility: Jennifer Moreno VA Medical Center, San Diego, CA |
| 12:25 PM – 1:55 PM | Lunch (Provided) Presentation on Operating Room Protocols to include support staff responsibilities. Physicians, Charge Nurse, Circulating Nurse, First Assist. Moderators: Adnan Cutuk, MD; Frank Perreault, OT-C; Erik Duke, OT-C; VA Medical Center professional staff |
| 1:55 PM – 2:00 PM | Break |
| AFTERNOON LAB ROTATIONS (*Labs will rotate between two groups) | |
| 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM |
Glove, Gowning, OR Setup, and Sterile Technique* Advanced Brace Fitting* |
| 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Closing Remarks and Certificates of Completion |
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| REGISTRATION: | Registration is open. Scroll down to the blue registration button below. |
| Registration Fee Non-Members…………$120.00 ** AOTC Members………..$ 75.00 Students……………….$ 60.00 ** (must be currently enrolled in Grossmont College or Rio Hondo College Orthopedic Technologists Programs) ** Non-Member and Student registration does not include Lifetime Membership. To join, visit the Membership page. |
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| IMPORTANT: | Please note the following: |
| • No checks will be accepted as payment. If you need to pay the registration fee by an alternative method, please contact us. • All pre-registered attendees will receive a Certificate of Completion at the conclusion of the event. • Refund/Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be granted unless received in writing at least seven (7) days before the event date. 100% refund will be granted if event cancels in its entirety by AOTC. • No refunds or reimbursements will be granted by AOTC for time or travel-related expenses. • Topics, speakers, and/or instructors are not guaranteed. Techniques/topics may be substituted or changed without notice due to speaker or faculty availability, availability of supplies or other unforeseen circumstance. |