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Join us for the Oregon Association of Acupuncturists and OCOM Alumni Annual Conference!• Earn Safety and Ethics PDA’s
• Connect with fellow acupuncturists
• Dive into enriching discussions.
Join us to grow both personally and professionally!
Event website and registration: https://www.oregonacupuncturists.com/events/2024-annual-event/
Annual Conference Details:
Sunday, May 5, 2024
In Person & Online via Zoom
4 CEUs pending
SCHEDULE
9:00 – 9:30 am – Check in
9:30 – 10:30 am
OCOM Alumni Association Meeting
The OCOM Alumni Association, is a vital member of the OCOM community, fosters mutually-beneficial lifelong professional and social connections among its graduates; generates opportunities for alumni involvement with students and college administration; and promotes continued interest in the welfare of the college by facilitating the expansion of goodwill and communication between OCOM and its alumni body.
10:30 – 11:00 am
Learn More About OAA’s Current Efforts
Oregon Association of Acupuncturists is the sole organization that represents and advocates for the professional advancement of acupuncturists in our state legislative process. Your membership and engagement directly support these efforts via the work of our lobbyist, committees, board of directors, and members. Your membership and support strengthens our collective voice to advance our profession and to protect our scope of practice.
11:00 – 12:00 pm
OAA Annual Meeting including PacWest Updates (OAA Members)
Oregon Association of Acupuncture one hour meeting to inform all members about the structure of the organization, current tasks and goals and to vote on our new board members. During this meeting you will learn comprehensive knowledge of the purpose, limitations and structure of the OAA; Adequate knowledge of the committee goals, tasks and responsibilities; In depth knowledge of the OAA Bylaws, and information on how to get involved and help the profession develop.
12:00 – 1:30 pm – Lunch/Social Hour
01:30 – 02:00 pm
Vendor Presentations
Explore a diverse array of vendors offering essential products and services tailored to acupuncture practitioners, students, and enthusiasts. From premium acupuncture supplies to holistic wellness resources, our vendors are here to support your professional growth and enhance your practice.
02:00 – 04:00 pm
Clean Needle Technique (CNT) Review
Leslie Monarch DAOM, L.Ac.
Clean Needle Technique review will be a reminder of the principles of CNT with detail relating to handwashing, clean fields, and the life expectancies of viruses like Hep B on surfaces in the office. I will review the newest version of the CNT handbook with attention to appendix sections that weren’t in the previous volume. There will be time for questions about procedure, etc. 2 CEU’s pending – Safety
Leslie Monarch, DAOM, L.Ac, completed their Master’s and Doctoral degrees at Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in 1996 and 2011 respectively. They were distinguished by the college at graduation with honor at the Master’s level and given a Fellowship by the college to assist with tuition at the Doctoral level. They have been a part of the faculty since 1996, first as a teaching assistant and then as an instructor of acupuncture techniques, point location and five element theory. Dr. Joe Coletto taught Leslie ethics through his impeccable example and they strive to teach others by his example. The oath of practice, as administered at OCOM, is a guiding force in their ethical map.
In 2015, they were trained by the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine to train students in Clean Needle Technique. They have been teaching the training and since the pandemic proctoring the exams online.
04:00 – 06:00 pm
Ethics and Our Oath
Leslie Monarch DAOM, L.Ac.
The Oath of Practice will be a review of the oaths of OCOM, the state association, the NCCAOM with some time spent considering the history of oaths related to Chinese medical practice. Looking at similarities and differences of the aforementioned, we will consider how we employ them in decision making in our daily practices. 2 CEU’s pending – Ethics
Leslie Monarch, DAOM, L.Ac, completed their Master’s and Doctoral degrees at Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in 1996 and 2011 respectively. They were distinguished by the college at graduation with honor at the Master’s level and given a Fellowship by the college to assist with tuition at the Doctoral level. They have been a part of the faculty since 1996, first as a teaching assistant and then as an instructor of acupuncture techniques, point location and five element theory. Dr. Joe Coletto taught Leslie ethics through his impeccable example and they strive to teach others by his example. The oath of practice, as administered at OCOM, is a guiding force in their ethical map.
In 2015, they were trained by the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine to train students in Clean Needle Technique. They have been teaching the training and since the pandemic proctoring the exams online.
If you would like to be a vendor or to provide products or services for a raffle, contact us at [email protected]. The deadline to become a vendor or to donate raffle prizes is April 15, 2024. If you have any additional questions about participating in our event, we would be happy to provide you with further details.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
75 NW Couch St, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97209
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