A few weeks ago, my fellow co-workers and I attended a convention on meetings. We came back refreshed and excited to implement some new features into our future conventions and meetings.
But first, we need your input! Some things to think about:
1) We currently have our Conventions Wednesday through Friday. Are there other days of the week that work better? Would Sunday-Tuesday work? Or all weekend?
2) Would you be interested in more social activities? Last year, we held a networking dinner on the first night of Convention. The silent auction was held on Thursday, the second night. Would you like to see more of these? What type of activities do you suggest?
3) What is the most you're willing to pay for a hotel room? What do you look for in a hotel? Gym? Restaurant?
4) Would you be interested in having the speakers available for questions outside of their presentation time, at a table or booth? Would you attend a dinner if presenters were going to be present?
5) We would like to squeeze in 23 credit hours so you can complete your hours for Convention in one setting. Would you attend workshops the night before or during the night to meet this requirement?
6) What other comments/suggestions do you have to improve Convention?
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Education Committee Meeting Minutes
The Education Committee held another productive call last Friday. We are now entering the hectic months for the Committee-our convention call for programs are due the first of June, and in the meantime, we have to get everything scheduled for 2008!
We are looking into some interesting programs for our 2007 Convention, including workshops on: sleep, selling your practice, virtual reality, medication in the elderly, evaluating decision making capacities in older adults, aging and more! We hope to have the Convention schedule finalized in mid-June.
The committee also looked over feedback from the OPA membership about upcoming workshops. Based on your feedback, we are looking into workshops on the MMP, austism, sex offenders, Internet pornography and PTSD. If you know of an outstanding presenter in any of these areas, please let us know.
Our next meeting is taking place in June-so stay tuned for more convention updates!
We are looking into some interesting programs for our 2007 Convention, including workshops on: sleep, selling your practice, virtual reality, medication in the elderly, evaluating decision making capacities in older adults, aging and more! We hope to have the Convention schedule finalized in mid-June.
The committee also looked over feedback from the OPA membership about upcoming workshops. Based on your feedback, we are looking into workshops on the MMP, austism, sex offenders, Internet pornography and PTSD. If you know of an outstanding presenter in any of these areas, please let us know.
Our next meeting is taking place in June-so stay tuned for more convention updates!
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Successful Legislative Day
Yesterday, 35 psychologists and graduate students invaded the Statehouse and Riffe Center and met with their legislators during OPA's Annual Legislative Day.
After a morning session that included a special visit by state representative Ted Celeste who spoke about the importance of visiting your legislator, attendees divided into a "first timer" and "advanced advocate" group to learn the ins and outs of OPA's advocacy agenda.
The advanced advocates agenda focused on specific bills and key messages, followed by detailed information on how to become a key psychologist in the district. Duties of becoming a "key psychologist" include organizing meetings in the district and contacting legislators quarterly.
First timers learned about how to find their way around the statehouse, how to talk to the legislator and then participated in practice visits.
After the afternoon visits and watching committee meetings, attendees shared their experiences. Several attendees said, "A great workshop! I'll be back next year! " One said this was "well done--very exhilarating." Another attendee remarked, "Superb! It was a fascinating day. It is such a joy to be watched over by such a competent OPA staff."
Legislative Day is held every April. For more information about OPA's advocacy efforts, contact Bobbie Celeste, director of professional affairs, at bceleste@ohpsych.org.
After a morning session that included a special visit by state representative Ted Celeste who spoke about the importance of visiting your legislator, attendees divided into a "first timer" and "advanced advocate" group to learn the ins and outs of OPA's advocacy agenda.
The advanced advocates agenda focused on specific bills and key messages, followed by detailed information on how to become a key psychologist in the district. Duties of becoming a "key psychologist" include organizing meetings in the district and contacting legislators quarterly.
First timers learned about how to find their way around the statehouse, how to talk to the legislator and then participated in practice visits.
After the afternoon visits and watching committee meetings, attendees shared their experiences. Several attendees said, "A great workshop! I'll be back next year! " One said this was "well done--very exhilarating." Another attendee remarked, "Superb! It was a fascinating day. It is such a joy to be watched over by such a competent OPA staff."
Legislative Day is held every April. For more information about OPA's advocacy efforts, contact Bobbie Celeste, director of professional affairs, at bceleste@ohpsych.org.
Friday, April 6, 2007
Convention Update: Columbus News Anchor to Emcee Luncheon
Andrea Cambern, anchor for the 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts on WBNS-10TV, Columbus, will emcee OPA's Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award (PHWA) Luncheon on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 during Convention.
Her bio is below:
In addition to her anchoring responsibilities, Andrea focuses on health issues, and is an award-winning journalist. She has been honored with five Emmy Awards for her anchoring and reporting skills, named Female Anchor of the Year by the National Association of Television Journalists, and has received honors from the Associated Press for her spot news coverage and medical documentaries.
Andrea is also an advocate for health and wellness. She created and champions the city of Columbus' well known "Commit to be Fit" campaign. She also devotes much of her personal time to local organizations that promote health, child, family and community issues.
We are excited to have Ms. Cambern join us for this important luncheon. More information about the Psychologically Healthy Workplace Awards can be found at www.ohpsych.org.
Her bio is below:
In addition to her anchoring responsibilities, Andrea focuses on health issues, and is an award-winning journalist. She has been honored with five Emmy Awards for her anchoring and reporting skills, named Female Anchor of the Year by the National Association of Television Journalists, and has received honors from the Associated Press for her spot news coverage and medical documentaries.
Andrea is also an advocate for health and wellness. She created and champions the city of Columbus' well known "Commit to be Fit" campaign. She also devotes much of her personal time to local organizations that promote health, child, family and community issues.
We are excited to have Ms. Cambern join us for this important luncheon. More information about the Psychologically Healthy Workplace Awards can be found at www.ohpsych.org.
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Author an OPA Homestudy
Why should you develop a home study for OPA?
* Educate psychologists about a certain topic area
* Help OPA develop long-distance learning alternatives
* Earn money!
Home study offerings increase the flexibility of continuing education
(CE) and help meet the needs of psychologists who do not have access to traditional CE learning experiences. They also offer cost-efficient and easily accessible continuing professional education without sacrificing quality.
Home study CE programming is a standardized set of learning experiences with fixed content that individuals can participate in off-site, on their own time. Home study programs usually take the form of books and online reading material, accompanied by a test. The Ohio Psychological Association maintains high standards in the design of home study materials to optimize quality educational materials for psychologists engaging in continuing professional education through this method of delivery.
Components of OPA Homestudies
Each OPA developed home study most contain the following components: 1. A structured learning curriculum or syllabus; 2. Two to four learning objectives stating what participants will learn; 3. A statement telling participants they must answer 80% of questions to pass, and tests will be graded within 30 days of receipt; 3. A line stating that the participant took the test and did not receive any outside help, which also must be signed by the participant; 4. Questions (10-15 questions per credit hour) that are a mixture of multiple choice and true and false; 5. An answer key to help OPA grade tests and check for accuracy of questions.
Guidelines for hours of credit
OPA understands that each test will differ on the amount of time it takes to read and answer questions. As a general rule of thumb, 10-15 pages of typed text, in 10 or 12 point font, and 10 questions will equal one hour of continuing education credit. This guideline can be changed depending on the committee's recommendations.
Procedure of determining credit
When a CE program is submitted for consideration, it will be reviewed by psychologists appointed by the Education Committee of OPA. These psychologists will provide feedback about possible changes to the home study, if warranted. They will also determine the number of CE units to be awarded for taking the home study. The psychologists appointed to evaluate a home study will recommend approval or disapproval of the final version of any home study to the Education Committee and to OPA's Mandatory Continuing Education Committee. These committees will make the final determination as to whether or not a particular home study meets APA standards. Once a home study receives approval from the Education and Mandatory Continuing Education Committee, it will be posted for psychologists on the Internet.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please e-mail me at kcrabtree@ohpsych.org. Check out www.ohpsych.org for examples of home study opportunities.
* Educate psychologists about a certain topic area
* Help OPA develop long-distance learning alternatives
* Earn money!
Home study offerings increase the flexibility of continuing education
(CE) and help meet the needs of psychologists who do not have access to traditional CE learning experiences. They also offer cost-efficient and easily accessible continuing professional education without sacrificing quality.
Home study CE programming is a standardized set of learning experiences with fixed content that individuals can participate in off-site, on their own time. Home study programs usually take the form of books and online reading material, accompanied by a test. The Ohio Psychological Association maintains high standards in the design of home study materials to optimize quality educational materials for psychologists engaging in continuing professional education through this method of delivery.
Components of OPA Homestudies
Each OPA developed home study most contain the following components: 1. A structured learning curriculum or syllabus; 2. Two to four learning objectives stating what participants will learn; 3. A statement telling participants they must answer 80% of questions to pass, and tests will be graded within 30 days of receipt; 3. A line stating that the participant took the test and did not receive any outside help, which also must be signed by the participant; 4. Questions (10-15 questions per credit hour) that are a mixture of multiple choice and true and false; 5. An answer key to help OPA grade tests and check for accuracy of questions.
Guidelines for hours of credit
OPA understands that each test will differ on the amount of time it takes to read and answer questions. As a general rule of thumb, 10-15 pages of typed text, in 10 or 12 point font, and 10 questions will equal one hour of continuing education credit. This guideline can be changed depending on the committee's recommendations.
Procedure of determining credit
When a CE program is submitted for consideration, it will be reviewed by psychologists appointed by the Education Committee of OPA. These psychologists will provide feedback about possible changes to the home study, if warranted. They will also determine the number of CE units to be awarded for taking the home study. The psychologists appointed to evaluate a home study will recommend approval or disapproval of the final version of any home study to the Education Committee and to OPA's Mandatory Continuing Education Committee. These committees will make the final determination as to whether or not a particular home study meets APA standards. Once a home study receives approval from the Education and Mandatory Continuing Education Committee, it will be posted for psychologists on the Internet.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please e-mail me at kcrabtree@ohpsych.org. Check out www.ohpsych.org for examples of home study opportunities.
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