It is our pleasure to announce and formally invite you to participate in the NYSCA 2022 Spring Convention! We look forward to seeing you in person at our next live event to be held at Mohegan Sun!

Earn up to 16 CE Credits over 3 days and across 2 tracks!

Online registration for this event has ended.
Please use the registration form in the event agenda to register in person at the door.

We encourage you to arrive early for the Friday session to check in and visit with our event exhibitors. Classes on Friday will be from 2pm-6pm and will offer up to 4CE, followed by our Welcome Reception. The Saturday session will be from 8am-6:30pm and will offer up to 8 credits, along with a banquet luncheon and dessert reception with sponsors and exhibitors. The Sunday portion will be from 8am-12pm and will offer up to 4 credits.

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Cat1 credits TBD; Up to 14 out of state credits. Save $100 off “door” prices when you register by 1/28/22.
Special pricing for Association Members. Registration MUST be received by 5pm on Friday, 4/1/22.

Speaker and Class Schedule

Scheduled speakers include: Joseph Merckling DC, Thomas J Neuner DC, Lev Lewin Esq, & Michael Baglio Esq, Karen Konarski-Hart DC, Angelo Ippolito DC, Justin Hafner, Steven Conway DC, David Kartzman DC, Jennifer Illes DC, James Walters DC, Andrew Strauss DC

Click here to download a copy of the agenda, containing descriptions of the courses outlined below.

Friday, April 8, 2022 —afternoon

2pm-4pm—Permanent Impairment:
Proper Documentation & Completion of the Updated NYS WCB C4.3 Form
(Joseph Merckling DC, Alex Dell Esq) *2CE|2Cat1
4pm-6pm—Why Informed Consent and Documentation Matter
(Thomas J. Neuner, DC, JD—Sponsored by OUM Chiropractor) †2CE|2Cat1

Saturday, April 9, 2022 —morning

8am-10am—Rock and Roll: Aging and Disability in Healthcare
(Karen Konarski-Hart DC MSDPEM FACO FICC—Sponsored by NCMIC) ‡2CE
10am-12pm—Situation: STRESS
(Karen Konarski-Hart DC MSDPEM FACO FICC—Sponsored by NCMIC) ‡2CE
8am-9am—Navigating NYS No-Fault
(Lev Lewin Esq & Michael Baglio Esq—Sponsored by Lewin & Baglio LLP) *1CE|1Cat1
9am-11am—Utilizing Laboratory Tests when Evaluating and Managing Musculoskeletal Pain
(Angelo Ippolito DC—NYSCA District 3) 2CE
11am-12pm—How Technology is Improving Patient Outcomes
(Justin T Hafner, CEO—Sponsored by Kinotek) 1CE

Saturday, April 9, 2022 —afternoon

2:30pm-6:30pm—Medicare Documentation & Compliance:
Understanding and Implementing Proper Procedure and Programs in the Chiropractic Office
(Steven Conway DC —Sponsored by NCMIC) ‡4CE|4Cat1
2:30pm-3:30pm—Rehabilitation of the Chronic (and not yet chronic) Spine Patient
(David B. Kartzman, DC—NYSCA District 16) 1CE
3:30pm-5:30pm—The Kinetic Chain from the Ground Up
(Jennifer Illes DC—Sponsored by Foot Levelers) 2CE
5:30pm-6:30pm—Dance Biomechanics and their role in dance related injuries
(James Walters, DC) 1CE

Sunday, April 10, 2022 —morning

8am-12pm—Chiropractic Treatment of Adult and Child Scoliosis
(Andrew Strauss BS, MS, DC—Sponsored by CLEAR Institute) 4CE

Convention Notes

Please be on the lookout for an email during the week of the convention containing links to download the notes for the convention. The NYSCA no longer routinely provides copies of references and handouts at our conferences.

NYSCA Conventions and Symposiums are sponsored in part by the OUM Chiropractor Program (OUM). OUM is a Premier Corporate Sponsor of the NYSCA. They are a national insurance services company, underwritten by PACO Assurance Company, Inc. or PICA, which specializes in providing professional liability insurance to chiropractors.

For details on becoming a sponsor or an exhibitor at our event, please visit our Exhibitor Page.

To apply to be a speaker at our event, please complete the Convention Speaker Application.

Convention Participants: Please be sure to review our Continuing Education Polici es.

COVID-19 Policy: For this event, the NYSCA will be following the Mohegan Sun COVID-19 policy. At present, Mohegan Sun has informed us that remote thermal temperature scan of all guests will be performed on entry, and anyone that presents with a temperature of 99.9 degrees or higher will be notified and requested to seek medical attention. They have also stated that it is mandatory for unvaccinated guests to wear masks unless eating or drinking. For fully vaccinated guests, masks are not required. However, due to the nature of this event and it being held in a large indoor public venue, wearing masks is recommended by the CDC. It is possible that these policies may change prior to the event. All participants will be notified of any changes as they occur.

Cancellations: Cancellation and refund requests must be made in writing and sent to [email protected]. Refunds will be issued in the manner in which payment was received and will be subject to a 15% processing fee if received more than one week prior to the scheduled event. All postage fees are non-refundable. Cancellations within one week of the event will be subject to additional administrative fees. Please review our Convention Policy Statement for details.

Accommodations: Mohegan Sun Casino & Resort, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville, CT 06382. Reservations can be made online (recommended) or by calling 866-708-1340. The group code is NYSCA22. The group rate is: Earth Tower Thurs 04/07/22 $154.00; Fri 04/08/22 $240.00; Sat 04/09/22 $295.00; or Sky Tower Thurs 04/07/22 $174.00; Fri 04/08/22 $260.00; Sat 04/09/22 $315.00. All prices are Single/Double + tax & gratuity. Room requests, such as King, Double, Smoking, and Non-Smoking are based upon availability and are not guaranteed. Mohegan Sun will make every effort to accommodate requests. The group rate is available until 03/24/22. Thereafter, reservations are accepted on a space and rate availability. Please note: Available inventory may sell out prior to cut off date.

Pricing Notice: To qualify for member pricing, your membership with the NYSCA, New York Chiropractic Council, or American Chiropractic Association must be active and current. Members who have been licensed in New York for fewer than two years, student members, full time chiropractic college faculty, or members in practice over 50 years may qualify for additional discounts. Please contact our administrative office for more details.

Registration Deadline: Early registrations must be received with payment by 5:00 pm on 01/14/22. Afterward, standard pricing will apply. At-the-door pricing will apply for all mailed registrations postmarked after 03/25/22 and all online registrations completed after 5:00 pm on 04/01/22. FAXED REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Policy Statement: The NYSCA makes every attempt to offer programs as publicized. We nevertheless reserve the right to alter and/or adjust program details, including but not limited to dates, locations, times, instructors, and presentation sources and sequences.

License Renewal: Continuing education credit (CE) is provided by Northeast College of Health Sciences. Approved for NY. Pending for PA, FL. Pre-Approved: CO, CT, DE, DC, ID, IL, IN, IA, MA, MD, MS*, MT, NC, NE, ND, NH, NJ (DC only), OH, OR, RI, SC, UT, VT, VA, WA, WY, Puerto Rico, Canadian Provinces (except AB); *Does not accept online

This seminar is valid for CE credits in "pre-approved" states, so long as it falls within the scope of practice as outlined by the corresponding state board. It remains attendees' responsibility to contact the state board(s) from which they seek continuing education credits for purposes of ensuring said board(s) approves both the delivery method and content as they relate to this event. Neither a speaker's or exhibitor's presence at said event, nor product mention or display, shall in any way constitute Northeast College endorsement. Northeast College's role is strictly limited to processing, submitting, and archiving program documents on behalf of course sponsors.

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