Registration Information

Name:	Mr. Mrs. Ms. Dr.
Institution/ Company
Address:
City:	State:   Select State Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut D.C. Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming

Zip Code:
Telephone:	Fax:
Email:

Type of Applicant:		New/Interested Applicant		Renewal of Accreditation
		Evaluator		New Director/Position

If renewal, when does your current grant of accreditation expire?

2010

2011

Event Information

Please select from the following workshops and/or meetings that you plan to attend:

February 9-10, 2010

	Initial Accreditation Workshop (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - $500)
	Renewal Accreditation Workshop (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - $500)
	Evaluator Training Workshop (8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - No Fee)
	Team Leader Evaluator Training Workshop (1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - No Fee)
	Revised Accreditation Manual Orientation Session (1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - No Fee)

Note: The Annual Membership Meeting will be held following the RAM session from 3:30 p.m. to
5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 10, 2010. All are welcomed to attend and there is no need to pre-register for the meeting.

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June 7-8, 2010

	Initial Accreditation Workshop (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday June 7, 2010 - $500)
	Renewal Accreditation Workshop (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday June 7, 20100 - $500)
	Surgical Technology Evaluator & Program Assessment (8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 8, 2010 - No Fee)
	Evaluator Training Workshop (1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 8, 2010 - No Fee)

Note: The Joint Accrediting Agency Reception will be held 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
June 8, 2010. All ABHES member institutions, programs, and workshop attendees are welcome to attend.

Disclaimer

Due Date: All workshops requiring payment must be received no more than 30 days from the date of the workshop! If post marked of faxed after the 30-day deadline, an overall $50 late fee will be assessed for each person. If registering within 45 days of a workshop, you must contact the ABHES office to inquire about availability. Register early, as space is limited.

Refund and Transfer Policy: If you enroll and have paid the workshop registration fee but cannot attend a workshop, your registration may transfer to another person or you may cancel, in writing, for a full refund at least 14 business days prior to the workshop. Workshop fees can also be credited toward a future workshop. No refunds will be made for cancellations made less than 14 days prior to the workshop.

Registration Information

Name:	Mr. Mrs. Ms. Dr.
First Name for Badge:
Title:
Institution/ Company
Address:
City:	State:   Select State Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut D.C. Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming

Zip Code:
Telephone:	Fax:
Email:

Is your institution/program accredited by ABHES?

Yes

No

Important: Separate registration is required to attend the ABHES workshops. To obtain a copy of the workshop registration form, please either visit the Bureau's website at http://abhes.org or contact India Tips at itips@abhes.org or (703) 917-9503.

Event Information

To receive the group discount, completed registration forms must be submitted at once.

		Received by: 9/30/09	Received by: 11/30/09	Received after/On-site: 11/30/09
	1st Attendee	$400	$450	$500
	2nd Attendee (*same corporation)	$375	$425	$450
	3rd Attendee (*same corporation)	$350	$400	$425

A 25% discount will be given to those who can provide proof of paid registration for the ABHES Accreditation Workshop being held on Wednesday, January 28, 2009. The workshop confirmation letter is provided directly from the Bureau and must accompany the completed conference registration form when submitting it to the Precision Meetings & Events, Inc.

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Conference Extra Tickets

The following tickets will only be available for purchase on-site by registered attendees wishing to bring a guest to the following meal functions:

	Exhibit Hall Reception	$60
	Exhibit Hall Deluxe Breakfast	$50
	Exhibit Hall Luncheon	$60

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HOTEL INFORMATION

February 9-10, 2010

Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino

3667 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
Reservations: (866) 517-FAME (3263)
Reservations must be made by contacting the hotel directly and refer to the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) to obtain the discounted rate. The room block is reserved on a first come, first served basis for Monday through Friday nights, so do not delay in making your reservation. All unreserved rooms will be released 5:00pm, Friday, January 11, 2010.

June 7-8, 2010

The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino

3325 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Reservations: (702) 607-7777 or 1-877-883-6423
Reservations must be made by contacting the hotel directly and refer to the Career College Association (CCA) block of sleeping rooms to obtain the discounted rate. The room block is reserved on a first come, first served basis, so do not delay in making your reservation.

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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS

Accreditation Workshop
(8 hours –$500)
This workshop will provide an overview of ABHES standards, self-study preparation and visit procedures. The workshop is designed for initial applicants, institutions undergoing reevaluations and individuals interested in learning more about the accreditation process.

Important Note: Initial and renewal applicants for institutional accreditation are reminded that the Commission mandates that a representative from each campus attend the workshop prior to submission of the Self-Evaluation Report (SER).

Team Leader Evaluator Training Workshop
(4 hours – No registration fee)
This workshop will train participants to become team leaders on ABHES accreditation site visits. You will be exposed to key practices for success in serving in the capacity of team leader, and a review of the accreditation standards, policies and procedures, and general evaluation information will be reviewed. (Target audience: Individuals who have conducted evaluation visits for ABHES or other nationally-recognized accrediting agencies and possess excellent organizational, administrative, and leadership skills)

Surgical Technology Programmatic Training and Assessment
(4 hours – NO REGISTRATION FEE)
This workshop will train participants to become an ABHES evaluator for surgical technology programs. You will be trained on the ABHES general accreditation standards applicable to all programs, and those specific to surgical technology. Policies and procedures governing site visits will also be discussed. Learn how and where to find visitation report answers, gain expertise in report writing, and ways to address common concerns while avoiding areas of risk. (Target audience: Current practitioners or educators in the surgical technology field)

Evaluator Training Workshop
(4 hours – No registration fee)
This workshop will train participants to become an ABHES evaluator to participate on accreditation site visits. You will be trained to comprehend the ABHES standards, learn how and where to find visitation report answers, gain expertise in report writing and learn how to address common concerns, and avoid areas of risk. (Target audience: Individuals that possess expertise in administration and/or are current practitioners or educators in a specific program field, such as medical assisting, dental assisting, nursing/home health, sonography, massage therapy, etc.)

Annual Membership Meeting
(no registration fee)
This is an exciting opportunity to meet and share ideas with other accredited institutions and voice questions and concerns with ABHES Commissioners and staff as these ABHES representatives address updates to its standards and policies, as well as important issues facing the allied health community. (Everyone is welcome, including non-ABHES accredited schools).

Registration Information

Registration deadline is January 31, 2010

Name:	Mr. Mrs. Ms. Dr.
Institution/ Company
Address:
City:	State:   Select State Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut D.C. Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming

Zip Code:
Telephone:	Fax:
Email:

Event Information

Royal Links Golf Club

Wednesday, Feburary 10, 2010

8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Sponsored by:


Coverage and Fee: $150 per person green fees, box lunch, 18 holes, golf cart, scoring, cart signs, scoreboard & GPS system, transportation to and from the resort to the course, snacks, tax and gratuity. For more information on the course, please visit www.royallinksgolfclub.com.

Rental Equipment: Clubs featuring the latest in Callaway equipment and shoes by FootJoy will be available to rent by cash payment to the golf course at the time of play. Fee for such rental is not included in registration fee.

Foursome Requests: Names of those individuals you wish to be in your foursome (including yourself). We will attempt to accommodate as best we can:

Your Name:		Name:
Name:		Name:

Transportation: The shuttle will depart promptly from the Resort at 7:30 a.m. All golfers to meet in the hotel lobby by 7:15 a.m.

Prizes: As part of the fun, prizes will be awarded for the following: Longest Drive, Straightest Drive, CLosest to the Pin, Lowest Team score, and Highest Team Score.

Proper Attire / Rules and Regulations: Proper golf attire is required. Proper golf attire consists of a shirt with collar, slacks or Bermuda-length shorts, and shoes without a distinct heel.

Disclaimer

Inclement Weather: The Club, in its sole discretion at any time, whether before or during the Event, delay or cancel the Event due to inclement weather. If the Club cancels the Event before it commences, due to inclement weather, participants will receive a refund.

If the Club Cancels the Event after it commences, due to inclement weather, the following will apply: If the players in the Event have completed six (6) or fewer holes, participants will be refunded 60% of the paid registration.

If the players in the Event have completed twelve (12) or more holes, no refund will be provided.

The management of the Club reserves the right to make the final decision regarding play if lightning or severe weather conditions are expected in the vicinity that may endanger the safety of the players or Golf Staff.