OPA Annual Convention Call for Programs

“Building a Psychologically Healthy Society: Theory, Research and Practice”
October 29-31, 2008
Concourse Hotel, Columbus

Workshop proposals must be submitted by June 1, 2008 for consideration.

The Ohio Psychological Association invites program proposals for the 2008 Annual Convention. This year’s Convention will explore the topic “Building a Psychologically Healthy Society: Theory, Research and Practice.”

OPA’s Education Committee strives to offer a variety of programs including workshops, discussions and current research and poster presentations. Equal consideration is given to all submissions. The Committee is especially seeking advanced level programming. The Committee will choose some ethics-based programs and courses that appeal to office staff and business managers, as well as psychologists.

To stay consistent with OPA’s commitment to diversity and multiculturalism, we advocate proposals that reflect an appreciation and awareness of these issues. Presenters are asked to explain how their workshop addresses and/or integrates diversity issues into the topic.

OPA also supports programs that allow for the interaction of participants and address cutting edge research or create discussion or thought. Presenters are required to use handouts and—where appropriate—use interactive training techniques.

Presenters will be notified no later than July 2, 2008 of their proposal acceptance. In submitting a proposal, presenters accept responsibility for the time scheduled for their presentation.

Title of program

Chair/presenter (Name, Degree)   

Co-presenter(s) [Name(s), Degree(s)]        

Affiliation   

Email Address   

Address   

City, State, Zip   

Business phone        Home phone   

 

Length of program (Choose one)
 1-hour
2-hour 
3-hour

 

Does this program qualify for ethics?     Yes    No
Programs that qualify for ethics include: Risk Management Issues; Confidentiality; Ethics of Supervision; Boundaries; HIPAA Requirements; Dual Relationships; Professional Impairment; Financial Ethics; Limits and Expansion of Competencies; Representation of Training and Credentialing; Specific ethical principles listed in the APA ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct manual; Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, Section 4732.17.  In order to qualify, the workshop proposal and associated learning objectives must clearly indicate a focus on ethics.

        If the program is to qualify for ethics credit, please address the following:

        1. Describe the ethical issues to be addressed.

        2. State your rationale for selecting this focus.

        3. State your qualifications for offering this program in ethics.

 

Learning level (Choose one)
All
Basic – This is a beginner level course, where participants need no prior knowledge of the specific topic to understand the workshop and participate.
 Intermediate - Participants need some basic knowledge of the workshop’s content but not in-depth knowledge.
Advanced – Participants must have substantial working knowledge or skill level in your specific content area. This workshop would offer advanced techniques and knowledge to help the person refine their field.

 

100-word program abstract for Convention brochure  

 

Please list 2 – 4 learning objectives stated in the context: “Participants will learn …” 

Please note:

  1. Learning objectives are statements that clearly describe what the learned will know or be able to do as a result of having attended this program.
  2. Learning objectives must be observable and measurable.
  3. Learning objectives should (1) focus on the learner, and (2) contain action verbs that describe measurable behaviors.
  4. Workshops wanting ethics credit must have associated learning objectives that clearly indicate a focus on ethics.
  5. For more information on constructing learning objectives, visit http://www.apa.org/ce/scman_05.pdf 

“Participants will learn …” 

 

List a maximum of two key references, if appropriate

 

Explanation of how your presentation contributes to enhanced knowledge about psychology or psychology related issues

 

Explanation of how the presentation addresses and/or integrates the psychological aspects or needs of diverse populations

 

Explanation of diversity component within presentation, where applicable

 

100-word bio of presenter(s) for brochure

 

Indicate whether you have presented on this topic before
Yes
No
If yes, where? 

 

Required

By submitting this proposal, I agree that the presenter or presenters accept responsibility for the time scheduled for their presentation.
                                 I Accept            I Do Not Accept

In addition to the above, I will email or mail Curriculum Vitae (CV) of the presenter(s) and References from other presentations to Katie Crabtree Thomas, Director of Communications and Education or 395 E. Broad Street, Suite 310, Columbus, OH, 43215.

                     I will submit CV and/or References            I will not submit CV and/or References

Presenters will be notified no later than July 2, 2008 of their proposal acceptance.