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CTSMA TODAY

Winter Newsletter

57TH ANNUAL CTSMA STATE EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE

Don't miss out on the premier educational program of the year. Featuring two full days of educational programs, with 20 different educational topics approved by the AAMA Continuing Educational Board, over 14 AAMA CEUs can be earned. CPR re-certification will be offered Saturday morning (additional charge). Registration fee includes access to all programs, continental breakfast, lunch, snacks throughout the day, Friday Night Trivia Dinner, and much, much more. Click on the link below to find out more information.

CONFERENCE INFORMATION

DESIGN THE 2018 CTSMA LOGO CONTEST

The CTSMA is searching for new ideas for our Ways and Means store products. These are the products we sell at conference and on our website to fund more activities within our state society. We need a new slogan and/or a design/graphic that we can put on pens, t-shirts, mugs, tote bags, etc. This is your opportunity to contribute to your state society in a very special way, your chance to shine! Your creativity may earn you first place in this contest! Why not wear a shirt or sip from a mug that showcases what we are all about that you designed? Click on the link below for contest entry rules.

CONTEST RULES

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CTSMA RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

The blood you donate gives someone another chance at life. One day that someone may be a close relative, a friend, a loved one—or even yourself. Change a life March 24th 2-7pm.. Even if unable to donate, stop by and learn more about blood donation and the process. Earn CTSMA CEUs. Click the link below

For more information or to schedule your appt.

CTSMA RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE INFORMATION

CTSMA SPIRIT OF GIVING 2017 CONFERENCE CHARITY

The CTSMA is happy to announce the 2017 Spirit of Giving Conference Charity is Make a Wish. Make a Wish has been granting wishes to terminally ill children since 1980. This year we have two ways you can help the CTSMA grant a wish to a child in need. First, we have Dress Down Saturday at the conference.. Second way to held is Miles for Smile. Donate your unused frequent flyer mile. Click on the link below to see how you can help grant a wish.

SPIRIT OF GIVING MAKE A WISH INFORMATION

BILL SB 6025

AN ACT TO ALLOW MEDICAL ASSISTANTS TO ADMINISTER MEDICATION UNDER SUPERVISION

During the CTSMA 2016 Fall Business Meeting, the CTSMA Executive Board voted to hire Lobbyist Jim Paolino again, and start the process of raising a bill for the 2017 CT Legislative Session. The bill would be to allow CMA(AAMA)s & RMA(AMT)s in CT to be able to administer vaccines. The CTSMA also will be working with AMT throughout the process.

Currently we have a billed raised for vote in the Public Health Committee. The bill is PHB 6025 AN ACT ALLOWING MEDICAL ASSISTANTS TO ADMINISTER MEDICATION UNDER SUPERVISION. The bill is going to vote with in the next couple of days. The vote count looks favorable Unfortunately the original wording has been changed and it will only allow CMA(AAMA)s and RMAs to be able to administer vaccines to patients 18 years of age an older. If the bill passes the PHC vote the next step will be to the House for vote. For more information regarding PHB 6025 click on the link below

MORE INFORMATION ON BILL PHB 6025

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CTSMA ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING

March 24, 2017

12-2pm

Radisson Hotel

Cromwell, CT

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Information

SPRING BUSINESS MEETING

April 22, 2017

8:30
To join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. Click on link below.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/412287981

AAMA 61st ANNUAL CONFERENCE

October 6-9, 2017

Cincinnati, OH

Stay tuned for more information when it becomes available.

CTSMA IS ON TWITTER NOW

The CTSMA is happy to announce that you can now follow us on Twitter @CTSocietyAAMA

or CTSocietyCMA(AAMA)

Click on the link below to start following CTSMA today

↵CTSMA NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

The CTSMA is looking for members to volunteer their time to help on one of the many committees that the society has. The CTSMA is a 100% volunteer based organization. The success of the CTSMA is because of members that give back to their profession. The organization would not exist and continue to grow without this help. Over the last couple of years member participation has decreased causing us to look at restructuring the organization. Almost all of the committee duties can be done at home, meetings are held online, and correspondence is done over email or phone making it easy to help even with the busiest schedules. Click on the link below to download for more information.

CTSMA VOLUNTEER INFORMATION