8th Annual Las Vegas ASOP/AAOF Bracing & Casting Symposium at the Rio Hotel & Casino Friday & Saturday, July 23rd & 24th, 2010 Speakers and Advanced Hands-on Workshops Master Caster Practical Exam with Dr. Sarmiento The 2 Day Basic Casting Workshop Will also be held for less experienced casters. This is the only National meeting of any Orthopedic membership organization that will focus on non-surgical fracture treatment.  Bracing & Casting! Sign up with a friend and receive a free hotel room for the meeting. This offer good through June 21st, 2010 Free rooms are limited so register early See application & fees page for more info Dr. August Sarmiento, past president of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the inventor of the Humeral fracture brace and the PTB cast will be the Keynote speaker this year The Rio The Rio Hotel & Casino is a full service resort hotel.  Enjoy the pool, casino, clubs, resturants & free casino shows.   Attendees have a special room rate of $69.00 per night.  Use Special Block Code SRORT0(ZERO) when making a reservation.  All those receiving the free hotel room offer need not make reservations. Click here to find out more about ASOP The mission of the July 2010 ASOP/AAOF Las Vegas Symposium is to bring to you, the Orthopedic Allied Professional, a comprehensive training program that will help you advance your chosen career and give you the skills to become a more productive member of your practice.  On Day One the symposium will have speakers from the casting & bracing industry and professional organizations.  You will learn what certifcations and licensing will be necessary and how to obtain them.   On Day Two the symposium will focus on hands-on clinical applications in orthopedic bracing.   Please contact Charles Barocas at cbarocas@asop.org if you have any questions about the symposium.