The ROHO Institute Announces Expansion of Continuing Education Programs The ROHO Institute for Continuing Education and Research is extending its reach to provide expanded resources, seminars, presentations and E-learning opportunities in 2010. Belleville, IL (February 25, 2010) -- The ROHO Institute, an organization founded to educate individuals on skin integrity, seating and positioning, as well as wheelchair cushion and medical cushion products, is proud to announce the growth of their continuing education and training programs. As a part of The ROHO Group, developers of medical products such as the ROHO cushion, The ROHO Institute was established to enhance the lives of ROHO users through educational resources. Unique to the industry, The ROHO Institute provides a variety of educational formats including 3-day seminars, 1-day seminars, hour-long educational sessions and E-learning opportunities for both prescribers and providers. "The ROHO Group has long been dedicated to raising the bar on industry education. Our program offerings have expanded in new and innovative ways in the last few years, and we are proud of the impact these new approaches are having on our customer base. You can expect that only to continue as a talented team moves forward and enhances industry opportunities and best practices in education," said Melissa Keim, Vice President, Marketing, Education and eBusiness, The ROHO Group. One facet of the educational programs offered includes 3-day seminars presented by The ROHO Institute, Permobil, USRehab and VGM Education covering the management of pressure ulcers, seating and positioning assessments, and functional mobility. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are provided for each seminar. Upcoming 3-day seminars will be held in Charlotte, NC, Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL, Seattle, WA, Boston, MA and Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN. Half day and additional CEU programs presented by the ROHO Institute will also be taking place around the country. Reno, NV, Sacramento, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Cleveland, OH, Pittsburgh, PA and Morgantown, WV are a few of the cities already scheduled to host ROHO continuing education programs. "In 2010, The ROHO Institute for Continuing Education and Research hopes to continue to lead the industry with exceptional traditional face to face CEU seminars across the country, as well as, expand our current selection of free online CEU seminars," said Darren Hammond, Senior Director of Training and Education, The ROHO Group. For those interested in online education, The ROHO Institute is also offering expanded E-learning CEU programs including courses on billing and reimbursement, clinical rehab, infection control, ostomy and wound care, product education, and seating and positioning. "It is also our hope that this year, we take online learning to a different level by not only increasing the numbers of programs we offer, but expanding on the way these programs are offered. We hope these changes will allow ROHO to continue to focus on quality education as a value added service that customers have come to expect of ROHO," said Hammond. Extending their reach internationally, The ROHO Institute will also be attending several international trade shows and conference presentations including: Reatech in Sao Paulo, Brazil, The 4th International Interdisciplinary Conference on Posture and Wheeled Mobility in Glasgow, UK, and the 8th National Australian Wound Management Association Conference in Perth, Australia where The ROHO Group's Senior Director of Training and Education, Darren Hammond will be presenting. The ROHO Group specializes in shape-fitting technology, manufacturing cushioning and mattress products for medical applications, as well as for recreational and commercial vehicle use. For more information, visit ROHO's website at www.therohogroup.com. Recent Quotes from 3-Day Seminar Attendees: "I work at a facility that provides care to the developmentally delayed adults. Generally we manage pressure ulcers very well; however this course gave me a great overview and insight to some things that I had not thought about or was aware of. Thank you." "The presentation provided so much valuable information and the price was excellent for the amount of CEU's provided." "Excellent and relevant to the practice of PT and can make a difference in patient outcomes." "The speakers were very knowledgeable and were great speakers. The content was also very balanced and they did not push ROHO but challenged us to learn about all products." "This course was an excellent value and within 2 hours from where I live so from a cost effectiveness standpoint it could not be beat! The speakers were well informed and I was immediately able to apply all the information I learned the next day." Contact Information Melissa Keim The ROHO Group http://www.therohogroup.com/ 800-851-3449