Basic Mediation Training 

February 16-17, 2006
InterContinental Dallas
Addison (Dallas), TX

This program has already occurred.

Program Description

Mediation Essentials Training. This two-day course provides an intensive foundation in techniques and theories of mediation as participants immerse themselves in conflict simulations, many patterned after actual disputes. The course includes:

• Interactive lectures and demonstrations of mediation techniques;
• Small group simulations designed to provide experience in mediating a wide range of disputes;
• Individual critique and feedback;
• The opportunity for each participant to mediate a complete dispute, with feedback;
• A discussion of ethical dilemmas facing mediators;
• A discussion of how to gain experience in mediating actual cases; and
• A training manual, which details each step of the mediation process.

SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, FEBUARY 16, 2006 DAY 1 8:30AM - 6:30PM
8:30		Registration
9:00		Introduction of Trainers and Overview of Training
9:30		Spectrum of Dispute Resolution
9:45		Negotiation Exercise
10:15		Break
10:30		Lecture: Negotiation and Mediation Theories
12:00		Lunch (on your own)
1:00		Mediation Demonstration and Discussion
1:45		Group Mediation Role-Play, Critique, and Discussion
3:00		Three Role-Play Simulations
6:30		Adjournment

SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, FEBUARY 17, 2006 DAY 2 9:00AM - 4:00PM
9:00		Debriefing of Role-Play Mediations
10:30		Break
10:45		Lecture and Discussion: The Use of Separate Sessions Lecture and Discussion: Moving Toward Agreement
11:15		Discussion: Legal and Ethical Issues in Mediating
12:15		Lunch (on your own)
1:15		Group Role-Plays, Critique, and Discussion
3:30		AHLA ADR Service
3:45		Course Evaluation and Wrap-Up

Training will be conducted by the internationally recognized mediator, arbitrator, administrator and trainer, Jerry P. Roscoe of JAMS, the resolution experts. Jerry consistently receives outstanding evaluations from attendees.

Certification Information

Each registrant will be awarded a Certificate of Mediator Training and will be given the opportunity to sign-up as a Mediator in the American Health Lawyers Association's ADR Service.

CLE Information

This session will be worth approximately 13.75 credits (including 1.0 ethics credit) for 60-minute states and approximately 16.5 credits (including 1.2 ethics credit) for 50-minute states. Participants will be given CLE Request forms at the program. Forms must be completed and returned to AHLA staff to receive credit. There are no prerequisites required to register for this program.

This session will be worth approximately 16.0 CPE credits. AHLA is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37219-2417. NASBA's web site is located at www.nasba.org.

Hotel Information

InterContinental Dallas
15201 Dallas Parkway
Addison, TX 75001
Phone: (972) 386-6000
Fax: (972) 991-6937
Hotel Website

Room Rates: $159 single or double occupancy
Hotel cut-off date: January 25, 2006
Hotel accommodations are not included in the registration fee. When making reservations, please indicate that you are with the American Health Lawyers Association; the room block may sell out prior to hotel cut-off date.

Travel Information

ASSOCIATION TRAVEL CONCEPTS (ATC) offers these cost saving options:

Airline Discounts

• 10% to 15% off the lowest available fare for tickets purchased more than 30 days (United and American).
• 5% to 10% off the lowest available fare for tickets purchased less than 30 days prior to the meeting (United).
• 5% to 10% off applicable classes of service for tickets purchased less than 30 days prior to the meeting (American).
• ATC will also search for the lowest available fare on any airline.

Online Booking

• Discount fares can be found using the AHLA Travel Center online booking engine.
• Go to our website and follow the Member Travel links.

Car Discounts

• Discounted meeting rates (Avis and Enterprise).

Zone Fares

• Region-to-region flat rates.

Make your reservation from one of the following options:
Email: reservations@atcmeetings.com
Web: www.atcmeetings.com
Fax: (858) 362-3153

The above discounts apply for travel February 12-20, 2006. Some restrictions may apply. Service fees apply.

You may also call your own agency or the vendors directly and refer to the following I.D. numbers:

United:	510CK	(800) 521-4041
American:	A1526AJ	(800) 433-1790
Enterprise:	32H7476	(800) 593-0505
Avis:	J952801	(800) 331-1600