St. Croix, U.S.V.I. - December 5-10, 2010

St. Croix, the largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, is an easy flight from the U.S. mainland. Prices are in U.S. dollars, and English is the language. St. Croix is located in the heart of paradise east of Puerto Rico and just 40 miles below its sister islands, St. Thomas and St. John. Gorgeous sunshine, temperatures in the low 80s, and warm waters in stunning shades of blue await you here. The dramatic history is embodied in the ruins of sugar plantations scattered on hillsides and in two charming Danish colonial towns. Shops and art studios display duty-free wares created on the island. Restaurants invite toe-wiggling in the sand or star-gazing in 18th century courtyards. St. Croix offers the only casino in the Virgin Islands. Visitors to this island will see traces of St. Croix’s rich cultural diversity in the island’s distinctive arts, crafts, music, and festivals. “Mocko Jumbies” (traditional stilt dancers thought to chase away evil spirits), reggae, calypso, steel pan bands, and pulsating salsa are among the captivating sights and sounds that add to the island’s cultural mix. Of course St. Croix has fantastic beaches and championship golf, but you can also experience the rich and lengthy history of Crucian culture by touring the many museums, churches, and other historic sites. Explore the exotic island scenery of St. Croix with an ecotour, safari, or horseback ride. St. Croix is a sensational setting for enjoying the beautiful Caribbean Sea. Take sailing lessons, fly a kite on the beach, or enjoy a relaxing afternoon of sea kayaking. These islands possess some of the most unique diving opportunities in the world, with incredible, vibrant reefs just minutes away from fascinating sunken ships. The charming towns of Christiansted and Frederiksted offer countless stores to satisfy all your shopping wishes.

ACCOMMODATIONS - Buccaneer-StCroix

Founded in the 17th century and family-run for generations, St. Croix’s Buccaneer is the Caribbean’s and Virgin Islands’ longest running resort. Both historic and modern, the resort blends old world charm with warm hospitality. Spend your vacation waterside at three generous crescents of sandy beachfront, snorkeling at the offshore reefs, or sunning at two freshwater pools. Guests receive complimentary use of ocean kayaks, snorkeling gear, floating mats, beach toys, and games at the staffed Beach Shacks located on Mermaid and Grotto Beaches. Tetherball, basketball, and tennis are also offered. Learn-to-scuba classes are available for guests 10 years old and over. For golfers, a par 70, 18-hole golf course encompassing 5,668 yards with spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea is minutes from your guest room door. The Hideaway Spa at The Buccaneer will pamper you from head to toe. There are also guided nature and history walks, a fitness center and jogging trail, crab races, a kids camp for 4-12 year olds, art classes, nightly entertainment, and a shopping arcade. Guest rooms are designed and furnished to be an intimate retreat, reflecting the timeless elegance of The Buccaneer. Each room features a private patio or balcony for maximum enjoyment of the spectacular views and cooling breezes. Conveniences include air conditioner, small refrigerator, safe, hairdryer, satellite television, iron/board, coffee maker, and ceiling fans.

The Buccaneer is located towards the eastern end of St. Croix, less than a five minute drive from sightseeing, shopping, and dining found in the historic town of Christiansted. Flights arriving on St. Croix land at Henry E. Rohlsen International Airport. (STX), an approximate 25 minute drive from the resort.

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Northwest-Worldwide Travel (NW-WWT) has a block of rooms reserved for seminar participants. Once this block is sold, rooms are on availability only and may be at a higher rate.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is designed for Physicians, CRNAs, Physician Assistants, Registered Nurses, and other medical care providers who must maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of not only the specialty, but also of all additional related disciplines which may impact it.

PROGRAM PURPOSE

The practitioner of anesthesiology must possess the scientific background for clinical practice; maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of not only the specialty but also of all additional, related disciplines which may impact it; maintain an up-to-the-minute armamentarium of knowledge and skills for the selection and use of complex equipment, pharmacologic agents and procedures necessary for the provision of quality patient care; manage self and colleagues to function toward common goals in the clinical setting, the clinical and educational institutions, and the community in which the practice resides; serve as an expert in matters involving health care delivery; serve as an informed manager of clinical and educational services provided, including the acquisition and distribution of resources necessary in meeting professional goals; and provide assistance with, and support of, other service providers, departments, institutions and organizations dependent upon the professional expertise of the practitioner. Presentations are designed to facilitate the physician, nurse specialist and other providers maintaining skills of the same kind to review and update knowledge and abilities in one or more of these areas vital to the practicing professional.

OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

Apply the pertinent physical and behavioral sciences - to include but not be limited to advanced anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, chemistry, physics, psychology, and social sciences - as they impact and are affected by the planning, delivery, and monitoring of anesthesia and related services inherent in the anesthesia professions.

Explain the selection, dosing considerations with methods of administration, safe use, and contraindications and precautions of presented pharmacological agents through the understanding of their physico-chemical properties, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, updated uses, and more recently developed additional, related, and similar drugs.

Outline comprehensive management plans for the group of patients discussed, whether related in age, physical status, cultural background, invasive procedure, anesthetic or analgesic requirements, clinical setting, adverse reactions, and/or goals of care.

Apply the principles of safety and asepsis in the performance of anesthetic procedures and administrations, equipment use, and other applications encountered during the provision of anesthesia and analgesia whether in the surgical unit, the labor and delivery suite, the pain management clinic, or other more remote location of anesthetizing services.

Incorporate the appropriate recommendations and/or requirements of pertinent external organizations, institutions, and professional groups - recognized as serving as the authority for and/or holding the responsibility to compile and approve such tenets - in the provision of anesthesia and related services, whether medical, legal, philosophical, ethical, or health care management standards.

Apply the new techniques in the clinical setting of the participant.

FACULTY

ACCREDITATION

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Health Care System, Dallas and Northwest Anesthesia Seminars, Inc. The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Health Care System, Dallas is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Physician Assistants AAPA accepts Category I credit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

CME Certificates will be mailed following completion of the course. Please allow up to twelve weeks for processing.

CRNAs: Check back shortly for approval status.

NWAS is an approved provider by the California and Florida State Boards of Nursing, Provider number #04833 and 50-7480 respectively. This program offers 20 contact hours.

COURSE DIRECTOR

Mark Murphy, MD, Anesthesiologist and Medical Director, Northwest Anesthesia Seminars, Inc.

COURSE CANCELLATION BY PROVIDER

We reserve the right to cancel a course for any reason. In such case, a minimum of 30 days notice will be given to those registered and 100% of tuition paid will be refunded. NWAS and NW-WWT (Northwest-Worldwide Travel) will not be responsible for any non-refundable airfare, hotel, or other liabilities you may incur.
We highly recommend the purchase of travel insurance.

SCHEDULE AND FACULTY CHANGES

Factors beyond our control sometimes necessitate changes in the schedule and faculty. If time permits, we will inform all registrants of any changes prior to the program. Changes on site due to local conditions will be announced in class.

FAP (Frequent Attendee Points)

FAP lets you accumulate points based on dollars spent with NWAS including net cruise, net hotel, and tuition booked through NWAS (but not air). These points can then be redeemed for tuition. A great program to reward you for supporting NWAS! Not only do you receive the lowest fare, but you get a 1.5% credit toward future tuition!!