Locations
Maui, Hawaii
From a rugged back country hike through tropical forests to educational activities focusing on Maui’s culture, history, and environment to unique attractions and world class entertainment—the Magic Isles have it all! Snorkel Honolua Bay, or hike through Haleakala National Park.
Enjoy fresh Hawaiian cuisine at a real Lu’au, or experience the best golf in paradise with challenges for players of all skill levels. For an unforgettable vacation that will rejuvenate you, body and soul, come to Maui.
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa
Welcome to an oceanfront oasis on world-renowned Ka‘anapali Beach. This newly reimagined 40-acre Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa is a AAA Four Diamond-rated hotel offering access to everything you desire for an unforgettable getaway in paradise. Enjoy a half-acre pool with a dedicated water playground for keiki (kids), a nightly on-site luau, rooftop stargazing, oceanfront golf, a beachfront spa, cultural activities, and true Hawaiian hospitality. Explore West Maui attractions with their close proximity to Whalers Village, Front Street, Lahaina Harbor, beach parks and more.
Newly-renovated guest rooms feature a separate sitting area and lanai, iron/board, high speed internet access (fee applies), safe, hairdryer, coffee maker, and other amenities to assure a comfortable stay. Bedding options (based on hotel availability) include one king bed plus a full size sofa sleeper or two queen beds plus chaise lounge sofa.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is designed for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and all other medical care providers who must maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of the emergency medicine specialty or are impacted by it.
PROGRAM PURPOSE
The practitioner of emergency medicine must possess evidence-based scientific background for competent clinical practice; maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of the specialty and all additional related disciplines; maintain an up-to-the-minute armamentarium of knowledge and skills for the selection and use of complex equipment, pharmacological agents, and procedures; manage self and colleagues to function toward common goals in providing consistent care in all settings in which emergency care is provided; serve as an expert in matters involving quality, safe and equitable health care delivery and support of other service providers, departments, institutions, and organizations dependent upon professional expertise.
Presentations are designed to facilitate the acquisition of cognitive and technical skills as defined through evidence-based data translated to best practice standards by the pertinent governmental and professional organizations including the American College of Emergency Physicians, American College of Surgeons and the Emergency Nurses Association and abilities in one or more of the disciplines 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 as they impact and are affected by the planning, delivery, and monitoring of services inherent in the professions
Explain the selection, dosing considerations with methods of administration, safe use, contraindications and precautions of drugs based on their chemical and pharmacologic properties
Outline comprehensive patient management plans for the special patient population discussed
Apply the principles of safety and asepsis in the performance of all aspects of patient care regardless of the clinical environment in which the practice resides
Incorporate the published tenets of pertinent, recognized external organizations, institutions, and professional groups defining medical, legal, philosophical, ethical, and health care management standards.
Topics in Emergency Medicine |
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Monday, October 21 |
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0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign in - Continental Breakfast | |||
0725 | Welcome | NWS Staff | ||
0730 | Approach to the Unknown Rash | H.Murphy-Lavoie | ||
0830 | Procedural Sedation: The Tools You Need to Excel | T.LeGros | ||
0930 | Break | |||
0945 | Managing Pain With Nerve Blocks | C.Butts | ||
1045 | Going for a Swim? Marine Hazards | H.Murphy-Lavoie | ||
1145 | Emergency Medicine Advanced Imaging | T.LeGros | ||
1245 | Adjourn | |||
Tuesday, October 22 |
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0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign in - Continental Breakfast | |||
0730 | Help I Can’t See: Ocular Ultrasound | C.Butts | ||
0830 | Updates in Status Epilepticus | H.Murphy-Lavoie | ||
0945 | Pulmonary Catastrophes | T.LeGros | ||
1045 | Why Is This Vent Alarming?! | C.Butts | ||
1145 | Updates in Upper GI Bleeds | H.Murphy-Lavoie | ||
1245 | Adjourn | |||
Wednesday, October 23 – Day Open |
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Thursday, October 24 |
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0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign in - Continental Breakfast | |||
0730 | Leader of the Pack: Keeping the Team Engaged | T.LeGros | ||
0830 | The Crashing Obstetric Patient | C.Butts | ||
0930 | Break | |||
0945 | Lethal Rashes in Children | H.Murphy-Lavoie | ||
1045 | Visual Stimulants | T.LeGros | ||
1145 | Updates in Pediatric Trauma | C.Butts | ||
1245 | Adjourn | |||
Friday, October 25 |
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0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign in - Continental Breakfast | |||
0730 | Mythbusters in Wound Care | H.Murphy-Lavoie | ||
0830 | Fire Exposures and Thermal Burns | T.LeGros | ||
0930 | Break | |||
0945 | Improving Your Procedures With Ultrasound | C.Butts | ||
1045 | Emergency Medicine Cases You Will Love | T.LeGros | ||
1145 | Hemorrhagic Bullae: Nec Fasc and Beyond | H.Murphy-Lavoie | ||
1245 | Adjourn | |||
20 CME 20 Class A CE 20 CE Pharmacology Hours TBD† |
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Refreshments served at the meeting are for registered attendees only. | ||||
Rev. 3/9/23 |
FACULTY
Christine Butts, MD, FACEP
Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
Program Director Ultrasound Fellowship
LSU School of Medicine
University Medical Center
New Orleans, Louisiana
Tracy Leigh LeGros, MD, PhD, FACEP, FAAEM, FUHM
Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine
University of Tennessee, Region One Health Physicians
Emergency Medicine Residency
Memphis, Tennessee
Heather Murphy-Lavoie, MD, FAAEM, FACEP, FUHM
Director of Faculty Development
Clinical Professor
Emergency Medicine Residency
Hyperbaric Medicine Fellowship
LSU School of Medicine / UMC
New Orleans, Louisiana
Program Coordinator
ACCREDITATION
Northwest Anesthesia Seminars / Northwest Seminars is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Northwest Anesthesia Seminars / Northwest Seminars designates this live activity for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Board of Anesthesiology: CME credit will be sent directly to The American Board of Anesthesiology to fulfill the Part 2 requirement for the Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology Program (MOCA®).
Canadian Physicians: This activity is eligible for Section 1 credits in the Royal College’s Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program. Participants must log into MAINPORT to claim this activity.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists: This program is designed to meet requirements for Class A CE credit. Once approved by AANA, this will be indicated.
Nurse Practitioners: The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accept CME from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Osteopathic Physicians: This program is eligible for Category 2 credit with the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
Physician Assistants: The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 20 hours of Category I credit for completing this program.
Registered Nurses: NWAS/NWS is an approved provider for the following state nursing boards: Arkansas State Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480), District of Columbia Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480), Florida Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480), Georgia Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480), and the South Carolina Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480).
The AANA is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP #10862.
This program offers 20 contact hours.
†Pharmacology hours subject to change.
COURSE DIRECTOR
Mark T. Murphy, MD, MSN Education, LLC, Treasure Island, Florida, Medical Director, Northwest Seminars, Pasco, Washington
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.
COURSE CANCELLATION BY PROVIDER
We reserve the right to cancel a course for any reason. In such case, a minimum of days notice will be given to those registered and 100% of tuition paid will be refunded. NWAS/NWS and NWWT will not be responsible for any non-refundable airfare, hotel, or other liabilities you may incur. We highly recommend purchase of travel insurance. Travel at your own risk.
COURSE CANCELLATION FEE
$100 August 22, 2024 to September 21, 2024. No refund after September 21, 2024; however, 50% of tuition paid may be applied toward tuition for another NWS/NWAS program within the next 12 months. Cancellation must be made in writing. No tuition credit or refund will be issued for attendees that are no-shows for the program.
FAP (Frequent Attendee Points)
We value your patronage and have a simple program to reward you. Our Frequent Attendee Points (FAP) program gives you an added bonus for money spent on our seminars, as well as cruise cabins booked through our in-house travel agency, Northwest Worldwide Travel.
You are automatically enrolled in this program with your paid registration. Click here for more information.
*Effective January 1, 2023, net hotel stays for 2023 and beyond will no longer be included in FAP calculations.
Lecture notes will be provided via download in PDF format.
You must sign-in every day you attend to receive credit.
While we strive for accuracy at all times with our published information, we cannot be responsible for typographical and other errors.
Please note that children and non-registered guests are not allowed to attend the lectures. The concierge can provide you with childcare information.
Travel at your own risk.
REGISTER EARLY
We recommend that you register early to assure your spot. We reserve the right to close registrations to a course at any time without notice. We may not be able to accommodate onsite registrations.