Locations
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Pigeon Forge is a well sought after destination for those who want to relax and thrill seekers alike. Here, you'll find an all-American atmosphere that turned a once golden valley of fields into a family vacation playground.
Begin your adventure with a visit to Dollywood - recognized as one of the world’s best theme parks, offering more than fifty rides and attractions, including Lightning Rod, Wild Eagle, the country’s first wing coaster, as well as Thunderhead wooden coaster and the 110-ton Dollywood Express steam engine. Dollywood’s entertainment, recognized worldwide, has won more awards than any other theme park for its live shows featuring country, bluegrass, Southern gospel and classic rock. Master craftsmen demonstrate the area’s rich artistry - from hand-blown glass to blacksmithing.
For nature lovers, embark on a scenic hike through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, boasting diverse plants, wildlife, and picturesque vistas. Discover the fascinating world of Hollywood at the Hollywood Wax Museum. The Island in Pigeon Forge offers a family-friendly atmosphere with shops, dining, and the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel, providing panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage at the Titanic Museum, showcasing artifacts and interactive exhibits. Go horseback riding, golf or experience whitewater rafting - the outdoor activity options here are endless.
Still want more? Gatlinburg is a short drive away, and is the gateway community for Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most visited national park in America. With three park entrances right in town, Gatlinburg serves as a basecamp for many of the 14 million park visitors each year. Surrounded on three sides by the natural beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg is one of America’s great mountain resort destinations boasting dozens of local and national restaurants, attractions galore and the arts, crafts and shops that reflect that tradition of the region.
Dollywood's DreamMore Resort and Spa™
Leave that "9 to 5" behind and have a great time at the beautiful, award winning Dollywood's DreamMore Resort and Spa™ , Voted No. 2 in the 2023 USATODAY Top 10 Theme Park Hotels Reader' Choice awards. Located in Pigeon Forge, Tennesse, this modern resort is set just 3 miles from Dollywood Theme Park.
Built around the rich traditions of storytelling, family and togetherness, Dollywood's DreamMore Resort and Spa™ upholds the spirit of the South in a fresh new way. Here you'll find a full service spa, fitness center, heated indoor pool, outdoor whirlpool, game room, fitness center, outdoor fort style play structure with climbing wall and slides, Camp DW children's activities, corn hole arena, and live music on Friday and Saturday nights. For those who choose to just relax and take in the mountain scenery, the resort offers several gas fire pits to warm your face and rocking chair porches to soothe your soul. When it's time to dine, guests will find numerous dining options. Enjoy comfortable, family-style dining at Song & Hearth: A Southern Eatery, stop by The DM Pantry for a quick bite to go, or unwind in the Lounge with refreshing drinks and delicious food.
As a guest of Dollywood's DreamMore Resort and Spa™ , you'll be able to take advantage of complementary parking, complimentary Trolley Service to Dollywood Parks & Resorts, priority access to Dollywood Parks, early entry on Saturdays, complimentary TimeSaver passes (for resort guests with valid park admission or season passes), complimentary package delivery of items purchased at the park and brought to your hotel room, and more. Terms and conditions may apply.
Guest rooms feature amenities such as flat screen TV, mini refrigerator, safe, coffee/tea maker, alarm clock, hair dryer, iron/board, and more.
Dollywood's DreamMore Resort and Spa™ is located approximately 25.7 miles from Knoxville Airport (TYS). Parking is limited to registered guests. Daily self-parking is complimentary for guests. Regular Valet parking is available for $25 per day and Premium Valet is available for $40 per day. Parking is limited to one space per room. No commercial, trailer or RV parking permitted. Parking fees subject to change without notice.
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
A continuing education program for emergency medicine healthcare professionals, focused on the latest updates and advancements in emergency medicine. This program includes lectures and discussion with faculty/peers to enhance your clinical skills and knowledge. Learn from expert faculty and real-world cases, gaining valuable insights to provide improved patient care in emergency settings.
OBJECTIVES
Improve knowledge, competence, and utilization of the most recent evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
Improve knowledge, skills, and strategies in the timely diagnosis and management of patients with complex comorbidities, emergency medical conditions, and less common conditions.
Increase knowledge of newer pharmacologic agents, thereby improving competence in medication management via anticipation of potential polypharmacy interactions and improved ability to provide sedation in the emergency department.
Increased ability to anticipate, prevent, and manage complications and emergency medical conditions, leading to improved patient outcomes and reduced morbidity and mortality rates.
Strengthen and augment ability to apply and interpret diagnostic testing/imaging used in the emergency department.
Enhance ability to analyze complex situations from an ethical and legal perspective, protecting both patients and healthcare providers.
Refine and strengthen competence in assessing and managing trauma patients, including timely assessment, prioritization of interventions, and coordination of multidisciplinary care.
Improve confidence in ability to perform procedural skills, enhancing patient comfort and providing optimal quality of care.
Note: Not all objectives apply to every program.
Topics in Emergency Medicine |
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Thursday, March 20 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0725 | Welcome | NWS Staff | ||
| 0730 | High-Risk EKGs: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly | J.Casaletto | ||
| 0830 | Forgotten Ventricle: Finding and Fixing RV Failure | J.Casaletto | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Don’t Be So Sensitive: Managing Hypersensitivity Reactions | JT.Finnell | ||
| 1045 | Airway Tips and Tricks | E.Gross | ||
| 1145 | A Look at the Red Eye | E.Gross | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Friday, March 21 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | Patient Safety and Medical Errors | JT.Finnell | ||
| 0830 | Managing the Burn(out) | JT.Finnell | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Surviving the Sepsis Guidelines | E.Gross | ||
| 1045 | Resistance is Futile: Conquering Bacteria in the ED | E.Gross | ||
| 1145 | Bump or Brain Injury: Peds Head Injury 2025 | J.Casaletto | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Saturday, March 22 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | Cardiac Fashion Wear: VADs, Vests and Ventricular Devices | J.Casaletto | ||
| 0830 | PE, PESI and PERC | J.Casaletto | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | An Odyssey of the Hand | E.Gross | ||
| 1045 | Anything but 98.6: Managing Temperature Emergencies | JT.Finnell | ||
| 1145 | The Latest in Treating Alcohol Use Disorder | JT.Finnell | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Sunday, March 23 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | Gimme a Break: Upper Extremity Fractures | E.Gross | ||
| 0830 | Pediatric Rashes Revisited | E.Gross | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Evolving Trends in Healthcare Delivery | JT.Finnell | ||
| 1045 | Trauma Update 2025 | J.Casaletto | ||
| 1145 | EM ENT and Dental Updates: We Can Handle the Tooth | J.Casaletto | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
20 CME 20 Class A CE 20 CE 3.4 Pharmacology Hours† |
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FACULTY
Jennifer J. Casaletto, MD, FACEP
Adjunct Faculty Physician
Department of Emergency Medicine
Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center
Charlotte, North Carolina
JT Finnell, MD
Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine
Department of Emergency Medicine
Indiana University
Indianapolis, Indiana
Eric Gross, MD, MMM, FACEP
Clinical Professor
Department of Emergency Medicine
Director, Physician Advisor Program
Department of Clinical Medical Affairs
University of California, Davis
Sacramento, California
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.
Approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for 20 hour(s) of ACEP Category I credit.
American Board of Anesthesiology: This activity contributes to the CME component of the American Board of Anesthesiology’s redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology™ (MOCA®) program, known as MOCA 2.0®. Please consult the ABA website, www.theABA.org, for a list of all MOCA 2.0® requirements.
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 has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 20 Class A CE credits; AANA approval number 1044347; Expiration Date 03/23/2025.
Nurse Practitioners: The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) 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 of the AR, DC, FL, GA, KS, KY, MI, MS, NH, NM, ND, SC, WV, and WY nursing boards. 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 POLICY
No penalty if canceled by January 18, 2025. Cancellations between January 19, 2025, and February 18, 2025, incur a $100 fee. Cancellations after February 18, 2025, are not eligible for a refund. However, 50% of the tuition paid can 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.