Program
Live Webinar - Program Replacement for Maui, Hawaii
Northwest Seminars presents Topics in Emergency Medicine, a live webinar replacement program, formerly scheduled to be held in Maui, Hawaii, October 12-15, 2020.
This live web conference will be presented with the same quality speakers and topics as our on-site conferences. We are pleased to offer a similar program schedule with only minor changes to the original agenda.
This is a live online course and will not be available for viewing later.
See below for more details.
Take advantage of special introductory tuition pricing of $650! (Daily rate of $175 per day.)
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 12 |
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0655 | Login to Session and Welcome | NWS Staff | ||
0700 | Lytes On, Lytes Off | C.Pfennig-Bass | ||
0800 | A Different Kind of TWOfer: Trauma in Pregnancy | C.Pfennig-Bass | ||
0900 | Break | |||
0910 | Sore Throats That Kill and Other Nightmare ENT Emergencies | T.Sanson | ||
1010 | Violence in the Medical Setting | T.Sanson | ||
1110 | Break | |||
1120 | Are We Ready? Healthcare Systems Preparedness | S.Sasser | ||
1220 | Adjourn | 0.6 Pharmacology Hours |
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Tuesday, October 13 |
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0655 | Login to Session and Welcome | NWS Staff | ||
0700 | Joints That Aren't Jammed Up: Nontraumatic Causes of Joint Pain | S.Sasser | ||
0800 | Everyday EMTALA | S.Sasser | ||
0900 | Break | |||
0910 | Generational Synergy in the Workplace | T.Sanson | ||
1010 | Patient Safety: Practical Strategies | T.Sanson | ||
1110 | Break | |||
1120 | Combative, Convulsing, Agitated Patient | T.Sanson | ||
1220 | Adjourn | 0.5 Pharmacology Hours |
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Wednesday, October 14 |
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0655 | Login to Session and Welcome | NWS Staff | ||
0700 | Under the MACRA Microscope: Where's the Merit and Value in MIPS / VBP? | S.Sasser | ||
0800 | Management of Blast-Related Injuries | S.Sasser | ||
0900 | Break | |||
0910 | Cancer Conundrums: Oncologic Emergencies in the ED | S.Sasser | ||
1010 | Stress Me Out: Adrenal Emergencies | C.Pfennig-Bass | ||
1110 | Break | |||
1120 | IDK: IBD and Other Abdominal Nightmares | C.Pfennig-Bass | ||
1220 | Adjourn | 0.5 Pharmacology Hours |
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Thursday, October 15 |
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0655 | Login to Session and Welcome | NWS Staff | ||
0700 | Trauma at Both Ends of the Spectrum: The Extremes of Age | C.Pfennig-Bass | ||
0800 | Papules, Purpura, Petechiae, Oh My! | C.Pfennig-Bass | ||
0900 | Break | |||
0910 | Wait, There Is a Baby Inside: Imaging in Pregnancy | C.Pfennig-Bass | ||
1010 | ENT Tricks of the Trade | T.Sanson | ||
1110 | Break | |||
1120 | Resilience: Your Responsibility | T.Sanson | ||
1220 | Adjourn | 0.6 Pharmacology Hours |
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20 CME 20 Class A CE 2.2 Pharmacology Hours† |
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Rev. 10/2/20 |
FACULTY
Camiron Pfennig-Bass, MD, MHPE, FACEP, FAAEM
Department of Emergency Medicine, Prisma Health
Emergency Medicine Residency Director
Associate Professor
University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Clemson University School of Health Research
Greenville, South Carolina
Program Coordinator
Tracy G. Sanson, MD, FACEP
Educator, Coach, Consultant, Founder TracySansonMD, LLC
Lutz, Florida
Scott M. Sasser, MD, FACEP
President, Prisma Health Medical Group
Professor, Emergency Medicine
University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville
Greenville, South Carolina
ACCREDITATION
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health and Northwest Seminars. The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health 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 has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists for 20 Class A CE credits; Code Number 1038428; Expiration Date 10/16/2020.
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: NWS is an approved provider for the following state nursing boards: Arkansas State Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480), California Board of Registered Nursing (Provider Number 4833), 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). This program offers 20 contact hours.
†Pharmacology hours subject to change.
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Mark Murphy, MD, MSN Education, Treasure Island, Florida and 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 14 days notice will be given to those registered and 100% of tuition paid will be refunded. NWS/NWAS will not be responsible for any other liabilities you may incur.
COURSE CANCELLATION FEE
No penalty for webinar cancellations received 14 days or more of the event start date. $50 penalty for webinar cancellations received less than 14 days prior to the event start date. Cancellation must be made in writing.
FAP (Frequent Attendee Points)
FAP lets you accumulate points based on dollars spent with NWS including net hotel and tuition booked through NWS (but not air). Once you have enough points to cover a full tuition they can be redeemed for tuition (no cash value). A great program to reward you for supporting NWS!
Lecture notes will be provided via download in PDF format.
While we strive for accuracy at all times with our published information, we cannot be responsible for typographical and other errors.
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.