Live Webinar Conference

Northwest Seminars presents Topics in Emergency Medicine, a live webinar

This live web conference will be presented with the same quality speakers and topics as our on-site conferences.

This is a live online course and will not be available for viewing later.

See below for more details.

 

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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
Live Webinar Conference
April 20-23, 2022

  All times in Pacific Time  

Wednesday, April 20

  0655 Login to Session and Welcome NWS Staff  
  0700 Ethanol: From Intoxication to Optimal Withdrawal Management A.Schneir  
  0800 Optimal Approach and Management of Atrial Fibrillation With RVR A.Schneir  
  0900 Break
  0910 Orthopedic M&Ms A.Schneir  
  1010 Difficult Airway Management E.Laurin  
  1110 Break
  1120 Ultrasound Use in Unstable Patients E.Laurin  
  1220 Adjourn
 

Thursday, April 21

  0655 Login to Session and Welcome NWS Staff  
  0700 Pulmonary Embolus in the ED: Old Foe, New Concepts G.Wardi  
  0800 ED Management of Respiratory Failure: From High Flow to Ventilator Management G.Wardi  
  0900 Break
  0910 Resuscitation Pearls E.Laurin  
  1010 Toxicology Review for Emergency Physicians A.Schneir  
  1110 Break
  1120 When Patients Fake It A.Schneir  
  1220 Adjourn
 

Friday, April 22

  0655 Login to Session and Welcome NWS Staff  
  0700 Airway Cases: What Would You Do? E.Laurin  
  0800 Attitude Adjustment of Agitated Patients E.Laurin  
  0900 Break
  0910 Neonatal Resuscitation A.Schneir  
  1010 Management of the Brain in the ED G.Wardi  
  1110 Break
  1120 Cardiac Arrest Do's and Don'ts G.Wardi  
  1220 Adjourn
 

Saturday, April 23

  0655 Login to Session and Welcome NWS Staff  
  0700 ECGs We Should Know A.Schneir  
  0800 Procedures We Should Know How to Do: Colles' Fracture Reduction, Auricular Hematoma Drainage and Nasal Fracture Reduction A.Schneir  
  0900 Break
  0910 Top 10 Ways to Keep Your ICU Doctor Happy G.Wardi  
  1010 Ultrasound-Guided Procedures E.Laurin  
  1110 Break
  1120 Course Summary Highlights E.Laurin / A.Schneir / G.Wardi  
  1220 Adjourn
   

20 CME

20 Class A CE

20 CE

Pharmacology Hours TBD†

 
Rev. 9/16/21

FACULTY

Erik Laurin, MD, FAAEM, FACEP
Health Sciences Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine
Vice Chair for Education
Director, Emergency Airway Management Fellowship
Department of Emergency Medicine
University of California, Davis, School of Medicine
Davis, California

Aaron Schneir, MD, FAAEM, FACEP, FACMT
Clinical Professor
Division of Medical Toxicology
Department of Emergency Medicine
University of California, San Diego Health System
San Diego, California
Program Coordinator

Gabriel Wardi, MD, MPH, FACEP
Associate Clinical Professor
Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine
Department of Emergency Medicine
University of California, San Diego Health System
San Diego, California

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.

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 1040862; Expiration Date 04/23/22.

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 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 cancellation received by April 6, 2022. $50 penalty for webinar cancellations received after April 6, 2022. Cancellation must be made in writing. No tuition credit or refund will be issued for attendees that do not log in 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.

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