Emergency Medicine Update
Cancun, Mexico
November 4-9, 2012

The Ritz-Carlton Cancun

The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun is an exclusive resort considered one of the most luxurious in the world. Indulgent amenities such as the impressive Culinary Center featuring fun cooking classes, the luxurious Kayantá Spa, the new Cliff Drysdale Tennis Club, and award winning restaurants come together to create an irresistible oasis of enchantment. Ocean View rooms are approximately 438 square feet and include amenities such as private balcony with views of the Caribbean, twice daily housekeeping, marble bathroom, rainforest shower head and separate bathtub, hair dryer, bathrobes, iron/board, safe, fully stocked refreshment cabinet and gourmet coffee, CD player, international cable television, full size desk, and Wi-fi Internet (fee applies). Other hotel amenities include 1,200 feet of white sand beach, two swimming pools, oceanfront whirlpool, fitness center with a wide variety of fitness classes, six restaurants, two lounges, a full service beauty salon, tour and travel arrangement desk, car rentals, as well as gift shops and boutiques. Located just 25 minutes from Cancun International Airport.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is designed for physicians, physician assistants, registered nurses and paramedics, pre-hospital emergency medicine care providers and all other medical care providers who must maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of not only the specialty, but also of additional related disciplines which both impact and 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 evidenced 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.

FACULTY

ACCREDITATION

The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Health Care System, Dallas 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.

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 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.

Approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for a maximum of 20.00 hour(s) of ACEP Category I credit.

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.

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

No CEC for CRNAs

COURSE DIRECTOR

Sumeru (Sam) Mehta, MD, FACEP
Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Emergency Medicine
University of Texas Health Science Center
Staff Physician Methodist Children’s Hospital and Southwest Methodist Hospital
San Antonio, Texas

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 30 days notice will be given to those registered and 100% of tuition paid will be refunded. NWS and NW-WWT will not be responsible for any non-refundable airfare, hotel, or other liabilities you may incur. We highly recommend purchase of travel insurance.

FAP (Frequent Attendee Points)

FAP lets you accumulate points based on dollars spent with NWS including net cruise, net hotel, and tuition booked through NWS (but not air). These points can then be redeemed for tuition. A great program to reward you for supporting NWS! You must have enough credit to cover a full tuition. No cash value. Nontransferable.

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.

Click here for course and hotel registration