Emergency Medicine Update
Sedona, Arizona
September 12-15, 2012

L’Auberge de Sedona

L’Auberge de Sedona has the privilege of being one of the most beautiful hotels in the world and has won numerous awards and accolades. Surrounded by the towering red rocks of Sedona, the resort is located in an extraordinary and unique location on the banks of Oak Creek. Here, the air is cooler, the scenery even more beautiful and the atmosphere so tranquil and romantic that even the most seasoned traveler is awestruck. With staff who genuinely care – who greet you with warm, sincere smiles and go above and beyond to ensure you have a truly magical stay - quite simply, this is a hotel experience unlike any other. Have dinner on the creekside patio and you’ll see why L’Auberge Restaurant on Oak Creek was named “One of the Top Ten Restaurants in the Southwest” by Condé Nast Traveler and why they’ve won the Wine Spectator’s “Award of Excellence” 19 consecutive times. If you want more, there are lots of extras like yoga classes, daily duck feedings, and evening stargazing sessions. Meticulously appointed guest rooms and cottages spread across 11 acres of landscaped grounds. Lodge rooms are located in the 2 story lodge building and feature their own patio or private balcony, one king bed, LCD TV, CD player, mini fridge, coffee/tea maker, bathrobe and slippers, hairdryer, safe and daily newspaper. The garden cottages are studio style and feature a wood-burning fireplace, private deck, one king bed + sofa sleeper, Ipod docking station, plus LCD TV, CD player, mini fridge, coffee/tea maker, bathrobe and slippers, hairdryer, safe and daily newspaper.

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

James F. Holmes, Jr., MD, MPH
Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine
University of California, Davis School of Medicine
Sacramento, California

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.

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