Locations
Bozeman, Montana
Vibrant Bozeman, Montana offers all the outdoor adventures you can imagine mixed with the charm of a historic western town with contemporary amenities.
Enjoy world-renowned fly fishing, dramatic mountains for hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, and backcountry exploring, nearby Yellowstone National Park, and impressive wildlife. Bozeman is located 82 miles from the north entrance to Yellowstone National Park and its famed Roosevelt Arch, offering easy access to Mammoth Hot Springs and Yellowstone's upper loop. The small gateway town of Gardiner, Montana offers gas, snacks, souvenirs, and supplies for your journey into the park.
When you are ready to explore the city, dive into Bozeman’s farmers markets, cultural centers and museums, theaters, art galleries, live music scene and much more. Stroll along Bozeman’s downtown Main Street to find a foodie’s paradise showcasing world-renowned chefs serving global flavors along with classics such as BBQ. You'll also find a wide variety of fun and funky bars, pubs, wine bars, breweries and distilleries to explore. Shoppers will delight in a wide variety of unique offerings from outdoor adventure gear and exquisite western wear, to the perfect souvenir and handcrafted jewelry.
Still need more ideas? There's always something new to see at the Museum of the Rockies, where you'll travel through 4 billion years of Earth's history and be humbled in the shadow of towering dinosaurs. Relax and rejuvenate in nearby natural hot springs, ride white waters on a rafting trip, or play a leisurely round of golf. Check out Montana Grizzly Encounter; a Grizzly Bear Rescue & Education Sanctuary to learn about these majestic animals “up close” or drive bit further to Greycliff Prairie Dog Town State Park to observe a prairie dog community in its natural environment. Whatever activities you choose, you're sure to find friendly faces, stunning wildlife, and amazing scenery to make your trip extra memorable.
Kimpton Amory Hotel Bozeman
Indulge in the ultimate urban experience at Kimpton Armory Hotel Bozeman. Located in the heart of downtown, this luxurious hotel is a destination like no other. Originally designed by the renowned Bozeman architect, Fred Fielding Willson, and built in 1941 to house the Bozeman National Guard, the landmark Armory building is a timeless example of Art Deco design. Its rich past has been lovingly preserved, while the hotel's new look and feel fuse the ruggedly handsome with the tastefully modern, drawing inspiration from the natural panorama of the region itself.
The hotel's prime location makes it perfect for exploring downtown Bozeman's wide-ranging delights. Just outside the front doors, you'll find yourself steps away from Main Street, the city's buzzy thoroughfare. The fresh air and idyllic mountain setting lend a rustic splendor to Downtown's supremely walkable streets. Whether you're in the mood for fine dining, casual bites, unique shops, galleries, or museums, Downtown Bozeman's down-home western charm and vibrant cultural scene will make for an urban experience unlike any other.
Kimpton Armory Hotel Bozeman offers a range of amenities that aim to please. Work up a sweat at the 24-hour fitness center with Pelotons, or take a dip in the heated rooftop infinity pool with stunning views of the Bridger mountain range. The hotel provides loaner bikes for exploring the city, complimentary during your stay. Signature Kimpton Perks include complimentary morning coffee and an evening social hour from 5pm-6pm every night.
Indulge in a culinary adventure at the hotel's three dining venues. Fielding's offers a casual, upscale dining experience with Americana fare for breakfast and dinner. Tune Up is a lively spot with high-energy local music, classic cocktails, and tasty small bites. Sky Shed is their signature rooftop bar and lounge offering amazing views of the mountain ranges that surround Bozeman.
Retreat to your essential guest room featuring 1 King or 2 Queen beds (based on hotel availability), Illy's coffee station, mini-bar with exquisite local favorites, premium Bluetooth speaker, LCD SmartTV, yoga mat, robes, Atelier Bloem bath amenities, and more to ensure a relaxing stay.
Kimpton Armory Hotel Bozeman is conveniently located just 10.3 miles from Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) and 79 miles to the Yellowstone National Park North Entrance. Valet parking is available at a discounted rate of $30 a day with in/out privileges to those who book via NWAS/NWWT group reservation methods only. (Otherwise, valet parking is approximately $35 per night, subject to change). Self-parking is not available on-site. Street parking and nearby city garage are available for guest self-parking.
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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Monday, June 9 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0725 | Welcome | NWS Staff | ||
| 0730 | State-of-the-Art Testing for Pulmonary Embolism: Who to Test and How | M.Courtney | ||
| 0830 | Chest Pain in the Era of HS-Troponin | D.Diercks | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Common Pediatric Ortho Emergencies: Diagnosis, Management, Disposition | C.Courtney | ||
| 1045 | Ten Toxic Presentations That the Non-Toxicologist Needs to Manage | D.Diercks | ||
| 1145 | Lower Respiratory Infections: Pneumonia and Beyond | M.Courtney | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Tuesday, June 10 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | Sepsis: It’s More Than a Bundle – Recognition and Treatment Pearls | M.Courtney | ||
| 0830 | Adult Orthopedic Cases: How to Manage Like a Pro | C.Courtney | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Pulmonary Embolism Diagnosis: Who Goes Home - Who Needs Lysis | M.Courtney | ||
| 1045 | Potts, Ehlers, Dysautonomia, and Other Conditions We Dread: Fact From Fiction | C.Courtney | ||
| 1145 | Obstetric Emergencies: Before, During, and After the Delivery | D.Diercks | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Wednesday, June 11 – Free Day |
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Thursday, June 12 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | Ways to Enhance Your Wellbeing and Insulate Against the Heat of Burnout in Medicine | M.Courtney | ||
| 0830 | ED Sports Medicine: It’s Not Just for Athletes – Tips to Elevate Your Practice | C.Courtney | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | SVT to Afib: Rhythms That Raise Your Heart Rate | D.Diercks | ||
| 1045 | Pediatric Respiratory Disasters: A Case-Based Review | C.Courtney | ||
| 1145 | Top Articles of 2024-2025 | C.Courtney / M.Courtney / D.Diercks | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Friday, June 13 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | Handy Tips to Know: Hand and Wrist Injuries You Need to Identify and Treat Correctly | C.Courtney | ||
| 0830 | Updates in Stroke Management | D.Diercks | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Aortic Dissection: Finding the Needle in the Haystack | M.Courtney | ||
| 1045 | Pediatric Emergencies: Rashes and Trauma | D.Diercks | ||
| 1145 | Acute on Demand Care: How Does EM Evolve and What Does the Future Look Like? | C.Courtney / M.Courtney / D.Diercks | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
20 CME 20 Class A CE 20 CE 1.9 Pharmacology Hours† |
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| Refreshments served at the meeting are for registered attendees only. | ||||
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FACULTY
Chris Courtney, MD, FACEP
President Scottsdale Emergency Associates
Envision Regional Medical Director
Teaching Faculty, Honor Health Scottsdale, Department of Emergency Medicine
Adjunct Faculty, Maricopa Medical Center Emergency Medicine Residency
Co-Founder and President, Nothing to Lose Foundation
Scottsdale, Arizona
D. Mark Courtney, MD, MSc
Professor
Executive Vice Chair, Academic Affairs
Department of Emergency Medicine
University of Texas Southwestern
Dallas, Texas
Program Coordinator
Deborah Diercks, MD, MSc
Professor and Chair
Department of Emergency Medicine
Audre and Bernand Rapoport Distinguished Chair in Clinical Care and Research
University of Texas Southwestern
Dallas, Texas
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.
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 1044613; Expiration Date 06/13/2025.
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 April 9, 2025. Cancellations between April 10, 2025, and May 10, 2025, incur a $100 fee. Cancellations after May 10, 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.