Locations
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands
Surrounded by beautiful white sand beaches, Provo has been ranked “Best Beach” by Conde’ Nast magazine and by the World Travel Awards for several years running. Found on the western end of the island chain, Provo offers all modern conveniences, including numerous restaurants, spas, shopping facilities, and more. Although Provo is the most developed of the islands, it is still a destination for those who want to escape their busy schedules and relax.
With the most pristine, turquoise water and beach in the world, it’s no surprise that most of the activities in Turks and Caicos, and things to do in Providenciales, revolve around the ocean and beach. Scuba diving, snorkeling tours, kayaking eco-tours and boat charters are great ways to make your stay memorable. Providenciales is also the center for excellent sport fishing found in Turks and Caicos.
On the north shore of the island, near Grace Bay, you will find the most beautiful beaches, as well as a long coral reef, which is rich in aquatic life. Voted the World's #1 Best Beach by TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice awards, Grace Bay is 12 miles of sweeping white sand beach. Here you will find Beaches Turks & Caicos where you can feast in an assortment of delicious restaurants, pamper yourself with a soul-and body-renewing treatment at the heavenly Red Lane® Spa, or just surrender to the sunshine in your chaise lounge drawn right up to the Caribbean Sea.
Splash, swim, and sip the day away with new friends at a sparkling swim-up pool bar. Have the time of your life and experience your very own playground in the heart of the gorgeous tropics. If you want to venture out, Grace Bay beach is also the home to the Princess Alexandra Marine Park, which is the playground of “Jo Jo” the famous bottlenose dolphin. Visitors to the world’s first Conch Farm discover how to grow conch from tiny veligers to four-year-old adults.
Beaches Resort and Spa
Just over an hour from Miami, Beaches Resort and Spa is nestled amid groves of palms and tropical foliage that fronts a 12-mile stretch of pristine beach.
For everyone who has ever dreamed of getting away from it all and finding a tropical hideaway far removed from all the hustle, bustle, fuss and muss of modern life—Turks & Caicos is that rarest of discoveries, a true island escape.
Enjoy 10 freshwater pools, 4 whirlpools & 1 scuba diving pool, dedicated toddler pool with 45,000 square-foot waterpark with surf simulator, 21 specialty restaurants, 15 bars serving unlimited premium drinks, supervised kids camp for kids of all ages, Xbox Play Lounge, Liquid at Beaches nightly teen club, teens-only game room, scuba diving program, day and night tennis, Fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment and the Red Lane® Caribbean Spa.
If you’re looking for the most comprehensive all-inclusive family vacation on a resort that offers every imaginable amenity and the Caribbean’s largest water theme park, Beaches Turks & Caicos is for you. Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort was named "Winner of 2021 Top Resorts in the Atlantic" by Condé Nast Traveler's Annual Readers’ Choice and "Best for Families: Readers' Choice" by Islands Magazine All Inclusive Awards 2020.
Book today as this location sells out months in advance every year!
Luxury All-Inclusive Package Includes: 7 nights accommodations, all hotel gratuities and taxes, hotel porterage, 21 gourmet restaurants, complimentary welcome beverage, basic Wi-Fi Internet, nightly entertainment, access to fitness center, unlimited premium brand alcohol, access to steam and sauna rooms (treatments are an additional cost), land and water sports including scuba diving included for certified divers, and roundtrip airport transfers in Turks & Caicos (transportation gratuities are an additional cost, suggested at $2/bag). Gratuities not included for those with Butler service.
Please be aware:
The Beaches Resort and Spa is an all-inclusive resort. If you choose to stay elsewhere, you will be charged per person per day for entry into the resort, even if you are only attending the seminar.
Please see the cost below for a day pass at Beaches Turks & Caicos:
DAY PASS: 10am to 6pm
Adult: $370, Child: $180
FULL DAY PASS: 10am to 12am
Adult: $700, Child: $180
This is a firm resort policy. This fee is subject to change without notice at the discretion of resort management.
*Please note: Scuba diving at the resort is geared toward the novice and is offered in the mornings which conflicts with scheduled meeting times.
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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Sunday, October 26 |
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| 0730 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In | |||
| 0755 | Welcome | NWS Staff | ||
| 0800 | Shaken Not Stirred: Seizure Management in the ED | M.Abraham | ||
| 0900 | Winning at Failure! Optimal Management of Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema | A.Mattu | ||
| 1000 | Break | |||
| 1015 | Pearls and Pitfalls in Pediatric and Neonatal Resuscitation | M.Lu | ||
| 1115 | Neurology Literature Updates: Papers You Have to Know, the Lawyers Do! | M.Abraham | ||
| 1215 | Adjourn | |||
Monday, October 27 |
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| 0745 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In | |||
| 0800 | Orthopedic M&M: What to Do When the Consultant Doesn’t Call Back | M.Abraham | ||
| 0900 | Pitfalls in the Diagnosis of Acute Coronary Syndromes | A.Mattu | ||
| 1000 | Break | |||
| 1015 | The Febrile Young Infant: Current Guidelines and Controversies | M.Lu | ||
| 1115 | Fluid Controversies in Kids | M.Lu | ||
| 1215 | Adjourn | |||
Tuesday, October 28 – Day Open |
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Wednesday, October 29 |
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| 0745 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In | |||
| 0800 | Electrocardiography of ACS: The Classic, Confusing, and Confounding Patterns Part I | A.Mattu | ||
| 0900 | Electrocardiography of ACS: The Classic, Confusing, and Confounding Patterns Part II | A.Mattu | ||
| 1000 | Break | |||
| 1015 | Electrocardiography of ACS: The Classic, Confusing, and Confounding Patterns Part III | A.Mattu | ||
| 1115 | The Crashing Cardiac Kid | M.Lu | ||
| 1215 | Adjourn | |||
Thursday, October 30 |
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| 0745 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In | |||
| 0800 | Exciting Pediatric ED Cases I: Tales From the “Little Adult ED” | M.Lu | ||
| 0900 | Exciting Pediatric ED Cases II: Tales From the “Little Adult ED” | M.Lu | ||
| 1000 | Break | |||
| 1015 | So You’ve Been Sued, Now What? | M.Abraham | ||
| 1115 | SAH: It’s Making My Head Explode!! | M.Abraham | ||
| 1215 | Adjourn | |||
Friday, October 31 |
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| 0745 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In | |||
| 0800 | SCI: Trauma Management in a Community ED | M.Abraham | ||
| 0900 | Wide Complex Tachycardias: Myths and Pitfalls | A.Mattu | ||
| 1000 | Break | |||
| 1015 | Emergency Cardiology Update: The Articles You’ve Got to Know | A.Mattu | ||
| 1115 | TBI: Let’s Try and Save Every Last Neuron | M.Abraham | ||
| 1215 | Adjourn | |||
20 CME 20 Class A CE 3.6 Pharmacology Hours† |
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FACULTY
Michael K. Abraham, MD, MS
Assistant Professor
Department of Emergency Medicine
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Chair – Emergency Medicine
Mercy Medical Center
Baltimore, Maryland
Program Coordinator
Mimi Lu, MD
Clinical Professor
Department of Emergency Medicine
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, California
Amal Mattu, MD, FAAEM, FACEP
Professor and Vice Chair of Academic Affairs
Department of Emergency Medicine
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland
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.
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 is designed to meet requirements for Class A CE credit. Once approved by AANA, this will be indicated.
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 August 26, 2025. Cancellations between August 27, 2025, and September 26, 2025, incur a $100 fee. Cancellations after September 26, 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.