Locations
Yosemite National Park (Fish Camp), California
Yosemite embraces a spectacular tract of the Sierra Nevada, which was set aside as a national park in 1890. As the crown jewel of the National Park system, Yosemite has been an unforgettable scenic wonder and vacation destination for over one hundred years. Here you will find sheer walls of granite, numerous waterfalls, towering Sequoias, and a ceramic blue sky.
Yosemite Valley, about 3,000 feet deep and just a mile or two wide, is known for its landmark rock formations. Half Dome is perhaps the most recognized symbol of Yosemite, rising over 4,000 feet above the Valley floor. Most people agree that the vista views of the high country and Yosemite Valley, including Half Dome and three waterfalls, are the most spectacular in the park.
Yosemite is home to a variety of animals, though they’re not always easy to find. Find a quiet spot during early morning or early evening and you may catch a glimpse of wildlife in action, including bear, raccoon, coyote, and deer. With museums, historic buildings, and cemeteries, Yosemite National Park is rich in cultural history. Far from city lights, the dark night sky is kept bright by the countless stars.
Take your pick of over 150 activities such as hiking, horseback riding, wagon safari, jeep tours, fishing, swimming, painting, photography, mountain climbing, wall climbing, logging train rides, white water rafting, bird watching, shopping, spa treatments, panning for gold, or cross country, trail, and downhill mountain biking.
The park is approximately 1-1/2 hours from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and 3-1/2 to 4 hours from both Oakland International Airport (OAK) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Having a rental car is suggested to give you full access to all the park has to offer.
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite
Just a few minutes from the south entrance to the park, Tenaya Lodge offers a scenic and tranquil setting with amenities you crave such as delightful restaurants, indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center and a top notch spa. The Lodge’s expert activities staff and Guest Experience Center can book you into a variety of alpine activities. Newly remodeled premium rooms are inspired by nature and luxury, offering 350 square feet, one king-size bed or two queen-size beds (based on availability), upgraded bathroom, mini fridge, Keurig coffee/tea maker, clock radio, safe, iron/board, hair dryer and more.
For those that prefer even more space, the Tenaya Lodge Explorer cabins offer the best of both worlds - space for the whole family plus access to all the resort amenities. Cabins are located on 27 forested acres where you'll be able to reconnect with nature and breathe in the fresh mountain air just outside your doorstep.The Explorer Clubhouse is only about a 10-minute walk along a quiet path from the main lodge if you want to eat out, get a massage, or play in the pool. If you don't want to walk, take the convenient shuttle service (operating 24 hours a day), or make the quick trip in your car.
All cabins are approximately 560 square feet with 2 bedrooms, living room, and a 90-square-foot covered porch, wetbar area with a compact fridge and freezer, microwave and a Keurig coffee maker. (Please note: cabins do not include an oven, range or cooking utensils). Deluxe cabins are toward the interior of the grounds and offer a large walk-in shower, King bed in the main bedroom and a Queen bed in second room. Premium Cabins feature all the amenities of the Deluxe Cabins, but are in premium locations facing the creek, meadow, or pond.
From the grand lobby to the graciously appointed guest rooms, you’ll find the best national park experience during your stay at the Tenaya Lodge.
PARK ENTRY FEE: 7 day pass: $35 per vehicle (no per-person fee). Annual Pass: $70
http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/fees.htm
Reservations for entry to Yosemite National Park may be necessary to enter the park on some dates.
For more information, visit https://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm
Park entrance fees subject to change without notice.
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, September 1 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0725 | Welcome | NWS Staff | ||
| 0730 | Empiric Antibiotics in the ED | F.LoVecchio | ||
| 0830 | Orthopedic Emergencies | N.Paksima | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Orthopedic Treatment of Emergencies in the Field | N.Paksima | ||
| 1045 | Opioids Epidemic and Opioid Alternatives | F.LoVecchio | ||
| 1145 | Update on Drugs of Abuse | F.LoVecchio | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Tuesday, September 2 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | Animal Bites | F.LoVecchio | ||
| 0830 | Things Not to Miss: Avoiding Missing Important Injuries and Avoiding Lawsuits | N.Paksima | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Envenomations, Snakes, Spiders | F.LoVecchio | ||
| 1045 | Office Treatment of Common Hand Problems | N.Paksima | ||
| 1145 | Treatment of Injection and Thermal Injuries (Frostbite and Burns) | N.Paksima | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Wednesday, September 3 - Day Open |
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Thursday, September 4 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | Medical-Legal Lessons in Emergency Medicine | F.LoVecchio | ||
| 0830 | Recognition and Management of Pediatric Sepsis | J.Foti | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Approach to Pediatric Respiratory Emergencies | J.Foti | ||
| 1045 | One Pill Can Kill aka Deadly Pediatric Poisonings | F.LoVecchio | ||
| 1145 | Pediatric Neurological Emergencies | J.Foti | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Friday, September 5 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | Toxicology Updates and Drug Interactions | F.LoVecchio | ||
| 0830 | Rashes: Is This an Emergency? | J.Foti | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Emergency Care of the Febrile Infant and Child | J.Foti | ||
| 1045 | The Blue Zones | F.LoVecchio | ||
| 1145 | Pediatric Abdominal Emergencies | J.Foti | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
20 CME 20 Class A CE 20 CE Pharmacology Hours TBD† |
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FACULTY
Jeffrey L. Foti, MD
Pediatric Hospitalist
Seattle Children’s Hospital
Seattle, Washington
Frank LoVecchio, DO, MPH
Medical Director Clinical Research
College of Health Solutions / Arizona State University
Professor, Medicine, Pharmacology, Emergency Medicine
Creighton, Midwestern and University of Arizona College of Medicine
Phoenix, Arizona
Program Coordinator
Nader Paksima, DO, MPH
Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
Associate Chief of Hand Service
Surgical Director Joan H. & Preston Robert Tisch Center at Essex Crossing
Director of the Hand and Upper Extremity Center at Langone Orthopedic Center
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
NYU School of Medicine
NYU Langone Health
NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital
New York, New York
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 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 July 2, 2025. Cancellations between July 3, 2025, and August 2, 2025, incur a $100 fee. Cancellations after August 2, 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.