CME Conference - Past Program March 2014: Emergencies for Primary Care CME Continuing Medical Education Conferences

Conference Information

Past Program March 2014: Emergencies for Primary Care

November 30, 2090 - November 30, 2090

Wailea-Makena, Maui, Hawaii - Makena Beach Resort

The Makena-Wailea area, at the southwestern end of Maui, is known to be the most beautiful location on the island. The Makena Beach Resort sits on almost 2000 acres. With Mount Haleakala as a backdrop, lush tropical gardens, and a beautiful sandy beach on the Pacific Ocean, this resort an authentic Hawaiian retreat. The Makena Beach Resort offers fun in the sun with a playground of outdoor activities that will satisfy the whole family. There is kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving and even an exciting ride on real Hawaiian outrigger canoe, and more. You vacation experience at the Makena resort promises to help rejuvenate mind, body and soul.

Past Program March 2014: Emergencies for Primary Care CME Continuing Medical Education Conferences

Accreditation

AAFP Physician Accreditation	This live activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 12 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to the AMA PRA category 1 credit toward the AMA Physicians Recognition Award. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Osteopathic Association	CME activities approved for AAFP credit are recognized by the AOA as equivalent to AOA Category 2 credit.
The College of Family Physicians of Canada	The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) is the accrediting body for family medicine continuing medical education (CME) in the United States of America. CFPC members who complete any live CME/CPD program accredited by the AAFP for Prescribed credit can claim the equivalent number of Mainpro-M1 credits. Canadian Healthcare professionals in other specialties need to verify with their licensing board the reciprocal credit agreement with the AAFP.
American Academy of Physician Assistants	AAPA accepts Category 1 CME approval from the AAFP.
Nurses Association ANA	AAFP Prescribed Credits are accepted by the ANA
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners	AAFP Prescribed Credits are accepted by the AANP.

Type	Price
Tuition Fee
Physician	675
Military, Resident, Retired, and Allied Health	575
Tuition Notes
Tuition Discount Receive a $50 discount if you are a past MCE Conferences attendee, or for two or more healthcare professionals attending together. Receive a $100 discount if you are a past conference attendee AND if you are registering for the conference with another healthcare professional.
Tuition Cancellation Policy Tuition Cancellation Policy without Protection Cancellations made within 7 days of registration - full tuition amount will be refunded minus 10% processing fee. Cancellations made 8 days from registration and up to 31 days before the conference date - full tuition amount minus 10% processing fee will be credited towards a future MCE Conference. Cancellations made within 30 - 8 days before the conference date - 50% of tuition fee will be credited towards a future MCE Conference. Cancellations made within 7 days or less before the conference date – no refunds or credits will be issued. MCE Conferences Tuition Cancellation Protection-$50 When purchasing tuition cancellation protection you are able to cancel up to 31 days before the conference date - full tuition refund. Cancellation made within 30 days of the conference date - full tuition amount will be applied towards a future MCE conference. Please note: travel insurance does not cover tuition fees.

Program Information

Emergencies in Primary Care

Overview
This conference is designed to provide primary care practitioners with up-to-date, evidence-based information on commonly encountered emergencies at the office, while suggesting pragmatic approaches to clinical management. The discussion-based format of the conference will encourage audience participation through dynamic lectures, case-based studies, and hands-on workshops. Keynote speakers will present and critically assess recent advancements and industry updates in Emergencies for Primary Care, with the goal of enhancing the knowledge base and core competence of attendees. The successful completion of this interactive program should improve attendees’ confidence in diagnosing, treating, and prescribing the most effective courses of treatment, with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes.

Target Audience
Family Physicians and all Physicians and other Healthcare Professionals seeking clinical information about Emergency issues.

Topics and Objectives

Killer EKGs - Subtle EKG Findings You Don't Want to Miss
Objectives: 1) Recognize potentially life threatening conduction abnormalities 2) Identify serious causes of syncope on the EKG 3) Decide which EKG needs emergent referral

"My Eye Hurts": Sorting Emergency From Urgency
Objectives: 1) Understand the causes of floaters and flashers 2) Develop an approach to monocular visual loss 3) Identify the ocular emergency

Weak and Dizzy: Neuro 911
Objectives: 1) Recognize the life-threatening headache 2) Understand the current therapy for CVA 3) Differentiate benign vertigo from central causes

Approach to the Difficult Patient
Objectives: 1) Understand the pathology of the impaired patient-physician relationship 2) Develop an approach to managing the difficult patient 3) Discuss specific case examples and their potential solutions

"My Tummy Still Hurts!" Systemic Causes of Abdominal Pain
Objectives: 1) Recognize non-abdominal, systemic causes, of abdominal pain 2) Develop an approach to systemic, recurrent abdominal pain 3) Discuss case presentations

Scary Rashes
Objectives: 1) Discuss cases of potentially dangerous rashes 2) Recognize the rashes that need emergent intervention 3) Review potential therapies

Waiting for the Ambulance: Office 911
Objectives: 1) Review recent ACLS guidelines 2) Discuss the management of severe anaphylaxis 3) Understand ways to manage the compromised airway until EMS arrives

Update on Appendicitis
Objectives: 1) Develop an approach to diagnosing appendicitis through case presentations 2) Understand the role of imaging in appendicitis 3) Discuss challenging presentations in extremes of age

Antibiotic Resistance: Are the Bugs Going to Win the War?
At the end of this presentation participants should be able to: 1) Describe the patients at risk for antibiotic resistance 2) review the mechanisms for resistance of common pathogens seen in critically ill patients 3) understand current antibiotic considerations for common pathogens

Update on Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
At the end of this presentation participants should be able to: 1) Understand common presentations of skin and soft tissue infections 2) Differentiate between various skin and soft tissue infections 3) Review treatment options for skin and soft tissue infections

Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
At the end of this presentation participants should be able to: 1)Review COPD case presentations pertinent for clinicians 2) Discuss the most recent acute COPD management recommendations 3) Discuss the evidence based nature of these recommendations

Acute Management of Asthma
At the end of this presentation participants should be able to: 1) Identify current therapeutic options for asthma exacerbations 2) Describe risk factors for near fatal asthma 3) Describe recent advances is asthma management as documented in the literature

Community Acquired Pneumonia- Pearls, Pitfalls and Updates
At the end of this presentation participants should be able to : 1) Describe those myths about community acquired pneumonia perpetuated by practice habit 2) Discuss the evidence presented against those myths 3) Review clinical pearls relevant to the treatment of community acquired pneumonia

Pulmonary Embolism: State of the Art
At the end of this presentation participants should be able to: 1) Discuss the pathophysiology of pulmonary embolism and deep venous thrombosis 2) Describe the role of VTE prediction rules, various D-dimer assays, and helical CT in the rapid diagnosis of pulmonary embolism 3) Describe how to set up a program for streamlining the diagnosis and initial management of suspected pulmonary embolism

Program Schedule

Date	Location	Description	Time
March 20, 2014	Makena Beach Resort Conference Center	Conference	8:00 AM - 12:15 PM
March 21, 2014	Makena Beach Resort Conference Center	Conference	8:00 AM - 12:15 PM
March 22, 2014	Makena Beach Resort Conference Center	Conference	7:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Additional Information

Lodging Reservations - For room rates and availability at the Makena Resort, please contact our office at 1-888-533-9031 or 1-858-964-4595.

Conference Room Rates Terms and Conditions - In order to provide a quality and interactive CME program, MCE Conferences will limit the amount of registrations per conference. Some conferences may have a lower registration limit due to the destination logistics and lodging availability.

MCE Conferences does not accept commercial support for our Continuing Medical Education programs. We rely solely on tuition fees and amenities we receive from the resort to cover the expenses of holding this conference. It is required that all participants book within the meeting group allotment for MCE Conferences, in order to participate in this program. We very much appreciate your cooperation.

MCE Conferences contracts lodging with the resorts to ensure the lowest rates for our attendees. Lodging reservations are reserved for attendees registered for this conference. Reservations made without tuition registration will be automatically deleted after 7 days. If your company is mailing the tuition registration, please notify us via email at info@mceconferences.com or call 1-888-533-9031.

Lodging Deposit - A Credit Card is used at the time of booking to guarantee your reservation. Balance due to the hotel upon arrival.

Lodging Cancellation - Per our lodging agreement these are the lodging cancellation terms and conditions:

Cancellation 60 days or more before arrival - you will receive full deposit

Cancellation 59-31 days before arrival - a one night deposit is forfeited

Cancellation 30 days or less before arrival no lodging refunds can be made. No-shows and early departures are considered a cancellation

All cancellations must be made via e-mail to info@mceconferences.com by the dates stated above.

Parking - Self parking is complimentary at the Makena Beach Resort.

Airport Information - Makena Beach Resort is just located just 18 miles from Kahului Airport (OGG) , 36 miles from Kapalua Airport (JHM), and 83 miles from the Hana Airport (HNM).

Car Rentals -

To make your car rental reservation, please click on the following links:

Enterprise It will autofill the discount number

Alamo Enter the number 7014125 under Corporate ID

National Enter the number 5025990 under Contract ID

AVIS It will auto fill the discount number.

Travel Guard Trip Cancellation Insurance - We strongly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation and baggage insurance, which is available for coverage of expenses in conjunction with cancellation due to illness or accident. In the event that you must cancel your participation in this travel program which may include other nonreturnable travel arrangements you have made, trip cancellation insurance may be the only source of reimbursement. Travel Guard

Please note: trip cancellation insurance does not cover tuition fee.