The Original Emergency Medicine (EM) Boot Camp (Dec 10 - 15, 2023)

The Original Emergency Medicine (EM) Boot Camp is organized by The Center for Medical Education, Inc. and will be held from Dec 10 - 15, 2023 at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America.

Description:
The Original Boot Camp Course Delivering the Core EM Knowledge Base.

The Original Emergency Medicine Boot Camp course has been designed by a nationally recognized emergency medicine faculty to provide participants with the essential information needed to practice in a modern-day emergency department or urgent care center. In addition to the detailed clinical content, each presentation will emphasize key documentation and risk management concepts.

The faculty consists of award-winning emergency medicine educators specifically chosen for their in-depth knowledge of emergency medicine, their ability to present information with passion and energy and their prior experience working in a collaborative environment.

Learning Objectives:
After attending this course, participants will be able to:
• Incorporate strategies into practice to reduce the likelihood of misdiagnosis in common emergencies
• Identify historical, physical and testing strategies to consistently provide evidence-based care to a large variety of ED and urgent care patients
• Enhance clinical skills with regard to the day-to-day care of emergency department and urgent care patients
• Enhance clinical skills for the delivery of care to patients with emergent or urgent complaints in a variety of ambulatory care settings

Topics:
Here is a focused outline of what will be covered in the EM Boot Camp Original Course.
General:
• Essential Charting Concepts
• Approach to the ED Patient
• Vital Signs, Keys to Risk Avoidance
• Taking It to the Next Level: Medical Apps
• Hidden Dangers of the Opioid Epidemic

Administrative:
• Clinician Collaboration in the Emergency Department

Airway/Anesthesia:
• Analgesics and Procedural Sedation

Cardiology:
• Acute Coronary Syndrome, Essential Concepts
• CHF, Myo-Pericarditis
• Hypertension and Syncope
• Cardiac Dysrhythmias, Don’t Miss a Beat

Dermatology:
• Dermatology – Rashes to Anaphylaxis
• Pediatric Rashes

ENT / Ophthalmology:
• Eyes, Essential Diagnosis and Treatment
• Oropharyngeal Disorders
• Sinus, Nose, and Tooth Ailments
• Ear Disorders, Newest Approaches

Environmental:
• Environmental Conditions

GI:
• Upper Abdominal Disorders
• Lower Abdominal Disorders

Infectious Diseases:
• Soft Tissue Infections, Routine vs. Deadly
• Pediatric Infections, A Consistent Approach

Medicolegal:
• What You Should Know in Order to Avoid Being Sued
• Cutting Edge Medicolegal Issues

Neurology / Psychiatry:
• TIAs and Strokes, State of the Art
• Neuropsychiatric Disorders
• Headaches, Don’t Miss the Serious Ones

Ob/Gyn:
• Pregnancy / Vaginal Bleeding, Core Concepts
• STIs, Current Diagnosis and Treatment

Orthopedics / Trauma:
• Hip and Pelvis Disorders, Don’t Miss the Subtle Ones
• Shoulder Disorders, A Systematic Approach
• Hand and Wrist Problems
• Back Disorders, Don’t Miss the Red Flags
• Soft Tissue Injuries, Optimizing Care
• Knee Disorders, Clinical Assessment
• Common Ankle and Foot Conditions
• Elbow and Forearm Complaints
• Cervical Spine Disorders, Most Benign, Some Not
• Head Trauma, Keys to Judicious Assessment
• Technique Demonstrations

Pediatrics:
• Pediatric Infections, Current Updates
• Essential Pediatrics
• Pediatric Rashes

Pulmonary:
• Adult Chest Disorders - Part 1
• Adult Chest Disorders - Part 2
• Asthma and COPD Exacerbations
• Colds and Flu: Not So Straightforward

Renal / Endocrine / Metabolic:
• Urology, Rapid Assessment, and Treatment
• Endocrine / Acid-Base Disorders
• Electrolyte Disorders

Note: 
Main Course: December 12–15, 2023
Optional Workshops: December 10th & 11th