ULS CME at Sea - Eastern Carribean Cruise

ULS CME at Sea - Eastern Carribean Cruise is organized by University Learning Systems (ULS) and will be held from Jan 19 - 26, 2025 at Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas, Miami, Florida, United States of America.

ULS CME at Sea Educational Summary:
This program in its entirety provides 12 contact hours over three mornings, of live AAFP/ AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ACPE and pharmacology CE/ CME credit .

• New Drugs Part 1, Obesity Case Studies, COPD, Fibromyalgia
• New Drugs Part 2, Pediatric Pharmacotherapeutics, COVID –Drug Interactions, CKD Treatment in Primary Care 
• Antibiotic Update: Respiratory Infections, OA and RA Guidelines 2023, Immunizations

Bonus: Choose any 5 hour ULS on demand or live stream course at no charge

ULS CME at Sea Cruise Summary:
Get ready for a perception remixing, memory maxing mic drop — the new Symphony of the Seas® is all that and more. It’s your favorite onboard hits, including the ten-story test of courage, Ultimate Abyss? and twin FlowRider® surf simulators, plus revolutionary new firsts, like glow-in-the-dark laser tag. And deck-defying attractions aren’t the only things to look forward to when you sail onboard this Oasis Class ship. Symphony of the Seas® is also loaded with delicious new ways to tempt your taste buds — like the gameday game changing Playmakers? Sports Bar & Arcade — and larger-than-life ways to stay, like the Ultimate Family Suite. Go get your thrill on.

• Day 1 - Miami, Florida - Departs 4 PM
• Day 2 - Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas  - Arrives 7:00 AM - Departs 4:00 PM
• Day 3 - International Date Line-at sea (seminar day)
• Day 4 - Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas  -Arrives 12:30 PM- Departs 7:00 PM
• Day 5 - Philipsburg, St. Maarten - Arrives 8:00 AM- Departs 6:00 PM
• Day 6 -At sea (seminar day)
• Day 7 -At sea (seminar day)
• Day 8- Miami, Florida Disembarkation

Session 1: January 21, 2025 8:00 AM Registration/ check-in 8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Educational Program (4 hrs)

New Drugs Part 1, Obesity Case Studies, COPD, Fibromyalgia

At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

New Drugs Part 1

• Identify 10 – 20 new medications
• Discuss the use, side effects, drug-drug interactions, and benefits of each of the medications.
• Discuss updates related to labeling, indications, risks associated with various medications

Obesity Case Studies:

• Discuss the health risks associated with obesity
• Identify the various behavioral modalities utilized to assist with weight loss
• Discuss pharmacologic strategies for weight stabilization or loss in the overweight or obese individual

COPD

• Identify statistics regarding COPD.
• Discuss the signs and symptoms of COPD.
• Discuss treatment options for COPD .

Fibromyalgia

• Identify new diagnostic criteria for fibromyalgia .
• Discuss the various non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic treatments available for individuals with fibromyalgia
• Review multimodal treatments based upon the evidence.

Session 2: January 24, 2025 8:00 AM Registration/ check-in 8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Educational Program (4 hrs)

New Drugs Part 2, Pediatric Pharmacotherapeutics, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Treatment in Primary Care

At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

New Drugs Part 2

• Identify 10 – 20 new medications
• Discuss the use, side effects, drug-drug interactions, and benefits of each of the medications.
• Discuss updates related to labeling, indications, risks associated with various medications.

Pediatric Pharmacotherapeutics:

• Identify ways in which children are different than adults in terms of pharmacotherapeutics .
• Discuss common pediatric prescribing errors.
• Discuss strategies to prevent pediatric prescribing errors.
• Identify medications with new pediatric approvals.

CKD Treatment in Primary Care

• Detect and recognize CKD in patients with reduced kidney function, including in early stages of disease.
• Implement screening for albuminuria in patients with diabetes in clinical practice to identify CKD as early as possible.
• Initiate therapy with evidence-based therapies, including newer agents, for patients with CKD when indicated.

Session 3: January 25, 2025 8:00 AM Registration/ check-in 8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Educational Program (4 hrs)

Antibiotic Update: Respiratory Infections,  OA and RA Guidelines 2023, Immunizations

At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

Antibiotic Update: Respiratory Infections:

• Identify statistics related to incidence/prevalence of various respiratory conditions.
• Discuss the signs and symptoms of pneumonia, ABRS, AOM, AECB.
• Discuss treatment pharmacologic options for the above conditions.

OA and RA Guidelines 2023:

• Discuss the pathophysiology of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
• Identify the non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic agents available for the treatment of osteoarthritis and RA.
• Compare and contrast newer pharmacologic agents with older agents with regard to benefits, risks, side effects, and drug interactions.

Immunizations:

• Identify the 2024 recommended vaccinations and schedule for individuals across the lifespan.
• Discuss the benefits and side effects of the various vaccines for individuals across the lifespan.
• Discuss strategies to improve vaccine hesitancy.

Conference Policies - Please review before registering.

Conference registration includes workshop attendance, handouts and refreshments during the meetings and documentation of continuing education credit*. Spouses, family and friends are welcome and do not need to register unless they attend the educational sessions. Special conference fees are available for non-professional accompanying persons who wish to attend one or more session (no special receipt, certification or credit issued).

ULS CME at Sea Cruise Registration Fees
All rates are per person based on double occupancy.

• Interior Stateroom Category 4V: $873
• Ocean View Category 4N : $1022
• Ocean View Balcony 4D $1234

Refundable Deposit: 20% of cruise fare, per person.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation policies vary by cruise line, itinerary and length of cruise. When reserving your stateroom, please review the policy applicable to this cruise with University at Sea staff.

How to Book ULS CME at Sea Cruise
To attend the conference, participants must book their cruise through Continuing Education, Inc.. This ensures the company can provide full conference services and complimentary social amenities to all meeting participants and their guests. Note also, that participants' family and friends are welcome to book within our group to take advantage of our typically excellent cruise rates. Thank you for your cooperation.

Cruise Reservations Contact:
University at Sea: 1-800-926-3775.
Final deposit due October 19, 2024
Conference attendees who book outside of this group will be charged a $300/cabin surcharge at time of registration.

https://www.continuingeducation.net/coursedescription.php?program_number=3806#description

ULS CME at Sea Quick Facts
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy

Per Person CRUISE plus Taxes & Fees $185.38 per person

Cruise line reserves the right to impose a fuel surcharge up to $10/ day.

Rate includes: 5 Star ship, all meals-unlimited gourmet dining, and entertainment each evening.,

Passport required

Refundable deposit of $250 per person is due at time of booking.

Make Cruise Reservations: with Continuing Education Inc: 800-926-3775

Attendees who do not book with Continuing Education Inc/University at Sea will be charged $300/cabin surcharge at point of registration.

Airfare and roundtrip transfers are additional.

Prices are subject to change without notice.

Final payment due by October 19, 2024