Current Treatment Strategies 2023

Current Treatment Strategies 2023 is organized by University Learning Systems (ULS) and will be held from Dec 06 - 08, 2023 at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America.

Description:
This conference provides 15 contact hours of pharmacy CE and  (1.5 CEU) of live AAFP/ AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, ACPE and pharmacology CE/ CME credit over three days.

• Prefer not to travel or sit in the meeting space? Join us via live stream webcast & earn live CE/CME!
• Miss the meeting?  You can usually watch online cme courses that were recorded at the live event.

Day 1 - Program Psychiatric Potpourri: What’s new in the world of schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and Alzheimer’s disease
Wednesday December 6, 2023: 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM Registration & Breakfast, 8:00 AM - 1:30PM Educational Program Psychiatric Potpourri: What’s new in the world of schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and Alzheimer’s disease

At the conclusion of this program, the participant will be able to:
1. Describe the pharmacologic properties and role of newer antipsychotic agents. 2. Recognize differences between recent long acting injectable antipsychotics. 3. Discuss newer treatment strategies for Alzheimer’s Disease. 4. Identify recent treatment options for managing psychiatric complications in Alzheimer’s disease. 5. Discuss traditional agents used to manage depression, anxiety and PTSD. 6. Identify the role of newer agents (e.g., ketamine, psilocybin) in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and PTSD. 7. Recognize cardio- vascular adverse effects of psychiatric medications. 8. Discuss the impact of genetics on drug response and its role in the pharmacologic management of patients. 9. Explain specific important pharmacokinetic variations with pharmacologic agents in the treatment of mood disorders.

Day 2 - New Drug Update 2023
Thursday December 7, 2023: 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM Registration & Breakfast, 8:00 AM - 1:30PM Educational Program

1) Identify new primary care medications approved in 2022-23. 2) Discuss the use, side effects, drug-drug interactions, and benefits of each of the medications. 3)Discuss updates related to labeling, indications, risks associated with various medications. Outpatient Protocols for Post-COVID (Long-COVID) Syndrome: Acute Management and Long-Term Surveillance : 4. Review diagnostic criteria for Post-Covid Syndrome. 5. Identify symptoms associated with Post-Covid Syndrome. 6. Discuss treatment options for the patient with post-covid syn- drome. Post Herpetic Neuralgias: 1. Describe the etiology and pathophysiology of herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia. 2. Identify signs and symptoms of herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia. 3. Discuss acute treatment options for the individual with herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia

Day 3 - Updates in Pharmacotherapy for Weight Loss and Infectious Disease
Friday December 8, 2023: 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM Registration & Breakfast, 8:00 AM - 1:30PM Educational Program

At the conclusion of this program, the participant will be able to:
Session 2A-Obesity and Weight Loss : 1) Review risk factors and criteria within obesity 2) Describe ap- propriate patient populations for weight loss pharmacotherapy. 3) Delineate key characteristics of various pharmacotherapy options including GLP-1 agonists. 4) Apply knowledge within patient cases to select an appropriate pharmacotherapy option.

Session2B- New Antimicrobials, Penicillin Allergy De-labeling, Shorter Durations of Therapy, and IV to PO conversion and new HIV PreP: 5. Review various new FDA-approved antimicrobials. 6.Evaluate the seagents critically for use in clinical practice.7.Re- view new drugs for prevention of HIV infection (HIV PreP) in high risk individuals. 8. Discuss penicillin allergies including long-term implications. 9. Describe process and recent data supporting intervention strategies to de-label patients. 10. Describe disease states for which shorter durations of therapy data are growing. 11. Review data for which IV to PO conversion is growing for complicated infections.

In Person Conference Registration: Conference registration includes workshop attendance, handouts, breakfast or 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 seminar fees are available for non-professional accompanying persons who wish to attend one or more session (no special receipt, certification or credit issued).

Live Stream Webcast Registration:  Includes live conference streaming, access to online course materials and documentation of continuing education credit.

Zoom Requires: An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE) For More info: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/ articles/201362023-Zoom-system-requirements-Windows-macOS-Linux

Requirements For Credit: Credit is dependent on verification of conference attendance by on-time check-in at each session and ULS receipt of completed evaluations. Credit is determined based on actual attendance on a per session basis, no partial credit is awarded.

Pharmacists: Please ensure that we have your NABP# and date of birth on file. ACPE does not allow us to provide you with paper statements of credit.

 Statements of Credit:  Should you need a paper statement of credit, you can access that information via CPE Monitor. All other professionals: An applicable paper Statement of Credit will be issued upon receipt of your post-conference paperwork.  

Requirements For Credit: Credit is dependent on verification of conference attendance by on-time check-in at each session and ULS receipt of completed evaluations. Credit is determined based on actual attendance on a per session basis, no partial credit is awarded.

 Note: Approximately one 15 minute break per 2.5 hours. Credited hours do not include breaks.

Hotel

RESORT FEE:
The Resort Fee has been reduced to $25.00 (plus 13.38% tax) per room, per day, and will be added to the room rate. The Resort Fee provides guests with several of the most commonly requested additional services in one package price without being charged several individual fees. The items included in the fee are:

Wireless Internet access for three devices (excluding the convention area)

Fitness Center access for up to two adults

Use of in-room safe

Local and toll-free domestic (800) calls

Complimentary parking

Complimentary shuttle bus service to the “Las Vegas Strip” and Downtown Las Vegas

CHECK IN / CHECK OUT TIMES:
The HOTEL’s check-in time is 3:00 PM. Check out time is 11:00 AM. All guests arriving before 3:00 P.M. will be accommodated as rooms become available. The HOTEL’s bell captain can arrange to check baggage for guests arriving early if rooms are unavailable and for guests attending functions on departure day. Photo identification will be required upon check in.

Attrition Surcharge:
If you don't make reservations and stay at the hotel where University Learning Systems has reserved a block of rooms, you must add the attrition surcharge to the conference fee. Staying at hotel with an offer other than the ULS Group Code such as through a third party booking, still requires payment of the Attrition Surcharge.

2023/2024 Hotel Attrition Surcharge: $200

ULS will verify all rooming/cabin information with the hotel /travel agent and the hotel /travel agent has the right to release pertinent information to ULS for all attendees. No credit will be reported until the Attrition Surcharge is satisfied.

We apologize for any inconvenience. Unfortunately we have recently experienced a rash of attendees not utilizing the ULS designated hotel or travel agent causing ULS to incur significant penalties.

Hotel Amenities & Local Attractions:
Variety of suites and onsite amenities.

Onsite Las Vegas Monorail & Westgate Shuttle providing easy access to other Las Vegas attractions.

World's Largest Race & Sports Book.

Extensive dining options, including The Edge Steakhouse and the world-famous Benihana.

Newly opened Serenity Spa.

Conference Location:
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino 3000 Paradise Road Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-732-5111 Map Group Reservations Local Transportation

McCarran International Airport (LAS) is located 3.5 miles from Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino.

Taxi/Cab stands located outside of the airport.

Area shuttle services Airline Shuttle, MWTravel Vegas and Bell Trans.

National rental car agencies located at the airport, use this link for more information.