Kauai Primary Care Update 2023 is organized by University Learning Systems (ULS) and will be held from Nov 15 - 17, 2023 at Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America.
Description:
This spectacular location is where you will earn 15 contact hours (1.5 CEU) of pharmacy CE over three days, 5 hours per day, of live AAFP/ AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, ACPE and pharmacology CE/ CME credit. Prefer not to travel or sit in the meeting space? Join us via live stream webcast & earn live CE/CME!
Day 1: New Drugs, Insomnia, Depression/ Anxiety, and Herpes Zoster/ Postherpetic Neuralgia
Wednesday, November 15, 2023: 7:45 AM – 8:00 AM Registration & Breakfast, 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM Educational Program
At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
New Drug Update 2023: What’s Hot and What’s Not: Part 1:
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. Managing Insomnia Across the Lifespan: Latest Treatment Options:
4. Discuss the incidence and prevalence of insomnia across the lifespan.
5. Identify the appropriate work-up of the individual with insomnia.
6. Discuss pharmacologic treatment options for the patient with insomnia.
Treating Depression and Anxiety in Primary Care in 2023:
Latest in Pharmacologic Treatment Options:
7. Discuss signs and symptoms of the patient with depression and anxiety (sadness, changes in sleep, appetite and mood.)
8. Discuss various pharmacologic treatments for the patient with depression and anxiety.
9. Compare and contrast various pharmacologic agents currently available.
Postherpetic Neuralgia: Getting to the Root of this Painful Legacy
10. Describe the etiology and pathophysiology of herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia.
11. Identify signs and symptoms of herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia
12. Discuss acute treatment options for the individual with herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia.
Day 2: New Drugs, Post-Covid Syndrome, Headaches, Infectious Disease
Thursday, November 16, 2023: 7:45 AM – 8:00 AM Registration & Breakfast, 8:00 AM – 1:30PM Educational Program
New Drug Update 2023: What’s Hot and What’s Not Part 2:
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 syndrome.
Pharmacotherapeutic Management of Headaches in Primary and Urgent Care
1. Discuss current research regarding the etiology of primary and secondary headaches and impact of medications on each type of headache.
2. Identify the signs and symptoms of primary and secondary headaches.
3. Discuss the various pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments available for individuals with primary headaches. Emerging Infectious Disease Update (Part 1):
4. Discuss various viral and bacterial infectious diseases ( lyme, Influenza.)
5. Identify the most common tests to identify etiology of various infectious diseases .
6. Discuss treatment options for various emerging viral and bacterial infections.
Day 3: Asthma, Drug Interactions, Immunizations, Infectious Disease
Friday, November 17, 2023: 7:45 AM – 8:00 AM Registration & Breakfast, 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM Educational Program
At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
Asthma 2023- Pharmacologic Treatment Options and the Latest Guidelines:
1.Identify statistics regarding asthma.
2. Discuss the signs and symptoms of asthma.
3. Discuss pharmacologic treatment options for asthma. Drug-Drug Interactions and Safe Prescribing:
4. Discuss the most common mechanisms for drug-drug interactions.
5. Discuss techniques to ensure safe prescribing.
6. Review cases involving prescribing errors and medical malpractice cases. Immunization Update 2023:
Vaccine Recommendations Across the Lifespan:
7. Identify the 2023 recommended vaccinations and schedule for individuals across the lifespan.
8. Discuss the benefits and side effects of the various vaccines for individuals across the lifespan.
9. Discuss the benefits and side effects of the various vaccines for individuals across the lifespan. Emerging Infectious Disease Update Part 2 ( Influenza, Pertussis, Enterovirus, Lyme Disease, RSV):
10. Discuss various viral and bacterial infectious diseases Content/Topics: lyme, Influenza.
11. Identify the most common tests to identify etiology of various infectious diseases.
12. Discuss treatment options for various emerging viral and bacterial 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 Information:
Room Type | Rate |
Standard View Room Partial Ocean View Deluxe Ocean View | $399/night—based on availability $424/night—based on availability $464/night—based on availability |
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa 1571 Poipu Rd. Koloa, HI 96756 | |
Online Reservations | TBD |
Phone Reservations | 1-877-803-7534 |
ULS Group Code | G-UNIL or University Learning Systems |
ULS Group Expiration Date | Extended to October 18, 2023 |
Hotel Taxes | 17.96% |
Discounted Resort Fee | $20.00/night |
Parking Fee | Self $TBD/day, Valet $TBD/day |
ULS Group Rates | Hotel Rooms and Rates based on Availability and double occupancy. |
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.
Additional Information:
https://www.hawaiitourismauthority.org/covid-19-updates/traveling-to-hawaii/international-travel/
https://www.gohawaii.com/islands/kauai/accommodations
https://www.kauaiaccommodations.com/
https://www.hawaii-guide.com/kauai/where-to-stay-maui
Source: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/hawaii/grand-hyatt-kauai-resort-and-spa/kauai
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