Upcoming Medical Conferences in USA

Medical Ethics and Legal Medicine by Continuing Education, Inc is organized by Continuing Education, Inc and will be held during Nov 18 - 25, 2018 at 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise Conference Round-trip Miami, Miami, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Physicians, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Attorneys. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 14.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Program Purpose / Objectives : Ethics & Bioethics : • Bioethics, Professionalism, and Communication • Fetal Interests, Abortion and Stem Cell Research Regulation of Medical Practice - Overview of Federal and State Laws : • Licensing, Credentialing, Privileging and Impairment Issues • HIPAA, EMTALA, and Other Federal Mandates • Affordable Care Act and Accountable Care Organizations • Fraud and Abuse and Criminal Negligence Electronic Health Records (Ehr) Versus Electronic Medical Records (EMR) : • Current State of Implementation of Health Information Technology (HIT) • Meaningful Use Stages I, 2 (2014) and 3 (2016) • Electronic Informed Consent • EHR Malpractice Liability End-of-life Decisions - Ethical and Legal Issues : • The Dying Process • Classification of Euthanasia • Physician Aid in Dying and Hospice Care • Determination of Death Federal and State Regulation of Pain Management : • Controlled Substances Act Standard of Pain Treatment • REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy) Program • Monitoring Programs and Disposal of controlled substances • Pain Management State Guidelines, Laws and Rules • Addiction, Death and Pain Malpractice Medical and Forensic Expert Witness and Testimony : • Federal and State Rules of Evidence Governing Expert Witnesses • Deposition of Expert Witness • Direct and Cross Examination of Expert at Trial • Daubert Challenges of Experts Official Disability Guidelines and Ama Guides in Workers Compensation and Non-occupational Injuries : • Evidence Based Medicine • Official Disability Guidelines • Rating Impairment under AMA Guides • Return to Work Guidelines Professional Medical Liability & Nursing Malpractice : • American Law and Judicial Process • Medical Negligence: Causes, Prevention and Defenses • Spoliation of Evidence in Medical Records • Capacity, Competency, Informed Consent and Informed Refusal • Liability of MCOs, ACOs, Hospitals, CRNAs, Nurses, PAs and Nurse Practitioners • Malpractice Case Presentations Medical Malpractice Mock Trial : • MOCK TRIAL: Never Event Medical Error Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program (CCIP) is organized by American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and will be held from Nov 18 - 19, 2018 at CUNY College of Staten Island, Staten Island, New York, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is intended for health care providers in a clinical setting with more than one year of experience serving as a clinician and who intend to provide clinical education in a supervisory role to students, including physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and health care providers from other professions. Both new and experienced physical therapist and physical therapist assistant educators. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 1.6 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Course Description: The Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program (CCIP) provides clinicians with the skills and information necessary to provide a structured learning environment and enhanced educational experience for students. Course content reflects an interdisciplinary approach to experiential learning methods, with an emphasis on didactic content related to clinical teaching, supervision, and evaluation. Participants are expected to understand and integrate the behaviors and traits of highly effective educators, role models, and mentors into their performance as a clinical instructor. Course Objectives: Successful course participants will return to their clinic with a greater understanding of: • planning and preparing for health care clinical education experiences. • supportive learning through questioning and effective feedback. • identifying and implementing performance evaluation metrics. • managing students with exceptional situations or circumstances. • exploring legal implications for clinical educators, including issues presented by ADA legislation. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Renewal - HeartCode BLS Option is organized by Newcastle Training Centers and will be held on Nov 19, 2018 at Newcastle Training Centers, Kirkland, Washington, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Heartsaver First Aid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is organized by Critical Care Training Center and will be held on Nov 19, 2018 at Critical Care Training Center, North Hollywood, California, United States of America. Critical Care Training Center offers American Heart Association courses and follows the latest guidelines and offers same day American Heart Association Certification. Course Content: • Key changes reflecting the new science from the 2015 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care • First aid basics • Medical emergencies • Injury emergencies • Environmental emergencies • Adult, child and infant CPR and AED use • Optional written test Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Simulation-Based Anesthesia Training MOCA and Crisis Resource Management for Practicing Anesthesiologists is organized by Center for Medical Simulation (CMS) and will be held on Nov 19, 2018 at Center For Medical Simulation, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Anesthesiologists. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Course Description : The Center for Medical Simulation (CMS) offers intensive one day workshops in Anesthesia Crisis Resource Management (ACRM) for all anesthesiologists that will meet the MOCA Part IV simulation requirement. CMS Anesthesia Crisis Resource Management workshops are designed for those anesthesiologists seeking to practice their skills in managing critical events. The overall focus of these workshops is on learning the type of teamwork and generic skills needed when managing any kind of infrequent but critical event in anesthesia, and opportunities will be made available to learn skills in managing certain specific events. During the workshops, participants requiring MOCA certification will each have a turn as the primary anesthesiologist caring for the patient. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Course is organized by Children's Mercy Kansas City and will be held from Nov 19, 2018 at Children's Mercy Hospital - Don Chisholm Learning Center, Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is healthcare providers, in a variety of settings, requiring BLS certification. NOTE: Those arriving more than 10 minutes after the start time for the class, WILL NOT be able to attend the class. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

AEI - The 2018-19 Medical-Dental-Legal Update is organized by American Educational Institute (AEI) and will be held weekly from Nov 19, 2018 - Apr 05, 2019 at Creekside At Beaver Creek, Beaver Creek, Colorado, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Physicians, Dentist and other Healthcare Professionals. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits, 20 ABIM MOC, 16.75 AAFP Credits, 20 AOA Category 2-B Credits. Conference Description: You practice in a dynamic and challenging environment. While keeping clinically current is imperative, it isn't enough. You must also acquire the skills necessary to navigate a professional liability minefield, manage a more effective and efficient practice, and navigate a maze of healthcare laws and regulations. The 2018–19 Medical-Dental-Legal Update Update is designed to assist you in that endeavor. The course, offered weekly in 32 enviable destinations, is a unique, 20-hour survey of the intersection of medicine and law as well as selected clinical topics. Produced in state-of-the-art production studios with broadcast-grade, HD digital technology. Conference Objectives are: • Understand and avoid malpractice litigation. • Identify and reduce healthcare office risk. • Understand and start a direct patient care practice. • Protect professional and personal assets. • Utilize non-pharmacologic techniques for managing chronic stress. • Utilize a variety of clinically relevant but relatively unknown treatments. • Consult patients on the benefits of a longevity diet. • Utilize aspirin as a primary prevention agent for CVD, stroke and colon cancer. • Understand risks and benefits of cannabis and cannabinoids in pain management. • Understand and utilize common imaging modalities and techniques. • Identify and avoid legal and ethical pitfalls of treating unreasonable patients. • Implement new type 2 diabetes practice guidelines aimed at cardiovascular risk reduction. • Interpret chest X-rays for common clinical conditions. • Improve practice profitability through more efficient patient flow. • Reduce professional financial stress by better benefit planning. • Understand and reduce medication nonadherence. • Understand Alzheimer’s di­sease and better interact with afflicted patients. • Understand and manage malpractice litigation stress. • Incorporate the relationship between diabetes and oral health into patient care. Meetings Dates: Every Week, Monday - Friday 7:30 - 9:30 am. & 4:00 - 6:00 pm Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2nd Global Summit on Gastroenterology & Hepatology is organized by Scientific Federation and will be held from Nov 19 - 20, 2018 at Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Park Central Area, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. Course Description: Gastroenterology-2018 will also provide the excellent opportunity to meet experts, exchange information, and strengthen the collaboration among Directors, Researchers, Associate Professors, and Scholars from both academia and industry. Gastroenterology-2018 is anticipating participants from 40 and more countries across the globe and the three day conference will provoke Plenary sessions, Keynote speeches, Poster, and Oral presentations. This program provides three days of robust discussions on recent advancements and new strategies for development of new materials for global requirements. Scientific Sessions: • Gastrointestinal Pathology • Gastrointestinal disorders • Gastrointestinal Pharmacotherapy • Hepatology • Gastrointestinal Carcinogenesis and Therapeutics • Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition • Anatomy of the Gastrointestinal System • Gastroenterology • Endoscopic Innovations in Gastroenterology and Surgery • Barrett • Celiac Disease • Colorectal Cancer • Gallbladder and Biliary Disease • GERD • Hepatitis B • Hepatitis C • IBS and Chronic Constipation • Inflammatory Bowel Disease • Kidney & Pancreas Transplant • Liver & Intestine Transplant • Microbiome • Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal Surgery • Noncolorectal Gastrointestinal Cancer • Pancreatitis • Peptic Ulcer Disease • Bariatric Surgery • Liver Transplantation and Surgery • Pancreaticobiliary Disorders • Advances in Liver Diseases • Cholangiography Conference Objectives are : • To facilitate opportunities for networking, collaboration and exchange of ideas with internationally renowned leaders in Gastroenterology & Hepatology research and development. • To identify research and practice-based innovations in optimizing Gastroenterology & Hepatology research and development. • To debate gaps and priorities for sustainable development in optimizing Gastroenterology & Hepatology research and development. • To discuss and debate the challenges and opportunities in the new era of optimizing Gastroenterology & Hepatology research reforms. • To identify opportunities for evidence-based practice in optimizing Gastroenterology & Hepatology research and development. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Substance Use and Addiction Conference is organized by Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and will be held during Nov 19 - 20, 2018 at Grand Hyatt Washington, Washington, Dist of Col, United States of America. Conference Description: Addictive behaviours create many significant health problems, from smoking-related diseases to the current opioid overdose epidemic. Behaviour analysts have made important contributions to the understanding and treatment of addictive behaviours, and these will be showcased in this single-track, two-day conference for researchers, practitioners, and students interested in substance use issues. The invited speakers and discussants are all widely recognized leaders in their fields and will present integrative reviews of cutting-edge developments in basic, translational, and applied behavioural approaches to substance use and addiction. Topics will include delay discounting, impulsivity, reinforcement pathology, and more. A major focus will be contingency management approaches, which are highly effective in reducing problem drug-taking; new techniques and technologies that can enhance dissemination of these treatments will be featured. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider Update 1-Day Course is organized by Inova Health System and will be held on Nov 19, 2018 at Inova healthsource, Merrifield, Virginia, United States of America. Course Description: This one-day American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS Provider Update Course is designed for healthcare professionals to update their skills in the treatment of the adult victim of a cardiac arrest or other cardiopulmonary emergencies. This course expects that you have prior knowledge in these areas that require only review to complete the course: • Proficiency in high quality CPR • Recognizing and initiating early management of peri-arrest conditions • Managing cardiac arrest • Identifying and treating ischemic chest pain and acute coronary syndromes • Recognizing other life-threatening clinical situations (such as stroke) and providing initial care • ACLS Algorithms • Effective resuscitation team dynamics Who should enroll: Those people who hold a current AHA ACLS Provider card and are involved with emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care and critical care units such as physicians, nurses, paramedics, as well as others who require an ACLS course completion card for a job or other requirements. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.