Upcoming Medical Conferences in Phoenix

Management of Nerve & Tendon Pain in the Upper Extremity is organized by Therapy Network Seminars (TNS) and will be held from Sep 21 - 22, 2019 at 360 Physical Therapy, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. Target Audience: This course is intended for PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs and ATs Educational Credit: A certificate of attendance for 15 Contact Hourswill be awarded to each participant. All Therapy Network Seminars are pre‐approved for CEUs in the state where the course is conducted when required for PT, OT, ATC & Assistants. BOC Board of Certification, Inc. Approved Provider  Course Description: This seminar is designed to advance clinical competence in working with the neurological and musculoskeletal issues associated with repetitive stress injuries through the application of current clinical evidence. A thorough review of tendon/nerve physiology, pathomechanics, and surgical techniques will create a foundation for proper intervention. This foundation will then be used to develop assessment and treatment approaches to pathology associated with repetitive stress injuries. Course content includes current conservative and surgical treatment options, ergonomic assessment/intervention, imaging, post-surgical guidelines, splinting options, joint and soft tissue mobilization, modalities and specific therapeutic exercise techniques. The student will participate in lecture and small group discussion before implementing assessment and treatment strategies in laboratory sessions. Objectives: • The participant will be able to identify the anatomical and biomechanical foundations for Repetitive Stress Injuries. • The participant will be able to identify sound biologically based treatment plans for RSI management. • The participant will be able to perform soft tissue mobilization strategies for remediation for the presented pathologies. • The participant will be able to demonstrate and instruct the proper application of ergonomic interventions for the presented pathologies. • The participant will be able select and prioritize appropriate splinting and immobilization strategies for workplace management and pain control.

Appreciative Leadership Workshop is organized by Arizona Nurses Association (AzNA) and will be held on Sep 21, 2019 at Arizona State Board of Nursing, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2019 AAWD Annual Conference is organized by American Association of Women Dentists (AAWD) and will be held from Sep 26 - 28, 2019 at Arizona Grand Resort & Spa, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 15 hours of CEUs. This dynamic continuing education conference is provided by female dentists for female dentists, so you can expect a high level of personalization and focus on the real needs of women in dentistry. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Basic Botox Training & Dermal Filler Training is organized by MedAesthetics Training, LLC and will be held on Sep 28, 2019 at Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 9.50 AAFP Prescribed credits. Target Audience: The Botox® and dermal filler training course is designed as a one-day course for Physicians (MD & DO), Nurse Practitioners (NP), Registered Nurses (RN), Physician Assistants (PA) and Dentists (DDS & DMD). The course includes a didactic and hands-on training session. Description: Personalized Attention: Each Botox® and dermal filler training course has a maximum of 8 attendees. This intimate course setting allows the instructor to spend individualized time with each attendee. The instructor is available to answer attendee’s questions and to share years of experience with botulinum toxin and dermal filler products and procedures. Attendees will learn the pearls gained from the instructor’s experience including seeing what works, having off-label expertise, and ensuring client satisfaction. Didactic Session: The Botox® and dermal filler training course begins with an intensive and thorough lecture session where you will: • Review facial anatomy • Discuss the history and pharmacology of Botox® Cosmetic, Dysport®, Xeomin® and dermal fillers • Go over reconstitution techniques for Botox® Cosmetic, Dysport® and Xeomin® • Understand client selection and preparation • Learn the indications, contraindications and treatment techniques for each area and/or product • Examine possible side-effects and after-treatment protocols Hands-on Training: After the didactic session, you will gain extensive knowledge and real-life experience with clinical hands-on training. You will perform client consultations, come up with treatment plans and perform injections all under the supervision of the instructor. This includes meeting with the model, going over history and consent forms, conducting a skin analysis while understanding what outcome the model would like. From there, the instructor will assist in determining the appropriate type and amount of product which will be injected by the attendees of the course. Models and products are provided by MedAesthetics during the hands-on training session. Learning Objectives: • Discuss the goals of aesthetic procedures including the types of aging and how the skin changes as it ages • Increase knowledge of facial anatomy in reference to injectable procedures including facial muscles and understanding the layers of the skin • Information on the history, mechanism of action, and safety of Botulinum Toxin-A • Discuss the proper preparation and reconstitution techniques for Botulinum Toxin-A • Examine Botulinum Toxin-A dosage and injection techniques for the glabellar region, frontalis, bunny lines, crows feet area, and brow lift procedures • Understand the use and role of dermal fillers • Analyze the hylauronic acid classification methods, common areas of use and depth of injection for hyaluronic acid dermal fillers • Understand the types and uses of the most common hyaluronic acid dermal fillers in the United States • Examine dermal filler techniques and injection methods for lip enhancement, lip augmentation, marionette lines, nasolabial folds and midface volumization. • Discuss types of anesthesia • Understand common complications that may occur with Botulinum Toxin-A and/or dermal filler injections and how to manage these complications with proper safety protocols • Evaluate correct patient selection criteria, the importance of medical history review and elements of a successful aesthetic patient consultation • Lean how to explain pre-care, post care, risks and side-effects and from there create a comprehensive treatment plan • Establish and exhibit successful skills in performing live model consultations • Demonstrate correct injection methods and techniques for Botulinum Toxin-A and dermal fillers

Anesthesia MOCA Simulation Course - Simulation Based Education for Practicing Anesthesiologists is organized by Mayo Clinic and will be held on Oct 04, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Hospital - Multidisciplinary Simulation Center, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Target Audience: This course is designed for Anesthesiologists. Learning Objectives: After completing simulations involving the following topics, participants should be able to develop a practice improvement plan that will be submitted to the ABA in accordance with their explicit instructions. • The ongoing management of significant hemodynamic instability in a patient receiving anesthesia for a surgical procedure. • Intra or post-operative management of a patient who develops significant hypoxemia from any cause including difficult airway management. • Principles and practices of effective teamwork in the peri-operative setting. • Knowledge and practice of the ASA difficult Airway Algorithm. • Management of patients with untoward and reactions to anesthetic care. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

2019 Barrow Pituitary Symposium is organized by Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI) and will be held on Oct 05, 2019 at Leonard Goldman Auditorium, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. Target Audience: This course is designed for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician’s assistants, nurses and other healthcare professionals with an interest in the application of best practices involving pituitary physiology, pituitary tumors, and other neuroendocrine disorders. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Targeting Intracellular Signaling Molecules in the Pursuit of Disease Remission and Comorbid Management of Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis is organized by Med Learning Group and will be held on Oct 09, 2019 at Sheraton Grand Phoenix Downtown Hotel, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. Target Audience: This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of rheumatologists, internists, and allied healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Accreditation Statement: Med Learning Group is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This CME activity is planned and produced in accordance with ACCME Essentials. Credit Designation Statement: Med Learning Group designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the live activity. Nursing Credit information: Purpose: This program would be beneficial for nurses involved in the long-term treatment and management of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. CNE Credits:1.5 ANCC Contact Hour(s). Learning Objectives: After completing the CME activity, learners should be better able to: • Review the systemic pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis as driven by inflammatory effector pathways • Discuss the clinical trials data for the efficacy and safety of JAK pathway inhibition in the treatment of moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis • Describe the disease-related comorbid changes, their associated risks, and management in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Features: • Virtual Reality headsets provided to all attendees for viewing this presentation only • The interactive, case-based learning environment • Create your own Personalized Poster • iPads provided to enhance the learning experience and enable real-time Q&A.

Orthopedic Certification Specialist Exam Preparatory Course is organized by Motivations Inc. and will be held from Oct 12 - 13, 2019 at Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Midtown, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. Audience: Physical Therapists  CEU Credits: 16 hours or .16 or 16 CEUs Course Summary: Dr. Eric Wilson has taught this Preparatory Course for the Orthopedic Certification Specialist exam with an 88% success rate since 2003. This two-day course includes a complete review of the body by region, with sections on disease processes, modalities and research. This preparation includes more than 150 OCS exam style questions and test-taking strategies. As a former item writer, the instructor brings to light the mechanics for testing and logic for study. While the questions are not actual questions from the OCS exam, they do reflect both the content and style of the questions on the OCS exam. The course packet includes: Exam questions and answer sheet that has a key to allow the participant to go back and see what content area they are weak in; exam and answer section that provides a rationale for why the correct answer is right and why the incorrect answers are wrong; and a detailed study guide by body region. Copies of the instructional PowerPoint slides will also be provided.  Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to: • Describe how the OCS Exam questions are written and graded • Choose the “best” choice for each question using time-proven test-taking strategies • Appraise areas of the exam content that require further study • Manage the information provided to pass the OCS exam and be a PT, OCS

NP Review & Clinical Update is organized by Advanced Practice Education Associates (APEA) and will be held from Oct 17 - 18, 2019 at Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Tempe, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. Credits: 2019 FNP Review Course (Program ID #s 2018-12-01Pa, 2018-12-01Pb) is approved for 32.5 contact hours (14.5 hours of Pharmacology). AGNP Review Course (Program ID #s 2018-12-02Pa, 2018-12-02Pb) is approved for 29.5 contact hours (15 hours of Pharmacology).  The 2019 course program features the following: • 2 days of live lectures encompassing content covered on the AANP and ANCC exams • For FNP candidates, videotaped lectures on pregnancy, pediatrics and child growth and development; accessible after the 2-day course • For AGNP candidates, videotaped lectures on healthy aging/pathology of aging and prescribing for older adults; accessible after the 2-day course • Bonus video content on the essentials of office procedures • Bonus video content on entry-to-practice requirements Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2019 Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America (APPNA) Fall Meeting is organized by Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America (APPNA) and will be held from Oct 18 - 20, 2019 at Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.