Upcoming Medical Conferences in Colorado Springs

Colorado Legal and Ethical Issues for Mental Health Clinicians is organized by PESI HealthCare and will be held on May 16, 2019 at Embassy Suites by Hilton Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 6.25 clock hours. Target Audience • Counselors • Social Workers • Psychologists • Case Managers • Addiction Counselors • Therapists • Marriage & Family Therapists • Nurses • Other Mental Health Professionals Course Description: Join Susan Lewis, psychologist and attorney, for this must-attend seminar that will prepare you for litigation issues which can put your clients, your license and your practice at risk. You will learn how to structure your practice to limit exposure of risk, as well as discover simple records, notes and actions that will protect you in the event of a complaint. Susan will provide you with the following take-home tools to minimize risk: • Updates on HIPAA and Colorado laws and regulations • Risk management strategies • How to avoid litigation dilemmas, complaints and malpractice actions • Best practices in the professional relationship, informed consent and office policies You will learn through problem-solving discussions that are representative of actual ethical decisions you encounter in your clinical practice. The blending of Susan’s experience as a lawyer, work within the court system and extensive clinical experience makes her a hands-on, knowledgeable instructor! Objectives: • Communicate how to avoid litigation dilemmas, licensing complaints and malpractice actions. • Explore the legal and ethical considerations for the treatment of minor populations in Colorado with regard to age of consent, confidentiality and custody concerns. • Communicate how an understanding of common boundary and dual relationship issues/dilemmas can help you maintain appropriate relationships with your clients. • Recognize ethical challenges you should consider when responding to subpoenas that request disclosure of client records. • Analyze the limits of confidentiality as it relates to duty to warn law in Colorado. • Articulate how risk management strategies regarding technology can keep client information secure and avoid violating HIPAA. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Neuroplasticity for Children is organized by PESI HealthCare and will be held on Jun 05, 2019 at Embassy Suites by Hilton Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America. Target Audience: • Physical Therapists • Physical Therapist Assistants • Occupational Therapists • Counselors • Occupational Therapy Assistants • Speech-Language Pathologists • Social Workers • Psychologists • Speech-Language Pathology Assistants • Early Childhood Special Education Teachers • Early Childhood Staff Course Description: Studies show our brains can be rewired to enhance new learning. In some cases, it acts as an adaptive mechanism to compensate for lost function or maximize remaining function in the event of brain injury. As therapists, when we treat the causes and symptoms of these motor delays, we can utilize alternate brain pathways to improve the effects of therapy. Neuroplasticity changes brain connections and hence, changes motor and cognitive functions. From congenital abnormalities to traumatic brain injuries, this course delivers new and exciting ideas on how to detour around damage and incorporate viable nervous system connections.  Learn how therapy can change the brain and how neuroplasticity can change the challenges in a child’s development. With Dr. Karen Pryor as your guide, you gain creative and evidence-based approaches to incorporate into a multisensory experience to drive home the importance of diverse and novel activities during treatment sessions. Both high and low tones are discussed in depth. Video case studies will demonstrate changes before and after integrative neuroplasticity treatments. The therapy techniques learned in this one-day course can be easily integrated into the clinic or home the next day. Course Objectives: • Describe the primitive reflexes’ influence on movement patterns. • Identify the multilayer approach using neuroanatomy and brain function. • Evaluate strategies to incorporate techniques into home programs for parents and caregivers. • Recognize the importance of positive treatment sessions and verbal cues. • Analyze the relationship between brain dysfunction and tone abnormalities. • Restate different approaches to changing low and high tone qualities Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Internal Medicine for Primary Care: ENT/Psych/Rad is organized by Medical Education Resources (MER) and will be held from Jun 07 - 09, 2019 at The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 12 Credit Hours. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

The Diet Revolution: Neuroprotective & Disease-Modifying Effects is organized by CE International and will be held on Jun 10, 2019 at Colorado Springs Marriott, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America.  Who Should Attend: • Pharmacists • Nursing Professionals • Dietitians • Physical Therapy Professionals • Occupational Therapy Professionals • Medical Professionals  Accreditation: • Nursing Professionals (all nursing professionals - RN, NP, LPN, etc.)- 6 Contact Hours • Pharmacists - 6 Contact Hours • Registered Dietitians and Diet Technicians - 6 Contact Hours • Physical Therapy Professionals - 6 Contact Hours • Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling - 6 Contact Hours • Occupational Therapy Professionals - 6 Contact Hours Description: An increasing number of data demonstrate the utility of various diets in a variety of metabolic diseases and neurodegenerative disorders (NDD). Neurodegenerative diseases are illnesses that affect the brain, specifically neurons. The most common symptoms caused by these diseases include malfunctions in balance, respiration, movement, reflexes, motor skills, or even in heart beat activity. There are various risk factors that influence the incidence of NDD, these can be genetic, or non-genetic factors. Nutrition is the non-genetic factor that has shown the greatest influence on NDD incidence and development. The common factor in most NDD and metabolic diseases is a state of chronic inflammation, which is greatly influenced by nutrition. This course will explore the scientific data connecting diet and disease. Specific diets covered along with their scientific evidence included: the Ketogenic diet, fasting diet protocols, plant-based diets, the Paleo Diet, the Autoimmune Diet Protocol (AIP), the Wahls protocol, Gluten-free, casein-free diets, and the FODMAP diet. This course can be attended either live onsite, live online or on-demand.  Objectives: • Explore the role of diet in preventing and treating autoimmune disease (e.g. Autoimmune diet protocol, Paleo diet, the ketogenic diet, Intermittent fasting protocols). • State the relationship between gluten and autoimmune disease (e.g. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, celiac disease, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.).  • Explore research supporting the role of diet in treating and preventing neurodegenerative disorders (e.g. Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis).  • Identify nutrition strategies that could help normalize intestinal permeability (leaky gut) and reduce inflammation linked to metabolic disease and neurodegenerative disorders.  • State the role of the ketogenic diet in neuromuscular and neurodegenerative diseases, diabetes and heart disease. • List the benefits of the Wahl’s protocol in treating Multiple Sclerosis and other autoimmune diseases.  • State the evidence for plant-based diets in treating obesity, diabetes and heart disease. 

7th Annual Maui Derm NP+PA Summer 2019 is organized by Maui Derm and will be held from Jun 19 - 22, 2019 at The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States Of America. The Target Audience for this medical event is Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants who specialize in dermatology. The Summer meeting is part of our “On the Road” program that brings Maui Derm NP+PA to inspired locations throughout the U.S. exclusively for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants who already provide dermatologic healthcare. This four-day meeting will feature a one day “Special Pre-Conference Day” held on June 19, 2019 followed by our three day meeting. The highly interactive sessions are designed to validate your current practice patterns while updating your skills in a variety of areas. Based on last year’s requests, we have added topics such as Skin of Color, Cutaneous Manifestations of Internal Malignancies, and Hair Disorders with world-renowned expert, Dr Jerry Shapiro. You will learn some alternate ways to handle common problems and emerging methods to tackle those tough cases. Our world-class faculty have geared their presentations toward providing pearls you can put to use your first day back at work! Disease pathogenesis, differential diagnoses, therapeutic mechanisms of action, treatment algorithms and outcome measures are incorporated into case based discussions. Ample time for Q&A has been built into the program. The exquisite setting of the Broadmoor Hotel offers a perfect setting for interactions with your colleagues, society leadership and speakers. Mission Statement: To increase Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) knowledge in areas of medical and cosmetic dermatology in order to enable the Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) to provide better care for their patients. Program Rationale: The Dermatology landscape is ever changing. There have been significant advances with regards to the diagnosis, management and treatment of both medical and cosmetic dermatologic conditions. NPs and PAs require targeted education regarding the proper management of these conditions. Learning Objectives are: • Review the pathogenesis of various dermatological conditions such as infectious diseases, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, acne vulgaris, rosacea, hidradenitis, contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, eczema, pruritus, actinic keratoses, melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer, pediatric skin disorders, connective tissue disorders, granulomatous disorders of the skin, autoimmune blistering diseases, hair and nail disorders, leg ulcers, oral lesions and life-threatening dermatoses such as TEN in order to accurately diagnose and improve upon the management of these conditions in patients. • Cite the mechanisms of action of various drugs, including topical and systemic therapies, as well as immunomodulatory agents that are commonly prescribed by the nurse practitioner and physician assistant practicing in dermatology and identify patients in your practice for whom these therapies may be appropriate. • Define appropriate outcome measures for the optimal follow-up of patients with dermatologic diseases as well as those receiving surgical and cosmetic procedures in order to set realistic expectations and maximize therapeutic outcomes. • Describe potential adverse events, safety, tolerance and resistance issues that may be related to the use of various drugs and therapies prescribed by clinicians in dermatology as well as therapeutic modalities including: topical and systemic corticosteroids, newer biologic agents, including TNF antagonists, T-cell and B-cell targeted therapies, anti-IL-12/23 therapies, IL-23 & IL-17 antibodies, systemic and topical PDE4 inhibitors, JAK inhibitors, anti-IgE and anti-IL 4 receptor, systemic retinoids, methotrexate, cyclosporine, neurokinin-1 receptor antagonists, systemic and topical acne/rosacea therapies, systemic hidradenitis suppuritiva therapies, oral and topical antibiotics, antifungals, anti-viral therapies, wound healing agents, antihistamines, calcineurin inhibitors, topical skin lightening agents, sunscreens, topical and systemic retinoids, 5-fluorouracil, imiquimod, ingenol mebutate, diclofenac, hedgehog pathway inhibitors, rituximab, BRAF/MEK inhibitors, CTLA-4 and PD-1/PDL-1 inhibitors, botulinum toxins, dermal filler agents including hyaluronic acid, collagen, polylactic acid, hydroxyapatite based fillers, and photodynamic therapy, and implement appropriate management strategies in order to reduce these adverse effects and optimize patient outcomes. • Assess the data around emerging and novel therapeutics for a variety of dermatologic diseases and develop treatment algorithms and management strategies for the optimal use of these therapies Discuss the importance of clinician/patient communication regarding benefit versus risk, patient satisfaction, and adherence when selecting therapies for patients. Conference Topics on:- • Acne/Rosacea • Pediatric Dermatology • Cutaneous Oncology and Pigmented Lesions • Cutaneous Surgery • Infectious Disease • New Drugs • Cutaneous Immunology • Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis • Nail Disorders • Contact Dermatitis • Practice Enrichment • Literature Review • Connective Tissue Distorders • Challenging Cases • Disorders or Pigmentation • Dermatology Coding & Billing • Dermoscopy • Neuromodulators and Dermal Fillers

Streamlining Your Root Canal Treatments is organized by Ultradent Products, Inc. and will be held on Jun 28, 2019 at Colorado Springs Marriott, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Dentist and Team Members. This CE Conference has been approved for a maximum of 7 CE Credits. Overview: Proper cleaning and shaping of the canal space is a prerequisite for achieving clinical success in endodontics. Studies have shown that the best movement to be applied in endodontic instruments is Roane’s Balanced Force technique. The engine-driven Balanced Force, or asymmetric reciprocating motion, has recently been applied to specifically designed nickel-titanium instruments, reducing the risk of fracture due to the accumulation of metal fatigue, which is the leading limitation of rotary nickel-titanium instruments. Though three times safer than the rotary movement, reciprocation alone has a downside of debris accumulation inside the canal. Objectives: • The benefits and limitations of reciprocation and rotation • The importance of file design and how this aspect can improve the instrumentation results • How to determine the working length electronically • An intuitive 2-file instrumentation technique, taking advantage of the two different kinematics • How to perform a superior cleaning using ultrasonification • The application of MTA repair cement • How to accomplish an effective single-cone obturation technique Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

The Governance Institute Leadership Conference is organized by The Governance Institute and will be held from Sep 08 - 11, 2019 at The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

South Central Section of American Urological Association (SCSAUA) 98th Annual Meeting is organized by South Central Section of the American Urological Association (SCSAUA) and would be held during Sep 25 - 28, 2019 at The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States Of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

KSC: Kinetic Shoulder Complex is organized by The Institute of Physical Art, Inc. (IPA) and will be held from Sep 28 - 29, 2019 at Total Function Physical Therapy, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 16 Contact Hours. Audience: PT, PTA, OT, SPT Attendees agree to utilize all skills of evaluation, assessment and treatment learned in this course to the extent allowed under the regulations of their professional practice act. By registering you acknowledge that your attendance does not represent authorization by the IPA, or any of its officers, to utilize any of the material learned which may lie outside of the strict interpretation of your practice act. Course Purpose: This course is a lab-intensive introduction to the Functional Manual Therapy® system that will train the participants in the management of the Shoulder region. Participants will learn to treat and assess the Thoracic Girdle, Shoulder Girdle, and Intrinsic Motions of the Glenhumoral Joint. Course Objectives: By the end of the course the participant will; 1) Demonstrate through small group discussion, monitored by the instructor, the ability to list: • The underlying principles of a functional shoulder evaluation. • The biomechanical principles which govern shoulder function. • The mechanical, neuromuscular, and motor control impairments which can alter efficient shoulder function. • The functional interrelationship of the body’s systems and regions necessary for efficient shoulder function. 2) Correctly utilize the manual and visual skills necessary to accurately:  • Evaluate the functional capacity of the shoulder region. • Identify the primary impairments which are limiting functional capacity. 3) Perform the manual, observational and problem solving skills to: • Assess the mechanical impairments contributing to the identified limitations of shoulder functional capacity. • Assess the neuromuscular CoreFirst strategies necessary for efficient shoulder actions. • Perform appropriate mobilization and re-education treatment to facilitate enhanced shoulder function. 4) Identify through the appropriate manual skills the mechanical, neuromuscular, and motor control impairments and to design and implement a treatment program to restore mobility and functional capacity to the following structures; • First and second rib • Upper Thoracic Spine • Shoulder Girdle • Clavicle • Glenohumeral intrinsic motions • Glenohumeral End of Range motions 5) Demonstrate, through supervised lab practice sessions, the ability to perform the appropriate manual skills to identify and treat impairments of the following structures: • Soft Tissues of the cervicothoracic, shoulder girdle, and glenohumeral regions • Articular Structures of the cervicothoracic, shoulder girdle, and glenohumeral • Neurovascular Structures 6) Perform, through supervised lab practice sessions, the ability to problem solve and utilize the appropriate manual skills of PNF to treat identified impairments of neuromuscular function and motor control for the • Cervicothoracic • Shoulder girdle • Glenohumeral regions 7) Through a case scenario, will develop an appropriate home program, based on shoulder impairments, utilizing the principles of home program development presented in the course.  8) Participate in guided discussions, related to the current evidence for shoulder assessment and treatment. Citing the findings from one recent research article that supports a treatment strategy for the shoulder region. 9) Given a case scenario, the participant will DEVELOP three (3) structural and functional goals for patient care.”   Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Annual OSHA Training and Compliance Seminars for Dental Professionals : Fall 2019 Retraining Seminars is organized by Kim Laudenslager and will be held on Oct 09, 2019 at DoubleTree by Hilton Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America. This CE Course has been approved for a maximum of 4 CE Credits. Course Description: These seminars are designed for dental professionals who need INITIAL and/or RETRAINING. The courses will be a fast paced review of material OSHA requires for annual training. In addition, the most current information available on infection control procedures, infectious diseases and product reviews will be presented. Individuals who have not had previous training are encouraged to attend one of the initial training seminars. Handouts and resource information will be provided at the course for all participants. In addition to attending this seminar, each office will need to conduct a staff meeting sometime following the course to complete and customize their training program. Course Synopsis & Objectives: Current information on infection control procedures, infectious diseases and product reviews will be presented. Topics covered will include; CDC recommended infection control guidelines in dentistry, CDC guidelines for hand hygiene in health care settings, review of exposure incident protocol, record keeping protocol and infectious waste disposal guidelines. At the end of the course, all attendees should: • Understand the basic principles of dental infection control • Be aware of safety issues involved in dental care for both the practitioner and patient • Be able to apply current infection control principles and guidelines to everyday practice • Be knowledgeable about requirements of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard • Be knowledgeable about requirements of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.