Upcoming Medical Conferences in Miami

Internal Medicine, Rheumatology, and Emergency Medicine is organized by Continuing Education, Inc and will be held from Jul 20 - 27, 2019 at MS Symphony of the Seas, Miami, Florida, United States of America. Target Audience: Physicians, Physician Assistants, Pharmacists, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners Credits: 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ 14 ACPE Credits  14 (part II) MOC points in medical knowledge in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program  14.0 Contact Hours  Topics: • Evaluation and management of Osteoarthritis. ○ Identify that osteoarthritis(OA) is most common form of arthritis and has an immense impact on lives in USA. ○ Describe various clinical manifestations of OA. ○ Select the various management options based upon the evidence based guidelines provided by various professional organization. • Update on diagnosis and management of Rheumatoid Arthritis. ○ Elucidate the epidemiology of Rheumatoid Arthritis(RA). ○ Differentiate Inflammatory from non-inflammatory arthritis. ○ Recognize various clinical presentations of RA and its classification criteria. ○ Describe common agents used to treat and evidence based strategies in management of RA. • Gout in 21st century: How far have we come? ○ Identify the recent updates in the evaluation and management of Gout. ○ Ascertain the role of uric acid in pathogenesis and management of Gout. ○ Distinguish the differing positions of American College of Rheumatology and American College of Physicians in management of Gout. ○ Describe therapeutic options for management of Gout and potential pitfalls. • Osteoporosis: A Silent Killer; Current state of evaluation and management. ○ Identify the recent updates in the evaluation and management of Osteoporosis. ○ Describe the role of bone density testing in evaluation of Osteoporosis. ○ Discuss recent advances including a new therapeutic options on horizon for management of Osteoporosis. • Inflammatory Low Back Pain: How to evaluate spondyloarthritides and manage them? ○ Differentiate clinical presentation and common features of mechanical back pain from inflammatory back pain. ○ Ascertain various clinical presentations and classification of Spondyloarthritides (SpA). ○ Discover the available therapeutic options and guidelines for management of axial and peripheral SpA. • Connective Tissue Disease: What does it mean? How is it evaluated and when do I get rheumatology involved? ○ Conclude that a positive test for auto-antibodies does not mean a diagnosis of autoimmune diseases. ○ Describe common auto-antibodies and their association with underlying diseases. ○ Identify clinical presentations where testing for auto-antibodies and referral to rheumatology is appropriate. • DMARDs and Biologics in management of rheumatic diseases: current state of understanding ○ Recognize the vast number of disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) and biologic response modifiers (Biologics) used in management of rheumatic diseases. ○ Differentiate various pharmacological features of DMARDs and Biologics. ○ Summarize regulatory and financial issues with biologics and biosimilars. • Pregnancy in autoimmune diseases: No reason to panic!! ○ Conclude that pregnancy in patients with autoimmune diseases is common and easily managed. ○ Identify common maternal and fetal complications that may complicate pregnancy in patients with autoimmune diseases. • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE/Lupus): An Overview ○ Identify various clinical presentations and classification of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). ○ Describe the common agents and evidence based strategies in management of Lupus (SLE).

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Home Study is organized by Barkley & Associates, Inc. and will be held from Jul 26 - 27, 2019 at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Miami Airport & Convention Center, Miami, Florida, United States of America. Continuing Education Credit: The course is approved for 16.25 contact hours of continuing education (which includes 6.75 hours of pharmacology) by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Activity ID# 080518. This activity was planned in accordance with AANP Accreditation Standards and Policies.  Conference Topics: • Clinical Assessment • Common Problems in Acute Care • Diagnosis and Clinical Management for Adults • Extensive Review of System-Specific Health Problems • Health Care Delivery and Health Care Systems • Health Promotion and Disease Prevention • Nurse Practitioner/Patient Relationship • Pharmacologic management • Professional Role Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

The American Society of Pain & Neuroscience (ASPN) 2019 Conference is organized by Mantra Meetings and will be held from Jul 26 - 28, 2019 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel, Miami, Florida, United States of America. Accreditation:  Physicians Dannemiller designates this live activity for a maximum of 17.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Registered Nurses Dannemiller designates this educational activity for 17.5 CEU contact hours. Nurse Practitioners This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation Standards of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) through the joint providership of Dannemiller and ASPN PAIN, 2019. Dannemiller is accredited by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners as an approved provider of nurse practitioner continuing education. Provider number: 090419. This program is accredited for 17.5 AANP contact hour(s) which includes 1.0 AANP hours of pharmacology. Description: The event will unite approximately 300 pain practitioners from across the United Stated, Europe & Caribbean including; engineers, researchers, anesthesiologists, neurosurgeos, neurologists, pain medicine specialists, and venture capitalists. Our goal is to present cutting edge date and information to practitioners of all levels and provide a forum to interact and discuss evidence based medicine to improve the quality of care and access to care for patients. There will be many opportunities for you to network with colleagues from across the United States, and attended educational sessions to expand your knowledge on current available treatment options to patients and practitioners. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP) Course is organized by Barkley & Associates, Inc. and will be held from Jul 28 - 30, 2019 at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Miami Airport & Convention Center, Miami, Florida, United States of America. Continuing Education Credit: The course is approved for 26.25 contact hours of continuing education (which includes 11.5 hours of pharmacology) by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Activity ID# 080518. This activity was planned in accordance with AANP Accreditation Standards and Policies. Conference Topics: • Clinical Assessment • Common Problems in Acute Care • Diagnosis and Clinical Management for Adults • Extensive Review of System-Specific Health Problems • Health Care Delivery and Health Care Systems • Health Promotion and Disease Prevention • Nurse Practitioner/Patient Relationship • Pharmacologic management Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) Home Study is organized by Barkley & Associates, Inc. and will be held on Jul 28, 2019 at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Miami Airport & Convention Center, Miami, Florida, United States of America. Continuing Education Credit: The course is approved for 10.5 contact hours of continuing education (which includes 4.75 hours of pharmacology) by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Activity ID# 080518. This activity was planned in accordance with AANP Accreditation Standards and Policies. Conference Topics: • Clinical Assessment • Diagnosis and Clinical Management for Children • Extensive Review of System-Specific Health Problems • Health Promotion and Disease Prevention • Pharmacologic management Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) Live Course is organized by Barkley & Associates, Inc. and will be held from Jul 29 - 30, 2019 at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Miami Airport & Convention Center, Miami, Florida, United States of America. Continuing Education Credit: The course is approved for 17.75 contact hours of continuing education (which includes 7.5 hours of pharmacology) by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Activity ID# 080518. This activity was planned in accordance with AANP Accreditation Standards and Policies.  Conference Topics: • Clinical Assessment • Common Problems in Acute Care • Diagnosis and Clinical Management for Adults • Extensive Review of System-Specific Health Problems • Health Care Delivery and Health Care Systems • Health Promotion and Disease Prevention • Nurse Practitioner/Patient Relationship • Pharmacologic management • Professional Role Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Complete Dermal Filler / Botulinum Toxin 1- day is organized by Empire Medical Training (EMT), Inc and will be held on Aug 03, 2019 at GALLERYone - a DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel, Miami, Florida, United States of America. Target Audience: This activity designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician assistants, nurses and other healthcare professionals interested in advanced injecting techniques. Accreditation: Physicians AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this live activity for a maximum of 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurses AKH, Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.  This activity is awarded 8 Contact Hours.  Description: Do you want to offer Botox® and dermal fillers to your patients? Are you interested in learning the latest delivery techniques, standards of care, treatment protocols, and, perform the techniques yourself throughout the entire afternoon under the direct supervision of an expert Physician instructor? Then, this high-demand workshop is for you. Learn from the nation’s foremost expert physician specialists, with high volume, successful aesthetics practices, and the skills you need to provide the combined benefits of Botox® and dermal fillers to your patients. Empire Medical Training’s 1-Day Fast-Track℠ Combo Botox® and Dermal Filler Training Course is ideal for the busy practitioner who has just 1-day to fast track their confidence and expertise. Practitioners may choose to extend their stay and participate in additional training during weekend programs. Program Overview: During the program, you will learn how to perform the most popular cosmetic procedures utilizing botulinum toxin and HA dermal fillers. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of the educational activity, participants should be able to: • Formulate optimal patient-specific facial rejuvenation plans based on individualized need, evidence-based protocols, specific product specifications, and patient expectations. • Determine the optimal injectable product(s) for specific aesthetic need, medical, and/or pain conditions applying appropriate techniques to ensure safe and optimal outcomes with special attention to pain conditions such as bruxism, migraine headaches, and hyperhidrosis. • Prepare for the potential of adverse events/side effects of injectable products utilized in facial aesthetic rejuvenation and medical conditions/pain relief. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Platelet Rich Plasma for Aesthetics Course is organized by Empire Medical Training (EMT), Inc and will be held on Aug 04, 2019 at GALLERYone - a DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel, Miami, Florida, United States of America. Target Audience: This activity designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician assistants, nurses and other healthcare professionals interested in effective weight loss treatments for patients. Accreditation: AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Description: The popularity of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) treatments among patients for aesthetic purposes has exploded in recent years as patients are now realizing the long-term and permanent benefits of this procedure. With the average treatment cost of $600 - $1,800 per patient depending upon indications aesthetically or medically, it allows for the physician to realize additional cash revenues within their practice with little or no capital expenditure. Empire Medical's Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Training is the perfect complement to other aesthetic injectible procedures (i.e. Botox/Dermal Fillers) and can be easily incorporated into any type of medical or aesthetic practice. PRP therapies allow for the separation of a patient’s blood through a variety of harvesting techniques to extract a concentration of autologous platelets (2.5x – 9.0x). These platelets when activated release adhesive glycoproteins (fibrin, fibronectin, and vitronectin) and various growth factors forming a fibrin mesh under the tissue. Program Overview: The Platelet Rich Plasma course will review all of the indications for the use of PRP for all aesthetic, medical, pain management, and alopecia indications. This evidence-based course allows you to understand and fully integrate this popular procedure within your practice. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of the educational activity, participants should be able to:  • Identify appropriate candidates for nPlatelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections based on medical and/or aesthetic need determined by evidence-based protocols to optimize outcomes. • Describe the various standards of care to safely administer secondary uses of Autologous PRP injections for medical pain management. • Apply proper injection technique of PRP to safely administer the product, minimize complications and provide optimal patient outcomes. 

Stroke: Impacting the Under 55 Year Old Population is organized by Healthclick and will be held from Aug 10 - 11, 2019 at Baptist Hospital, Miami, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is for PT, PTA, OT, OTA, AT. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 18 hours of CME credit. CME : This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 18 contact hours/1.8 ceu’s for DC, NY or IL therapists. Conference Description : This is a two day advanced course focusing on identification and management of the barriers to achieving good outcomes in the under 55 year old population. In the United States, the incidence of stroke in individuals under the age of 55 continues to increase and billable length-of-stay continues to decrease across the continuum for stroke survivors. This course will help therapists identify the key issues that need to be treated in order to facilitate the “younger” stroke survivor back to active participation in their community. This course will provide review of basic but critical issues in the stroke population such as area of the brain involved and the cognitive, visual, language, and behavioral sequelae. There will be identification and management of comorbitities. The importance of a transdisciplinary team approach across the continuum will be discussed throughout the course. This class provides clinicians with the information they need to know about motor learning, managing fatigue, treatment of the hemiplegic shoulder, and management of hypertonicity to achieve improved outcomes. These are frequently the most complicated issues in stroke rehab and are the most frequent barriers to the stroke survivors progress in therapy and participation in their community. Laura’s sixteen years of experience in the post acute setting provides a clinical perspective on how to treat/manage these issues for the best outcomes. There will be lab sessions for the hemiplegic shoulder, movement analysis, and gait, as well as case studies on neuroanatomy, comorbities, and home program development. Conference Objectives are : • Identify neuroanatomical lesions and subsequent deficits. • Identify cognitive, behavioral, vision, and language deficits post stroke. • Develop strategies for assessing and treating cognitive, behavioral, vision, and language deficits for improved outcomes throughout the continuum. • Identify the impact of comorbidities on outcome and therapy planning. • Define a transdisciplinary approach and describe ways to develop this in your treatment setting. • Define motor learning and identify how to achieve better outcomes by using a motor learning approach. • Define spasticity, dystonia, and spastic dystonia, and identify the best medical and therapy interventions for management. • Identify key movements to analyze, interpretation of the movement observed, and how to set up treatment strategies for improved outcomes. • Identify causes of fatigue in the stroke population and treatment strategies to diminish the impact of fatigue on function. • Identify the pain generators that contribute to hemiplegic shoulder pain, and perform basic treatment techniques for management. • Discuss the most current evidence based information on upper and lower extremity orthotics for the stroke population. • Identify keys to achieving community ambulator status and community integration. • Develop home programs for continued progress not just maintenance. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

S2 - Advanced Evaluation & Manipulation of Pelvis, Lumbar & Thoracic Spine Including Thrust is organized by University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) and will be held from Aug 17 - 18, 2019 at Miami, Florida, United States of America. Hours: 18 or 1.8 CEUs (includes 3 online hours) or 2 graduate credits Prerequisite: S1; Intro S2 Webinar is included with S2 Who Attends: Physical Therapists Description: Anatomy and biomechanics of the lumbar spine, thoracic spine, rib cage and the pelvis are discussed. Review and modification of techniques from S1 - Spinal Evaluation and Manipulation, along with the instruction of additional techniques are provided.  An in-depth presentation on the syndromes of the lumbar spine and their treatment is instructed. The utilization of biomechanical and anatomical principles for the enhancement of patient care through manipulation and exercise is emphasized, as is the patient’s role in his/her own welfare. Learning Objectives: At the completion of this seminar, the attendee should be able to: • conduct a detailed physical examination of the lumbar, thoracic spine and pelvis • describe the mechanisms and characteristics of spinal pain and the behavior of pain patients • perform manipulation to the lumbar, thoracic spine/ribs and pelvis • discuss and present cases with spinal dysfunction • describe indications and contraindications of spinal manipulation • discuss the role of therapeutic exercise and preventative measures in the management of spinal dysfunction especially with regard to spinal stabilization