Upcoming Medical Conferences in Tampa

Human Teratogens Course is organized by USF Health's Office of Continuing Professional Development and will be held from Feb 24 - 26, 2019 at USF Health, CAMLS, Tampa, Florida, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM.. Targeted Audience: • Obstetricians • Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialists • Genetic Counselors • Pharmacists • Allied Health Professionals  Course Description: As the only program of its kind nationally, the Human Teratogens Course will provide balanced and comprehensive information on the current knowledge and controversies in the field of teratology and counseling for pregnancy exposures.  The faculty, many of whom are teratology and toxicology experts, will present lectures that will cover basic principles of teratology, embryology, and epidemiology as well as detailed information regarding maternal conditions and environmental exposures which may pose teratogenic effect in pregnancy and lactation. The course will also provide up-to-date information on common exposures and hot topics such as Zika and Opioids, which providers are likely to encounter in their practice. Objectives: As a result of participating in this activity, the learner will be able to: • Identify exposures which confer teratogenic risk to embryo, fetus, or infant. • Discuss the magnitude of risk to embryo or fetus associated with maternal conditions during pregnancy or preconception. • Discuss the magnitude of risk to pregnancy associated with maternal medication exposures during pregnancy or preconception. • Discuss the magnitude of risk to embryo or fetus associated with maternal illicit drug use during pregnancy or preconception. • Determine magnitude of risk associated with paternal exposures. • Assess risks to infants associated with exposures during lactation

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course is organized by Associates in Emergency Medical Education (AIEME) and will be held on Mar 01, 2019 at Shriners Hospitals for Children - Tampa, Tampa, Florida, United States of America. Course Description: This 12 hour course is designed for those attending ACLS their first time or those who are renewing but do not practice in critical care or emergency related areas. As scheduling for a two day course can be difficult, we are now conducting the course in an elongated one-day schedule. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Emergency and Critical Care Skills Lab 2019 is organized by Center for Emergency Medical Education (CEME) and will be held from Mar 05 - 07, 2019 at USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning & Simulation (CAMLS), Tampa, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Emergency Medicine, Hospitalists, and Critical Care Physicians. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 18.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Course Description: This two-day hands-on course will provide the full day of procedural instruction/practice in the cadaver lab and a full day ultrasound instruction/practice. Each participant will demonstrate proficiency in each of the following procedures: Cadaver Lab - 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits: • Endotracheal intubation • Surgical airway management • Needle thoracostomy • Chest tube thoracostomy • Central venous access • Lumbar puncture • Arthrocentesis • Intra-osseous cannulation • Wound care: I&D abscesses, suture repair • Peripheral nerve blocks (facial, rib, wrist, ankle, femoral) Ultrasound Lab - 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits: Ultrasound Techniques, including vascular access, peripheral nerve blocks, and FAST exams for physicians – taught by EMsono Optional Airway Lab - 4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits: A 4-hour review course utilizing an airway station with manikin intubation using adult and pediatric models, demonstration of airway adjuncts (including King Vision, LMA, Combitube, SALT and others as available) to enhance knowledge and improve existing skills in airway including but not limited to optimizing oxygenation, intubation and the use of rescue ventilation devices. The special needs of pediatrics and medication choices will be reviewed and discussed. Prerequisite - 8.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits: Participants must successfully complete 10 on-line EM Skills and Procedures modules as prerequisites for attending the lab. You will be awarded a total of 8.5 CME credits upon completion. Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this airway review program, participants will be able to: • Assess the need for intubation. • Review technique of intubation/First pass success. • Optimize oxygenation during intubation. • Review medication choices for RSI (Rapid Sequence Intubation). • Review assistive devices for intubation. • Demonstrate intubation with devices. • Practice surgical airways. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Course is organized by Associates in Emergency Medical Education (AIEME) and will be held on Mar 05, 2019 at Shriners Hospitals for Children - Tampa, Tampa, Florida, United States of America. Course Description: This 12 hour course is designed for those attending PALS for the first time or those not regularly treating pediatric patients. Topics include recognition strategies for prevention of cardiopulmonary arrest in infants and children. Skills include management of airway, electrical therapy, IV/IO access, pharmacology and rhythm management.  Morning sessions include video, small group, and instructor-led lectures. Afternoon sessions focus on hands-on skills/practice sessions. Megacode and written exams are held at the conclusion of the course.  Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course is organized by Associates in Emergency Medical Education (AIEME) and will be held on Mar 06, 2019 at Florida Hospital Tampa, Tampa, Florida, United States of America. Course Description: This 12 hour course is designed for those attending ACLS their first time or those who are renewing but do not practice in critical care or emergency related areas. As scheduling for a two day course can be difficult, we are now conducting the course in an elongated one-day schedule. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Course is organized by Associates in Emergency Medical Education (AIEME) and will be held on Mar 06, 2019 at Florida Hospital Tampa, Tampa, Florida, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Comprehensive Early Treatment Mechanics - Session 3 of 3 is organized by American Orthodontic Society (AOS) and will be held from Mar 08 - 09, 2019 at Pediatric Dental Center: Gonzalez W Edward DDS, Tampa, Florida, United States of America. Session 3 - Lecture : • Utility arch. • Placement and adjustment. • Class 2 dental. • Class 2 diagnosis. • Class 2 treatment. • Class 2 appliances. • Adjustments. • Class 2 skeletal. • Diagnosis treatment. • Appliances. • Adjustments. • Classification and effective diagnosis of Class 3. • Early treatment of Class 3. • Consultation with parents. • Treatment presentation. • 99% acceptance of treatment plan. • Insurance submission and compensation. • Student case presentation. Exercise - Practice diagnosis - Treatment alternatives. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Current Concepts in Oncology Advance Practice Professionals Conference is organized by Moffitt Cancer Center and will be held on Mar 08, 2019 at Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Course Description: This conference is planned to meet the educational needs of Physician Assistants, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and Registered Nurses who are interested in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Presented in an interactive setting, speakers will discuss patient care and management from a medical, surgical and radiation perspective. Topics include Urology, Neurology, Head and Neck, Gynecology, Lung, GI cancers, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Interventional Radiology, Psychiatry and Cardio-Oncology. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

USF - Ultrasound Guided Regional Anesthesia Course is organized by University of South Florida (USF) and will be held on Mar 09, 2019 at Araliya Event Venue, Tampa, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Anesthesiologists/Physicians/Fellows/Residents/CRNAs/Anesthesiologist Assistants. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 6 Hours of CME. Curriculum: • One Day Intensive Course • Basics of Ultrasound: Gain, Depth, Probe selection, Scanning techniques, Needle localization • Upper Extremity Nerve Blocks: ○ Interscalene ○ Supraclavicular ○ Infraclavicular ○ Axillary • Truncal Blocks: ○ PECS I & II ○ SubCostal TAP ○ Classical TAP ○ Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block ○ Rectus Sheath Block ○ Epidural & Spinal • Lower Extremity Nerve Blocks: ○ Femoral Nerve Block ○ Fascia Iliaca Block ○ Saphenous/ Adductor Canal Block ○ Sciatic (Popliteal & Subgluteal) Block ○ Ankle Block • New Blocks: ○ Anterior Supraclavicular ○ Erector Spinae Plane Block ○ Serratus Anterior Plane Block • Multiple Adult and Pediatric Live Models for Scanning • Techniques: In-plane and Out-of- plane techniques and Nerve Catheter Placement Learning Objectives: As a result of participating in this activity, physicians and anesthetists should be able to: • Describe and discuss the basic principles of ultrasound • Identify normal sono-anatomy and aberrations • Describe nerve block selection for specific surgeries • Able to detect critical structures and improve patient safety while performing regional anesthesia • Demonstrate needle insertion techniques for ultrasound guided nerve blocks, both in-plane and out-of-plane • Improve block success rate and patient satisfaction Prerequisites: MD/DO/CRNA/AA Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

43rd Annual American Society of Preventive Oncology (ASPO) Conference is organized by American Society of Preventive Oncology (ASPO) and will be held from Mar 10 - 12, 2019 at Hilton Tampa Downtown, Tampa, Florida, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.