Upcoming Medical Conferences in Atlanta

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is one of the newer aesthetic procedures utilized by aesthetic practices due to its high treatment price and its ability to correct a number of aging indications in patients naturally.  The potential uses of PRP in your practice encompass a broad spectrum of indications including rejuvenation of tissues, scarring, sexual dysfunction, alopecia treatments, and interventional pain management.  Patient demand is high and can be used in combination with other aesthetic procedures safely and efficaciously to enhance your aesthetic results from treatments. Learn the various uses of PRP, Patient Selection and Expectations, and the differences in systems and technologies used.  This hands-on training will review all protocols, injection techniques, and pearls associated with the procedure as well as practicing the procedure on live patients.  Our physician staff will ensure your proficiency in offering these new biologic procedures and improve your skill set for administering PRP treatments for patients. Empire Medical Training workshops are fully accredited for AMA PRA Category 1 CME™ and participants will receive their course certificate and certification upon completion of the course. For more information about this course or any of the 22 Aesthetics, Anti Aging and Regenerative Medicine, Medicine, Pain Management, Surgery, as well as medical/ Business courses, visit Empire Medical Training website.

International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) Annual Conference is organized by International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) and will be held from Jul 24 - 27, 2019 at Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. Accreditation: Pre Conference - 4 Credits General Conference - 18 Credits Conference Objectives: • Facilitate skill development and global networking among lactation specialists in an inclusive environment • Disseminate research related to human lactation and encourage its integration in clinical practice • Facilitate greater development of cultural humility among lactation specialists • Promote ethical, evidence-based practice that protects the wellbeing of breastfeeding/chestfeeding/lactating families in diverse contexts • Promote breastfeeding/chestfeeding as the biological norm for feeding and nurturing infants and young children • Promote equitable access to lactation, skilled lactation care, and the IBCLC® profession • Promote support of families' informed decisions regarding lactation • Promote lactation-supportive practices in health care, social service, and community settings Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.  

Enhancing Pediatric Neuroplasticity is organized by International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) and will be held from Jul 27 - 28, 2019 at Life University, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is open to chiropractors and students: 5th quarter/4th trimester or higher. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 12 hours of CE. Course Description: This course was previously titled "Pediatric Alphabet Soup: ASD, ADHD, LD, PDD, SPD…what they mean & how to care for them".  The innovative approach to a challenging and rapidly increasing population that combines a special blend of chiropractic, functional neurology, occupational therapy and nutritional counseling. This seminar provides a hands-on learning environment and tools you can use in practice on Monday. Bring your dolls! This material can be applied in your practice starting on Monday morning. Special emphasis on instrument adjusting and infant toggle headpiece, combined with low-force techniques that are very effective with special needs kids. Course Goals: Gain the knowledge and confidence to specifically care for children who come into your office with a variety of neurodevelopmental issues. This will range from infant challenges such as nursing/latching issues, colic/reflux and difficulties in crawling/walking to many of the “Alphabet Soup” disorders like ADHD, ASD, LD, and SPD. You will also develop an understanding of specific history taking and examination procedures to special types of chiropractic adjusting, functional neurological exercises and dietary changes. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2019 PREP:ID A Comprehensive Update of Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Therapy is organized by American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and will be held from Aug 01 - 04, 2019 at JW Marriott Atlanta Buckhead, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. Credit Information: • AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™: 24.50 • AAP Credit: 24.50 • NAPNAP Credit Contact Hours: 24.50 • MOC: 20.00 • AAPA Credit Hours: 24.50 Description & Learning Objectives: The 2019 PREP®:ID course is designed to enable participants to apply updated pediatric infectious diseases and antimicrobial therapy concepts to help understand and manage patients’ illnesses effectively and efficiently. Attendees will have networking opportunities to enhance career development. General pediatricians and other healthcare professionals will benefit by: • Learning from infectious diseases experts from around the country • Participating in Breakout Sessions with their smaller group format • Networking with peers • Opportunity to earn ABP MOC Part 4 and MOC Part 2 points Infectious disease specialists will benefit by: • A review and update of pediatric infectious diseases and antimicrobial therapy, based on the Subspecialty Certifying Examination content outline developed by the Subboard of Pediatric Infectious Diseases • All major areas of infectious diseases are covered • Up-to-date, cutting-edge approaches taught • Networking with peers • Opportunity to earn both ABP MOC Part 4 and MOC Part 2 points Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Electroconvulsive Therapy Mini-Fellowship Course is organized by Emory University School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education (OCME) and will be held on Aug 01, 2019 at Emory University Hospital at Wesley Woods, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. 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 Aug 03 - 05, 2019 at The American Hotel Atlanta Downtown - a DoubleTree by Hilton, Atlanta, Georgia, 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.  Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 15436.  All NP state regulatory agencies (i.e., State Boards of Nursing) and all national certifying bodies (e.g., ANCC, AANP, AACN, PNCB, and NCC) recognize and accept AANP CE credit for recertification! 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 Practitioners (PNP) Course is organized by Barkley & Associates, Inc. and will be held on Aug 03, 2019 at The American Hotel Atlanta Downtown - a DoubleTree by Hilton, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 10.5 Contact Hours. 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.

PBI Medical Ethics & Professionalism (ME-15-Live) is organized by Professional Boundaries, Inc. (PBI) and will be held on Aug 03, 2019 at Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Airport West, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. Professions this course is suitable for: Physicians, dentists, veterinarians, chiropractors, physician assistants, nurses, mental health providers, EMT's, physical therapists, students, and a wide variety of other clinicians. Course Credit: 15 CME/CE hours Summary: Like all PBI Education offerings, this course is grounded in the premise that everyone has the potential to commit a boundary or ethics violation. Many health care professionals referred to this course have never learned the intricacies of the legal, regulatory, and ethical obligations of their professions. Through a comprehensive pre-course, participants become versed in those professional obligations and initiate the process of self-assessment. Participants arrive at the seminar primed to examine their infractions. They will learn how they got to this point and why they are being held to account. At the end of the course they will develop their Personalized Protection Plan that elevates accountability in order to prevent recidivism. This course addresses issues such as: • Misrepresentation, falsification, cheating • Financial improprieties • Breaking laws • HIPAA or confidentiality violations • Practicing on an expired license Learning objectives: • Comply with standards of practice, codes of ethics, and state statutes • Improve clinical decision making by minimizing negative influencers • Adhere to professional ethics with resultant improvements in professional-patient interaction, which can improve clinical outcomes • Reduce their potential transgressions through the development of systems that can be implemented into clinical practice • Become aware of the early warning signs indicative of ethical dilemmas and boundary problems • Create and implement a tiered Protection Plan to maintain appropriate boundaries

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioners (AGPCNP) Course is organized by Barkley & Associates, Inc. and will be held from Aug 04 - 05, 2019 at The American Hotel Atlanta Downtown - a DoubleTree by Hilton, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 17.75 Contact Hours. Conference Topics: Clinical Assessment • Anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology • Comprehensive vs. problem-focused histories • Diagnostic tests • Differential diagnoses • Epidemiology • Health assessment • Laboratory analyses • Prioritization of care • Psychiatric evaluations • Referral/collaborative practice • Risk analysis • Screening methods Diagnosis and Clinical Management for Adults • Clinical guidelines • Documentation • Establishing plan of care • Evaluating treatment and outcomes • Health promotion • Integrating and applying evidence-based practice • Management of common conditions • Patient teaching • Risk factor management • Service consultation and/or referral • Standards of care Extensive Review of System-Specific Health Problems • Cardiovascular • Genitourinary • Dermatological • Endocrine • Gastrointestinal • Genitourinary • Hematological • Integumentary • Musculoskeletal • Neurological • Obstetrics/gynecology • Psychosocial • Respiratory Health Promotion and Disease Prevention • Counseling patients • Diverse population considerations • Epidemiology • Evaluating outcomes • Growth and development considerations • Needs assessment • Patient and family teaching • Primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention • Risk analysis • Screening recommendations • Therapeutic communication • Up-to-date statistics Pharmacologic management • Adverse events • Alternative therapies/herbal agents • Contraindications • Drug interactions • Drug monitoring recommendations • Pharmacologic agents for common conditions • Side effects Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Persona Partial Knee BioSkills Event is organized by The Zimmer Biomet Institute (ZBI) and will be held on Aug 09, 2019 at AIME Atlanta Institute for Medical Education, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. Target Audience: Orthopaedic surgeons  Description: The Persona Partial Knee instructional course is modeled after highly successful Zimmer Biomet partial knee courses that have been conducted around the globe for over a decade and includes several didactic presentations on design rationale, surgical principles, surgical technique, clinical history, and preferences vs principles around partial knee arthroplasty. This course will also include a cadaveric demonstration and a cadaveric workshop where surgeons will get hands on experience with Persona Partial Knee instruments and implants.  Learning Objectives: • After completing this course, the physician should be able to: • Explain in detail what Anteromedial Osteoarthritis (AMOA) is and the importance of patient selection • Detail the many benefits of partial knee arthroplasty when compared to total knee arthroplasty • Explain the optimal usage of partial knee arthroplasty as it relates to the literature • Summarize the steps required to implant the Persona Partial Knee • Discuss the design history and clinical legacy of the Persona Partial Knee System • Describe the key differentiating features of the Persona Partial Knee System • Perform a live surgery utilizing the Persona Partial Knee instruments and implants Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.