Upcoming Medical Conferences in Atlanta

Advanced Protocols for Medical Emergencies in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS) Office is organized by American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) and will be held during Apr 21 - 22, 2018 at Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. Course Description: Emergencies are something that oral and maxillofacial surgeons want to prevent while providing office-based anesthesia but is something that the entire staff needs to be prepared for at any given time. This course has been designed for assistants that have previously taken part in either the Anesthesia Assistants Review Course (AARC) or Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification Examination (DAANCE) and successfully completed the program. This course will cover emergencies in the office setting that OMS assistants may encounter and should be prepared to handle. Objectives: At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to: • Recognize potential and real emergencies. • Evaluate the underlying cause(s) of emergency situations. • Plan appropriate responses to specific emergencies. • Function as an integral part of the oral and maxillofacial surgery team to manage office emergencies. Continuing Education Credit: The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 12 continuing education credits. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Ultrasound Guided Interventional Pain Management Procedures is organized by Empire Medical Training and will be held on Apr 22, 2018 at Atlanta Marriott Suites Midtown, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is physicians who want to incorporate the latest technologies and improve their standard of care in their practice. Conference Description : Through this course, we present the most common orthopedic indications for which image guided (ultrasound) injections can be used. This includes acute, subacute, and chronic conditions. During this course study you will become proficient in performing these various injections for all the large joints (shoulder, hip, and knee), as well as sacroiliac joint and focused small joints. The education format will follow many of our other medical programs with lecture in the morning, followed by intensive hands on after lunch. The hands on portion will be conducted utilizing custom fabricated models created specifically for ultrasound guided musculoskeletal injections. In addition, ultrasound techniques will be performed on volunteer patients as conformation of anatomy and placement of the transducers. The benefits of learning Pain Management Injections using Ultrasound expand beyond increased reimbursement and include improved time of healing, reduced pain, and reduced recovery time due to the precise placement of the injections. Validated outcome measures (i.e. VISA scores) increase and can be used as an interpretive diagnostic tool in patient selection and course of treatment. Alternative uses for musculoskeletal ultrasound are also discussed including the expansion of platelet rich plasma injections in pain management settings. Conference Objectives are : • Gain proficiency and demonstrate correct technique for performing joint injections in the shoulder, hip, knee, sacroiliac joint and various small joint using ultrasound. • Learn "in-plane" and "out of plane" injection techniques and aspiration. • Comprehensive review of anatomical landmarks necessary for injection techniques. • Presentation and analysis of the various pathologies for the use of ultrasound guided injections. • Evaluation of ultrasound guided injections for the use in upper and lower extremity joints such the shoulder, hip, knee, sacroiliac joint and small joints. • Understand the principles of ultrasound physics and the fundamentals of musculoskeletal imaging as well as a diagnostic tool through interpretation. • Understand alternative uses for the musculoskeletal transducers such as platelet rich plasma injections and applying the course studies into a clinical setting. • Receive a thorough understanding of how to integrate ultrasound within your practice from a business and marketing perspective. Billing and coding is reviewed as well as the various technologies available for physicians. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

American Counseling Association (ACA) 66th Annual Conference and Expo is organized by American Counseling Association (ACA) and will be held during Apr 25 - 29, 2018 at Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Mental health professionals. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 33.5 continuing education contact hours. Additional Details will be posted as soon as they are available.

New Horizons in Pediatrics Conference is organized by Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) and will be held during Apr 28 - 29, 2018 at Georgia Tech Hotel & Conference Center, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is pediatricians, family practice physicians, physician assistants and pediatric nurse practitioners. Nurses and other health professionals involved in the care of children may find the information useful and are welcome to attend. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 10.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. General Information : Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the activity, with individual assessments of the participant and feedback to the participant, enables the participant to earn 10 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit. Conference Description : The purpose of this conference is to update pediatric primary care and family practitioners about the latest information regarding medical conditions that affect pediatric and adolescent patients and recommended treatment options. Conference Objectives are : • Diagnose and manage common pediatric and adolescent gynecologic conditions • Diagnose and treat Pediatric Postinfectious Autoimmune Encephalopathy • Describe current PAN research and treatment modalities • Identify current trends in the field of diagnosis and treatment of hypertension • Identify common causes of pediatric and adolescent headaches • Assess patients effectively for atopic dermatitis with novel molecular treatments • Evaluate back pain and other pediatric orthopedic related conditions • Effectively order imaging for pediatric patients • Manage opioid use in pediatric patients • Discuss Red Book updates and infectious disease risks in current pediatric medicine • Discuss challenging cases in infectious diseases • Identify and manage neurocutaneous syndromes

Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) is organized by Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) and will be held during Apr 30 - May 03, 2018 at Loews Atlanta Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia, United States Of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2018 Fellows Robotic Sacrocolpopexy Course is organized by American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) and will be held during May 09 - 11, 2018 at Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. This course is designed to provide fellows with the latest information on robotic-assisted laparoscopic pelvic reconstructive surgery from three experienced robotic surgeons who run programs at major academic centers. The lectures will be focused on relevant anatomy, patient selection, surgical steps, avoiding and managing complications, and the current evidence regarding efficacy of sacrocolpopexy and surgical alternatives as well as some tips on contract negotiation and practice building. The full day hands-on cadaveric lab will allow fellows to practice robotic surgical techniques. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Coding Workshop is organized by American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and will be held during May 18 - 20, 2018 at InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is physicians, Obstetricians and Gynecologists. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Course Description: Diagnostic and procedural coding principles and guidelines will be illustrated with the current HIPAA standard code sets; ICD-10-CM and CPT. This workshop will consist of up to three days. This format enables physicians to choose the topic or topics of interest to them. Agenda format: • Day I - E/M Services and Medicare’s Documentation Guidelines • Day II - Gynecologic Procedure Coding • Day III - Obstetric Coding Through question and answer sessions, discussions and case studies, physicians should learn how correct coding can positively affect their practice. This workshop is designed for physicians. However, if accompanied by a physician, up to five office coding staff may also attend. Once the physician has attended, his/her staff may attend alone for up to two years after the date the physician attended. Course Objectives:: • The relationship between diagnostic and procedural coding • The elements necessary for complete and accurate documentation; with emphasis on improving documentation specificity • Documentation necessary to select and support the different levels of Evaluation and Management (E/M) services • Common coding mistakes that may trigger audits Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

PBI Medical Ethics and Professionalism Course - Physician Edition is organized by Professional Boundaries, Inc. (PBI) and will be held on May 19, 2018 at Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Airport West, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Physicians. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 15 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Course Description : The course goal is to re-establish a firm ethical foundation, including an ethical protection plan, for professionals who have been investigated for ethical violations by state regulatory boards and/or professional associations. With this class, you will learn to: • Gain an understanding of moral authority and ethical decision making. • Understand the relationship between ethical content and ethical process. • Review codes and laws relevant to their specific offense. • Communicate the harm done from ethical/ legal violations. • Identify and define violation potentials for ethical issues utilizing the Ethics Formula. • Create an Ethics Protection Plan to maintain and safeguard professional ethics. • Learn to utilize peer group discussions for ethical dilemma resolution. Course Objectives : Upon completion, participants will: • 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 Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

PBI Medical Ethics and Professionalism Course - Nurse Edition is organized by Professional Boundaries, Inc. (PBI) and will be held on May 19, 2018 at Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Airport West, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 15 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Who Should Attend At the request of regulatory boards, this course was developed to fulfill the remedial education requirements for professionals who have been investigated and/or disciplined for ethical violations. Others may benefit from participation as a measure of preventive education. This course is not a replacement for standard bioethics courses or general ethics courses in medical school or other health care professions. For some, this course is a mandated requirement for continuing to practice or to have the option of returning to practice following a suspension or other disciplinary action. Course participants may have breached an ethical code or violated their state’s administrative practice act- rule or law, or may have found themselves in a situation in which their actions or lack of actions were perceived by those in authority , to constitute a violation or possible violation. In any case, the outcome has been, in part or in whole, to participate in an ethics course. Conference Objectives are : 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. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2018 Society for Pediatric Sedation (SPS) Conference is organized by Society for Pediatric Sedation (SPS) and will be held during May 20 - 23, 2018 at Emory Conference Center Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is any health care provider interested in or who provides pediatric procedural sedation including physicians (any subspecialty), dentists, nurses, advanced practice nurses, nurse anesthetists and other health professionals. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 22.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Conference Description: The theme of this year’s conference, "Pediatric Sedation: New Frontiers, New Challenges" reflects this. Each half-day is organized around a challenge affecting the field of pediatric sedation. Our faculty members bring a wealth of experience across a variety of healthcare settings. They will provide you with the information and tools necessary to overcome those challenges in your practice, so that we can all continue to deliver safe, high quality sedation to our young patients. Conference Objectives are : • Develop strategies to improve patient experience and provider engagement; • Discuss sedation strategies for high risk populations; • Develop communication tools to improve patient/family experience and mitigate adverse outcomes; • List current research and publications related to best practice in sedation; • Recognize long term implication of sedation agents on neurologic functioning; • Evaluate impact of SIM-based education on sedation safety and patient outcomes; and • State methods available to improve safety through education. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.