Upcoming Medical Conferences in Atlanta

PNF I: The Functional Approach to Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation is organized by The Institute of Physical Art, Inc. (IPA) and will be held from Sep 20 - 22, 2019 at Emergency Room - Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. 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: To effectively treat as a Functional Manual Therapist®, one must address the interrelationship between the neuromuscular, soft tissue, and articular systems. PNF I offers a dynamic and functional evaluation and treatment approach to this interrelationship based on specific analysis of motor recruitment patterns and Characteristics of Neuromuscular Function. This course progresses from specific shoulder girdle, pelvic girdle, and trunk patterns to weight-bearing postures and movements. Content emphasizes the establishment of efficient motor recruitment patterns for rehabilitation of neurological and orthopedic patients and posts manipulative techniques. The material in this course is directly related to current neurophysiology of muscle function and motor control. Course Objectives: The participant will develop an understanding of the: • normal growth and development principles on which PNF has founded • neurophysiology behind the PNF principles • FMT paradigm of mechanical capacity, neuromuscular function, and motor control. • application of the FMT paradigm to the practice of PNF. • FMT operational definition of Functional Efficiency and how it applies to the practice of PNF. • attributes and differences between tonic vs phasic contractions and isometric vs maintained isotonic contractions. The participant will develop the: • clinical skills to determine a patient’s neuromuscular ability to initiate functional movements with a proper feed-forward mechanism, and if necessary, select the proper PNF technique to facilitate a CoreFirst contraction. • manual skills to assess the mechanical capacity of the joint and soft tissues associated with PNF patterns and functional positions of hook lying, on-elbows, sitting, and gait. • observation skills to identify inefficiencies in the scapula and pelvic patterns as they relate to functional activities • skills to identify the presence or absence of CoreFirst® strategies in various functional movements and postures and demonstrate the necessary clinical reasoning to determine the proper PNF intervention if a dysfunctional motor strategy is identified. • clinical reasoning necessary to implement a plan of care related to the restoration of efficient mechanical capacity, neuromuscular function, and motor control through the utilization of appropriate principles and techniques of PNF based on the objective and subjective findings related to a patient’s presenting symptoms. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Updates in Pediatric Emergency Medicine Conference is organized by Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) and will be held from Sep 21 - 22, 2019 at W Atlanta - Downtown, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS) 2019 Fall Courses is organized by American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS) and will be held from Sep 21 - 22, 2019 at Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. Description The 2019 Fall Courses are designed around three of the new and rapidly-evolving areas of clinical neurophysiology: • Neurological Intraoperative Monitoring (NIOM) • Intensive Care Unit EEG Monitoring (ICU EEG) and • Stereo-Electroencephalography. Educational activities will cover both basic methodologies for those practitioners new to NIOM and ICU EEG, and innovative techniques. The SEEG course will include key lectures on concepts and surgical aspects of SEEG recordings and a case based workshop discussing indication, implantation, interpretation and surgical resection planning in various pediatric and adult epilepsy syndromes. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Complex Ablation and Device Tracing Summit 2019 is organized by Mayo Clinic and will be held from Sep 26 - 28, 2019 at The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. Target Audience This course is designed for electrophysiology physicians and technicians, as well as nurse practitioners, physician assistants and registered nurses working in electrophysiology laboratories. Personnel involved in mapping arrhythmia and performing device interrogations and other healthcare providers interested in learning more about complex ablation and device tracings may benefit from the course. Credit Statements: AMA Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. AMA Credit Breakdown: Thursday: 7.75 Friday: 7.75 Saturday: 4.5 General Session Total: 20.0 Description: "Complex Ablation and Device Tracing Summit 2019" will provide a unique focus on the management of challenging ablation cases and device tracings. This course is designed to provide contemporary knowledge of both ablation and implantable electronic devices while minimizing time away from busy clinical practices for practitioners of electrophysiology. Learning Objectives: Upon the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to: • Employ rigorous criteria in the management of patients with clinical arrhythmia including the guidelines along with contemporary knowledge. • Interpret complex dynamic electrograms during challenging cases. • Demonstrate methodology to overcome challenging access issues to reach the heart in patients with venous anomaly and obstructions. • Utilize remote monitoring in recognizing CIED changes to address emergent problems. Time: 7:00 am to 1:00 pm

Sclerotherapy for Physicians & Nurses is organized by Empire Medical Training (EMT), Inc and will be held on Sep 27, 2019 at Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta - Buckhead, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. Description Improved techniques, new, safer sclerosing agents, and high patient demand for in-office aesthetic procedures makes Sclerotherapy Training for nurses and physicians a must for any physician practice wishing to expand their services. Over 80 million Americans suffer with unsightly venous disease and the vast majority (75%) of these is cosmetic in nature which you will understand and be able to treat after completing EMT's training. Visible veins give the impression of age and poor health and though many people wish to receive treatment, they are unaware of the safety, effectiveness, and lack of discomfort associated with newer sclerotherapy methods. Sclerotherapy by injection uses small amounts of detergent solutions to irritate the vein walls and achieve ultimate closure of the unwanted vein. Cosmetic laser centers and vein clinics perform these procedures not only because they are lucrative and simple to perform, but also because their patients receive impressive results using both laser vein therapies and traditional sclerotherapy using FDA approved detergent sclerosants. EMT's comprehensive sclerotherapy training will take you from the prospective patient through the consultation process as well as teach you the latest techniques and protocols used today. Target Audience This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of Health Care Practitioners involved in the care of the patients with Aesthetic requests. Credit Designation Physician Credit Medical Education Resources designates this live activity, for a maximum of 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurse Credit This CE activity provides 8.0 contact hours of continuing nursing education. Medical Education Resources is a provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 12299, for [8] contact hours. Program Overview  The Sclerotherapy seminar is a combination lecture and workshop where learners will participate in didactic lectures in the morning followed by hands on training in the afternoon. Learners will understand how to use FDA approved sclerosants for various cosmetic vein indications and will also gain a proficiency in the administration as well. The purpose of the training is to help learners provide enhanced patient care to those who present themselves with various medical and cosmetic vein conditions. Procedures which have not been taught in their previous medical education.  Learning Outcome • To acquire the necessary skills to properly identify the ideal candidate who will maximally benefit from the Aesthetic Procedures and will also acquire the technical skills to perform such skills to benefit patients aesthetically.  • To educate physicians further concerning their base knowledge of venous anatomy and pathophysiology of medical and aesthetic venous disease. Improve their diagnostic skills concerning medical associated venous disease and improve patient outcomes. • To acquire the necessary skills to properly identify the ideal candidate for cosmetic sclerotherapy through physical examination and be able to administer treatments in a safe and efficacious manner for greater patient satisfaction. Educational Objectives After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:  • Practice procedures such as cosmetic sclerotherapy injections competently, safely, and effectively for their patient. Each participant will understand and learn how to avoid risks and associated complications. • Apply and understand the generally accepted protocols for the administration of the (2) FDA Approved sclerosants for aesthetic indications (i.e. unwanted arterioles, telangiectasias, and reticular veins). Learn the proper guidelines for the acquisition, patient charting, administration issues (i.e. medical intake forms, informed consents) and the corrective measures for adverse events. • Describe the mechanism of action and basic venous anatomy, differences between the product characteristics, managing expectations, and accepted after care for follow up after the sclerotherapy procedure. • Identify who is a proper candidate for the aesthetic sclerotherapy procedure, patient benefits, and education concerning the development of unwanted veins and other environmental reasons for their development. Increase patient awareness and offer enhanced patient care in relation to the management of these unwanted legs and facial veins. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2019 Association of Surgical Assistants (ASA) Annual Fall Meeting is organized by Association of Surgical Assistants (ASA) and will be held from Sep 27 - 28, 2019 at Renaissance Concourse Atlanta Airport Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Surgical Assistants. This CME Conference has been approved FOR a maximum of 17.0 CE Credits. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

The 9th Annual Emory Eye Center Southeastern Ocular Oncology and Pathology Conference (SEOP) will be held on Friday, September 27, 2019, in the Calhoun Auditorium and Learning Resources Center of the Emory Eye Center in Atlanta, Georgia. CME Credit: The Emory University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Description: Ocular oncologists, retina specialists, and ophthalmologists of all disciplines will benefit from a lively discussion of clinical cases and management, in addition to clinical updates on the latest therapeutics for ocular malignancies.  Don’t’ miss this opportunity to meet and share information with other ophthalmologists and ocular oncologists in an open, intellectually demanding, collaborative environment. Participants are invited to bring case presentations covering a spectrum of diseases including ocular melanoma, retinoblastoma and other conjunctival malignant/premalignant lesions. During the case reviews, our expert faculty will guide you through various perioperative clinical scenarios and review tips for an effective assessment. SEOP Program Director, Dr. Hans Grossniklaus and faculty look forward to welcoming you. Learner Objectives: After attending this course, participants should be better able to: • Explain pathologic findings of ocular disease and increase knowledge of pathology of ocular disease; • Identify ocular malignancies; • Lists recent diagnostic and therapeutic advances made in the past year; • Apply knowledge to clinical practice; • Demonstrate how to evaluate, treat and refer patients. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

The Botox Training course is intended for Physicians, Nurses, Dentists, and other Licensed Healthcare Professionals who are eager to learn a specific skill set associated with mastering the injectable procedures. Our Botox Training workshops, and other aesthetic procedure training classes, are offered throughout the year at major destination venues just about every weekend. For your convenience, we have scheduled our most popular aesthetic training courses over a weekend so you can easily attend the complete set of programs. Our Botox Training courses are considered to be the most comprehensive with hands on training as an integral part of the program and testing to ensure each attendee has satisfied the requirements for certification. For medical professionals interesting in developing or expanding their Aesthetics practice, Empire’s Complete Botox course is the best place to begin. These complete courses in Botox Training, Dermal Filler Training and Facial Aesthetics Workshops are the very basis for every Aesthetics’ practice. For More information please visit our website www.empiremedicaltraining.com or call us 866-366-1576

Innovative Stroke and Neurological Rehab Treatment Approaches is organized by Motivations Inc. and will be held on Sep 28, 2019 at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. Target Audience: Physical and Occupational Therapists and Assistants  CEU Credits: This is an 8-hour lecture/discussion course equivalent to 0.8 CEUs. Course Summary: This course will focus on providing therapists with various treatment ideas to improve function for patients with CVA, TBI, and other neurological deficits. The latest research and evidence will be highlighted emphasizing the importance of neuroplasticity and motor learning, including the specifics of how to integrate the research into the realities of practice. The presentation includes the use of updated digital video to practice movement analysis and demonstrate the impact of different interventions. Using attendees’ case examples, common impairments causing functional limitations will be identified and various treatment options will be discussed considering the level of the patient and clinic setting. In addition, options for improving the function of patients with Pusher Syndrome will be reviewed. Upon completion of this course, therapists will have learned an evidence-based approach for choosing treatment strategies while improving their clinical reasoning skills working with this patient population.  Objectives: • Explain at least 2 theories of neuroplasticity using the latest research HIGH LEVEL • Indicate at least 3 differences between normal and compensatory treatments in a patient with a neurological deficit • Explain the role of impairments, functional limitations, and participation restrictions in treating the neurological patient • Develop at least 3 appropriate treatment techniques to improve functional tasks for the neurological patient in supine, sitting, and/or standing HIGH LEVEL • Identify at least 2 common causes of shoulder pain in the client with a neurological deficit • Identify at least 2 treatment techniques to facilitate shoulder function in the client with a neurological deficit • Compare and contrast 3 common gait deviations resulting from lower extremity tonicity and appropriate treatments for each.  • Identify at least 2 common problems with patients with pusher syndrome and how to best adjust the environment for treatment

The Hands-On Dermal Filler seminar is a combination lecture and workshop where learners will participate in didactic lectures in the morning followed by hands on training in the afternoon. Learners will understand how to use Dermal Fillers for various cosmetic indications and will also gain a proficiency in the administration as well. The purpose of the training is to help learners provide enhanced patient care to those who present themselves with various cosmetic conditions. Procedures which have not been taught in their previous medical education. For More information please visit our website www.empiremedicaltraining.com or call us 866-366-1576