Upcoming Medical Conferences in Kauai

Annual OSHA Training and Compliance Seminars for Dental Professionals: Summer Hawaii 2019 Retraining Seminars is organized by Kim Laudenslager and will be held on Aug 20, 2019 at Courtyard by Marriott Kaua'i at Coconut Beach, kauai, Hawaii, United States of America. This CE Course has been approved for a maximum of 4 CE Credits. Course Description: These seminars are designed for dental professionals who need INITIAL and/or RETRAINING. The courses will be a fast paced review of material OSHA requires for annual training. In addition, the most current information available on infection control procedures, infectious diseases and product reviews will be presented. Individuals who have not had previous training are encouraged to attend one of the initial training seminars. Handouts and resource information will be provided at the course for all participants. In addition to attending this seminar, each office will need to conduct a staff meeting sometime following the course to complete and customize their training program. Course Synopsis & Objectives: Current information on infection control procedures, infectious diseases and product reviews will be presented. Topics covered will include; CDC recommended infection control guidelines in dentistry, CDC guidelines for hand hygiene in health care settings, review of exposure incident protocol, record keeping protocol and infectious waste disposal guidelines. At the end of the course, all attendees should: • Understand the basic principles of dental infection control • Be aware of safety issues involved in dental care for both the practitioner and patient • Be able to apply current infection control principles and guidelines to everyday practice • Be knowledgeable about requirements of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard • Be knowledgeable about requirements of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Diagnostic Imaging Update on Kauai is organized by CME Science and will be held from Sep 16 - 20, 2019 at Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa, Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America. Target Audience: The course is intended for practicing radiologists and radiologic nurses, physician assistants, technologists, scientists, residents, fellows and others who are interested in current techniques and applications for advanced diagnostic imaging. The fresh, floral air energizes you. The warm, tranquil waters refresh you. The breathtaking, natural beauty renews you. Look around. There’s no place on earth like Hawaii. Whether you’re a new visitor or returning, the islands offer distinct experiences that will entice any traveler. We warmly invite you to explore our islands and discover your ideal travel experience. Accreditation: Credit Designation The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 21.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Technologists: This course is pending approval for up to 20.0 ARRT Category A CE credits for those technologists attending the entire course.   Objectives: The Imaging in Hawaii course is designed to provide the tools for participants to enhance interpretation skills utilizing the latest imaging technologies. Lectures and cases will cover evidence-based practice techniques and protocols for improved diagnostic accuracy in multiple applications. At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to: • Apply advanced techniques and protocol design in CT, MRI, and ultrasound. • Integrate state-of-the-art imaging techniques and applications into clinical practice. • Describe thoracic radiologic procedures for clinical cancer management. • Describe the common challenges in interpreting PET/CT. • Assess the current status and future applications of breast imaging technologies. • Describe recent advances and techniques in musculoskeletal imaging. • Outline the fundamentals of the latest advanced techniques in MRI and CT and their current roles and limitations in clinical practice. Time: 7:00 am - 12:00 pm Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available. 

Primary Care Update - Kauai is organized by University Learning Systems (ULS) and will be held from Oct 02 - 04, 2019 at Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort And Spa, Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Physicians, Pharmacists, Physician assistants, Nurse practitioners, Nurses, Other Health Professionals. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 15 contact hours (1.5 CEU) over three days, 5 hours per day, of live AAFP/AMA PRA Category 1™, ACPE and pharmacology CE/ CME credit. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

International Foot & Ankle Foundation (IFAF) 38th Annual Hawaii-Kauai Seminar is organized by International Foot & Ankle Foundation (IFAF) and will be held from Oct 12 - 19, 2019 at Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort And Spa, Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America. This Course has been approved for a maximum of 30 CECH. Objectives: • To be knowledgeable in most of the procedures utilized to address most common foot problems. • To establish understanding of developing concepts in the diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle conditions. • To review current trends and treatment protocols for nerve, vascular and musculoskeletal conditions affecting the lower extremities. • To be able to describe and demonstrate ways to perfect and refine surgical techniques in foot surgery. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

California Society of Anesthesiologists (CSA) Fall Anesthesia Seminar, is organized by California Society of Anesthesiologists (CSA) and will be held during Nov 4 – 9, 2019 at Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America. Details Coming Soon for this above conference

Webb, Muller & Naidich: A Masters Course in Chest Imaging is organized by CME Science and will be held from Nov 11 - 14, 2019 at Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa, Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America. Accreditation: Physician Continuing Medical Education: The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates these live activities for a maximum of 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Technologists: Courses are pending approval for up to 16.0 ARRT Category A CE credits for those technologists attending the entire course. Description: A comprehensive series of lectures and interactive case discussions, covering important and timely topics in chest imaging, including HRCT and diffuse lung disease, airway disease, lung infection, mediastinal masses, lung nodule diagnosis, lung cancer screening, and state of the art diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases. Emphasis will be placed on interaction with the audience with ample time for questions and discussion. If time allows during the Questions and Answers, a review of cases brought by registrants on their computers may be reviewed one on one with faculty. Time: 7:00 am - 12:45 pm Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Western Society of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (WSAAI) 58th Annual Scientific Session is organized by Western Society of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (WSAAI) and will be held from Feb 02 - 06, 2020 at Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa, Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

6th Annual Kaua'i Pain Conference (KPC) is organized by Neurovations Education and will be held from Mar 05 - 07, 2020 at Kaua'i Marriott Resort, Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America. CME/CE Credits: SpectrumCare designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Hawai’i’s Premier CME Pain Meeting Now in its 6th year, the Kauai Pain Conference (KPC) has blossomed into the premier pain conference on the Hawai’ian Islands. Discuss evidence-based medicine and best practices with foremost expects in order to improve access to and quality of care for patients. There will be ample opportunity to network with colleagues and experts, and to attend educational sessions. Our world-class Program Committee and unrivaled faculty create an environment for collaboration, problem solving, and skill-based learning.  Designed for All Providers The Kaua’i Pain Conference is where health care providers, policy makers, administrators and insurers develop interprofessional solutions to the complex challenges of pain management. The comorbidity, co-prescribing, and co-occurrence of disability among persons with chronic pain create greater challenges in managing each condition and reducing impact. Pain cannot be managed in isolation. (Wallace, 2004) The Kaua’i Pain Conference curriculum addresses biopsychosocial dimensions of pain: • bio - with advances in the basic neuroscience processes of pain • psychological - how the constellation of cognitive processes interacts with neurological signals to influence health and wellness • social - how societal factors influence patient well-being and clinical practice Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Imaging in Hawaii is organized by CME Science and will be held from Mar 30 - Apr 02, 2020 at Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort And Spa, Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America. Target Audience: The course is intended for practicing radiologists and radiologic nurses, physician assistants, technologists, scientists, residents, fellows and others who are interested in current techniques and applications for advanced diagnostic imaging. Accreditation: Physician Continuing Medical Education The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 18.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Course Overview: This course is designed to provide the tools for participants to enhance interpretation skills utilizing the latest imaging technologies. Lectures and cases will cover evidence-based practice techniques and protocols for improved diagnostic accuracy in multiple imaging applications including Body, Neuro, Breast, and Chest. Objectives: At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to: • Use contemporary imaging techniques and protocols in thoracic imaging to accurately diagnose, stage and manage diseases • Discuss the treatment of the liver • Outline CT protocols and techniques in abdominal imaging for improved clinical diagnosis of diseases • Recognize normal variants, incidental findings, and pitfalls on PET/CT • Develop differential diagnosis that relates to the pertinent imaging and clinically relevant findings for each of the cases covered in this course • Outline the fundamentals of the latest advanced techniques in MRI and CT including their current roles and limitations in clinical practice • Integrate information presented in this course into efforts to improve the imaging skills of the participants Speakers: Debra Ikeda, MD, Marc V. Gosselin, MD, Huy Do, MD, Lawrence Chow, MD Time: 7:00 am to 12:00 pm

2020 Primary Care Hawaii Conference-Caring for the Active and Athletic Patient is organized by CMX Travel and Meetings and will be held from Apr 06 - 10, 2020 at Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa, Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America. Intended Audience: The curriculum is directed to Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, PM&R and Orthopedics specialists as well as Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers, Physicians Assistants, Nurse Practitioners and others who want to earn Continuing Medical Education from leading physician experts who are outstanding speakers. Accreditation: This course will offer 20 hours of Category 1 CME Credit. Description: This conference will present very practical information that you can use in your practice. Topics will include common medical and musculoskeletal problems that affect patients who lead an active lifestyle. The focus will be on providing information that will help you diagnose and manage these conditions in the office; so that you can help your patients get moving again and improve their performance. In addition, various topics on healthy lifestyles and personal wellness will make this conference a valuable experience for everyone attending. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.