Upcoming Medical Conferences in Overland Park

The Essentials of Chiropractic Care for Children and Adolescents is organized by International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) and will be held from Jan 19 - 20, 2019 at Cleveland University-Kansas City, Overland Park, Kansas, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 12 hours of Continuing Education Credits. Course Description: The essentials of a family practice, particular to the child and adolescents. This introduction to family care provides an overview of the techniques, adaptations, and considerations for the chiropractic care of children. Learn to address parental concerns and how to deliver a positive experience for both the parent and child. Technique overview for children: full-spine and upper cervical. Analysis: motion and postural. Demonstration of various chiropractic exam techniques and the application. Adjustment: diversified, low force adaptations for children. Webster coronal suture and infant toggle piece. Course Goals: This course will provide you with an approach to creating a family practice by eliminating fear, increasing education, initiating subluxation analysis and techniques to care for children and adolescents. You will learn education methods for the adults that will aid in referrals of children. You will also be able to recognize and handle potential child abuse situations. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Neuroimmunology: Patterns Of Interference Course is organized by International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) and will be held from Feb 02 - 03, 2019 at Cleveland University-Kansas City, Overland Park, Kansas, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 12 hours of Continuing Education Credits. Course Description: Updated neuroimmunology information and how to correlate this information into practice. You'll review normal and abnormal immunology, the current immunological research pertaining to the children and pregnant women and immunology concepts and controversies. Course Goals: Attendees are provided with a functional/holistic understanding of the neuroimmune system and the ability to integrate working knowledge of the neuroimmune system into clinical practice and patient education. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Inaugural Advances in Neuro-Oncology Symposium is organized by Saint Luke’s Health System and will be held on Feb 02, 2019 at Overland Park Convention Center, Overland Park, Kansas, United States of America. Target Audience:  This symposium is for clinicians in the field of neuro-oncology, including neurologists, oncologists, neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, neuropathologists, neurological rehabilitation specialists, nurses and advance practice providers. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Description:  This program will feature local and national speakers with expertise in neuro-oncology. The topics covered will address recent developments in the field of neuro-oncology including clinical practice and basic science, and provide guidance for the practicing clinicians, based on most recent recommendations and evidence-based data. Global Objectives: At the completion of this activity, learners will be able to: • Review recent successes and challenges of immunotherapy in treating malignant glioma • Discuss new and emerging medical therapies for the treatment of primary and metastatic brain tumors. • Report advances in surgical treatment of brain and spine tumors. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2019 Annual Clinical Conference of The Kansas City Society of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology is organized by The Kansas City Society of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and will be held from Feb 08 - 09, 2019 at Overland Park Convention Center, Overland Park, Kansas, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 9.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Target Audience:  Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs, MAs, nurses and other healthcare professionals in the fields of ophthalmology and otolaryngology.  Conference Description:  This regional conference seeks to bring ophthalmology and otolaryngology professionals together and offer current evidence-based education providing new techniques, technologies and changes in the field that is applicable to clinical practice. Ophthalmology will include topics on best practice guidelines for refractive and cataract surgeries along with education from OMIC regarding malpractice litigation. Otolaryngology will include topics on cochlear implant and hypoglossal nerve stimulator candidates, rhinoplasty and facial reconstructive techniques, as well as a special focus on provider burnout remedies. Global Objectives: Ophthalmology • Analyze most up-to-date best practice guidelines for refractive surgery • Review most up-to-date best practice guidelines for cataract surgery Otolaryngology • Discuss when and who to refer a patient for cochlear implant evaluation • Describe new rhinoplasty and facial reconstructive techniques • Identify signs and symptoms of burnout and have a general understanding as to how to rectify burnout • Review who is a candidate for hypoglossal nerve stimulator for obstructive sleep apnea

Techniques: Thompson and Logan is organized by International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) and will be held from Mar 16 - 17, 2019 at Cleveland University-Kansas City, Overland Park, Kansas, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 12 hours of continuing education credits. Course Description: Get hands-on experience in the application of techniques with an in-depth consultation and demonstration of the chiropractic pediatric full spine exam and evaluation procedures: Thompson and Logan. Neurological assessment and examination of the infant. Contraindications and safety. Course Goal: To provide the attendees with increased knowledge, skills, and confidence in providing chiropractic care to children. You will learn through explanation, demonstration and hands-on training specifically focused on the areas of initial examination and also on the chiropractic adjustment (Thompson Terminal Point and Logan Basic approaches). Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Pediatric Alphabet Soup: ASD, ADHD, LD, PDD, SPD is organized by International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) and will be held from Apr 06 - 07, 2019 at Cleveland University-Kansas City, Overland Park, Kansas, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is open to chiropractors and students: 5th quarter/4th trimester or higher. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 12 hours of continuing education credits. Course Description : 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. 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.

9th Annual Collaborative Forum of Kansas Urological Society (KUS)/Missouri Urological Association (MUA) is organized by WJ Weiser and Associates, Inc. and will be held on Apr 06, 2019 at Marriott Kansas City Overland Park, Overland Park, Kansas, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Neurology of the vertebral subluxation complex (VSC) & Thompson Technique 2 is organized by International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) and will be held from Jun 01 - 02, 2019 at Cleveland University-Kansas City, Overland Park, Kansas, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is chiropractors and students of 5th quarter/4th trimester or higher. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 12 hours of continuing education credits. CE Credits Request Fee: $45 per class. This fee is additional to seminar cost and is non-refundable Course Description: Get hands-on experience in the application of techniques with an in-depth consultation and demonstration of the chiropractic pediatric full spine exam and evaluation procedures: Thompson and Logan. Neurological assessment and examination of the infant. Contraindications and safety. The neurological model presented will outline the VSC's proposed aberrant effect on proprioception, nociception, immunity and the ANS. The neurological effects will be detailed at the site of subluxation, as well as the potential global effects on the human body. Hands-on learning environment: full-spine analysis, detection and adjustments will be practiced at this seminar. The effects of each adjustment will be tied back to the neurology of the VSC, ensuring practical understanding of all topics covered.  Course Goal: For attendees to have a functional understanding of the neurology of the vertebral subluxation complex (VSC) and have a working understanding of the Thompson Technique, to utilize in practice. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Advanced Perinatal Practice is organized by International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) and will be held from Aug 17 - 18, 2019 at Cleveland University-Kansas City, Overland Park, Kansas, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 12 hours of continuing education credits. Course Description: Building on the Webster Technique Certification, this module emphasizes hands-on clinical skills for serving the pregnancy and postpartum populations. This course addresses perinatal chiropractic research, pelvic balancing techniques, outcome based exams, and tools for engaging both birth providers and mothers in your community. Course Goals: Learn how to identify neurological soft signs related to subluxation of particular importance to the perinatal population, and understand how to address the postural, structural, fascial, functional and psychosocial factors unique to pregnancy and the postpartum period. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Bridging the Gap Between Crisis Care and Optimal Function is organized by International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) and will be held from Sep 28 - 29, 2019 at Cleveland University-Kansas City, Overland Park, Kansas, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 12 hours of continuing education credits. Course Description: Create the paradigm shift from symptom care to functional healthcare. Take home the skills to evaluate and manage common symptoms in a family practice, an understanding of co-management with medical providers and considerations for family lifestyle changes and nutrition. Course Goal: This course provides attendees with the foundation and understanding of the underlying categorical causes of vertebral subluxation while holding true to the foundational, philosophical tenets of the chiropractic profession. There will be a thorough overview of the triad of health and a “how to” investigation of the physical, chemical and emotional/spiritual causes of subluxation/neurophysiological dysfunction within the scope of chiropractic practice. This course also covers documentation and risk management. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.