Upcoming Medical Conferences in New Orleans

Digital & Conventional Radiology for the Dental Assistant (RAD) is organized by LSU Health New Orleans Continuing Dental Education and will be held on Nov 23, 2019 at LSU School of Dentistry, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America. Credits 7 hours clinical CDE credit (3.5 hours lecture/3.5 hours participation) Course Overview & Objectives This course is also approved by the Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners. A written test given by our faculty completes their requirements. When registering, please let us know if you will be working in Mississippi. This course will provide training for auxiliary personnel in the technique of accurate intraoral dental radiography. Practical experience will be provided in radiographic technique, darkroom procedures, and mounting intraoral x-rays. The long cone paralleling technique will be emphasized. The "bisecting the angle" technique will be presented in theory and in practice. Each participant will be required to take a full mouth set of radiographs on a dry skull. An understanding of the factors involved is necessary to achieve satisfactory results. Therefore, theory will be presented only to the extent of the participant's need to understand the reasons for various technique procedures, and the background for the safe and efficient use of dental x-ray equipment. We strongly recommend bringing a sweater or jacket as temperatures may vary from class to clinic during the course. A Verification of Participation letter will be issued upon successful completion of the course.  Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Dermatology Adult and Pediatric Emergency Medicine is organized by Continuing Education, Inc. and will be held from Dec 01 - 08, 2019 at Norwegian Getaway, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America. Target Audience Physicians, Physician Assistants, Pharmacists, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners Accreditation • 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ • 14 ACPE Credits  • 14.0 Contact Hours  • 13 Hours of Pharmacology for NPs  Topics: • Non-Melanoma and Melanoma Skin Cancers ○ Learn to identify the patterns of skin cancer • Collagen Vascular Disease ○ Identify the signs of collagen vascular disease • Skin signs of Systemic Disease ○ Identify the skin signs of multiple systemic diseases • Common Disorders You Should Know ○ Discover common skin diseases you may or may not know • Papulosquamous Disease ○ Be able to identify and differentiate the papulosquamous diseases • Psoriasis and Metabolic Syndrome ○ Demonstrate, locate and manage psoriasis and metabolic syndrome • Acne and Rosacea ○ Define the various types of acne and rosacea and utilize treatment in practice • Event Medicine ○ Identify medical entities likely to be present, specific to type of event ○ Calculate medications, equipment, and coverage required for a given event ○ Evaluate the environment, including forecasted weather and crowd size to determine resources needed ○ Illustrate by example specific problems to be anticipated by type of event • Pediatric fever: evaluation of the febrile infant ○ List serious bacterial infections (SBI) ○ Indicate clinical scores for behavior in the patient unable to communicate ○ Describe the significance of fever ○ Identify indications for specific testing in the febrile infant ○ Calculate risks for sepsis, meningitis, and bacteremia • Resuscitation Update ○ Indicate the indications for targeted temperature management ○ Appraise the role of neuroimaging and neurologic evaluation in survivor from cardiac arrest ○ Appraise the value of ECMO in the emergency setting ○ Examine the role of pharmacologic agents in advanced cardiac life support • Toxicology Update ○ Cite substances encountered in the emergency setting ○ Examine the role of supportive care and the potential role for specific antidotes ○ Formulate guidelines for management of more traditional overdoses. • The Evaluation of Syncope and near-syncope ○ Formulate guidelines to identify patients most at risk of short-term risk following a loss of consciousness ○ Identify specific cardiac and pulmonary causes for near-syncope ○ Distinguish the syncopal patient from the seizure patient ○ Define safe guidelines for discharge of the syncopal patient ○ List disorders causing near loss of consciousness which constitute "can't miss" diagnoses • Legal considerations in emergency and clinical care ○ Diagram the cost in time, stress, dollars and burnout for which the practitioner is at risk ○ Estimate mechanisms by which one can avoid a lawsuit ○ Illustrate the magnitude of the problem in emergency care ○ Formulate specific presentations which expose the practitioner to liability • Opioid abuse and pain management in the acute care setting ○ Name alternatives to narcotics in the management of pain ○ List evidence for the use and efficacy of specific agents ○ Recognize the risks and magnitude of narcotic abuse Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

ASCA 2020 Winter Seminar is organized by Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA) and will be held from Jan 16 - 18, 2020 at New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Society of Women in Urology (SWIU) 9th Annual Clinical Mentoring Conference is organized by Society of Women in Urology (SWIU) and will be held from Jan 17 - 19, 2020 at Hilton New Orleans Riverside, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

New Orleans Encore CPC Review 2020 is organized by Encore Symposiums (ES) and will be held from Jan 18 - 19, 2020 at Windsor Court Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America. Accreditation: This program has been prior approved by the AANA (American Association of Nurse Anesthetists) for 14.00 Class A CE credits; Code Number 1036474; Expiration Date 1/19/2020. The AANA designates this program as meeting the criteria for up to 4.00 CE Credits in pharmacology/therapeutics. Seminar Overview: NBCRNA / CPC Core Module Focused Enjoy this dynamic and lively beachfront prep course that will lead you to a successful CPC exam! Two additional bonus credits are being offered daily. Day one, receive the latest NBCRNA / CPC Update provided by an NBCRNA representative. Day two, enjoy a fun-filled interactive bonus credit hour "CPC Jeopardy: Making it Across the Finish Line Safely". Team up with your colleagues and reflect on the knowledge gained during this relaxing weekend in New Orleans! Utilizing a state of the art interactive technology, this 2-day review is offered prior to our 4-day winter getaway in the "Big Easy" city of New Orleans, LA. This engaging, collaborative course offers a warm and low-stress learning environment. Seminar Objectives: The CPC review course is strategically designed to align with the learning objectives of the NBCRNA Core Modules; Airway Management, Applied Clinical Pharmacology, Human Physiology/Pathophysiology, and Anesthesia Equipment & Technology. The review course will enable the learner to successfully prepare to meet the challenges of the CPC Exam from the novice to the seasoned anesthesia provider. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Taste of New Orleans 2020 Encore Symposium is organized by Encore Symposiums (ES) and will be held from Jan 20 - 23, 2020 at Windsor Court Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America. Accreditation: This program has been prior approved by the AANA (American Association of Nurse Anesthetists) for 21.00 Class A CE credits; Code Number 1037662; Expiration Date 1/23/2020. The AANA designates this program as meeting the criteria for up to 12.75 CE Credits in pharmacology/therapeutics. Description: Encore Symposiums has partnered with their acclaimed faculty to categorize the schedule of topics by their relevancy to the NBCRNA Core Modules and prepare for the CPC Exam. This program is designed to align with the topics and learning objectives of the NBCRNA Core Modules, specifically in the four domains of Airway Management, Applied Clinical Pharmacology, Human Physiology/Pathophysiology, Anesthesia Equipment & Technology. Seminar Objectives: This program is designed to align with the topics and learning objectives of the NBCRNA Core Modules, specifically in the four domains of Airway Management, Applied Clinical Pharmacology, Human Physiology/Pathophysiology, Anesthesia Equipment & Technology. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Association of Cancer Executives (ACE) Annual Meeting is organized by Association of Cancer Executives (ACE) and will be held during Jan 22 - 24, 2020 at The Roosevelt New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Oncologists. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Leadership Summit is organized by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) and will be held on Jan 24, 2020 at New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America. Target Audience: Cardiothoracic surgeons in their first 8 years of practice Course Description: Leadership Beyond the Operating Room for Early Career Surgeons is a new course designed to help develop the next generation of leaders in the profession. Cardiothoracic surgeons who are in their first 8 years of practice (academic or private practice) are invited to participate and learn about core leadership skills that are imperative for success in an ever-changing health care environment. This interactive afternoon course will focus on three core areas—managing people, managing finances, and managing yourself. Each topic area will include brief lectures from STS surgeon leaders and invited experts, followed by small group discussions of case studies and then a full group discussion. Surgeon mentors will be placed strategically in each of the groups. At the conclusion of the course, attendees are invited to stay for a special networking reception. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to: • Discuss the impact of organizational culture and how to influence change • Identify tools for communicating effectively within a diverse working environment • Describe the structure of institutional finances and keys to service line profitability • Summarize strategies for achieving personal goals inside and outside of the workplace • List the definitions of wellness and identify skillsets for obtaining work/life balance Additional details will be posted as soon as the information is available.

Essentials of Musculoskeletal (MSK) Ultrasound: Diagnostic and Interventional Skills is organized by Medical Technology Management Institute (MTMI) and will be held from Jan 24 - 26, 2020 at Hilton New Orleans/St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America. Audience: • radiologists • rheumatologists • emergency physicians • athletic trainers • sports medicine physicians • orthopedic physicians • sonographers • podiatrist • fellows/residents • others interested in improving their skills in MSK ultrasound imaging Accreditation: CME: The Medical Technology Management Institute designates this live activity for a maximum of 16.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity ASRT Pending: Category A/A+ CE credit is pending approval by the ASRT. An application for 19 hours of credit for radiologic technologists recognized by the ARRT and various licensure states has been filed. Nursing CBRN: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP# 16205 for 16.75 contact hours. About this Course Learn about ultrasound principles and operation, including presentations of proper scanning techniques with demonstration of those techniques. Along with a review of sonographic imaging of normal anatomy, there will be a review of pathology encountered followed by personal hands-on instruction in scanning. To complete the course, interventional techniques will be discussed and demonstrated with a hands-on lab. The combined 3 day program makes this an effective learning experience to improve the provider’s technical competency and patient outcome. The hands-on workshop will be offered in two tracks. Track A is designed for those with 0-1 year of experience while Track B is designed for those with 1+ years of experience with MSK Ultrasound. Attendees will be provided with an opportunity to learn proper imaging techniques for the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee and ankle. Learning will be facilitated through an interactive and practical format with the direct supervision of our knowledgeable and experienced faculty. Educational Objectives: At the completion of this program, participants will be able to: • Describe scanning techniques for the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee and ankle. • Recognize common pathological structures visualized in the joints studied. • Demonstrate performance of ultrasound scanning protocols of joints on live models. • Learn and perform interventional techniques assisted by ultrasound guidance. Here is what some attendees of the Alexandria,  September 2016 program have to say: • Great instructors, very patient and accommodating. • Excellent course and excellent staff - thank you! • Love the live demos and scanning time. You're a great team!

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) 56th Annual Meeting is organized by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) will be held from Jan 25 - 28, 2020 at New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America. Tech-Con 2020 will be held on Jan 25, 2020 at New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.