Upcoming Medical Conferences in Shreveport

Psychopharmacology: What You Need to Know Today about Psychiatric Medications is organized by PESI HealthCare and will be held from Jan 09, 2019 at Hilton Shreveport, Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Case Managers, Marriage & Family Therapists, Physicians, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Addiction Counselors, Pharmacists, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Other Mental Health & HealthCare Professionals. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 6.3 Contact Hours. Conference Description: Most Up-To-Date Psychotropic Medication Info Demands on mental health professionals to expand their knowledge of psychotropic meds are like never before…not only do you need to be on top of the latest developments and what is on the horizon, but you also have to take that information, and use it most effectively for your client. • Improve clients’ understanding of their mental illness, and how medication aids recovery • Identifying treatment concerns with inappropriate, inadequate doses of medication • Tools to help clients manage unpleasant side effects • Strategies to improve client adherence to medications • Depression, bipolar, anxiety, schizophrenia, ADHD - the latest trends in medication management Conference Objectives: • Articulate the clinical uses of the five major psychotropic medication classes - antidepressants, mood stabilizers, anti-anxiety agents, antipsychotics and psychostimulants - including their efficacy and their common side effects. • Communicate the potential benefits and risks of using psychotropic medication to treat a wide array of conditions. • Explore psychotropic medication treatment options for clients with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. • Analyze the actions, therapeutic uses, and side effects of antidepressants in adults and children. • Implement effective methods for collaborating with clients, families and prescribers in order to build a comprehensive treatment plan. • Explore specific ethical issues and their resolve to the everyday practice of clinical psychopharmacology.

NCVH Shreveport - Multidisciplinary Advancements in the Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease and Endovascular Therapy is organized by New Cardiovascular Horizons (NCVH) and will be held on Mar 02, 2019 at Shreveport Convention Center, Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Family Physicians, General Practice Physicians, Primary Care Providers, Internists, Cardiologists, Interventional Cardiologists, Vascular Medicine Specialists, Podiatrists, Cath Lab Technologists, Residents/Fellows, Physician Assistants, Advanced Practice Nurses, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals and Healthcare Administrators. Course Description Multidisciplinary Advancements in the Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Endovascular Therapy will focus on Current Trends in Cardiovascular Medicine, New Technologies for Venous Disease, Multidisciplinary Evaluation and Treatment of PAD and CLI and Pharmacotherapy Update and Management. Course Objectives • Summarize and implement the latest advances in technology, testing and imaging for the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular disease. • Discuss and apply new interventional tools and therapeutic options for the treatment of valvular heart disease, coronary artery disease, heart failure and peripheral artery disease. • Recognize and articulate the importance of peripheral artery disease diagnosis and its relationship to cardiovascular disease. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

NP Review & Clinical Update is organized by Advanced Practice Education Associates (APEA) and will be held from Mar 28 - 29, 2019 at Hilton Garden Inn Shreveport Bossier City, Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America. Credits: 2019 FNP Review Course (Program ID #s 2018-12-01Pa, 2018-12-01Pb) is approved for 30.5 contact hours (13.5 hours of Pharmacology). AGNP Review Course (Program ID #s 2018-12-02Pa, 2018-12-02Pb) is approved for 27.5 contact hours (15 hours of Pharmacology). The 2019 course program features the following: • 2 days of live lectures encompassing content covered on the AANP and ANCC exams • For FNP candidates, videotaped lectures on pediatrics and child growth and development; accessible after the 2-day course • For AGNP candidates, videotaped lectures on healthy aging/pathology of aging and prescribing for older adults; accessible after the 2-day course • Bonus video content on the essentials of office procedures • Bonus video content on entry-to-practice requirements. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.