Upcoming Medical Conferences in Las Vegas

Critical Care Concepts: Beyond the Basics is organized by Med-Ed, Inc and will be held during Jun 20 - 21, 2018 at Tuscany Suites and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 13.50 Contacting Hours. Conference Description: Although there are many programs available for those working in critical care, there is a need for those who are considered the "experts" to be challenged and further build their critical-thinking skills. With the constant changes in evidence-based practice driving what and why we do what we do, for many of us the only way to stay on top of the changes is through interaction in seminar format. Come learn, grow and be challenged as we move beyond the basics with the sickest of our patients. Program Learning Outcomes: • Apply advanced critical thinking skills in the management of the complex critically ill patient. • Identify current evidence-based practices for patient management. • Discuss rationales for selected interventions, including invasive and noninvasive therapies. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Healthclick Acute Care Rehab is organized by Healthclick and will be held during Jun 23 - 24, 2018 at UHS-Summerlin Hospital, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 15.5 Credits. Conference Description : This two-day, intermediate level course will provide the clinician with the tools necessary to make appropriate decisions in the ICU and acute care environments. The core principles are introduced so that clinician can acquire specific information on a variety of topics in order to effectively manage and progress patients with varying degrees of involvement. The fundamentals of ICU and acute care are presented in order for a clinician to feel not only comfortable in this environment but confident to treat each patient in a safe progressive manner. A variety of diagnoses will be presented and specific key areas are addressed in the management and progression of each patient. Red flags and tips on how to appropriately monitor and interpret the patients key vital signs when initiating and progressing a patient’s functional movement are thoroughly addressed, as this is essential,beyond basics knowledge, for all acute care therapists. From the most critical and complex medical status to the patient who simply needs mobilization and strengthening in order to return to full function, the acute care clinician must feel comfortable providing rehabilitative services in each environment. Specific details on how to work with tubes, lines, and other medical equipment will enhance the clinician?s ability to feel confident. Tools such as the ABCDEF bundles and other evidence-based assessment and treatment tools will be reviewed and utilized in lab sessions. In addition, clinicians will also learn proper management strategies for the cardiac and pulmonary patient and hands on techniques to improve function. Case study presentations will enable the clinician to pull all of the information together to design an appropriate evaluation and progressive treatment plans. This is an evidenced-based practical course that is designed to give the clinician the information needed to optimize treatment in the acute care environment and return your patient as close as possible to prior level of function. This course provides the clinician the information to improve their confidence and bolster their tool box of interventions for the acute care population. This course is applicable for PT, PTA, OT. Conference Objectives are : • Understand the effects of immobility on the human body. • Comprehend and reference the effects of immobility on the body when developing higher level mobility goals for all patient types seen in the acute care environment. • Formulate effective goals and treatment strategies for the behaviorally challenging acute care patient. • Differentiate between the medically fragile and general acute care patient and demonstrate management techniques and interventions for these populations. • Identify the differences between the cardiac and pulmonary related disease specific management strategies. • State the critical elements of analysis and assessment when treating and progressing the cardiopulmonary patient in an acute care setting. • Demonstrate confidence and aptitude when developing appropriate intervention strategies for cardiopulmonary criticalcare scenarios. • Exhibit efficacy in intervention with ventilator dependent treatment scenarios. • Perform proper percussion and drainage techniques while observing the risk factors for the acute care patient. • Formulate an appropriate plan of care for a critically ill cardiac patient. • Integrate existing treatment plans with progression into the plan of care for the neurologically complex patient in the acute care setting. • Establish interventions for the critically ill orthopedic patient to assure management of the effects of immobility and stimulate an earlier return to prior level of function. • Validate an understanding of the outcome tools available for assessment of the acute and critically ill patient. • Execute an efficient use and completion of the outcome tools applicable for the acute care population. • Exhibit an understanding of the components (including equipment), time, and players in an effective mobilization plan for the critically ill population. • Perform a thorough vital sign screening and identify appropriate values for increasing workload safely. • Reference the critical values and analysis required to recognize progression and regression when mobilizing the critically ill population. • Construct relevant treatment plans and interventions for the population requiring early mobilization and the neurologically complex patient in the completion of scenario based case studies. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Full Face Orthodontics "F2O" Physiologic Orthodontics Course is organized by LVI Global and will be held during Jun 27 - 29, 2018 at LVI Main Campus, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 19 CE Credits. Course Description : This second level orthodontic course is designed to teach epigenetic facial development utilizing orthodontic appliances. By controlling the direction of orofacial growth, dramatic improvements in airway, function, and aesthetics are achieved. Conventional retraction orthodontics in nearly all cases is contraindicated with protraction mechanics becoming established as the standard of care for orthodontic treatment. Whereas it was previously thought not possible, patients of any age can benefit from the orthopedic concepts taught in this course. Course Objectives: • Overcome craniofacial deficiency by harnessing growth and remodeling. • Utilize new cutting-edge diagnostic protocols. • Discuss the significant limitations of conventional retractive orthodontic mechanics. • Discuss how jaw surgery, reverse pull facemasks and sagittal appliances all fail to three-dimensionally stimulate growth of the nasomaxillary complex. • Discuss what all aspects of a beautiful face look like. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Overdentures with Narrow-Diameter Implants - Hands on & Live Surgery is organized by University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) School of Dental Medicine and will be held during Jun 29 - 30, 2018 at UNLV Dental School, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 16 CE Credits. Conference Description: Participants will attend a 16 hour (2 consecutive days) course which encompasses evidence and clinical based lecture theory with a hands-on workshop with narrow-diameter implants. In addition, on the second day in the morning, participants will have the opportunity to view live patient surgeries. The live patient surgical procedure will illustrate live placement of implants on a patient and how to convert the patient’s existing dentures into overdentures. In addition, participants will have an additional 4 hrs (½ day) of advanced lecture and hands-on workshop encompassing digital 3D treatment planning and surgical placement of implants using CBCT fabricated surgical guides on models. Learning Objectives: • Understand LOCATOR attachments, treatment planning, and prosthetic space requirements • Treatment planning narrow-diameter implants, anatomy requirements, foundational concepts of overdentures • Acquire knowledge and confidence in utilizing narrow diameter implants and surgical kits • Acquire basic understanding of the surgical and prosthetic protocols of narrow-diameter overdentures • Acquire basic understanding of the role and techniques of CBCT guided narrow-diameter implant surgery • Acquire techniques to begin marketing narrow-diameter implants in a clinical practice • Exposure to various clinical philosophies and the latest research in digital implantology.

Orthopedic Medicine for Primary Care: Neck & Spine/Ortho/Sports Med is organized by Medical Education Resources (MER) and will be held during Jun 29 - Jul 01, 2018 at Bellagio, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is office-based primary care providers and other health professionals with updates in primary care medicine. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 11 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Learning Objectives : - Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to: • Describe the anatomy and function of the shoulder, knee, hip, and ankle joints • Determine the basics and common pitfalls of orthopedic x-ray interpretation and exercise prescriptions in the primary care office • Describe how and when to utilize joint aspiration and injection for the treatment of orthopedic problems • Discuss signs, symptoms, significance and approach to mild traumatic brain injury as a consequence of athletic endeavors • List management strategies for effective management of upper and lower back pain Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

The Aesthetic Show 2018 is organized by Medical Insight and will be held from July 05 - 08, 2018 at Wynn Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is f physicians and ancillary health care professionals such as nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and other medical professionals or office staff practicing aesthetic medicine involved in the care of aesthetic patients. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 19.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Program Description : Based on surveys of past meeting attendees, former meeting faculty members and our Scientific Advisory Board, we have found there is a continued lack of sufficient medical education and training (including hands-on procedural training) for physicians and professional medical staff who are currently practicing or are interested in practicing aesthetic medicine. The Aesthetic Show brings the latest aesthetic knowledge, including plastic surgery and dermatologic procedures, products and technologies together in an intensive and interactive educational format. This meeting program is designed to provide an educational format to counteract where there is a deficiency of live and hands-on demonstration training programs where physicians can acquire the knowledge necessary for effective, safe and high levels of patient care. Educational Objectives: After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to: • Describe the aesthetic evaluation process, especially as it relates to assessing and restoring volume to the face and needs for facial rejuvenation. • Choose an appropriate neurotoxin or dermal filler based on the area of desired correction. • Select appropriate augmentation therapies based on patient characteristics, needs and goals. • Compare botulinum toxin treatment and dermal filler treatment outcomes, safety, risks, complications, costs and benefits, among other factors that may be applicable to your practice. • Demonstrate the advanced injection techniques required to obtain optimal results in the aging face. • Distinguish how appropriate injection techniques and proper patient selection can minimize complications. • Identify the latest and most current aesthetic techniques, trends and procedures. • Understand where the aesthetic industry stands and where it is headed. • Understand and apply new practice management ideas and services to their practice. • Describe the latest uses of cosmeceuticals in an aesthetic medical practice. • Explain how to clinically assess a patient, council a patient, and suggest a treatment to a patent. • Review with existing guidelines for the treatment of atopic dermatitis, acne, pigmentation, scars, and other skin conditions. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

14th Biennial Congress of the Anaerobe Society of the Americas (ASA) is organized by Anaerobe Society of the Americas (ASA) and will be held during Jul 09 - 12, 2018 at Tropicana Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Microbiologists and Laboratory Scientists, Infectious Disease Physicians, Gastroenterologists, Gynecologists, Pathologists, Dentists, Epidemiologists and Infection Control Practitioners, Pharmacists, Nurses, Public Health Officials, Veterinarians, Post-Doctoral Fellows, Students. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 28.0 continuing education contact hours. Course description : ANAEROBE 2018 will address both the clinical and microbiological aspects of anaerobes, as related to human diseases, animal disease, and environmental conditions. Mixing theory and practical applications, the Congress will consist of invited speakers, oral presentations, and poster presentations, representing work by researchers from over 30 countries. Course Objectives are : Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: • Demonstrate knowledge of the latest developments in the field of anaerobic research. • Apply new recommendations in the diagnosis, screening, treatment, and prevention of clostridial, obstetric and gynecological, periodontal, intestinal, and other anaerobic infections. • Incorporate better utilization of the microbiology laboratory into the delivery of patient care Pre Congress Workshop will be held on Jul 09, 2018. Accrediation This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 21.0 continuing education contact hours upon completion of the program and 7.0 continuing education contact hours upon completion of the Workshop. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Controlled Arch Orthodontics and Case Finishing is organized by LVI Global and will be held during Jul 20 - 22, 2018 at LVI Main Campus, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 19 CE Credits. Course Description : Transitioning from growth appliances to FRLA and/or controlled arch orthodontics to complete a case after appropriate facial orthopedics has been completed. Course Objectives are : • The transition from Growth Appliances to Controlled Arch and finishing mechanics to finish cases orthodontically. • Utilize auxiliary appliances to control tongue habits and manage excessive crowding in the mixed dentition. • Utilize fixed Physiologic Orthotics for the management of Orthodontic TMD patients. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

AUA Coding Seminar is organized by American Urological Association (AUA) and will be held from Jul 20 - 21, 2018 at Westin Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 10.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Men's & Women's Health for Primary Care is organized by Medical Education Resources (MER) and will be held from Jul 20 - 22, 2018 at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is office-based primary care providers and other health professionals with updates in primary care medicine. This CME Conference has been approved For a maximum of 12.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to: • Describe the management and treatment of abnormal pap smears, uterine bleeding, and HPV • Discuss the current evidence and recommendations regarding breast cancer screening • Explain the process of menopausal transition (climacteric) and describe the potential risks/benefits of HRT option, especially in relation to breast cancer and cardiovascular disease • Describe current diagnostic approaches to hypertension, arrhythmias, ACS and CAD • Implement treatment strategies reflective of current evidence based medicine for hypertension, arrhythmias, ACS and CAD • Differentiate between benign prostate conditions and prostate cancers • Discuss the biology and screening, and treatment options of prostate cancer and testicular cancer • Discuss medical management of male sexual health including sexual function and androgen replacement Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.