Upcoming Medical Conferences in Philadelphia

Adult-Gerontolgy Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam Review & Advanced Practice Update is organized by Fitzgerald Health Education Associates (FHEA) and will be held from May 31 - Jun 01, 2019 at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia Airport, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 32.10 Contact hours. Description: More than 110,000 NPs have prepared for certification and practice with the Fitzgerald Review—the best NP review & value on the market! COMPREHENSIVE—All formats include: • Preparation for both AANP and ANCC AGPCNP exams • More accredited contact hours than any other course • Expanded content meets the latest changes to the exam blueprints and domains • 150-question practice exam included with each course • Comprehensive 4-color printed reference/workbook with dozens of tables, included with all formats (Online, Live, MP3) • Extensive online resources • Final review of hundreds of course questions PLUS bonus questions • Hundreds of clinical high-resolution color images Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam Review and Advanced Practice Update is organized by Fitzgerald Health Education Associates (FHEA) and will be held from May 31 - Jun 02, 2019 at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia Airport, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 35.50 Contact hours. Description: More than 110,000 NPs have prepared for certification and practice with the Fitzgerald Review—the best NP review & value on the market! COMPREHENSIVE—All formats include: • Preparation for both AANP and ANCC AGPCNP exams • More accredited contact hours than any other course • Expanded content meets the latest changes to the exam blueprints and domains • 150-question practice exam included with each course • Comprehensive 4-color printed reference/workbook with dozens of tables, included with all formats (Online, Live, MP3) • Extensive online resources • Final review of hundreds of course questions PLUS bonus questions • Hundreds of clinical high-resolution color images Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.  

2019 Philadelphia Regional Conference is organized by Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA) and will be held on May 31, 2019 at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 7.2 CEU'S. Who should attend: • Compliance officers • In house and outside general counsel • Privacy and security officers  • Regulatory affairs • VPs and directors • Government agency staff   Course Description : HCCA Regional Conferences provide a forum to interact with local compliance professionals, share information about your compliance successes and challenges, and create educational opportunities for compliance professionals to strengthen the industry. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Recertification Course is organized by National Institute of Emergency Care, Inc. (NIEC) and will be held on May 31, 2019 at Nazareth Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America.  Program: This course begins with principles of Basic Cardiac Life Support techniques, then continues with management of acute cardiac problems including such mechanical and pharmacological procedures as: • Adjuncts for the management of airway control and ventilation • Monitoring and dysrhythmia recognition • Defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion • Intravenous techniques • The essential and other useful drugs in cardiac care • Acid-Base balance Prerequisites: Each student must supply a photocopy of his/her current BCLS or CPR for Healthcare Provider certification with application or in advance. This course involves a testing station and there is little time for practice. Please be sure that you have a solid understanding of BCLS before entering this course. Re-certification: You may re-certify in ACLS by attending on the second day of the course only. In order to re-certify you must supply a copy of your current ACLS and BCLS cards. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Pediatric Emergency Medicine, General Pediatrics, Neonatology and Critical Care Medicine: Bedside Ultrasound Course is organized by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and will be held from Jun 01 - 02, 2019 at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Overview This course is intended as an alternative to adult emergency and critical care ultrasound courses, with a focus on pediatric emergency ultrasound indications. It is designed for pediatric emergency medicine, general pediatrics, neonatal and critical care medicine providers with limited or basic knowledge of emergency bedside ultrasound. Through a combination of lectures and hands-on practical sessions using live pediatric models and simulation equipment, course attendees will learn ultrasound fundamentals (physics and principles of scanning) and ultrasound scanning techniques pertinent to pediatric practice, including: basic procedural guidance (line placement, lumbar puncture, etc.); evaluation of abscesses and foreign bodies; bladder scanning; FAST (focused assessment with sonography for trauma); lung evaluation; basic cardiac evaluation; musculoskeletal applications (fracture and joint); bowel scanning (intussusception); fluid and function evaluation; and advanced procedures (nerve blocks, chest tube placement, peritoneal/ pleural fluid drainage). The course is being taught by emergency, neonatal and critical care ultrasound experts, and will have a low student-to-teacher ratio of 4/5 to 1. A limited portion of the course will be devoted to a knowledge and skills assessment exam and a brief discussion of program development and administrative issues with regard to point-of-care ultrasound. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.  

S4 - Functional Analysis & Management of Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip Complex is organized by University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) and will be held from Jun 01 - 02, 2019 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Hours: 16 or 1.6 CEUs (includes 1 online hour) or 2 graduate credits Prerequisite: S1; Intro S4 Webinar is included with S4 Who Attends: Physical Therapists Description: A biomechanical and neurophysiological approach to the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex is presented. Emphasis is placed on the functional relations within this region so as to understand pelvic girdle dysfunction. Research documentation of the anatomical and mechanical roles of the related structures is provided. Topic areas include: functional anatomy, biomechanics of the sacroiliac and pubic joints, muscular and ligament influences, select pathologies, effects of the pregnancy, labor and delivery as well as dysfunction in the form of pathomechanics and pathophysiology. Laboratory experience involves the demonstration and practice of clinical evaluation methods for assessing dysfunction in the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex. The evaluation process approaches the problem from both joint and muscular standpoints. Treatment of pelvic dysfunction is also multi-dimensional and therefore soft tissue and joint mobilization is offered. In addition, time is provided for an introduction to the concepts and application of techniques such as positional release, respiratory assist mobilization and muscle energy. Patient education strategies integrating therapeutic exercise with manual interventions will be presented. Methods for self mobilization and stabilization are demonstrated. Additional suggestions relating to bracing, injection or ADL may also be included in management. Learning Objectives: At the completion of this seminar, the attendee should be able to: • Demonstrate knowledge as well as clinical understanding of the functional anatomy in the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex • Practically relate the biomechanics of the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex to patient evaluation and treatment • Possess knowledge of pelvic dysfunction with respect to altered joint mechanics and abnormal neuromuscular behavior • Identify the potential relationship between pain and dysfunction with consideration of the biomechanical interdependency exhibited within the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex • Be able to treat pelvic girdle dysfunction using various manual therapy strategies such as myofascial release, respiratory assist mobilization, joint mobilization, and neuromuscular therapy (i.e. muscle energy, PNF) • Integrate home instruction strategies with manual intervention to facilitate improvement in pelvic girdle function and assist in pain relief • Be stimulated to pursue additional reading, course work or research in the pelvic girdle system

Wound Certification Prep Course (WCPC) is organized by Healthcare Made Practical (HMP) Communications LLC and will be held from Jun 01 - 02, 2019 at Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Intended Learners: Physicians, podiatrists, wound care surgeons, physical therapists and PTAs, occupational therapists and OTAs, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, masters-prepared nurses, registered nurses, associate degree nurses, dieticians, and sales and marketing specialists within wound care. Overview: Three nationally recognized experts and educators in wound care teach each course. The Wound Certification Prep Course is an intensive 17-hour seminar, providing a comprehensive review of topics related to wound management. The course also includes valuable practice tests and test-taking strategies. Accreditation: Physicians: NACCME designates this live activity for a maximum of 17.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physician Assistants: NACCME has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with the AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 17 AAPA Category 1 credit(s). Nurses: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 13255 for 17.0 contact hours. Dieticians: North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC (NACCME) is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CDR-credentialed Practitioners will receive 17 Continuing Professional Education units (CPEUs) for completion of this activity/material.  Physical Therapists: California Medical Sciences Foundation: This course has been approved by the Medical Sciences Foundation for 17 continuing education hours. New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners: This course has been approved by the New Jersey State Board Physical Therapy Examiners for 17 continuing education credits for PTs and PTAs.  Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners: NACCME has submitted an application for approval to the MBPTE and is pending approval for 17 credit hours. New York State Board for Physical Therapy: NACCME has submitted an application for approval to the New York State Board for Physical Therapy and is pending approval for 17 credit hours. Nevada State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners: NACCME has submitted an application for approval to the NSBPT and is pending approval for 17 credit hours. North Carolina Physical Therapy Association: This activity is approved by the NCBPTE by virtue of approval by North American Center for Continuing Medical Education for a maximum of 17 hours.  Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision: NACCME has submitted an application for approval to the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision and is pending approval for 17 credit hours. Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy: NACCME has submitted an application for approval to the Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy and is pending approval for 17 credit hours. Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners: This activity has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 17.00 CCUs for PTs and PTAs. Podiatrists North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC (NACCME) is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. NACCME has approved this activity for a maximum of 17 continuing education contact hours. The intensive, two-day event: • Covers the essentials to get wound care-certified • Improves your chances of passing the CWCA®, CWS®, or CWSP® board certification exams • Taught by an interdisciplinary panel of ABWM Certified Wound Specialists • Only course recommended by the ABWM Foundation • Convenient format • Cost-efficient (separate exam fee, exam is optional) Learning Objectives: After completing this activity, participants should be able to: • Outline the etiology of chronic wounds and extrinsic factors that contribute to and affect wound healing outcomes. • Describe the phases of wound healing and the associated microenvironment, cellular components and their functions in wound healing. • Identify the anatomy of the skin and other important structures. • Assess research and evidence related to wound management. • Describe specific diagnostic tests, examination tests, lab tests and measures related to wound assessment and management. • Identify the components of wound assessment and documentation. • Identify methods for recognizing soft tissue and bone infections, bioburden management and treatment of local and systemic infections. • Discuss nutritional factors and the underlying deficiencies that impact wound healing. • Relate the psychosocial and cognitive aspects to patient outcomes in wound repair. • Describe specific treatment interventions for chronic wounds including debridement, topical therapies, and biophysical agents. Additional Information: SAVE $150 Off WCPC with code: EVVNT150* IN 3 DAYS: COURSE EXAM = CERTIFICATION Wound Certification Prep Course (WCPC), in conjunction with the American Board of Wound Management (ABWM), the certifying body that offers the Certified Wound Care Associate® (CWCA®), Certified Wound Specialist® (CWS®), and Certified Wound Specialist Physician® (CWSP®) certifications, offers a convenient way to become certified in wound care. *Discount applies to new registrations only and cannot be combined with any other discount. **You must submit your completed exam application, separate payment, reference letters and all documentation to ABWM by April 12, in order to schedule your certification exam after the WCPC course in San Antonio. Note there is limited availability so please submit your completed application as soon as possible. Speakers: Carolyn Cuttino, BSN, RN, CWCN, CWS, Greg Patterson, MD, FACS, DABS, CWS, Lee C. Ruotsi, MD, ABWMS, CWS-P, UHM, Pamela Scarborough, PT, DPT, MS, CWS, CEEAA, Dot Weir, RN, CWON, CWS, Hollie Mangrum, PT, DPT, CWS

Developmental Neurobiology Course is organized by International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) and will be held from Jun 01 - 02, 2019 at Penn State Brandywine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 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: From infancy throughout childhood, understanding and evaluating the pediatric nervous system is both challenging and rewarding. This module will focus on the important physiological intersections that impact spinal health, quality of life, and the attainment of milestones. Attendees will be exposed to current and contemporary neurological principles addressing the sensory, motor and cognitive systems as well as tone of the autonomic nervous system. Techniques of examination and assessment will be demonstrated throughout the module. Course Goals: This course will provide attendees with a functional and working understanding of the developing nervous system in order to better apply, interpret and organize their clinical procedures and applications to the patients seen in daily practice. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2019 Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) International Convention is organized by Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) and will be held from Jun 03 - 06, 2019 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Description: Day by day, bit by bit, cutting-edge research institutes, promising startups and global companies in a wide array of biotechnology and related fields take on big, global challenges. These innovative and globally important advances in biotech begin with one meeting, one theory, one trial, one breakthrough. You make it happen. Because of your small, local initiatives can have a global impact. The innovative and globally important advances in biotech-new drugs, alternate fuel sources or more nutrient-rich food sources—start with one. The “It Starts With One” theme highlights the game-changing impact of the small, daily efforts of BIO attendees.  The key benefits of attending the 2019 BIO International Convention are access to global biotech and pharma leaders via BIO One-on-One Partnering, exposure to industry thought-leaders with over 500 education sessions at your fingertips, and unparalleled networking opportunities with 16,000+ attendees from 67 countries. The BIO International Convention is hosted by the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), which represents more than 1,100 biotechnology companies, academic institutions, state biotechnology centers, and related organizations across the United States and in more than 30 other nations. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Course is organized by National Institute of Emergency Care, Inc. (NIEC) and will be held from Jun 06 - 07, 2019 at Nazareth Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is health care providers with responsibilities for the well being of infants and children; i.e.: pediatricians, house staff, emergency physicians, nurses, and paramedics. Program :  The goals of this 1½ day course are to provide the participant with the following skills : • Information and strategies for preventing cardiopulmonary arrest in infants and children. • Information for recognizing the infant or child at risk of cardiopulmonary arrest. • The cognitive and psychomotor skills necessary for resuscitating the infant or child victim of cardiopulmonary arrest. Prerequisites :  Each student must supply a photocopy of his/her current BCLS or CPR for Healthcare Provider certification. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.