Upcoming Medical Conferences in Philadelphia

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course is organized by National Institute of Emergency Care, Inc. (NIEC) and will be held from Dec 17 - 18, 2018 at Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Program: This course begins with principles of Basic Cardiac Life Support techniques, then continues with the management of acute cardiac problems including such mechanical and pharmacological procedures as: Course Description: • 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 the 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. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course is organized by National Institute of Emergency Care, Inc. (NIEC) and will be held on Dec 20, 2018 at Nazareth Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Program: This course begins with principles of Basic Cardiac Life Support techniques, then continues with the management of acute cardiac problems including such mechanical and pharmacological procedures as: Course Description: • 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 the 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. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Basic Cardiac Life Support Instructor (BCLS-I) is organized by National Institute of Emergency Care, Inc. (NIEC) and will be held on Jan 05, 2019 at Nazareth Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Conference Objective: Upon successful completion of this course, the participant will be certified as a CPR instructor Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course is organized by National Institute of Emergency Care, Inc. (NIEC) and will be held on Jan 07, 2019 at Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Course Objectives :  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. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Limited Ob Ultrasound Course is organized by Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and will be held from Jan 10 - 12, 2019 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is nurse-midwife, nurse practitioner, physician assistant or other medical professional who has limited or no formal training in diagnostic ultrasound and wishes to learn the basic concepts of limited ultrasound applications in Obstetrics. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1credits. Course Description: This two day program covers the AWHON recommended curriculum for Limited OB Ultrasound. Live demonstrations and hands-on scanning sessions are utilized extensively to teach ultrasound scanning techniques and protocols. Lectures are geared toward recognition of normal anatomy and common disorders, understanding of the protocols and standards, and performing appropriate measurements and documentation of the procedure. Lecture Topics: Typical presentations in this program include: • Introduction to Ultrasound Physics for Obstetric Imaging • Introduction to Ultrasound Instrumentation • Normal Pelvic Ultrasound Anatomy • Transabdominal Scanning Techniques • Transvaginal Pelvic Scanning Techniques • Introduction to Ultrasound Evaluation of the Cervix • Demonstration of Pelvic Ultrasound Scanning • 1st Trimester Pregnancy • Basic Obstetrical Measurements • Basic Fetal Anatomy • Guidelines for Limited Obstetric Ultrasound • Basics of Fetal Biophysical Profile • Amniotic Fluid Assessment • Demonstration of Limited Obstetrical Ultrasound Imaging • Self-Assessment and Case Review Educational Objectives: On completion of this course the participant should be able to: • describe the basic principles of ultrasound • recognize and identify normal structures of the female pelvis on ultrasound images • recognize and identify fetal position and presentation • distinguish between normal and abnormal ultrasound findings in pelvic and fetal ultrasound • list and describe the basic fetal measurements • list and describe the elements of fetal biophysical profile • Improve patient care through implementation of limited OB ultrasound in their clinical practice • Assess their current practice in light of the information and discussions in during the course and identify specific strategies to implement as part of a continuing improvementprocess for their practice of limited OB ultrasound Accreditation: Entire Course ONLY - 13 credits Entire Course AND Hands-On - 16 credits This activity has also been approved by the ACNM for 12 Contact Hours. Tuition Fee: $950 plus an additional $300 for the Optional Saturday Hands-On Session 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 on Jan 11, 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.

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS / CPR) Course is organized by National Institute of Emergency Care, Inc. (NIEC) and will be held on Jan 12, 2019 at Nazareth Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Conference Description: This conference does satisfy the requirements for nursing school. This conference is intended for other medical workers and day-care workers. There are 2 BCLS/CPR courses to pick from: CPR for HealthCare Providers: This course is intended for physicians, nurses, paramedics, EMTs and lifeguards or any student of such.  This course does satisfy the requirements for nursing school. HeartSaver CPR: This course is intended for other medical workers and day-care workers Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) of Philadelphia 11th Annual Echocardiography Update is organized by Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) of Philadelphia and will be held on Jan 13, 2019 at Loews Philadelphia Hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is physicians, fellows, residents, NPs, PAs, nurses, technologists sonographers, Cath/EP Lab Staff and Medical Assistants. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 40 CME/CEU Credits. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Applied Statistics for FDA Process Validation 2-day In-person Seminar is organized by GlobalCompliancePanel and will be held from Jan 15 - 16, 2019 at DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America. The course "Applied Statistics for FDA Process Validation" has been pre-approved by RAPS as eligible for up to 12 credits towards a participant's RAC recertification upon full completion. Description: In Guidance for Industry Process Validation: General Principle and Practices, process validation is defined as, "...the collection and evaluation of data, from the process design stage through commercial production." The guidance further delineates the 'process design stage through commercial production' into three distinct stages of the product lifecycle: Stage 1: Process Design: The commercial manufacturing process is defined during this stage based on knowledge gained through development and scale-up activities. Stage 2: Process Qualification: During this stage, the process design is evaluated to determine if the process is capable of reproducible commercial manufacturing. Stage 3: Continued Process Verification: Ongoing assurance is gained during routine production that the process remains in a state of control. The first stage of process validation is process design. The Process Validation guidance document states, "A successful validation program depends on information and knowledge from product and process development. This knowledge and understanding is the basis for establishing an approach to control of a manufacturing process that results in products with desired quality attributes: Manufactures should: • Understand the sources of variation • Detect the presence and degree of variation • Understand the impact of variation on the process and ultimately on product attributes • Control the variation in a manner commensurate with the risk it represents to the process and product." The second stage of process validation is process qualification. Although stage 2 has two elements, this course will focus on recommendations for the second element, PPQ. PPQ "combines the actual facility, utilities, equipment (each now qualified), and the trained personnel with the commercial manufacturing process, control procedures, and components to produce commercial batches." Additionally, the process validation guidance document that "Each manufacturer should judge whether it has gained sufficient understanding to provide a high degree of assurance in its manufacturing process to justify commercial distribution of the product. Focusing exclusively on qualification efforts without understanding the manufacturing process and associated variations may not lead to adequate assurance of quality." The third stage of process validation is continued process verification. The process validation guidance document defines the need for this stage: "After establishing and confirming the process, manufacturers must maintain the process in a state of control over the life of the process, even as materials, equipment, production environment, personnel, and manufacturing procedures change." Manufacturers should use ongoing programs to collect and analyze product and process data to evaluate the state of control of the process. These programs may identify process or product problems or opportunities for process improvements that can be evaluated and implemented through some of the activities described in Stages 1 and 2." This course focuses on how to establish a systematic approach to implementing statistical methodologies into a process validation program consistent with the FDA guidance. It begins with a primer on statistics, focusing on methods that will be applied in each remaining chapter. Next, it teaches the application of statistics for setting specifications and assessing measurement systems (assays), two foundational requirements for process validation. Lastly, the course applies statistic through the three stages of process validation defined by requirements in the process validation regulatory guidance documents. Methods taught through all three stages are recommended by regulatory guidance documents; references to the specific citations in the guidance documents are provided. Why you should attend: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provided a guidance for industry in 2011 that has established a framework for process validation in the pharmaceutical industry. This guidance, titled "Process Validation: General Principles and Practices" consists of a three-stage process. The three stages are 1) Process Design, 2) Process Qualification, and 3) Continued Process Verification. This course focuses on how to establish a systematic approach to implementing statistical methodologies into a process development and validation program consistent with the FDA guidance. This course teaches the application of statistics for setting specifications, assessing measurement systems (assays), using design of experiments (DOE), developing a control plan as part of a risk management strategy, and ensuring process control/capability. All concepts are taught within the three-stage product cycle framework defined by requirements in the process validation regulatory guidance documents. Although established for the pharmaceutical industry, it also provides a useful framework for other industries. Analyses in this course use the point-and-click interface of JMP software by SAS. Areas Covered in the Session: • apply statistics to set specifications and validate measurement systems (assays) • develop appropriate sample plans based on confidence and power • implement suitable statistical methods into a process validation program for each of the three stages • Stage 1, Process Design: utilize risk management tools to identify and prioritize potential critical process parameters; and define critical process parameters and operating spaces for the commercial manufacturing process using design of experiments (DOE) • Stage 2, Process Qualification: assess scale effects while incorporating large (pilot and/or commercial) scale data; develop process performance qualification (PPQ) acceptance criteria by characterizing intra and inter-batch variability using process design data and batch homogeneity studies; and develop an appropriate sampling plan for PPQ • Stage 3, Continued Process Verification: develop a control plan as part of a risk management strategy; collect and analyze product and process data; and ensure your process is in (statistical) control and capable. Who Will Benefit: This seminar is designed for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical professionals who are involved with product and/or process design, validation, or manufacturing/control. • Process Scientist/Engineer • Design Engineer • Product Development Engineer • Regulatory/Compliance Professional • Design Controls Engineer • Six Sigma Green Belt • Six Sigma Black Belt • Continuous Improvement Manager Agenda: Day 1 Schedule Lecture 1: Introduction to Statistics for Process Validation • principles of process validation • stages of process validation The primer on Statistical Analysis • basic statistics Lecture 2: A primer on Statistical Analysis (cont.) • statistical intervals and hypothesis testing Lecture 3: The primer on Statistical Analysis (cont.) • statistical intervals and hypothesis testing • ANOVA Lecture 4: The primer on Statistical Analysis (cont.) • regression • run charts Day 2 Schedule Lecture 1: Foundational Requirements for Process Validation • setting specifications • analytical methodology Stage 1 - Process Design • steps to DOE • screening designs Lecture 2: Stage 1 - Process Design • response surface designs • establishing a strategy for process qualification Lecture 3: Stage 2 - Process Qualification • introduction • incorporation of large-scale data • development of PPQ acceptance criteria • development of sampling plans Lecture 4: Stage 3 - Continued Process Verification • statistical process control • process capability Speaker: Richard (Rick) K. Burdick Emeritus Professor of Statistics, Elion Labs Richard (Rick) K. Burdick is an Emeritus Professor of Statistics, Arizona State University (ASU), where he instructed undergraduate and graduate students for 29 years. Following his tenure at ASU, Dr. Burdick was a Quality Engineering Director for Amgen Inc. for 10 years. Dr. Burdick's research and consulting interests consider several CMC statistical applications including comparability studies, stability data analysis, analytical method validation, quality by design process characterization, and analytical similarity for biosimilar products. He has written over 60 journal articles and three books, including Confidence Intervals for Random and Mixed ANOVA Models with Applications to Gauge R&R Studies, (with C. M. Borror and D. C. Montgomery) and Confidence Intervals on Variance Components, (with F. A. Graybill). Dr. Burdick is a Fellow of the American Statistical Association and a member of the American Society for Quality. He has served on the USP Statistics Expert Committee since 2010. He received his bachelor’s Degree in Statistics from the University of Wyoming. He received his master’s and Doctorate degrees in Statistics from Texas A&M University. Note: Use this promo code GCP50 to get 50% off.

Vascular Ultrasound Core Course is organized by Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and will be held from Jan 16 - 19, 2019 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is designed for those with minimal or no prior experience with vascular technology. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 21 AMA PRA Category 1 credits. Accreditation: Entire Course only: 18 credits Entire Course and Hands-On: 21 credits Course Description: This course will provide a foundation for the use of state-of-the-art techniques in vascular diagnosis. Emphasis is placed on a thorough understanding of the basic principles underlying the Doppler examination and clinical applications using color and spectral Doppler techniques. Lecture Topics: Presentation topics include: • Doppler and Color Doppler Physics and Instrumentation • Interpretation of Spectral and Color Doppler • Carotid Doppler • Upper and Lower Extremity Venous Disease • Abdominal Doppler Educational Objectives: After attending the entire course, the participant should be able to: • Recognize the relationship between acoustic principles, hemodynamics, and the sonographic representation of major vessels and blood flow • Identify the ultrasound findings of abnormal examination • Describe the capabilities and limitations of Doppler ultrasound in assessment of vascular disease • Perform basic scanning of the vascular system Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.