Upcoming Medical Conferences in Charleston

Neonatal Pharmacology 2019 is organized by Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and will be held from Nov 13 - 15, 2019 at Francis Marion Hotel, Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

The Vascular Access Ultrasound Course (VUC) is organized by 3rd Rock Ultrasound and will be held on Dec 06, 2019 at Hyatt House Charleston/Historic District, Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is anyone involved in vascular access. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 6 CME Hours. Conference Description: This course will teach you how to use ultrasound to improve your success rates and improve patient care when placing lines, both central and peripheral. We cover the basics of ultrasound and line placement with ultrasound and then spend a great deal of time in lab placing lines in multiple different types of phantoms. Models are also used to practice identifying the anatomy and landmarks. Upon completion of the Vascular Access Course, participants will be able to: • Demonstrate the ability to properly operate an ultrasound machine and make adjustments to obtain adequate image quality. • Acquire ultrasound images for limited examination of the vascular structures in the neck and limbs for the purpose of placing intravascular catheters. • Use ultrasound to facilitate the intravascular placement of catheters. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

PSOC 2019 Annual Meeting And Scientific Sessions is organized by The Pain Society Of The Carolinas (PSOC) and will be held from Dec 06 - 08, 2019 at Belmond Charleston Place, Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

The New Face of Anxiety: Treating Anxiety Disorders in the Age of Texting, Social Media and 24/7 Internet Access is organized by PESI HealthCare and will be held on Dec 06, 2019 at Hotel On Market, Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America. This Course has been approved for a maximum of 6.3 contact hours / 6.25 clock hours of continuing education. Target Audience: • Social Workers • Psychologists • Counselors • Case Managers • Addiction Counselors • Therapists • Nurses • Occupational Therapists • Occupational Therapist Assistants • Marriage & Family Therapists • Other Mental Health Professionals Course Description: Texting rather than talking. Gathering likes and followers. Making friends via a gaming console. Unrelenting 24/7 news cycles. Ready or not, the rise of social media, and 24/7 Internet access has changed the way we relate to one another (and ourselves), leaving in its wake a whole new set of challenges for those who use it. As therapists, you see people of all ages with these issues: The girl who can’t put her phone away during session. The boy who isn’t sleeping after reading messages on social media. Friends of all ages who shame each other for life choices and argue by text. The socially anxious young adult who struggles to meet people in person because all of his “friends” are online. The parent who has to contend with Facebook shaming for every parenting decision. The older adult who feels out of touch and disconnected. The impact is rampant and pervasive – as a result, treatment of anxiety doesn’t look the same anymore. Attend this unique and engaging seminar to learn innovative ways to treat this new facet of anxiety with today’s client. You’ll discover: • Key questions to ask at assessment to uncover problematic use of technology • How excessive screen time affects mood, anxiety and self-worth in clients of all ages • Tools to help clients regulate their emotions and make wise decisions (on and offline) • Innovative techniques for promoting healthy use of technology with clients • Deliberate strategies for managing time, device use and “information overload Objectives: • Evaluate the impact persistent screen time exposure can have on the neurobiological and psychological health of clients. • Implement strategies to effectively reduce excessive use of technology that leads to avoidance and increased anxiety. • Increase clients’ capacity to utilize technology in a healthy manner to decrease risk of anxiety and other mental health symptoms. • Establish clinical practices that decrease rumination and build resilience to the stress of the digital world. • Teach clients five strategies for overcoming irrational fears of social interaction in order to improve clinical outcomes. • Implement cognitive-behavioral strategies for challenging distorted beliefs and the comparison fallacy as related to online interactions.

22nd Annual Frontiers in Pediatrics is organized by Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and will be held from Dec 06 - 08, 2019 at Francis Marion Hotel, Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

The Introductory Emergency Ultrasound Course is organized by 3rd Rock Ultrasound and will be held from Dec 06 - 07, 2019 at Hyatt House Charleston/Historic District, Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 16 hours of Category I CME. Conference Description : The Emergency Ultrasound Course is a two-day introductory course that covers all the primary applications of emergency ultrasound. The course is arranged so lectures are given in the morning with concentrated hands-on lab experience in the afternoon both days. The lab uses live models for a realistic training experience and we provide adequate faculty coverage to ensure the significant hands-on experience for each participant. The Introductory Course also includes the Vascular Access course, so you will get both courses for the price of one! The course covers all the primary emergency ultrasound applications and 2 Days of hands-on labs with live models and phantoms. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

The Advanced Ultrasound Course (AUC) is organized by 3rd Rock Ultrasound and will be held on Dec 08, 2019 at Hyatt House Charleston/Historic District, Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 8 hours of category 1 CME. Conference Description : This conference is designed for students to learn more advanced techniques for the use of ultrasound at the bedside. Students are expected to have a good working knowledge of ultrasound prior to this course. We will cover topics from advanced cardiac ultrasound to pulmonary applications. This course also has extensive hands-on training following lectures. Conference Objectives : • Produce ultrasound images for limited examination of the following organs: lungs, deep venous structures of the limbs, soft tissue and skin. • Produce ultrasound images for an expanded examination of the cardiac system. • Produce ultrasound images to be used in guiding management of patient resuscitations. • Use ultrasound to facilitate the following procedures: thoracentesis, pericardiocentesis, lumbar puncture, paracentesis, and peritonsillar abscess drainage. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Update in Critical Care: The Team Approach is organized by Northwest Seminars and will be held from Dec 09 - 12, 2019 at Belmond Charleston Place, Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and all other medical care providers who must maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of the specialty or are impacted by it. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 24.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Course Description: The practitioner of emergency medicine must possess an evidence-based scientific background for competent clinical practice; maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of the specialty and all additional related disciplines; maintain an up-to-the-minute armamentarium of knowledge and skills for the selection and use of complex equipment, pharmacological agents, and procedures; manage self and colleagues to function toward common goals in providing consistent care in all settings in which emergency care is provided; serve as an expert in matters involving quality, safe and equitable health care delivery and support of other service providers, departments, institutions, and organizations dependent upon professional expertise. Presentations are designed to facilitate the acquisition of cognitive and technical skills as defined through evidenced-based data translated to best practice standards by the pertinent governmental and professional organizations including the American College of Emergency Physicians, American College of Surgeons and the Emergency Nurses Association and abilities in one or more of the disciplines vital to the practicing professional. Course Objectives: At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to: • Apply the pertinent physical and behavioral sciences as they impact and are affected by the planning, delivery, and monitoring of services inherent in the professions • Explain the selection, dosing considerations with methods of administration, safe use, contraindications and precautions of drugs based on their chemical and pharmacologic properties • Outline comprehensive patient management plans for the special patient population discussed • Apply the principles of safety and asepsis in the performance of all aspects of patient care regardless of the clinical environment in which the practice resides • Incorporate the published tenets of pertinent, recognized external organizations, institutions, and professional groups defining medical, legal, philosophical, ethical, and healthcare management standards. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Counseling Grief Clients: Functional Interventions for Everyday Use is organized by PESI HealthCare and will be held on Jan 30, 2020 at Crowne Plaza Charleston Airport - Conv Ctr, Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America. This course has been approved for a maximum of 6.3 contact hours / 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

2020 Sports Medicine Essentials - An Interactive Course is organized by American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and will be held from Feb 13 - 16, 2020 at Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America. Who should attend this conference: • Residents • Fellows • Physicians • Nurse practitioners • Physician assistants • Athletic trainers • Physical Therapists • Other healthcare providers managing the care and prevention of sports injuries in the community and with sports teams Credits: • Earn up to 25 CMEs, MOCs - ABIM and ABP, ACSM CECs, and BOC CEUs Description: The Sports Medicine Essentials course, formerly the ACSM Team Physician Course, is specifically designed for primary care practitioners who desire to expand and improve their clinical musculoskeletal knowledge and skills. You will gain comprehensive knowledge of essential sports medicine topics using hands on sessions to improve your care of patients in the clinic and athletes on the field.