Upcoming Medical Conferences in Charleston

Dry Needling Part I - Instructed by Eric Krell, PT, DPT, Cert DN, MTC, MSKUS Cert is organized by University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) and will be held from Apr 05 - 07, 2019 at Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America. Hours: 25 or 2.5 CEU Prerequisite: None Who Attends: Physical Therapists Description: This 3 day seminar will provide the physical therapist with a thorough understanding of the history and current evidence regarding the use of Dry Needling in clinical practice.  The seminar will build a foundation on which the attendee may then integrate Dry Needling into clinical physical therapy practice. This seminar is a lab intensive, hands-on class.  Participants will safely handle needle manipulation and acquire motor skills necessary to perform a skilled needling session.  Participants should come prepared to practice dry needling and also be prepared to play the part of the practice patient. Intramuscular Dry Needling Part I is the first seminar of a two part certification program divided into upper and lower quadrants. Practical observation and testing occurs at the conclusion of each class (Part I & Part II) with a final written exam taking place after the completion of Part II.  The testing is conducted in order to assure that the clinician attains a safe and effective level of clinical practice in DN techniques.  Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this seminar, attendees will: • Discuss the origins, history and evolution of dry needling • Classify the origins and distinguishing factors of Latent and Active Myofascial Trigger Points • Describe the neurophysiological effects of dry needling on Myofascial Trigger Points and Myofascial Pain Syndrome • Demonstrate appropriate communication to the patients of the risks, benefits and potential for  adverse events of dry needling • Develop a comprehensive dry needling treatment regimen for the cervical, scapulo-thoracic, craniofacial and upper extremity regions based on common patient complaints, current evidence and physical exam findings to support manual therapy and therapeutic exercise • Identify and incorporate the most effective manual therapy techniques, coupled with dry needling and neuromuscular training to bring about improved outcomes for cervical, scapulo-thoracic, cranio facial and upper extremity dysfunction • Perform accurate needle penetration based on neuromusculoskeletal anatomy and targeted patient outcomes • Demonstrate safe needling techniques and decision making as to tissue area selection, needle length and depth of needle penetration • Recognize the utility of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound for improving dry needling accuracy and the identification of pathological tissues

2019 South Carolina Academy of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery (SCADDS) Annual Meeting is organized by South Carolina Academy of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery (SCADDS) and will be held from Apr 12 - 13, 2019 at Charleston Marriott, Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia Workshop is organized by Coast to Coast Anesthesia Seminars, Inc and will be held from Apr 14 - 16, 2019 at Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District, Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America. Accreditation: This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists for 16.00 Class A CE credits; AANA designates this program as meeting the criteria for up to 3.50 CE Credits in pharmacology/therapeutics. Full Seminar (15.5 credits) Lectures only (13 credits) Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Pediatric Ultrasound Course is organized by 3rd Rock Ultrasound and will be held from Apr 16 - 17, 2019 at Hyatt House Charleston/Historic District, Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 14.25 Hours of CME. Conference Description : This conference covers all the primary applications of pediatric/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 a significant hands on experience for each participant. Conference Objectives are : • Demonstrate the ability to properly operate and ultrasound machine and make adjustments to obtain adequate image quality. • Acquire ultrasound images for needed for the evaluation of Appendicitis, Intussusception, and Pyloric Stenosis. • Acquire ultrasound images used to determine injuries in the Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma exam. • Use ultrasound to facilitate the intravascular placement of catheters. 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 Apr 17 - 18, 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 a 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! 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 Vascular Access Ultrasound Course is organized by 3rd Rock Ultrasound and will be held on Apr 17, 2019 at Hyatt House Charleston/Historic District, Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 6 Hours of CME. Conference Description : This conference is designed for anyone involved in vascular access. 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. Conference Objectives are : • 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.

Critical Care Ultrasound Course is organized by 3rd Rock Ultrasound and will be held from Apr 18 - 19, 2019 at Hyatt House Charleston/Historic District, Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 15.25 hours of category 1 CME. Conference Description: This two-day course focuses primarily on ultrasound applications in the critically ill patient. This course contains some content similar to that found in the Introductory Course, but more focused on the ICU and emergency medicine physician. We cover basic topics initially then move through cardiac, vascular access, abdominal pathology, and critical care ultrasound. Like all of our courses, this two-day course can be tailored for your group to cover just the topics you are interested in learning. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

The Advanced Ultrasound Course is organized by 3rd Rock Ultrasound and will be held on Apr 19, 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 are: • 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 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 peritonsilar abscess drainage. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

48th Annual Postgraduate Course in Surgery is organized by Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and will be held from Apr 25 - 27, 2019 at Hyatt place charleston/historic district, Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America. Accreditation : CME Credit The Medical University of South Carolina designates this live activity for a maximum of 16.5 AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. PA Credit AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ and Prescribed credit from AAFP from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. The MUSC Office of CME provides certificates to PAs with a statement, approved by AAPA, that PAs may receive a maximum of 16.50 AAPA Category 1 Credits for this conference. Nursing Credit Most states accept CMEs that apply to specific nursing specialties as nursing continuing education. Please check with your respective State Board of Nursing to ascertain the equivalent number of contact hours offered for 16.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Course Descritpion : The 48th Annual Postgraduate Course in Surgery is intended to update practicing surgeons on current topics, concepts, issues and problems relative to the broad field of general surgery. Guest faculty and MUSC faculty will conduct this course, which is sponsored by the Department of Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with the course faculty through case presentations, panel discussions and during scheduled breaks. Course Objectives : At the conclusion of this conference you should be better able to: • Formulate treatment and management plans for the broad area of general surgery and in GI, endocrine and breast cancer surgery. • Implement strategies to prevent or minimize complications. Specific learning objectives will be included in the online agenda beginning in February 2019. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.   

6th Annual Lowcountry Sickle Cell Symposium is organized by MUSC Drug Discovery Building and will be held on Apr 27, 2019 at MUSC Drug Discovery Building, Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.