Upcoming Medical Conferences in Memphis

Focus on Respiratory Care, Sleep Medicine & Pulmonary Diagnostics is organized by FOCUS Conferences, Inc. and will be held from Sep 20 - 21, 2019 at The Guest House at Graceland, Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is for Respiratory Therapists, Pulmonary Function Technologists & Sleep Technologists. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 12-15 continuing education credits (CRCEs, CSTEs & CECs) Note: Active duty and Reserve military personnel, as well as veterans and students, will receive a $50 discount allowing them to register for only $200.​ Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Advanced Stroke Life Support Hospital and Pre-Hospital Certification Course is organized by Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare and will be held on Sep 24, 2019 at Methodist University Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is EMS and Nursing. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.  

American Biological Safety Association (ABSA) 62nd Annual Biological Safety Conference is organized by American Biological Safety Association (ABSA) International and would be held during Oct 11 - 16, 2019 at Memphis Cook Convention Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA. Further information will be updated soon.

Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN) REACH 2019 is organized by Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN) and will be held from Nov 05 - 09, 2019 at Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Rehab Nurses. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.  

Advanced Stroke Life Support Hospital and Pre-Hospital Certification Course is organized by Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare and will be held on Nov 07, 2019 at Methodist South Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is EMS and Nursing. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Evaluation and Management of Head & Neck Lymphedema is organized by Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy and will be held from Jul 17 - 19, 2020 at West Cancer Center, Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America. Accreditation: CEUs for CLTs are provided through the FPTA, AOTA, and NCBTMB. CEUs for SLPs are provided through ASHA (2.0 CEUs - Introductory level, Professional area). Overview: Head and Neck Lymphedema (HNL) is a devastating condition that frequently follows surgery or radiation for the treatment of head and neck cancer. Not only can HNL affect the patient’s communication and swallowing function, but in severe cases can affect respiration, vision, and even ambulation, not to mention the frustration and embarrassment that accompanies this disfiguring condition. However, with proper treatment, HNL can typically be reduced to a manageable level. This 2 ½ day workshop will provide the academic foundation and practical application for the therapist to successfully implement basic techniques to reduce the edema that can create such devastating impairments. Therapists will learn about: (1) the basic lymphatic system; (2) evaluation and measurement; (3) Manual Lymph drainage (MLD); (4) compression wraps and garments; (5) documentation and billing Course Objectives: • Explain the basic anatomy and physiology of the head and neck lymphatic and venous systems and identify the relevant structures involved in lymphatic drainage. • Identify the most common forms of head and neck cancer, their treatments and side effects, and their functional impact on communication and swallowing. • List the various causes of edema in the head and neck and their appropriate treatments. • Differentiate between typical post-operative edema and lymphedema involving the head and neck. • Describe the effects of head and neck lymphedema on communication, swallowing, and psychosocial processes. • Demonstrate basic proficiency in assessment and development of a basic treatment plan for a patient with head and neck edema. • Demonstrate proficiency in basic techniques to reduce edema of the head and neck in order to improve communication and swallowing. These include: • Manual Lymph Drainage techniques • Compression wrapping for the head and neck • Kinesiotaping of the head and neck • Evaluate a written case study for a patient with head and neck lymphedema and perform an appropriate treatment session for that patient.

65th American Academy of Psychotherapists (AAP) Annual Institute and Conference is organized by American Academy of Psychotherapists (AAP) and will be held from Nov 11 - 15, 2020 at The Peabody Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Anesthesia Update is organized by Northwest Anesthesia Seminars (NWAS) and will be held from Apr 08 - 11, 2021 at The Peabody Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is physicians, certified registered nurse anesthetists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and 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 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Course Objectives: At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to: • Apply the pertinent physical and behavioral sciences - to include but not be limited to advanced anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, chemistry, physics, psychology, and social sciences - as they impact and are affected by the planning, delivery, and monitoring of anesthesia and related services inherent in the anesthesia professions. • Explain the selection, dosing considerations with methods of administration, safe use, and contraindications and precautions of presented pharmacological agents through the understanding of their physico-chemical properties, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, updated uses, and more recently developed additional, related, and similar drugs. • Outline comprehensive management plans for the group of patients discussed, whether related in age, physical status, cultural background, invasive procedure, anesthetic or analgesic requirements, clinical setting, adverse reactions, and/or goals of care. • Apply the principles of safety and asepsis in the performance of anesthetic procedures and administrations, equipment use, and other applications encountered during the provision of anesthesia and analgesia whether in the surgical unit, the labor and delivery suite, the pain management clinic, or other more remote location of anesthetizing services. • Incorporate the appropriate recommendations and/or requirements of pertinent external organizations, institutions, and professional groups - recognized as serving as the authority for and/or holding the responsibility to compile and approve such tenets - in the provision of anesthesia and related services, whether medical, legal, philosophical, ethical, or health care management standards. • Apply the new techniques in the clinical setting of the participant. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.