Upcoming Medical Conferences in Nashville

Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and Tapping: Evidence-Based, Mind-Body Treatment Approach to the Anxiety Spectrum Disorders and Pain is organized by PESI HealthCare and will be held on Feb 12, 2020 at Millennium Maxwell House Hotel Nashville, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America. This course has been approved for a maximum of 6.3 contact hours / 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Target Audience: • Counselors • Social Workers • Psychotherapists • Marriage & Family Therapists • Nurses • Addiction Counselors • Occupational Therapists • Case Managers • Other Mental Health Professionals. Course Description: The anxiety spectrum exemplifies the disorders where emotions override thought. Fragmented memories get stored in the body. The Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) collapse this uncomfortable emotional and physical reactivity, freeing a path for spontaneous insights and clearer thinking. Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a comprehensive mind-body treatment that desensitizes three areas: unwanted thoughts, emotions and physical reactions. EFT combines physical interventions derived from restorative (self-applied) acupressure theory with cognitive interventions. EFT is an evidence-based practice with over 100 published studies. One published study demonstrated a 24% decrease in cortisol (stress hormone) level in the EFT group. (Energypsych.org) EFT is an effective brief therapy and belongs in every therapist’s tool box. Transform your clinical excellence. Bring EFT into your practice and treat resistant problems that other methods failed. This seminar focuses on cutting-edge techniques of EFT to treat the anxiety spectrum disorders, including: • Phobias • Generalized Anxiety • Social Anxiety Disorder • Panic • OCD • Acute Traumatic Stress Reactions These mind-body methods are emerging into mainstream mental health, trauma treatment, coaching, employee assistance programs and sport psychology arenas as a rapid, effective, non-invasive, calming, desensitizing tool. Do not miss this opportunity to learn evidence-based techniques you can use immediately with your clients and improve treatment outcomes. Objectives: • Explain the origin and efficacy of the Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) including peer reviewed, published research. • Implement self-applied, light touch or tapping on acupoints to calm and rebalance the body system while thinking about disturbing upsets to create a desensitized state as measured by continuous dropping of the SUDS level. • Distinguish that EFT is a mind-body treatment that desensitizes unwanted thoughts, emotions and physical discomfort. • List exploratory questions to elicit the first or worst defining event and how to treat in all manifestation in the past, present and future. • Demonstrate EFT techniques for stress, phobias, generalized anxiety disorder and panic and traumatic events. • Describe how EFT can greatly diminish OCD-frustrating compulsions and unwanted habits. • Acquire a two-prong approach to treating social anxiety: EFT and social skill building. • Describe why EFT works in conjunction with and beyond talk therapy and how it often cuts quickly through resistant problems. • Explore working with pain reduction using acupoints and psychological constructs of metaphors and emotions. • State the ethical concerns of not working outside the knowledge base and obtaining ongoing “permission” to use these methods.

Sclerotherapy for Physicians & Nurses is organized by Empire Medical Training (EMT), Inc and will be held on Feb 21, 2020 at Homewood Suites by Hilton Nashville Vanderbilt, TN, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America. Target Audience: This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of Health Care Practitioners involved in the care of the patients with Aesthetic requests. Accreditation: Physicians Medical Education Resources designates this live activity, for a maximum of 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurses Medical Education Resources is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This CE activity provides 8.0 contact hours of continuing nursing education. Medical Education Resources is a provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 12299, for [8] contact hours. Description: Improved techniques, new, safer sclerosing agents, and high patient demand for in-office aesthetic procedures makes Sclerotherapy Training for nurses and physicians a must for any physician practice wishing to expand their services. Over 80 million Americans suffer from unsightly venous disease and the vast majority (75%) of these is cosmetic in nature which you will understand and be able to treat after completing the training. Visible veins give the impression of age and poor health and though many people wish to receive treatment, they are unaware of the safety, effectiveness, and lack of discomfort associated with newer sclerotherapy methods. Sclerotherapy by injection uses small amounts of detergent solutions to irritate the vein walls and achieve ultimate closure of the unwanted vein. Cosmetic laser centers and vein clinics perform these procedures not only because they are lucrative and simple to perform, but also because their patients receive impressive results using both laser vein therapies and traditional sclerotherapy using FDA approved detergent sclerosants. EMT's comprehensive sclerotherapy training will take you from the prospective patient through the consultation process as well as teach you the latest techniques and protocols used today. Program Overview: The Sclerotherapy seminar is a combination lecture and workshop where learners will participate in didactic lectures in the morning followed by hands on training in the afternoon. Learners will understand how to use FDA approved sclerosants for various cosmetic vein indications and will also gain a proficiency in the administration as well. The purpose of the training is to help learners provide enhanced patient care to those who present themselves with various medical and cosmetic vein conditions. Procedures which have not been taught in their previous medical education.  Learning Outcomes: • To acquire the necessary skills to properly identify the ideal candidate who will maximally benefit from the Aesthetic Procedures and will also acquire the technical skills to perform such skills to benefit patients aesthetically.  • To educate physicians further concerning their base knowledge of venous anatomy and pathophysiology of medical and aesthetic venous disease. Improve their diagnostic skills concerning medical associated venous disease and improve patient outcomes. • To acquire the necessary skills to properly identify the ideal candidate for cosmetic sclerotherapy through physical examination and be able to administer treatments in a safe and efficacious manner for greater patient satisfaction. Educational Objectives: • Practice procedures such as cosmetic sclerotherapy injections competently, safely, and effectively for their patient. Each participant will understand and learn how to avoid risks and associated complications. • Apply and understand the generally accepted protocols for the administration of the (2) FDA Approved sclerosants for aesthetic indications (i.e. unwanted arterioles, telangiectasias, and reticular veins). Learn the proper guidelines for the acquisition, patient charting, administration issues (i.e. medical intake forms, informed consents) and the corrective measures for adverse events. • Describe the mechanism of action and basic venous anatomy, differences between the product characteristics, managing expectations, and accepted after care for follow up after the sclerotherapy procedure. • Identify who is a proper candidate for the aesthetic sclerotherapy procedure, patient benefits, and education concerning the development of unwanted veins and other environmental reasons for their development. Increase patient awareness and offer enhanced patient care in relation to the management of these unwanted legs and facial veins.

Kinesiology Taping Practitioner Certification: Combining Taping & Movement to Improve Functional Outcomes is organized by PESI HealthCare and will be held on Feb 21, 2020 at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Nashville Downtown, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 6.0 continuing education hours / 6.0 contact hours or .6 CEUs. Who Should Attend: • Physical Therapists • Physical Therapist Assistants • Occupational Therapists • Occupational Therapy Assistants • Athletic Trainers • Massage Therapists • Personal Trainers Course Description: From sports medicine to stroke rehab, kinesiology tape has rapidly gained popularity in rehabilitation due to its unique ability to improve movement and function. One of the most versatile treatment tools in rehab, taping has been shown to improve outcomes with a vast variety of therapies, including functional movement therapies, manual therapy, splinting, Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT), Hippo- and Aquatic therapies, and more. This hands-on certification seminar will equip you with all the skills you’ll need to begin taping patients across the continuum of care. Explore the fundamentals of modern taping techniques, discover advanced interventions that integrate the latest neuroscience research, and learn how to combine taping with functional movement to produce the kinds of active treatments that are revolutionizing rehab. Numerous case studies will be presented that demonstrate how taping can help deliver superior rehab outcomes, and hands-on labs throughout the program will show you how to get impressive results with your patients. Objectives: • Explain the physiological effects of kinesiology taping. • Assess functional taping techniques as they apply to pain, edema management, neurologic conditions, scar and posture improvement. • Analyze the concepts of longitudinal fascial chain kinesiology taping. • Demonstrate fluid dynamics taping applications for acute edema and chronic fluid dysfunction conditions using the jellyfish taping method. • Demonstrate varied tape application techniques for common musculo-skeletal injury conditions such as low back pain, shoulder strains, ankle sprains and post-operative patient/client care. • Demonstrate posture taping applications for correction of common chronic postural deficits of the upper and lower spine regions.

The Botox Training course is intended for Physicians, Nurses, Dentists, and other Licensed Healthcare Professionals who are eager to learn a specific skill set associated with mastering the injectable procedures. Our Botox Training workshops, and other aesthetic procedure training classes, are offered throughout the year at major destination venues just about every weekend. For your convenience, we have scheduled our most popular aesthetic training courses over a weekend so you can easily attend the complete set of programs. Our Botox Training courses are considered to be the most comprehensive with hands on training as an integral part of the program and testing to ensure each attendee has satisfied the requirements for certification. For medical professionals interesting in developing or expanding their Aesthetics practice, Empire’s Complete Botox course is the best place to begin. These complete courses in Botox Training, Dermal Filler Training and Facial Aesthetics Workshops are the very basis for every Aesthetics’ practice. For More information please visit our website www.empiremedicaltraining.com or call us 866-366-1576

The Hands-On Dermal Filler seminar is a combination lecture and workshop where learners will participate in didactic lectures in the morning followed by hands on training in the afternoon. Learners will understand how to use Dermal Fillers for various cosmetic indications and will also gain a proficiency in the administration as well. The purpose of the training is to help learners provide enhanced patient care to those who present themselves with various cosmetic conditions. Procedures which have not been taught in their previous medical education. For More information please visit our website www.empiremedicaltraining.com or call us 866-366-1576  

Medical Hair Loss Therapy Training is organized by Empire Medical Training (EMT), Inc and will be held on Feb 24, 2020 at Homewood Suites by Hilton Nashville Vanderbilt, TN, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America. Overview:  Hair Restoration Training - Hair Loss Therapies course was specifically designed for physicians looking to incorporate these new technologies and combination therapies into their practice. The advancements and newer technologies, injection therapy procedures, and combination drug therapies allow for regrowth of hair without the need in many cases for hair transplants, grafts, or surgery. Men and women are equally affected by hair loss and thinning hair throughout their lifetimes and even though we have been told it is hereditary, hair loss can be corrected or reversed. Hair loss statistics are overwhelming as it affects 40 million males and over 25 million women in the United States. Non-surgical options for hair restoration and hair loss therapies will expand as industry growth will be driven by improving disposable incomes, an aging population through 2025, and an increased emphasis on outward appearance. There is a (4) out of (7) chance in men in receiving the baldness gene and (1) out of (4) women will suffer from lost and thinning hair. So how important is hair to our society? Target Audience: This activity designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician assistants, nurses and other healthcare professionals interested in effective weight loss treatments for patients. Accreditation: CME/CE credit provided by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare. Physicians AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Physician Assistants NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME. Nurses AKH, Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This Activity is awarded 6.5 Contact hours. Program Overview: The Hair Restoration Training - Hair Loss Therapies course was specifically designed for physicians looking to incorporate these new technologies and combination therapies into their practice. The advancements in newer technologies, injection therapy procedures, and combination drug therapies allow for regrowth of hair without the need in many cases for hair transplants, grafts or surgery. Men and women are equally affected by hair loss and thinning hair throughout their lifetimes and even though we have been told it is hereditary their hair loss it can be corrected or reversed. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of the educational activity, participants should be able to: • Perform medical hair loss services competently, safely, and effectively tailoring these services to the individual patient. • Identify risks, pitfalls and health risks to patients to increase compliance and overall care to patients.  • Apply generally accepted protocols of integrative approaches to medical hair loss services and the corrective measures for follow up care. • Describe various methodologies in administering medical hair loss and restorative services from a personalized patient.  • Identify potential health risks and causes associated with environmental conditions, drug interactions, medical histories, stress and the latest trends in delivering effective alopecia treatments associated.  • Identify the various types of alopecia for men and women relating to androgen conversion and immune function to increase patient awareness and provide for enhanced patient care. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2020 Resiliency Program - CNE is organized by Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and will be held on Mar 03, 2020 at Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America. Target Audience: Nursing Description: This education activity will identify strategies to reduce the occurrence of burnout and compassion fatigue among nursing staff. Learning Objectives: After attending this event, participants will be able to identify strategies to reduce the occurrence of burnout and compassion fatigue among nursing staff. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

2020 Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in the ICU - CNE is organized by Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and will be held on Mar 05, 2020 at Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America. Target Audience: Nursing Description: This sesion will Improve level of nurse knowledge in moderate to severe TBI patients. Learning Objectives: After attending this event, participants will have increased knowledge related to traumatic brain injury. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Challenging Geriatric Behaviors is organized by PESI HealthCare and will be held on Mar 10, 2020 at Millennium Maxwell House Hotel Nashville, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America. This course has been approved for a maximum of 6.3 Contact Hours. Target Audience: • Nurses • Physical Therapists • Physical Therapist Assistants • Occupational Therapists • Occupational Therapy Assistants • Speech-Language Pathologists • Social Workers • Home Healthcare Providers • Nursing Home Administrators • Registered Dietitians & Dietetic Technicians • Recreation Therapists Course Description: This is the best seminar on challenging geriatric behaviors that you will ever attend - GUARANTEED! Join Steven Atkinson, nationally-known expert, author and speaker on geriatrics, for a high-energy, dynamic seminar filled with interesting case studies, insightful discussions and interactive learning. You will leave this seminar with practical techniques that you can apply the next day! Dealing with cognitively-impaired geriatric patients can be challenging even for the experienced healthcare professional. You will learn strategies to manage behaviors such as: • Dementia • Aggression • Anxiety and depression • Refusal of food and fluids • Inappropriate sexual advances If older adults are routinely under your care, minimize your risk of escalating the problems associated with troublesome, often irrational behavior by attending this program. Gain valuable insights into the causes of challenging geriatric behaviors and learn innovative and practical intervention strategies to improve the care you provide. Course Objectives: • Develop strategies to manage difficult behaviors in seniors who have an altered perception of reality. • Identify the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias. • Discuss current research on the prevention of Alzheimer's disease, as well as lifestyle factors to slow the disease progression. • Summarize the safety issues associated with geriatric patients who drive and identify individuals who pose a safety threat. • Explain why wandering occurs in individuals with cognitive impairment and develop strategies to minimize or redirect this behavior. • Describe the environmental and behavioral causes of agitation. • Differentiate between appropriate and inappropriate sexual behaviors in individuals with dementia. • Distinguish between normal sleeping patterns and bedtime issues which could lead to increased health problems. • Analyze the physical and psychological changes that affect an elder's desire and ability to eat including the changes in nutritional requirements. • Identify the signs of caregiver stress and develop intervention strategies to prevent burnout.

Pediatric Emergency Care Education (CRPC Outreach) - CME is organized by Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and will be held on Mar 11, 2020 at Saint Thomas West Hospital, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America. Target Audience: Pediatrics Accreditation: Vanderbilt University Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Description: This course will be offered several times during 2020 based on requests in the One Hundred Oaks conference room or at a local hospital. Presentations by Vanderbilt faculty focus the latest research and discussion of challenging cases of common and challenging conditions presented by children and adolescents in the emergency setting. After participating in this CME activity, clinician participants should be able to describe and discuss approaches to preparing, evaluating, and managing pediatric patients in acute, emergency and trauma settings and determining when to transfer them to higher level facility. Learning Objectives: After participating in this CME activity, participants should be able to describe and discuss approaches to: • Preparing pediatric patients in emergency and trauma settings • Evaluating pediatric patients in emergency and trauma settings • Managing pediatric patients in emergency and trauma settings • Determining when to transfer pediatric patients to higher level facility Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.