Upcoming Medical Conferences in Salt Lake City

Transradial Intervention Education Course is organized by Merit Medical Systems, Inc. and will be held from Oct 25 - 26, 2019 at The Merit Education Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America. Attendees: For Interventional • Radiologists • Cardiologists • Neuroradiologists Agenda Highlights: Beginning/Intermediate Agenda Highlights • Didactic Presentations • Radial Fundamentals • Equipment Selection • Access Techniques & Hemostasis • Complications and Pitfalls • Taped Cases Specific to Interventional Radiologists (IRs) and to Interventional Cardiologists (ICs) • Hands-on Training, including Simulators and Cadaver Lab Advanced Agenda Highlights (For Interventional Cardiologists, at noted US facility course dates) • Didactic Presentations - Complex Cases • Attendee Case Presentations and Discussions • Advanced Taped Cases • Group Review of Most Challenging Transradial Cases • Hands-on Training, Including Simulators and Cadaver Lab Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Childhood Apraxia of Speech: The Kaufman K-SLP Methods and Behavioral Strategies To Build Successful Vocal Communication is organized by Northern Speech Services (NSS) and will be held on Nov 01, 2019 at Salt Lake City Marriott University Park, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 0.6 ASHA CEUs. Target Audience: Speech-language pathologists, ABA technicians, special education teachers, and parents of children with apraxia. Focus will be children ages 2-8 years with apraxia of speech and/or other speech sound disorders. Description: • This clinical presentation will focus on evaluation and treatment strategies for Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) using the Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol (K-SLP) methods. It will include defining CAS, establishing motivation, using reinforcement, implementing and fading cues, and scripting functional expressive language. It will also include implementing the principles of motor learning for practice schedules and how to move from the acquisition stage to the retention stage of learning to be an effective vocal communicator. • The methods, strategies, and techniques presented in this program follow the most current research in CAS and will provide clinicians with the information they need to help children with CAS progress from a simple core vocabulary to phrases and eventually to sentences and conversational speech. In addition, treatment videos will be used to enhance the learning experience. Course Objectives: • Understand and analyze a norm-referenced, standardized test which relates directly to this approach in order to identify this unique population of children. • Use evaluation information to establish goals for single words and phrases. • Implement a specific treatment approach using phonological processes to simplify the motor plans for CAS. • Provide five lists of single words to target in therapy. • List principles of motor learning for the acquisition vs. the retention stages of learning. • Explain the importance of mixing and varying tasks/blocked vs. random practice.

2019 CGA Annual Meeting is organized by Collaborative Group of the Americas on Inherited Gastrointestinal Cancer (CGA-IGC) and will be held from Nov 03 - 05, 2019 at Hilton Salt Lake City Center Hotel, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America. Who Should Attend The 2019 CGA Annual Meeting will be directed to colorectal surgeons, medical oncologists, gastroenterologists, researchers, geneticists, nurses, colorectal cancer registry coordinators, genetic counselors, psychologists and other professionals involved in the care of individuals with hereditary gastrointestinal cancer, including colorectal, esophageal, pancreatic, gastric, and small bowel cancers. Course Description: The CGA Annual Meeting will provide critical data and information designed to keep clinicians and scientists up-to-date on new developments in hereditary gastrointestinal cancer research, including implications for physicians, nurses, and genetic counselors to make informed decisions about the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with hereditary gastrointestinal cancer syndromes. The CGA Annual Meeting, in its 23rd year, is a conference directed to colorectal surgeons, medical oncologists, gastroenterologists, researchers, geneticists, nurses, colorectal cancer registry coordinators, genetic counselors, psychologists and other professionals involved in the care of individuals with hereditary gastrointestinal cancer, including colorectal, esophageal, pancreatic, gastric, and small bowel cancers. Learning Objectives: After completing this activity, participants will be able to do the following: • Summarize recent research on the basic biology of gastrointestinal cancer development, including modifiers of the hereditary phenotypes. • Describe potential implications for clinical practice. • Implement new approaches to screening and preventing gastrointestinal cancers. • Summarize the evidence for new diagnostics, devices, and pharmaceuticals. • Describe the impact of newly discovered genes and the use of recently introduced gene panels to diagnose and manage hereditary gastrointestinal cancer syndromes. • Institute use of clinical and genetic modifiers of the hereditary cancer risk in their clinical practice. • Define the changing care models for diagnosis and management of various hereditary cancer syndromes. • List the surgical approaches to hereditary gastrointestinal cancer syndromes for both treatment and prophylaxis. • Describe patient criteria for referral for surgery that offers optimal outcomes. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology (MOCA) Simulation Course is organized by University of Utah School of Medicine and will be held on Nov 04, 2019 at University of Utah Department of Anesthesiology, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. The Anesthesiology Center for Patient Simulation at University of Utah Health offers realistic immersive patient simulation education for ABA Diplomates seeking to fulfill their Practice Performance Assessment and Improvement (PPAI) requirement for MOCA®. This simulation course may be used to fulfill part of the ABA's Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology Program (MOCA®) requirements. Please consult the ABA website for a list of all MOCA® requirements. The simulation program at the University of Utah has been endorsed by the American Society of Anesthesiologist’s (ASA) Committee on Simulation Education to provide high-quality training to ASA members. Participant prerequisite: American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) diplomate seeking MOCA® recertification Cost: $1,700; CME Credit is $200 additional Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) 38th Annual Conference is organized by National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) and will be held from Nov 05 - 08, 2019 at Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America. Credits: Pre-conference Symposia - Earn up to: 5.00 Contact Hours General Sessions - Earn up to: 20.50 Contact Hours Sponsored Meal Sessions - Earn up to: 4.50 Contact Hours Post-conference Symposia - Earn up to: 3.00 Contact Hours What Will You Gain? The NSGC Annual Conference showcases advancements across the breadth of the genetic counseling profession to provide education and build community. Attendees will gain knowledge of clinical and scientific best practices and insights into emerging research. The conference provides a unique opportunity to engage and network with colleagues and pursue professional development. Conference Educational Objectives: • Incorporate recent developments and technologies in genetics and genomics into genetic counseling best practices. • Highlight emerging research by genetic counselors. • Discuss the effect of ethical, legal and social issues on the practice of genetic counseling in a variety of settings. • Support the promotion of our shared genetic counseling skills, history and core values in a variety of professional settings. • Illustrate the use of advanced counseling techniques and application of counseling theory in the field of genetic counseling. Pre-Conference Symposia will be held on Nov 06, 2019 Post-Conference Symposia will be held on Nov 08, 2019 Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

67th Annual Scientific Meeting is organized by American Society of Cytopathology (ASC) and will be held from Nov 14 - 17, 2019 at The Grand America Hotel, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America. Target Audience: This meeting is designed for pathologists, cytopathologists, cytotechnologists, students, and other members of the cytopathology community. Accreditation: Credits by day: Thursday 10.5 | Friday 13.75 | Saturday 11.25 | Sunday 5.25Continuing  Medical Education (CME): The American Society of Cytopathology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The American Society of Cytopathology designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 40.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Continuing Medical Laboratory Education (CMLE): The ASC designates this activity for a maximum of 40.75 Continuing Medical Laboratory Education (CMLE) credit hours for non- physicians. The CMLE credit hours meet the continuing education requirements for the ASCP Board of Registry Certification Maintenance Program. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Earn SAM Credits: Self-Assessment Modules (SAMs): The 67th Annual Scientific Meeting will offer sessions (maximum of 24.25 credits) requiring completion of (SAM) to test knowledge. Video Microscopy Tutorials, Panel Luncheon Seminars, Short Courses, and select Scientific Sessions qualify for SAMs. Educational Objectives: The American Society of Cytopathology’s 67th Annual Scientific Meeting educational objectives include: • Integrate recent advances in Cytopathology with current practice • Demonstrate the role of research in expanding the field of cytopathology and in optimizing patient care • Identify current best practices in Cytopathology and Cytotechnology education • Create a forum for advocacy on behalf of cytopathologists, cytotechnologists, and their patients. Scientific Sessions Include: • State of the Society Address • Leopold Koss Lectureship • State of the Art Symposium • Worldvision Cytopathology Contest • New Frontiers in Cytopathology • Papanicolaou Address • Diagnostic Cytology Seminar • Poster and Platform Presentations • Selected Short Courses • Selected Video Microscopy Tutorials

The 16th International Congress of the Society for Melanoma Research (SMR) is organized by The Society for Melanoma Research (SMR) and will be held from Nov 20 - 23, 2019 at The Grand America Hotel, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America.  Target Audience: The target audience for this medical event is medical oncologists, dermatologists and surgical oncologists. Conference Description: This is a global congress that unites melanoma clinicians and researchers to focus on multidisciplinary management of melanoma/skin cancer. It provides key insight into the practical advantages of multidisciplinary care of patients with cutaneous malignancies. This is the leading meeting for cutting edge data in melanoma with over 1,000 healthcare professionals  Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology (MOCA) Simulation Course is organized by University of Utah School of Medicine and will be held on Dec 09, 2019 at University of Utah Department of Anesthesiology, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. The Anesthesiology Center for Patient Simulation at University of Utah Health offers realistic immersive patient simulation education for ABA Diplomates seeking to fulfill their Practice Performance Assessment and Improvement (PPAI) requirement for MOCA®. This simulation course may be used to fulfill part of the ABA's Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology Program (MOCA®) requirements. Please consult the ABA website for a list of all MOCA® requirements. The simulation program at the University of Utah has been endorsed by the American Society of Anesthesiologist’s (ASA) Committee on Simulation Education to provide high-quality training to ASA members. Participant prerequisite: American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) diplomate seeking MOCA® recertification Cost:  $1,700; CME Credit is $200 additional Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Acute Care & ICU Rehab: Strategies for the Medically Complex Patient is organized by PESI HealthCare and will be held on Dec 12, 2019 at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Salt Lake City Airport, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 6.0 contact hours / 6.0 clock hours of continuing education instruction / 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Target Audience: • Occupational Therapists • Occupational Therapy Assistants • Physical Therapists • Physical Therapy Assistants • Nurses • Nurse Practitioners Description: Explore the latest interventions for improving functional mobility, strength, independence, and outcomes in acute care rehab. Designed for all practice levels, from the new grad to the veteran acute care professional, this hands-on course will provide you with an updated knowledge base for making appropriate decisions within the ICU and acute care environments, implementing assessment and treatment tools, integrating existing treatment plans with progression into the plan of care, and adjusting or accommodating treatment interventions across the hospital stay through transition out of the hospital. Discover the latest assessment techniques and learn how to integrate treatments into rehab plans during acute and post-acute phases. Practice the latest interventions, strategies, and best practices in hands-on labs throughout the day. Discover new treatments for: • Early mobilization • Management of lines, wires and tubes • Respiratory distress • Intubation/Vent dependency • Discharge planning • Caregiver training • Productivity • Billing/Documentation Objectives: • State the critical elements of analysis and assessment in mobilizing medically fragile patients. • Develop an appropriate plan of care for patients who present with a criticaly ill cardiac, neurological or respiratory diagnosis. • Distinguish the characteristics, similarities of, and differences between, medically fragile and general acute care patients and methods to implement successful therapeutic interventions with each. • Demonstrate an understanding of the outcome tools available for assessment of the acute or critically ill patient. • Evaluate strategies for addressing the behaviorally challenging patient and successful methods for patient engagement. • Identify methods to effectively document progression throughout the acute care spectrum.

Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents: Recognizing & Treating the Emerging Epidemic is organized by PESI HealthCare and will be held on Dec 12, 2019 at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Salt Lake City Airport, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 6.0 contact hours / 6.0 clock hours of continuing education instruction / 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Target Audience: • Social Workers • Psychologists • Counselors • Teachers • School Administrators • Occupational Therapists • Speech-Language Pathologists • Marriage and Family Therapists • Other Helping Professionals Who Work with Children Description: The increasing rate of stress and trauma to children, which includes divorce, family breakdown, violence in society, the media, and a failing school system, has produced a “shell shocked” generation suffering from anxiety in many cases. The challenge for clinicians is to recognize anxiety in children and help them cope. Dr. Steve O'Brien will teach you how and why anxiety develops in children and adolescents. She will present practical treatment strategies that can be applied immediately. The seven key anxiety disorders along with case examples to be addressed include: • Separation anxiety disorder • Panic disorder • Overanxious disorder • Obsessive-compulsive disorder • Social anxiety disorder • Phobias • Post-traumatic stress disorder Other co-occurring disorders (e.g. behavior problems, medical conditions, depression, ADHD, learning disabilities, selective mutism) will also be discussed. Emphasis will be on creative interventions involving insight-oriented, cognitive-behavioral, biological, mindfulness, expressive arts and family systems approaches. Objectives: • Apply the “Three Ingredients” framework for understanding how, why and when anxiety occurs in children. • Draw from 10 specific stress-management strategies to target the "when" factor in child and adolescent anxiety. • Recommend 8 steps teachers can take to reduce anxiety in the classroom for more focused attention. • Implement at least one effective treatment strategy for each of the 7 key anxiety disorders to modify sources of stress. • Designate 3 steps that schools can take to create a safe, calm environment for meeting the needs of anxious students. • Create a therapeutic alliance with parents to improve the effectiveness of clinical treatment with anxious kids.