Upcoming Medical Conferences in Salt Lake City

Wilderness Medicine First Responder Recertification Course is organized by National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) and will be held from Feb 01 - 03, 2019 at University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America. Continuing Educational Units: • 18 hours of EMT CEUs available at no additional cost • Up to 14 hours towards the Wilderness Medical Society’s Fellowship of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine at no additional cost • Category 1 CMEs for physicians not available • Central Wyoming College credit not available • University of Utah credit not available • 1 semester credits available from Western State Colorado University for an additional fee of $80 Minimum age: 16 Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Psychopharmacology: What You Need to Know Today about Psychiatric Medications is organized by PESI HealthCare and will be held on Feb 06, 2019 at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Salt Lake City Airport, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Counselorsm, Social Workers, Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Case Managers, Marriage & Family Therapists, Physicians, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Addiction Counselors, Pharmacists, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Other Mental Health & HealthCare Professionals. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 6.3 CE Hours. Conference Description: Demands on mental health professionals to expand their knowledge of psychotropic meds are like never before … not only do you need to be on top of the latest developments and what is on the horizon, but you also have to take that information, and use it most effectively for your client. • Improve clients understanding of their mental illness, and how medication aids recovery • Identifying treatment concerns with inappropriate, inadequate doses of medication • Tools to help clients manage unpleasant side effects • Strategies to improve client adherence to medications • Depression, bipolar, anxiety, schizophrenia, ADHD – the latest trends in medication management Conference Objectives: • Articulate the clinical uses of the five major psychotropic medication classes –antidepressants, mood stabilizers, anti-anxiety agents, antipsychotics and psychostimulants – including their efficacy and their common side effects. • Communicate the potential benefits and risks of using psychotropic medication to treat a wide array of conditions. • Explore psychotropic medication treatment options for clients with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. • Analyze the actions, therapeutic uses, and side effects of antidepressants in adults and children. • Implement effective methods for collaborating with clients, families and prescribers in order to build a comprehensive treatment plan. • Explore specific ethical issues and their resolve to the everyday practice of clinical psychopharmacology.

Evolving Paradigms in Cardiovascular Care and Peripheral Vascular Disease is organized by New Cardiovascular Horizons (NCVH) and will be held on Feb 16, 2019 at The Grand America Hotel, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America. Target Audience Family Physicians, General Practice Physicians, Primary Care Providers, Internists, Cardiologists, Interventional Cardiologists, Vascular Medicine Specialists, Podiatrists, Cath Lab Technologists, Residents/Fellows, Physician Assistants, Advanced Practice Nurses, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals and Healthcare Administrators Statement of Need/Program Overview Evolving Paradigms in Cardiovascular Care and Peripheral Vascular Disease will focus on new technologies and therapies for diagnosing and treating Peripheral Artery Disease and Limb Salvage, New Paradigms in Cardiovascular Disease, Limb Preservation and Wound Care Updates. Educational Highlights: New Technologies and Therapies for Diagnosing and Treating: • Peripheral Artery Disease and Limb Salvage • New Paradigms in Cardiovascular Disease • Limb Preservation and Wound Care Updates Learning Objectives: • Summarize and implement the latest advances in technology, testing and imaging for the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular disease. • Discuss and apply new interventional tools and therapeutic options for the treatment of valvular heart disease, coronary artery disease, heart failure and peripheral artery disease. • Review and evaluate interventional devices and appropriate uses. • Recognize and articulate the importance of peripheral artery disease diagnosis and its relationship to cardiovascular disease. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

41st Annual Current Concepts in Neonatal and Pediatric Transport Conference is organized by Intermountain Healthcare and will be held from Feb 20 - 22, 2019 at Primary Children's Hospital Outpatient Services, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Nurses, respiratory therapists, physicians, advanced practice clinicians, and paramedics who have training in the transport of neonatal and pediatric patients to tertiary care centers. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 19 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Course Description: During the period of transport, critically ill neonates and children are at risk from disease, injury, therapy, and the transport itself. This risk can be minimized by good communication between the referring and receiving caretakers, careful evaluation and management, the anticipation of complications, and a well-equipped and well-trained team. This two-day course provides a comprehensive approach to clinical issues related to neonatal and pediatric transport. Course Objectives: • Provide clinical care consistent with current guidelines of practice for specialty team transports • Demonstrate assessment and stabilization skills for the care and management of critically ill patients • Define management options for specific clinical disease states • Discuss the limitations and effects of the transport environment on the patient Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

The 5th Annual Perinatal Stem Cell Society Congress is organized by Perinatal Stem Cell Society and will be held from Feb 28 - Mar 01, 2019 at The Leonardo Museum, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

The Utah Ophthalmology Society (UOS) Annual Conference is organized by The Utah Ophthalmology Society (UOS) and will be held from Mar 01 - 02, 2019 at Sheraton Salt Lake City Hotel, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America. Mar 01, 2019 - Programs for Ophthalmologists and Ophthalmic Techniciansn Mar 02, 2019 - CODEquest Coding Seminar Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Wilderness Medicine First Responder Recertification Course is organized by National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) and will be held from Mar 01 - 03, 2019 at University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America. Continuing Educational Units: • 18 hours of EMT CEUs available at no additional cost • Up to 14 hours towards the Wilderness Medical Society’s Fellowship of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine at no additional cost • Category 1 CMEs for physicians not available • Central Wyoming College credit not available • University of Utah credit not available • 1 semester credits available from Western State Colorado University for an additional fee of $80 Minimum age: 16 Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Pediatric Neuroscience Symposium is organized by Intermountain Healthcare and will be held on Mar 08, 2019 at Primary Children's Hospital Outpatient Services Building Conference Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is neurologists, neurosurgeons, and rehabilitation specialists about the latest research and developments in treating pediatric neurological and neurosurgical conditions. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Wilderness Upgrade for Medical Professionals (WUMP) Course is organized by National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) and will be held from Mar 09 - 13, 2019 at University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America. Continuing Education Units: • 48 hours of EMT CEUs available at no additional cost • Up to 35.75 hours towards the Wilderness Medical Society’s Fellowship of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine at no additional cost • 43 hours of Category 1 CMEs for physicians available at no additional cost • Central Wyoming College credit not available • 4 semester credits available from University of Utah for an additional fee of $350 • 1 semester credits available from Western State Colorado University for an additional fee of $80 Course Description: The Wilderness Upgrade for Medical Professionals (WUMP) course is a nationally recognized program that trains urban caregivers to respond to medical emergencies in remote settings. This 48-hour course is ideal for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), paramedics, nurses, physicians, and other medical professionals. The course will upgrade an EMT to a Wilderness EMT and all others to a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) in accordance with current standards in pre-hospital medicine. Special topics include but are not limited to: long-term patient care and monitoring, wound management, selective spine immobilization, reducing dislocations, litter packaging, epinephrine administration, field care for environmental emergencies, and advice on expedition medications. The WUMP is not a technical rescue or survival course. The focus of the program is on prevention, decision making, improvisation, and long-term medical care in a wilderness setting. You'll learn to apply your urban emergency care knowledge to the wilderness through case studies and practical scenarios with mock patients. Our seasoned instructors will guide you through five days of intense, hands-on learning to make sure you are prepared in the wilderness. Upon successful course completion you will earn the following NOLS Wilderness Medicine certifications: Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness EMT (depending on your current certification) and Epinephrine Autoinjector. Prerequisites: This course is for Medical Professionals (EMTs, Medical Students, Nurses, Physician Assistants, Physicians). Minimum age:18 Deposit required: $300 Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) 2019 Annual Conference is organized by Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) and will be held from Mar 26 - 29, 2019 at Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America. Conference Description: In SOPHE’s 70th year, we remain an organization that continuously strives to improve and elevate the health of all people, through collaboration across health and non-health sectors, advocacy for improved policies and systems, and fostering the circle of research and practice. We are committed to addressing the determinants of health and improving health outcomes through health education and promotion in all practice settings Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.