Upcoming Medical Conferences in Richmond

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Course (ACLS) Provider (2-day course) is organized by Virginia CommonWealth University (VCU) Center for Trauma and Critical Care Education (CTCCE) and will be held from Jan 31 - Feb 01, 2020 at CTCCE - Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, United States of America. Who is this course for? • The ACLS Provider course is intended for those who need to complete initial certification or have let their certification lapse and have been expired past the recommended renewal period (six months past expiration date). • The Renewal course is a one-day course for those who are current or within six months of their expiration date. Description: This two-day course is intended for those who need to complete initial certification or have let their certification lapse past the recommended six month renewal period. The American Heart Association's (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Course (ACLS) has been updated to reflect new science in the 2015 American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. This course builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. This advanced course highlights the importance of high-performance team dynamics and communication, systems of care, recognition and intervention of cardiopulmonary arrest, immediate post-cardic arrest, acute dysrhythmia, stroke, and acute coronary syndromes (ACS). Features: • Course uses learning stations for practice of essential skills simulated clinical scenarios that encourage Active participation. • Hands-on class format reinforces skills proficiency. • Classroom-based works well for learners who prefer group interaction and instructor feedback while learning skills.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Course (ACLS) Renewal (1 day course) is organized by Virginia CommonWealth University (VCU) Center for Trauma and Critical Care Education (CTCCE) and will be held on Feb 01, 2020 at CTCCE - Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, United States of America. Who is this course for? • The ACLS Provider course is intended for those who need to complete initial certification or have let their certification lapse and have been expired past the recommended renewal period (six months past expiration date). • The Renewal course is a one-day course for those who are current or within six months of their expiration date. Description: The American Heart Association's (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Course (ACLS) has been updated to reflect new science in the 2015 American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. This course builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. This advanced course highlights the importance of high-performance team dynamics and communication, systems of care, recognition and intervention of cardiopulmonary arrest, immediate post-cardic arrest, acute dysrhythmia, stroke, and acute coronary syndromes (ACS). Features: • Course uses learning stations for practice of essential skills simulated clinical scenarios that encourage Active participation. • Hands-on class format reinforces skills proficiency. • Classroom-based works well for learners who prefer group interaction and instructor feedback while learning skills.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Renewal (1-day course) is organized by Virginia CommonWealth University (VCU) Center for Trauma and Critical Care Education (CTCCE) and will be held on Feb 07, 2020 at CTCCE - Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, United States of America. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 7 Contact Hours. Who is this course for? • The PALS Provider course is intended for those who need to complete initial certification or have let their certification lapse and have been expired past the recommended renewal period (six months past expiration date). • The Renewal course is a one-day course for those who are current or within six months of their expiration date. Description: The American Heart Associations's (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Course has been updated to reflect new science in the 2015 AHA Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC. This classroom, Instructor-led course uses a series of videos and simulated pediatric emergencies to reinforce the important concepts of a systematic approach to pediatric assessment, basic life support, PALS treatment algorithms, effective resuscitation, and team dynamics. The goal of the PALS Course is to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured children, resulting in improved outcomes. Features: • Classroom-based courses work well for learners who prefer group interaction and instructor feedback while learning. • Course includes realistic, clinical scenarios that encourage active participation – delivered through actual pediatric patient videos and lifelike simulations. • Course is comprehensive and includes our systematic approach to assess and treat pediatric patients in emergency situations. • Course uses a hands-on class format to reinforce skills proficiency • Co-branded with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

Essentials of Clinical Ultrasound is organized by VCU Health Continuing Medical Education and will be held from Feb 08 - 09, 2020 at McGlothlin Medical Education Center, Richmond, Virginia, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Target Audience: Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Practice, General Practice, Hematology, Hospitalist, Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, Geriatric Medicine, Nurse Practitioner, Infectious Diseases, Nephrology. Overview: Our general point of care ultrasound workshop is a unique hands-on experience that exposes learners to the fundamentals of ultrasound for the rapid assessment of the acutely ill patient. Guided by experienced faculty, hands-on sessions on live models will focus on the pearls and pitfalls of image acquisition and interpretation as well as the basics of ultrasound-guided procedures. The hands-on sessions will be complemented by didactic lectures to improve the participants' knowledge of the indications, technical skills, and limitations of bedside ultrasound. What can you expect to learn? By the end of this course the learner will develop the ability to use bedside ultrasound to take care of undifferentiated patients in a variety of settings as demonstrated by the following learning objectives. Objectives: • Practice the basics of ultrasound machine controls and probe selection for each exam type • Integrate the principals of ultrasound physics to obtain optimal images • Demonstrate the ability to obtain normal thoracic, cardiac, lung, abdominal, and vascular exams • Identify and interpret normal and abnormal ultrasound findings • Differentiate and execute the specific techniques for ultrasound guidance of procedures such as venous cannulation, thoracentesis, and paracentesis. • Define the limitations of ultrasound imaging Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Mental Health Issues in the Classroom: Practical Strategies for Helping Children and Adolescents Succeed is organized by PESI HealthCare and will be held on Feb 20, 2020 at Delta Hotels by Marriott Richmond Downtown, Richmond Virginia, United States of America. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 6.3 contact hours / 6.0 contact hours or .6 CEUs / 6.25 hours of continuing education credit. Target Audience: • Psychologists • Speech-Language Pathologists • Speech-Language Pathology Assistants • Teachers & Paraprofessionals • School Counselors • School Psychologists • School Administrators • School Social Workers • Marriage & Family Therapists • Nurses • Occupational Therapists • Occupational Therapy Assistants • Addiction Professionals • Probation Officers • All professionals working in child care settings, therapy settings, treatment programs, hospitals, juvenile justice facilities, foster care, and more. Description: Join child/adolescent behavioral expert, Jill Timmons, Ph.D., NCSP, and learn how to best manage the students at your school diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), mood disorders, anxiety and depression. You will walk away with concrete, yet practical, strategies to successfully intervene with their serious behavioral issues, such as: • Anger and outbursts • Cutting and self-injury • Defiance • Impulsivity • Sensory issues • Meltdowns and tantrums • Obsessive compulsive • Truancy • Rigidity • Electronic addiction Through case studies, video clips and dynamic class discussion you will learn: • 30 second teacher strategies to manage challenging and disruptive behaviors • New ways to reduce the costs of out-of-district placements • How to engage students in class, increase productivity and reduce truancy • Behavioral assessments and strategies for the IEP team • Side-effects of common psychotropic medications • How skill deficits from mental health conditions create behavioral difficulties • Characteristics of at-risk students’ mental health problems • Strategies to gain collaboration with clinicians. Objectives: • Articulate how behavioral-driven choices differ from mental health-driven behaviors and characterize how these differences inform your choice of intervention. • Communicate the effective uses of medications and potential side effects that can appear as misbehaviors. • Implement various school-based strategies, used in collaboration with community clinicians, to intervene when behavioral issues arise from mental health conditions. • Determine effective positive behavior support strategies to successfully discipline the special needs child. • Discriminate how IDEA relates to mental health issues and discipline. • Apply communication techniques that create a climate for success inside and outside the classroom.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Renewal (1-day course) is organized by Virginia CommonWealth University (VCU) Center for Trauma and Critical Care Education (CTCCE) and will be held on Feb 24, 2020 at CTCCE - Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, United States of America. This Course has been approved for a maximum of 7 Contact Hours. Who is this course for? • The PALS Provider course is intended for those who need to complete initial certification or have let their certification lapse and have been expired past the recommended renewal period (six months past expiration date). • The Renewal course is a one-day course for those who are current or within six months of their expiration date. Description: The American Heart Associations's (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Course has been updated to reflect new science in the 2015 AHA Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC. This classroom, Instructor-led course uses a series of videos and simulated pediatric emergencies to reinforce the important concepts of a systematic approach to pediatric assessment, basic life support, PALS treatment algorithms, effective resuscitation, and team dynamics. The goal of the PALS Course is to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured children, resulting in improved outcomes. Features: • Classroom-based courses work well for learners who prefer group interaction and instructor feedback while learning. • Course includes realistic, clinical scenarios that encourage active participation – delivered through actual pediatric patient videos and lifelike simulations. • Course is comprehensive and includes our systematic approach to assess and treat pediatric patients in emergency situations. • Course uses a hands-on class format to reinforce skills proficiency • Co-branded with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) (2 Day Course) is organized by Virginia CommonWealth University (VCU) Center for Trauma and Critical Care Education (CTCCE) and will be held from Feb 27 - 28, 2020 at CTCCE - Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, United States of America. Description: Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) is a course designed to provide the core-level pediatric knowledge and psychomotor skills needed to care for pediatric patients in the emergency setting. Here's a glimpse into what you'll learn: • The latest pediatric emergency nursing practice recommendations • Systematic assessment and application of care • The newly released 5th Edition includes added content on dermatologic and environmental emergencies, human trafficking, food allergies and more! Prerequisites: Participants must be an RN or NP and possess a current unrestricted nursing license to receive verification Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

2020 Emswiller Interprofessional Symposium is organized by VCU Health Continuing Medical Education and will be held on Feb 29, 2020 at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Richmond, Virginia, United States of America. Overview: The Jewell and Carl F. Emswiller Interprofessional Symposium is an annual event that provides a forum for health professional students, educators, practitioners, researchers, and policy-makers who have the power to improve health and wellness for individual patients, communities, and populations through innovation in interprofessional practice. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) (2 Day Course) is organized by Virginia CommonWealth University (VCU) Center for Trauma and Critical Care Education (CTCCE) and will be held from Mar 11 - 12, 2020 at CTCCE - Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, United States of America. Description: • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) is a course designed to provide the learner with cognitive knowledge and psychomotor skills. • Specific mechanisms of injury, injury patterns and specific interventions are presented in lecture and psychomotor skills stations. • Who can take TNCC? Any RN interested in improving their trauma nursing skills. Only RN's can test. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Renewal (1-day course) is organized by Virginia CommonWealth University (VCU) Center for Trauma and Critical Care Education (CTCCE) and will be held on Mar 16, 2020 at CTCCE - Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, United States of America. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 7 Contact Hours. Who is this course for? • The PALS Provider course is intended for those who need to complete initial certification or have let their certification lapse and have been expired past the recommended renewal period (six months past expiration date). • The Renewal course is a one-day course for those who are current or within six months of their expiration date. Description: The American Heart Associations's (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Course has been updated to reflect new science in the 2015 AHA Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC. This classroom, Instructor-led course uses a series of videos and simulated pediatric emergencies to reinforce the important concepts of a systematic approach to pediatric assessment, basic life support, PALS treatment algorithms, effective resuscitation, and team dynamics. The goal of the PALS Course is to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured children, resulting in improved outcomes. Features: • Classroom-based courses work well for learners who prefer group interaction and instructor feedback while learning. • Course includes realistic, clinical scenarios that encourage active participation – delivered through actual pediatric patient videos and lifelike simulations. • Course is comprehensive and includes our systematic approach to assess and treat pediatric patients in emergency situations. • Course uses a hands-on class format to reinforce skills proficiency • Co-branded with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)