NAFA's 6th Annual Anesthesia Crisis Resource Management Course is organized by Nurse Anesthesiology Faculty Associates (NAFA) and will be held on Aug 29, 2020 at Virginia Commonwealth University’s College of Health Professions, Richmond, Virginia, United States of America. Accreditation: Continuing education credits: 10 Class A Credits (pending approval) Description: It provides nurse anesthetists with the opportunity to experience ‘hands-on’ crisis situations, which include overseeing the environment and working effectively with operating room team players. Located in the Department of Nurse Anesthesia’s state-of-the-art Center for Research in Human Simulation, didactic lectures will be conducted in multimedia classrooms that offer the best high-definition video monitoring. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available. Note: Please note that schedules, times and venues are subject to change.

The Hand, Wrist and Elbow Complex is organized by Therapy Network Seminars (TNS) and will be held from Sep 19 - 20, 2020 at Johnston-Willis Hospital, Richmond, Virginia, United States of America. Target Audience: This course is intended for PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs, ATs Educational Credit: A certificate of attendance for 15 Contact Hours will be awarded to each participant. All Therapy Network Seminars are pre‐approved for CEUs in the state where the course is conducted when required for PT, OT, ATs & Assistants. Description: This two-day seminar will present a comprehensive overview of the structural and biomechanical basis of hand, wrist & elbow function and their relationship to the entire upper extremity. This unique approach thoroughly examines the relationship of these structures to human performance and suggest strategies for functional improvement. Common pathologies, mechanisms of injury, and progressive pre and post-operative treatment involving fractures, RSI/CTDs, tendon/nerve lacerations, arthritis, sprains/strains and dislocations will be covered with strong reference to their impact on function. Course content includes medical screening, differential diagnosis, imaging, functional progression of treatment, splinting/casting, PAMs, pain management and the non-compliant patient. This seminar will NOT present a “protocol driven approach” to rehabilitation. Rather, the participant will learn a “framework” for physical examination that will permit rapid synthesis of findings into a “dynamic treatment plan” designed to increase patient satisfaction and outcomes. Objectives: • Demonstrate a working understanding of the biomechanical systems of the elbow, wrist and hand and relate this information to functional impairments. • Demonstrate an appropriate physical examination of the elbow and wrist. • Identify sound biologically based treatment plans for osseous and soft tissue pathologies. • Identify appropriate splints and positioning devices to improve upper extremity performance. • Identify psychosocial assessment techniques and motivational techniques designed to improve client compliance with therapy prescription.

Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access Workshop is organized by Nurse Anesthesiology Faculty Associates (NAFA) and will be held on Oct 10, 2020 at Virginia Commonwealth University’s College of Health Professions, Richmond, Virginia, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

42nd International Conference on Learning Disabilities is organized by Council for Learning Disabilities (CLD) and will be held from Oct 15 - 16, 2020 at Richmond Marriott, Richmond, Virginia, United States of America. Target Audience: (check all that apply): • Higher education faculty • Researchers • Teachers • Graduate students • Administrators • Elementary focus • Middle school focus • High school focus • Adult/postsecondary focus • Key stakeholders (e.g., parents and families, advocates) Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

14th Annual Case Management and Transitions of Care Conference - Virginia Chapter is organized by American Case Management Association (ACMA) and will be held on Oct 17, 2020 at The Westin Richmond, Richmond, Virginia, United States of America. Who Should Attend? • Case managers • Nurses • Social workers • Physician advisors • Physicians Description: The 2020 Virginia Chapter Conference will be an opportunity to share knowledge and learn with case management and transitions of care professionals in health care. Gain new strategies and insights when you collaborate for care with your peers. Take advantage of this unique professional development event right in your backyard and improve patient outcomes. What Will You Get? • Innovative ideas you can immediately use • Updates on case management best practices from recognized innovators • In-depth discussion about the latest health care resources • Knowledge-sharing with like-minded peers • Interaction with the latest tools and products in the exhibit hall • Networking and education with dedicated professionals Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

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 Nov 04 - 05, 2020 at CTCCE, 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 Nov 05, 2020 at CTCCE, 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 renewal course is a one-day course for those who are current or within six months of their expiration date. 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). This advanced course highlights the importance of high-performance team dynamics and communication, systems of care, recognition and intervention of cardiopulmonary arrest, immediate post-cardiac 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.

Virginia Physical Therapy Association (VPTA) Fall Summit 2020 is organized by Virginia Physical Therapy Association (VPTA) and will be held on Nov 07, 2020 at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Richmond, Virginia, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Athletic and Therapeutic Upper Quarter Taping is organized by Great Lakes Seminars (GLS) and will be held on Nov 14, 2020 at Rehab Center at Parham Doctor's Hospital, Richmond, Virginia, United States of America.   Accreditation: This course has been submitted for 16 continuing education hours. Approval amounts may vary per state. Certificates of attendance with the number of course hours will be given to each participant at the completion of the course. Course Description: This seminar will help all clinicians to learn new and diverse ways to apply different types of therapeutic tape to the cervical and thoracic regions, along with the shoulder, elbow and wrist. You will learn how to use these taping techniques to increase ROM, decrease pain, and improve function. Myofascial and neuromuscular reasoning for the benefits of taping will be discussed throughout. The registrant will learn how to correctly and confidently apply pre-stretched tape, cover-roll, leukotape, athletic tape, and wet-pruf tape.  Course Objectives: At the completion of this seminar, the participant will be able to: • Correctly describe three different types of tape that can be applied to physical therapy patients and the specific benefits of each type • Correctly identify 8 structures in the body that the use of tape can assist to improve range of motion, decrease pain, or increase function • Correctly describe the neurophysiological mechanism behind the benefit of taping • Correctly and confidently demonstrate how to apply pre-stretched tape to a lower quarter structure to improve range of motion, decrease pain, or increase function • Correctly and confidently demonstrate how to apply athletic tape to a lower quarter structure to improve range of motion, decrease pain, or increase function • Correctly and confidently demonstrate how to apply wet-pruf tape to a lower quarter structure to improve range of motion, decrease pain, or increase function • Correctly and confidently demonstrate how to apply cover-roll and Leukotape tapes to a body structure to improve range of motion, decrease pain, or increase function Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

The Shoulder Complex is organized by Therapy Network Seminars (TNS) and will be held from Nov 14 - 15, 2020 at ohnston-Willis Hospital Emergency Room, Richmond, Virginia, United States of America. Target Audience: This course is intended for PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs, and ATs Educational Credit: A certificate of attendance for 15 Contact Hourswill be awarded to each participant. All Therapy Network Seminars are pre‐approved for CEUs in the state where the course is conducted when required for PT, OT, ATs & Assistants. Seminar Description: Successful evaluation and treatment of the shoulder complex entails an accurate understanding of its normal and abnormal anatomy, pathomechanics and biomechanics. Treatment of the shoulder can be complex and confusing based upon the multitude of approaches that exist.  By utilizing a systematic approach, therapists and athletic trainers may focus on a problem-solving basis to accurately and successfully evaluate patients with a variety of shoulder conditions. Included in this two-day workshop is an overview of the most common orthopedic conditions in which therapeutic intervention is indicated, evaluation and treatment schemes to promote successful outcomes and significant lab time. Attendees will further their development involving effective evaluation and treatment (surgical as well as non-surgical); including differential diagnosis, manual therapy, exercise prescription and evidence supported treatment techniques for the shoulder proper. Objectives: • Identify evidence supported treatment techniques used in shoulder rehabilitation • Perform modified examination techniques and “special test” based upon history, screening and stage of the condition e.g. acute vs chronic • Perform modified examination techniques and “special test” based upon history, screening and stage of the condition e.g. acute vs chronic • Perform basic and advanced mobilization and other manual therapy techniques to help facilitate normal recovery. • Demonstrate appropriate exercise prescription and dosing based on the stage of the condition and the recovery process. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.