Upcoming Medical Conferences in Bellevue

Obstetrics (OB) Emergencies is organized by PESI HealthCare and will be held on Mar 27, 2019 at Sheraton Bellevue Hotel, Bellevue, Washington, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurse Midwives, Certified Childbirth Educators. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 6.3 contact hours. Description: Jamie Otremba will delve into the most common obstetrical emergencies presenting in today's patients. She will provide you with a comprehensive look at the critical interventions for: • Trauma in Pregnancy • Severe Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy • Managing Amniotic Fluid Embolism • The Latest Recommendations for Post-Partum Hemorrhage • Urgent vs. Emergent Newborn Conditions • Interventions to Manage Violent Situations in the OB Setting Jamie's extensive experiences in high-risk obstetrics have provided her with keen insight into these often challenging and frightening situations. She is eager to share with you many of the effective interventions that she has acquired throughout her career. Through enlightening case studies, persuasive evidence-based research and an engaging presentation style, she will teach you the current trends and treatments you need to know to manage the next OB emergency. Attend this seminar to learn new strategies and techniques that can immediately impact the maternal and fetal outcomes of your patients! Objectives: • Identify three clinical manifestations of amniotic fluid embolism. • Describe the most common causes of obstetric trauma. • Discuss management options for post-partum hemorrhage. • Explain why a d-dimer is no longer recommended as part of the evaluation for pulmonary embolism in pregnancy. • Analyze why neurological outcomes with amniotic fluid embolism are so poor and the rapid interventions that could make a difference. • Compare the various treatment options for the obstetrical patient with severe hypertension.​

Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (WAEPS) Annual Meeting is organized by Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (WAEPS) and will be held from Mar 28 - 29, 2019 at Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue, Washington, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2-Day: Crash Course in Cardiac Nursing is organized by PESI HealthCare and will be held from Mar 28 - 29, 2019 at Sheraton Bellevue Hotel, Bellevue, Washington, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Cardiovascular Technology Professionals. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 12.6 Contact Hours. Conference Description: You MUST be able to identify cardiac issues in their early stages and respond appropriately to avoid life-threatening complications. Even many seasoned nurses remain confused by the complexity of the cardiac system and feel insecure in their assessment and analysis of rhythms and EKGs. Attend this comprehensive program and gain the skills and knowledge you need to manage any situation. Cardiac expert, Cathy Lockett, breaks down the most complex cardiac disorders and will provide you with practical tools and tips that are guaranteed to increase your confidence when caring for this challenging population. Your patients depend on you; don't miss this opportunity to become a CARDIAC EXPERT! • Imagine the Confidence you will have in your knowledge and ability to quickly assess complex cardiac patients. • Imagine the Respect you'll gain from your colleagues and patients when you respond rapidly and effectively in crisis situations. • Imagine the Satisfaction you will feel knowing that your advanced skills saved the life of your patient. Conference Objectives are: Day 1: • Perform the proper technique for measuring jugular vein distention (JVD). • Assess systolic and diastolic murmurs by where they fall in the S1/S2 cardiac cycle. • Analyze findings on the 12-lead EKG to determine if a patient has axis deviation and what health care issues that may be identified. • Utilize the Lewis Lead to help differentiate if the patient is having an atrial dysrhythmia or not. • Incorporate treatment modalities for WPW syndrome. • Evaluate EKG clues for patients having aberrant pathways. Day 2: • Specify the treatments for ACS and contrast EKG changes for STEMI versus NSTEMI. • Characterize the differences between systolic and diastolic heart failure using a simple hand gesture to recognize ventricular dysfunction for each. • Diagnose the stages of heart failure using the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology tool and identify interventions. • Critique the use of the Impella device and intra-aortic balloon pumps in severe cardiac impairment. • Evaluate findings in common cardiac labs, such as CKMB, Troponin, BNP/Pro-BNP levels. • Substantiate the benefits for patients using blood thinners in atrial fibrillation and describe the decision-making process.

2-Day Managing Patient Emergencies: Critical Care Skills Every Nurse Must Know is organized by PESI HealthCare and will be held from Apr 11 - 12, 2019 at Hilton Bellevue, Bellevue, Washington, United States of America. Target Audience: • Nurses • Nurse Practitioners • Clinical Nurse Specialists Conference Description: Mrs. Kelp is admitted with pneumonia and right-sided heart failure. Twenty minutes after admission, she develops worsening dyspnea and hypotension. • Are you prepared to manage her unstable condition? • Do you know what respiratory measures are necessary? • Do you know the best way to manage her hypotension? The patients in our hospitals are sicker than ever before. It is not uncommon to find patients on regular medical floors with central lines, chest tubes, pacemakers and AICDs. Some nursing homes are accepting patients on ventilators, and patients are now being sent home on vasoactive drips such as dobutamine. Even though acuity levels are higher, you are still caring for many patients and don't have the luxury of frequent, comprehensive assessments. Therefore, it is important to be able to rapidly assess and implement appropriate interventions. Attend this seminar to sharpen your skills and leave prepared to identify and manage your next patient emergency! Conference Objectives: • Describe two types of rapid assessment techniques and how to employ them for the best results during a patient emergency. • Evaluate techniques for getting critical information during a rapid patient assessment. • Investigate EARLY assessment findings in clinical syndromes that may progress rapidly and cause life-threatening conditions. • Prioritize nursing actions for specific neurological, cardiac, respiratory and endocrine emergencies. • Review care of the diabetic patient in diabetic ketoacidosis versus HHNK/HHS. • Define heart failure with regards to left- and right-sided failure. • Identify patient populations who are at high-risk for bedside emergencies. • Discuss how to integrate assessment data and critical lab findings into the plan of care for a patient experiencing a life-threatening emergency. • Explain a strategic approach in evaluating abdominal pain for the most accurate assessment. • Contrast the difference between ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke in both symptoms and treatment priorities. • Recognize the most common causes of arterial blood gas abnormalities. • Analyze pain management and sedation options for the patient experiencing an acute illness. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH) - Economic Research Forum (ERF) Regional Workshop is organized by American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH) and will be held during May 02 - 05, 2019 at Seattle Marriott Bellevue, Bellevue, Washington, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Art Therapy: 77 Creative Interventions for Challenging Children who Shut Down, Meltdown, or Act Out is organized by PESI HealthCare and will be held on May 16, 2019 at Sheraton Bellevue Hotel, Bellevue, Washington, United States of America. Target Audience • Counselors • Social Workers • Psychologists • Case Managers • Psychiatrists • Marriage and Family Therapists • Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants • Speech-Language Pathologists • School Counselors • School Psychologists • Educators Conference Description :  Do you have clients who are stuck, repeating the same patterns over and over and you feel like you’re powerless to help them? You know the ones that repeatedly refuse to listen and don’t stop to think before they act. Or those who refuse to take responsibility for their behaviors and constantly pass blame onto others? Do they leave you feeling stagnant and burnt out in your practice? Do you work with challenging children and families who seem absolutely resistant to every intervention you offer? Let me help you, like I have helped other therapists. Attend this seminar and learn new innovative interventions to help even your most resistant clients become unstuck. Your day will consist of creative, interactive, hands-on training that will re-energize your work. You will leave with 77 fresh new art strategies and approaches that you can use immediately to engage even your most difficult and challenging clients. no art experience is necessary, just an openness to try something creative. Conference Objectives : • Explore art therapy directives to immediately implement into therapy practice to help children regulate their emotions and behaviors. • Consider the ethical implications and clinical limitations of using art therapy in clinical practice. • Determine the stages of a child's normative development, and identify the indicators suggesting a need for additional clinical support. • Summarize the benefits of utilizing an art therapy approach in assessment, diagnosis and clinical treatment of mental health disorders. • Develop a plan for introducing art into clinical practice for treatment resistant and challenging children and families. • Determine the neurobiological implications of using art therapy among clients with various diagnoses. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Addressing Patient Behavior by Brain Lesion Site: Clinical Tools & Strategies Specific to Patient Deficits is organized by PESI HealthCare and will be held on Jun 07, 2019 at Sheraton Bellevue Hotel, Bellevue, Washington, United States of America. Target Audience • Physical Therapists • Physical Therapist Assistants • Occupational Therapists • Occupational Therapy Assistants • Nurses • Nurse Practitioners • Social Workers • Speech-Language Pathologists • Certified Brain Injury Specialists • Recreational Therapists Course Description: Neuroanatomy is admittedly complex and overwhelming. Clinicians working in rehabilitation are faced with growing caseloads, diminished resources/reimbursement, and increasingly medically complex patients with the expectation of improving outcomes and reducing length of stay. Honing knowledge of clinically-relevant neuroanatomy and neuropathology can predict dysfunction and intuitively create a scaffold for assessment and treatment even before meeting the patient. Predetermining potential deficits leads to a more tightly defined diagnostic battery and expedites treatment formulation. By deducing the patient’s experience, the clinician can also prepare for behavioral barriers to engagement and understand the healing process with greater compassion.  In this one-day seminar, participants will learn intermediate level neurophysiology as it relates to cognitive-linguistic skills and behavioral control, as well as explore mindfulness techniques for stress reduction. The overlying foci of the course are to arm treating professionals with an improved clinical eye, predicting dysfunction, and expedite the pathway to treatment. Course content will also include patient-focused educational materials for stroke and traumatic brain injury ready to utilize by treating practitioners. Objectives: • Categorize the anatomy and function of lobes of the brain as they apply to behavioral control. • Characterize the neurophysiology of memory and effect of fear/anger upon new learning and memory. • Analyze the effect of traumatic and non-traumatic injuries upon cognitive centers. • Connect neurotransmitters with the communication system within the brain. • Evaluate the optic system and lesion locations that affect engagement and accuracy in therapy. • Recommend simple neuroanatomy-based techniques to rapidly de-escalate stress for patients and caretakers. • Assess neuro-behavioral barriers that impact new learning. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Clinical Hepatology Update is organized by American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) and will be held from Jun 14 - 15, 2019 at Hyatt Regency Bellevue, Bellevue, Washington, United States of America. Target Audience: • Hepatologists • Gastroenterologists • Nurses • Nurse Practitioners • Physician Assistants • Transplant Coordinators • Fellows/Trainees Continuing Medical Education: • Continuing Medical Education (CME/CE) – 13.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ • Maintenance of Certification (MOC): 13.00 ABIM MOC points • Pharmacology: 1.25 Pharmacology Credits Course Description / Needs Statement: The Clinical Hepatology Update conference is designed for all medical professionals who manage care for patients with liver disease, including nurse practitioners, physician assistants, RNs, primary care physicians, medical students and GI or hepatology trainees. The conference will provide an update and review of the evolving practices in the clinical management of liver diseases. Core Competencies: • Patient Care and Procedural Skills • Provide Patient-centered Care • Values/Ethics for Interprofessional Practice • Medical Knowledge • Work in Interdisciplinary Teams • Roles/Responsibilities • Practice-based Learning and Improvement • Employ Evidence-based Practice • Interprofessional Communication • Interpersonal and Communication Skills • Apply Quality Improvement • Teams and Teamwork • Systems-based Practice Learning Objectives: • To understand and describe the current standard of care for the diagnosis and management of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease • Manage patients with complications of portal hypertension • Recognize when decompensated cirrhosis patients are appropriate candidates for palliative care and hospice referral Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available

Pacific Northwest Dental Conference (PNDC) is organized by Washington State Dental Association (WSDA) and would be held during Jun 20 - 22, 2019 at Bellevue, Washington, United States of America. The target audience for this medical meeting basically for dentists. Additional Details will be posted as soon as they are available

Internal Medicine Board Review (IMBR) Course is organized by American College of Physicians (ACP) and will be held from Jul 23 - 27, 2019 at Hilton Bellevue, Bellevue, Washington, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 45 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ ACP's IMBR Courses Provide: • A comprehensive review of internal medicine that is guided by the blueprint of the ABIM Board exam • Interactive case-based studies for an engaging learning experience • Tips on test-taking strategies to strengthen your confidence • Instruction by a team of expert clinician-educators • ACP Digital Flashcards • Electronic Syllabus available for download • Earn CME Credits and MOC Points • Guaranteed to prepare you for the ABIM board exam Course Objectives : • Increase and refresh knowledge of core topics in internal medicine and the subspecialties through discussion of common and not-so-common clinical problems. • Become adept working through difficult test questions logically and successfully. • Implement changes in clinical practice in accordance with recent advances and clinical guidelines. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.