This conference has been CANCELLED. 2020 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Innovation Academy Meeting is organized by American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) and will be held from Aug 13 - 16, 2020 at Seattle, Washington, United States of America. Additional details will be updated as soon as they are available.

This conference has been CANCELLED. Topics in Dermatology and Family Medicine is organized by Continuing Education, Inc. and will be held from Aug 15 - 22, 2020 at Holland America's Eurodam, Seattle, Washington, United States of America. Target Audience: Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists Accreditation: • 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ • 14 ACPE Credits • 14.0 Contact Hours • 5½ Hours of Pharmacology for NPs Description: This course was developed to provide the fundamental knowledge of Dermatology to prepare the clinician to diagnose and treat patients with skin lesions. Emphasis has been placed on skin problems seen commonly in primary care settings. The course materials have been updated and improved based on current literature and student input yearly for 20 years. This 7 hour course in Dermatology will prepare the clinician to recognize the morphology of skin lesions and utilize diagnostic studies and techniques to place the lesions in the proper disease category. The clinician will utilize the differential diagnosis to obtain the correct diagnosis. Practice gaps on knowledge about and effective treatment for the skin diseases are emphasized. Current references are cited. Upon completion of the course the clinician will be prepared to make a correct diagnosis and to apply an evidence-based, cost effective treatment regimen. Guidelines, information for patient education materials, and websites for patients and caregivers are provided. The myths and truths about care of the skin, hair and nails are addressed with the goal of providing accurate information for both the clinician, health care team members and patients.  Topics: • Sundamage ◘ Know the biological effects of UVL ◘ Recognize impact on skin ◘ Know how to block UVL ◘ Describe Vitamin D & sunlight interactions • Seborrheic Dermatitis ◘ Differentiate among 4 red face rashes: acne rosacea, acne vulgaris, perioral dermatitis & seborrheic dermatitis ◘ Be able to treat effectively ◘ Manage recurrences • Acne Vulgaris ◘ Distinguish acne vulgaris from other red facial rashes ◘ Know the factors causing acne vulgaris ◘ Direct treatment to each factor ◘ Recognize & manage side effects • Atopic Dermatitis ◘ Describe 5 pathogenic factors of atopic dermatitis (dryness, infection, contactants, pruritus, & allergy) ◘ Instruct patient & family in managing these 5 factors ◘ Impart knowledge of prognosis & genetics • Herpes Zoster ◘ Manage acute herpes zoster to reduce acute pain, prevent post-herpetic neuralgia, shorten the course & prevent complications ◘ Use the zoster vaccine effectively ◘ Use knowledge of epidemiology for prevention & treatment • Cellulitis ◘ Differentiate cellulitis from pseudo-cellulitis; assess the patient for precipitating causes ◘ Treat as an outpatient Manage causes to prevent recurrences • Psoriasis Vulgaris ◘ Be able to differentiate psoriasis, the marker disease for the papulosquamous diseases, from the others ◘ Manage comorbidities of psoriasis ◘ Manage mild cases; know when to refer patients with psoriasis for speciality care. • Travel Medicine-Staying Healthy on Land and at Sea ◘ Review recommendations for travel abroad ◘ Describe CDC's recommendations for travelers ◘ Demonstrate ability to use travel medicine resources such as the CDC site ◘ Manage common illnesses associated with travel (Malaria, Motion sickness, viral illnesses) • Migraine Headaches-Diagnosis, Management and Coping ◘ Define common presentations and types of migraine headaches. ◘Assess risk factors and triggers for migraines • Update in Type 2 Diabetes ◘ Identify and utilize the current American Diabetes Association Guidelines for the management of Type 2 Diabetes ◘ Demonstarte knowledge of medications used to manage Type 2 DM ◘ Develop strategies to help patients with management of lifestyle guidelines for diabetes • Nutrition-What's New? What's Best? What Works? ◘ Describe basic nutrition requirements ◘ Describe and discuss benefits and risks of popular diets ◘ Demonstarte knowledge of the connections between different nutritional benefits and risks and health concerns • Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma ◘ Review the definitions and demographics of allergic rhinitis and asthma. ◘ Assess risk factors and triggers for these conditions. ◘ Describe and manage pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic management of allergic rhinitis and asthma. • The Difficult Patient Encounter: Successful Navigation ◘ Describe factors that lead to difficult patient encounters ◘ Give personal examples of difficult patient encounters ◘ Discover and utilize new skills to help manage difficult encounters and improve satisfaction and joy in the practice of medicine. • Keys to Building a Connected, Compassionate Team ◘ Describe skills to help evolve a culture of safety ◘ Enhance employee engagement and satisfaction ◘ Learn skills to build team relationships. ◘ Create a culture of mutual respect, safety, and teamwork through communication. Conference Sessions generally take place on days at sea (as itinerary allows), giving you plenty of time to enjoy your meals, evenings and ports of call with your companion, family and friends.

Athletic and Therapeutic Upper Quarter Taping is organized by Great Lakes Seminars (GLS) and will be held on Aug 15, 2020 at Pacific Medical Center - Beacon Hill, Seattle, Washington, 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.

Athletic and Therapeutic Lower Quarter Taping is organized by Great Lakes Seminars (GLS) and will be held on Aug 16, 2020 at Pacific Medical Center - Beacon Hill, Seattle, Washington, 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 low back, knee, ankle and foot. 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.  

This conference has been CANCELLED. Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology, and Pain Management is organized by Continuing Education, Inc. and will be held from Aug 21 - 28, 2020 at Celebrity Solstice, Seattle, Washington, United States of America. Target Audience: Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists Credits: • 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ • 14 ACPE Credits  • 14.0 Contact Hours  • 6 Hours of Pharmacology for NPs  Description: The overall purpose of these eight lectures is to provide clinicians in general adult medicine with useful, updated information of management of their patients with risk factors for cardiovascular disease. We will cover evidence based information on the ideal diet for patient with coronary artery disease and those at risk. • We will discuss the epidemic of obesity and the effect of the cardiometabolic syndrome on the cardiovascular system. • We will delivery a comprehensive and evidence-based lecture on the management of congestive heart failure. • We will provide the clinician with the newest information on the evaluation and management of hypertension and on the new class of drugs for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia-PCSK9 inhibitors. • We will explore issues and treatment strategies for patients who could benefit from statins but who are intolerant of these medications. • We address a very common issue for midldle-aged men, erectile dysfunction. We will discuss prevalence, mechanisms and potential therapies for ED. • Finally we will review evidence based guidelines for the pre-operative evaluation of adult patients with and without cardiovascular disease. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Neurology for Primary Care is organized by Medical Education Resources (MER) and will be held from Aug 21 - 23, 2020 at Grand Hyatt Seattle, Seattle, Washington, United States of America. Target Audience This program is targeted to office-based primary care providers and other health professionals with updates in primary care medicine Accreditation Physician Accreditation Medical Education Resources is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation Medical Education Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. ABIM MOC Recognition Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 12 (part II) MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit. American Academy of Family Physicians This Live activity, Neurology for Primary Care, with a beginning date of August 21, 2020 has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 12 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. American Osteopathic Association These programs are approved for 12 hours in Category 2-A by the American Osteopathic Association. American College of Emergency Physicians This program is approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for a maximum of 20 hours of ACEP Category I credit. Canadian Physicians The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) has a reciprocal credit agreement with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) for activities which offer Prescribed credit. CFPC members who complete these conferences may claim the equivalent number of MainproM1 credits. American Academy of Physician Assistants AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for Category I credit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 12 hours of Category I credit for completing this program. Nursing Accreditation Medical Education Resources is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This CE activity provides 12 contact hours of continuing nursing education. This activity is designated for X.X ANCC pharmacotherapeutic contact hours. The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Certification Board recognizes and accepts continuing education (CE) contact hours from activities approved by AMA, ACCME, ANCC, AANP, AAFP and AACN. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 12299, for 12 contact hours. Pharmacy Accreditation Medical Education Resources (MER) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. MER designates this continuing education activity for 12 contact hours (1.2 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.  It may also include: Neurology • The neurological exam • Evaluating weakness • Epilepsy and paroxysmal disorders • Treatment of status epilepticus • Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias • Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders • Cerebrovascular disorders • Sleep disorders • Low back pain • Headaches and migraines: vascular and non-vascular • Neuropathy and neuropathic pain management • Neurodiagnostic tests • Dizziness and vertigo • Drug-drug interactions Psychiatry • Adult ADHD • Bipolar spectrum disorders • Suicide and violence • Depression • Substance abuse • Anxiety disorders • Behavior disorders associated with minor head trauma • Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia • The difficult patient • Physician burnout Learning Objectives Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to: • Perform a neurological exam as well as distinguish signs of weakness and other neurological disorders • Evaluate and treat low back pain • Discuss the spectrum of sleep disorders and current management strategies • Distinguish dementia from delirium, as well as describe the neurologic changes of normal aging • Delineate the differential diagnosis and treat movement disorders • Utilize prevention and treatment strategies for cerebrovascular disorders and seizures • Review the pathophysiology of headaches, migraines, dizziness and vertigo, and discuss patient assessment and treatment options

This Conference has been CANCELLED. The Similarities Between Quality Marriages and Quality Long-Lasting Dentistry and Improving Your Effectiveness as a Dental Professional is organized by Ultradent Products Inc and will be held on Aug 21, 2020 at Seattle, Washington, United States of America. Accreditation: 8 CE Credits Description: The Similarities Between Quality Marriages and Quality Long-Lasting Dentistry Modern operative dentistry is guided by some very important principles that must be understood in order to create predictable, quality, long-lasting results. There is a plethora of restorative materials available today, and we as clinicians must be as knowledgeable as possible about each of them. We must know when to use composite, lithium disilicate, zirconia, porcelain, metal, etc., and we must know the dos and don'ts for preparing the tooth and the chosen material. Join Dr. Dan Fischer as he discusses a fun way to help dental professionals stay on top of the complex and ever-changing dental world by comparing the creation of quality, long-lasting dentistry with the creation of a quality, long-lasting marriage. You’ll see that what can be boring becomes fun and, hence, memorable, assuring immediate and lasting implementation. Improving Your Effectiveness as a Dental Professional As a dental professional, you play a critical role in the overall health of every patient. In this course, Carol Jent covers topics ranging from ways we can put an end to dental caries to critical techniques for performing the pre-whitening exam. Carol will break the day into two Informative Sessions: Navigating the Whitening Maze: Start with a Plan—End with Success Did you know Americans spend approximately $1.4 billion on tooth whitening every year? Did you also know that whitening can be a major profit center in your office and specifically the dental hygiene department? Keep up-to-date on this hot topic as Carol discusses the basics of tooth whitening, marketing strategies and considerations, how to match the right product to the right patient, and the all-important pre-whitening exam. Putting an End to Dental Caries: Wishful Thinking or Potential Reality? More than one in five people in the United States have untreated caries. Dental caries is the most common chronic disease affecting children. Is there a “magic pill” to prevent tooth decay? Possibly. Learn about products, pointers, and risk assessments that can prevent caries in all of your patients. Objectives: The Similarities Between Quality Marriages and Quality Long-Lasting Dentistry • The importance direct veneers and esthetic composite restorations play in the reconstruction of anterior teeth • When posts should be used, and when indirect dentistry is best for the patient • Advancements in today's bonding and adhesive technologies • How to achieve profound hemostasis and maintain control throughout your procedures • The foundational role prevention plays in quality, long-lasting dentistry • How to use in-office and take-home tooth whitening, including the treatment of fluorosis Improving Your Effectiveness as a Dental Professional • The two different types of tooth staining and possible causes of each • How whitening products work • The safety and effectiveness of whitening agents • Possible contraindications for whitening • The key factors to look for when determining if a patient is a good candidate for whitening • How to manage tooth sensitivity associated with whitening • The minimally invasive approach to various aspects of dentistry • The multifactorial etiology in the development of caries • The causes and complications associated with xerostomia • The mechanism of how fluoride varnish works  • The different types of sealant resins and the benefits of each

This conference has been CANCELLED. Family Medicine, Women's Health, and Gynecologic Oncology is organized by Continuing Education, Inc. and will be held from Aug 28 - Sep 04, 2020 at Royal Caribbean's Ovation of the Seas, Seattle, Washington, United States of America. Target Audience: Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists Credits: • 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ • 14 ACPE Credits  • 14.0 Contact Hours  Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Treatment Planning & Functional Occlusion is organized by Kois Center, LLC and will be held from Aug 31 - Sep 04, 2020 at Kois Center LLC, Seattle, Washington, United States of America. This CE Conference has been approved for a maximum of 46.5 Credits™. Course Description : Treatment Planning is a unique program designed to empower and enlighten every participant and inspire confidence in diagnosis and treatment planning with predictable outcomes. Starting with “why,” Dr. Kois builds a philosophy and systems that incorporate what you may already know, then develops, through research, evidence, and proven clinical techniques, the Diagnostically Driven Treatment Planning concept. Be prepared to confidently implement the skills and concepts for predictable management of patients immediately following the course. Understanding and managing functional occlusion is essential to the long-term stability of restorative dentistry. Successful occlusal management must incorporate a range of important considerations, from force management to laboratory and articulator management, to patient psychology, neurology and pharmacology. With the myriad of opinions and approaches that exist within the dental profession, managing occlusion can be a daunting responsibility. Functional Occlusion will provide you with a practical understanding of the masticatory system and teach you to utilize your laboratory technicians, office team, innovative technology and the dental articulator to predictably manage occlusion. You will be introduced to accessible methods which are scientifically researched, evidence-based and clinically proven. Course Objectives : • Learn how to incorporate a comprehensive examination and systematic treatment planning into your patient care. • Learn why Dr. Kois’ treatment planning system and simplified diagnostic opinion can build your knowledge base dramatically and increase confidence in your ability. • Learn how to recognize, assess and account for risk using a protocol that evaluates periodontal, biomechanical, functional and dentofacial issues. Learn how to transfer the four diagnostic parameters into treatment plans and sequences that will minimize risk and maximize long-term success. • Learn how to engage the patient in understanding their condition so they may participate more fully in their own care. • Gain a clear understanding of Maximum Intercuspal Position, Centric Relation and Centric Occlusion. • Learn to ask key questions related to Occlusion in the Dental History form and how to interpret the answers. • Learn a classification and risk assessment system of normal and abnormal attrition of teeth, including: Acceptable Function, Frictional Chewing Pattern, Constricted Chewing Pattern, Occlusal Dysfunction, Parafunction, and Neurological Disorder. • Learn how and when to use the Kois Deprogrammer and other centric relation recording devices. You will work with your fellow participants to fabricate, deliver and experience your own Kois Deprogrammer. • Learn how to mount models on the Panadent articulator using the Kois Dento-Facial Analyzer and to incorporate improved refinements on traditional methods. • Understand a new, simplified terminology for occlusal management: The “Three P’s”- Position, Place and Pathway. • Understand that, as a result of insight into the way humans chew, the concept of Anterior Guidance is no longer valid. • Be prepared to confidently implement the skills and concepts for predictable management of patients immediately following the course. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Allergy, Immunology, and Pediatric Critical Care is organized by Continuing Education, Inc. and will be held from Sep 04 - 11, 2020 at Celebrity Solstice, Seattle, Washington, United States of America. Target Audience: Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Pediatricians Credits: • 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ • 14 ACPE Credits  • 14 MOC (Part II) points in the American Board of Pediatrics' (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program  • 14 (part II) MOC points in medical knowledge in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program  • 14.0 Contact Hours  Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.