Upcoming Medical Conferences in Seattle

Outsourcing in Clinical Trials Pacific Northwest is organized by Arena International Events Group and will be held from Oct 16 - 17, 2019 at Seattle, Washington, United States of America.  Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Functional Occlusion Course is organized by Kois Center, LLC and will be held during Oct 17 - 19, 2019 at Kois Center, LLC, Seattle, Washington, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Dentists. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 22.5 continuing education credit hours. Course Overview : Occlusion Explained: 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 access methods which are scientifically researched, evidence-based and clinically proven. Course Objectives : • 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. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Women's Health Ultrasound 2019 is organized by Professional Education Center (PEC) and will be held from Oct 17 - 18, 2019 at DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport - Southcenter, Seattle, Washington, United States of America. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 14 Hours of CE Credit. Who Should Attend? Office, Clinic, L&D, & Triage Nurses, Midwives - WHNPs -MDs - PAs. Those seeking ACNM/ARDMS Certification Program Highlights: • Fundamentals of Ultrasound Physics • Imaging Orientation - Gyn & Fetal Evaluation • Biophysical Profile - Biometric Measurements • Fetal Lie (Use the KKAmerica Phantom) • Professional, Ethical & Documentation Issues Policy development • Post Exam Verifying Didactic Mastery Program Objectives: This program provides the didactic component recommended by ACNM and AWHONN in the NEW Ultrasound Examinations Performed by Nurses in Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Reproductive Medicine Settings: Clinical Competencies and Education Guide. At the conclusion of this program the participant will be able to: • Understand the practice competencies for ultrasound use in the gynecologic and obstetric setting. • Describe indications for gynecologic and OB ultrasound examination. • Understand basic principles of ultrasound physics/instrumentation: equipment keyboard and orientation. (Bring a picture of yours) • Define the scope of patient education specific to gynecologic, antepar- tum fetal assessment and various clinical use of obstetrical ultrasound, first, second, and third trimester. • Review use of limited ultrasound in OB triage. • Discuss the indications for and implications of Biophysical Profiles in evaluating and managing at-risk pregnancy. • Discuss the role of the clinician in performing limited obstetrical ultrasound for labor and delivery triage, including cervical length. • Identify key elements of accountability and documentation specific to ultrasound implementation, evaluation, and billing. • List the components of a standard, limited and specialized obstetrical ultrasound examination.

6th Annual Full Spectrum of Heart Failure Therapy is organized by University of Washington School of Medicine (UWSOM) Continuing Medical Education (CME) and will be held from Oct 18 - 19, 2019 at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle, Seattle, Washington, United States of America. Target Audience: This course is directed to Cardiologists, primary care providers, advanced care practitioners, intensivists, hospitalists, fellows and residents, palliative care, nurses, pharmacists, cardiac rehabilitation, other allied health professionals. Accreditation: The University of Washington School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, attendees should be able to: • Describe the epidemiology of heart failure of varying types and severity • Explain the medical and surgical management of heart failure • Discuss the results of recent clinical trials • Employ new technology and innovations for heart failure treatment Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

FM I: Functional Mobilization I is organized by The Institute of Physical Art, Inc. (IPA) and will be held from Oct 18 - 20, 2019 at Renew Physical Therapy, Seattle, Washington, United States of America. Audience: PT, PTA, OT, SPT Attendees agree to utilize all skills of evaluation, assessment and treatment learned in this course to the extent allowed under the regulations of their professional practice act. By registering you acknowledge that your attendance does not represent authorization by the IPA, or any of its officers, to utilize any of the material learned which may lie outside of the strict interpretation of your practice act. Course Purpose: Written and developed by Gregory S. Johnson, PT, FFFMT, FAAOMPT and Vicky Saliba Johnson, PT, FFFMT, FAAOMPT.   FM I (formerly FO I) was the first biomechanical soft tissue mobilization (STM) course offered to the PT profession. It presents an integrated approach to patient care with emphasis on soft tissue mobilization combined with PNF, joint mobilization and exercise training. This course presents techniques that are the foundation to advanced course material.  FM I trains the participant to observe structure, posture, and movement and correlate the presenting mechanical, neuromuscular, and motor control objective findings to dysfunctions in the soft tissue system. The concept of the human body as an interconnected dynamic system will be stressed, presenting evidence as to the interrelationship between the soft tissue system and the articular, neuromuscular, and motor control systems.  Emphasis is placed on the evaluation of the soft tissue structures and the application of specific treatment techniques to normalize any identified dysfunction. Course Objectives: • Define and identify efficient and inefficient structure and function utilizing three IPA Functional Tests. • Correlate subjective findings to dysfunctions in the soft tissues of the body. • Develop specific layer palpation skills to assist in the delineation of structures involved. • Perform seven specific Functional Soft Tissue Mobilization techniques as an integrated component of the Functional Manual Therapy® system for posterior and anterior spinal structures. • Discuss the current literature related to Soft Tissue Mobilization. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Regional Summit Series on B-cell and Plasma Cell Malignancies is organized by Oncology Meeting Innovations (OMI) and will be held on Oct 19, 2019 at Seattle, Washington, United States of America. Key Topics: • Discuss how to assess risk in CLL • Review recent advances and new data for treating CLL, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma • Examine advances in targeting BTK, PI3K, and BCL-2 inhibition • Discuss how to treat indolent lymphoma. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Suicide Prevention Course is organized by Seattle Children's Hospital and will be held on Oct 21, 2019 at Seattle Children’s Hospital - Wright Auditorium, Seattle, Washington, United States of America. Description: This course will provide nurses information about the complex nature of suicide; and how to assess and determine risks and the appropriate treatment and management for at-risk patients, both in the healthcare setting and the community. This 6-hour class is intended to meet the requirements for the State of Washington mandatory suicide prevention training for nurses and will include the special needs of the pediatric population. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Physicians Training in Diving Medicine 2019 is organized by Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) and will be held from Oct 21 - Nov 01, 2019 at National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Western Regional Center, Seattle, Washington, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Advanced Practice In Primary And Acute Care is organized by University of Washington Continuing Nursing Education (UWCNE) and will be held from Oct 24 - 26, 2019 at Washington State Convention Center, Seattle, Washington, United States of America. Target Audience: Nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants and other health care professionals Accreditation: 20.00 Contact hours 13.00 Pharmacology hours at the advanced practice level Course Description: This conference offers healthcare clinicians an opportunity to validate and enhance clinical competencies, acquire new assessment and management skills, examine critical issues in health care at the state and national level, network with colleagues in advanced practice, and learn about new products, services and pharmacotherapeutic agents. Conference faculty include distinguished national, regional and local experts. Concurrent sessions allow participants to design their own educational tracks in the areas of acute, adolescent, adult, family, geriatric, midwifery, pain management, pediatric, psychosocial and women’s health care. In addition, special interest group meetings on Thursday and Friday and workshops on Saturday provide a broad spectrum of in-depth learning opportunities for providers in all settings. Teaching methods include lecture, discussion, case studies, demonstration and practica. 4 Benefits of Attending This Conference: • Dialogue with experts in your field-ask questions and explore answers. • Discover new mentoring opportunities. • Network with your peers. • Recharge your passion for health care-boost your career. Objectives for Learning Outcomes: At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be better able to: • Apply updated information about the assessment and management of common health problems seen in primary, specialty and acute care settings. • Apply updated pharmacotherapeutic information related to clinical practice. • Integrate regional and national trends in health policy, promotion and prevention which impact health care.

Journal of the Advanced Practitioner in Oncology (JADPRO) Live 2019 is organized by Advanced Practitioner Society for Hematology and Oncology (APSHO) and will be held from Oct 24 - 27, 2019 at Washington State Convention Center, Seattle, Washington, United States of America. Accreditation: Attendees can earn up to 24.5 CME/CE/CPE credits for sessions that meet the ANCC, ACCME, and ACPE educational criteria requirements Who Should Attend? JADPRO Live is designed by and for advanced practitioners, including, nurse practitioners, PAs, clinical nurse specialists, advanced degree nurses, and pharmacists. We welcome hematology/oncology nurses, students, and physicians. Come see what JADPRO Live is all about, and join the conversation about collaboration. Description: The largest educational conference for advanced practitioners, JADPRO Live is an annual event based on the first journal written by and for oncology and hematology advanced practitioners, the Journal of the Advanced Practitioner in Oncology (JADPRO). Organizers schedule the conference each year in conjunction with the Advanced Practitioner Society for Hematology and Oncology (APSHO) annual meeting. The conference includes a variety of interactive educational sessions designed for the advanced practitioner that feature the latest in clinical oncology care. Learners will hear about the latest updates in cancer therapy as well as the most helpful strategies to manage patients receiving palliative care and pain management. JADPRO Live offers presentations ranging from classroom style to more intimate workshop settings, providing an opportunity for additional interaction with expert faculty. All sessions are triple accredited for continuing medical education. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.