Advances in Pediatric Emergency Medicine Conference
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 Date: Friday, November 4, 2011
Time: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: Holy Cross Hospital Education Center
1500 Forest Glen Road
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
Overview and Description:
This conference will provide participants with updates and current knowledge on selected topics concerning the care of acutely ill pediatric patients. A series of didactic lectures will be presented during the morning session, while a practical workshop on the management of pediatric burns will be presented in the afternoon. Upon completion of this program, participants will be well-informed of the latest advances in diagnosis and treatment, and comprehend the clinical skills necessary in pediatric emergency medicine in the following topics:
- Understand the latest approaches to the management principals for children in mass casualty and disaster scenarios.
- Understand the role of pediatric simulation in emergency department education and skill development related to patient care.
- Discuss available mobile technology and electronic patient education relevant to emergency care providers.
- Discuss the approach and management of pediatric patients with a suspected carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Become familiar with the latest changes and new algorithms of Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
- Become familiar with research updates and current practice principals for children suspected of having traumatic brain injury.
- Increase knowledge of pediatric burn care in the emergency department.
Fee:
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Type
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Cost
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Refund Policy
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Physician-in-Training:
Resident/Fellows |
$75.00 |
Refund of $40.00 if cancelled by Monday October 15, 2011 |
| EMS |
$95.00 |
Refund of $60.00 if cancelled by Monday October 15, 2011 |
| Nurses |
$125.00 |
Refund of $95.00 if cancelled by Monday October 15, 2011 |
| Physician-in-Practice |
$195.00 |
Refund of $160.00 if cancelled by Monday October 15, 2011 |
*Regardless of the refund amount listed, the amount refunded will never exceed the amount paid.
Accreditation
AMA
Holy Cross Hospital is accredited by the Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of Maryland to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. This educational activity is designated for a maximum of 6.2 hours in Category 1 credit towards the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
NURSING
This activity is designated for 6.2 contact hours by the Holy Cross Hospital Division of Nursing, Center for Continuing Education, which is accredited as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Cancellation Policy:
Refunds, minus an administrative fee of $35, will be granted only if written notice is received no later than October 15, 2011, via fax, mail, or e-mail to:
Billie Messersmith, Division of Emergency Medicine
Children’s National Medical Center
111 Michigan Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20010
Phone: 202-476-4177
Fax: 202-476-3573
E-mail: bmessers@ChildrensNational.org
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