Accommodations

Hard Rock Hotel^® at Universal Orlando

Schedule

Location

Orlando, Florida

With over 40 million visitors every year, Orlando has long been one of the most popular vacation spots in the country. Most people automatically think of the mouse, but Orlando has a lot more to offer, no matter what you like to do on vacation. There’s golf, shopping, nearby beaches, large theme parks, and exciting nightlife.

Orlando is not just for kids anymore! From the thrill of new attractions at the world-famous theme parks and restaurants serving scrumptious foods to enlightening cultural excursions, Orlando offers a completely new vacation experience for first-time and repeat visitors.

Here are just a few of the attractions:

Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure, and Universal CityWalk; Titanic: The Experience; SeaWorld; Disney’s Animal Kingdom®; Test Track ride at Epcot®; Magic Kingdom® Park; the Brevard Zoo; and La Nouba™ - Cirque du Soleil®. Then there is the dining with entertainment. Orlando has the world’s largest Hard Rock Café, a Planet Hollywood, Harley Davidson, NASCAR Café, and almost every other themed restaurant that exists. In addition, there is a wonderful collection of ethnic eateries. For a complete list visit: www.visitorlando.com

Accommodations

Hard Rock Hotel^® at Universal Orlando

This show-stopping hotel puts you on the edge of everything in Universal Orlando Resort. The Hard Rock Hotel^® is equal parts family-friendly fun and rock music heaven. Supremely talented chefs offer culinary nirvana from a famed steakhouse to delicious American-classic cuisine. Escape to a sensational world with a palm-lined swimming pool, rock memorabilia and recreation featuring live music—including some famous names. The best part of all is every stay comes with exclusive theme park benefits, like FREE^ Universal Express Unlimited^TM*, allowing you to skip the regular theme park lines (valid theme park admission required).

Get your workout on at the Body Rock^® fitness center or with Rock Om^® In-Room Yoga. Check out 5 Uniquely-Themed Dining Outlets, Resort-Style Swimming Pool featuring cabanas and underwater speakers, Waterslide and Kid’s Water Play Area or enjoy unique onsite shopping.

Guest rooms feature amenities such as one king or 2 queen beds (based on hotel availability), complimentary Wi-Fi (excludes meeting rooms), HDTV/Flat-Screen TV, JBL Bluetooth Clock Radio, coffee maker, mini fridge, safe, and more.

Universal Orlando Theme Park Benefits: Staying with Hard Rock Hotel Hard Rock Hotel^® at Universal Orlando makes your vacation even more awesome with exclusive theme park benefits you won’t get anywhere else! It’s the best way to experience Universal Orlando Resort.

Forget the regular lines with FREE◊ Universal Express Unlimited ride access at Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure— including favorites in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter^TM, Spider-Man, Illumination’s Minions and more†. Just gotta have valid theme park admission (select attractions).

Breeze into The Wizarding World of Harry Potter^TM and Universal Volcano Bay an hour earlier than other guests with Early Park Admission*. Just gotta have valid theme park admission (select attractions). 

It’s a quick hop from Universal’s hotels to the parks with free water taxis or shuttles.

Everything’s in walking distance. Most of Universal’s hotels and parks are connected with paths that are awesome for a nice stroll or a healthy jog. There's even a walking path straight to Universal Volcano Bay from select hotels.

Keep it simple when you dine and shop by charging purchases across the Resort to your room key card.

Want to shop without carrying your purchases around? There's free merchandise delivery from our shops to your Universal hotel.

Save time with priority seating at many Universal Orlando restaurants for guests of select hotels. All you gotta do is show your valid room key to the hostess.

With four amazing theme parks—Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, Universal Volcano Bay Water Theme Park, and Universal Epic Universe — the unique dining and entertainment of Universal CityWalk and more. Universal Orlando Resort is an entire universe of action, thrills and excitement for every member of the family.

WIZARDING WORLD, characters, names and related indicia are trademarks of and © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR.(s25)

^Requires theme park admission. Valid only at participating rides and attractions in Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure, during normal theme park operating hours. Not valid at Universal Volcano Bay or at Universal Epic Universe. Excludes separately ticketed events. Park-to-Park admission required to board the Hogwarts™ Express. Benefit is non-transferable and valid only for guests of Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Hard Rock Hotel® and Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, for the number of guests staying in the room for the length of hotel stay. Express ride access is a separate line with a shorter wait time at participating rides and attractions. Present valid room key card to the attendant upon entering the Express queue for a participating ride and attraction. Parks, attractions, operational times, and benefits are subject to substitutions, change availability, capacity and/or cancellation without notice, and not guaranteed. Additional restrictions may apply. ^^Based on average price of a 2-Park Universal Express Unlimited^TM pass ranging between $124.99 and $389.99. †Requires theme park admission. Early Park Admission begins one (1) hour prior to regular scheduled park opening to either Universal Studios Florida or Universal Islands of Adventure as determined by Universal Orlando and Universal Volcano Bay. Valid at select attractions at each park. Attractions are subject to substitutions without notice. Additional restrictions may apply. Hard Rock Hotel^® Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), Inc. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2025 Universal Studios. © 2025 Universal Orlando. All rights reserved.

Hard Rock Hotel^® Universal Orlando is located approximately 17 miles from the Orlando International Airport (MCO).

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Credit card for 1 night room + tax required to hold your room at time of reservation.

Group room rates only available via NWAS/NWWT reservation link.

CANCELLATIONS

The 1 night + tax deposit is refundable if cancellation is received by the hotel at least 5 days prior to guest arrival date and a cancellation number is obtained. Cancellations received by the hotel inside 5 days of guest arrival date will result in a cancellation fee of 1 night + tax. Early departure fees apply. If you check out of the hotel before your scheduled departure date, you will be charged 50% of the room rate for each night remaining in your reserved stay. No-shows will be charged a cancellation fee up to the full reserved stay plus tax. Please review your reservation for accuracy. Travel insurance is recommended.

Accreditation

Northwest Anesthesia Seminars / Northwest Seminars is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Northwest Anesthesia Seminars / Northwest Seminars designates this live activity for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Board of Anesthesiology: This activity contributes to the CME component of the American Board of Anesthesiology’s redesigned Maintenance of Certification in AnesthesiologyTM (MOCA®) program, known as MOCA 2.0^®. Please consult the ABA website, www.theABA.org, for a list of all MOCA 2.0^® requirements.

Canadian Physicians: This activity is eligible for Section 1 credits in the Royal College’s Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program. Participants must log into MAINPORT to claim this activity.

*Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists: This program has been prior approved by the AANA for 20 MAC Ed CE credits; AANA Code # 1046881; Expiration Date 02/19/2027

Nurse Practitioners: The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accept CME from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

Osteopathic Physicians: This program is eligible for Category 2 credit with the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).

Physician Associates/Assistants: PAs may claim a maximum of 20 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.

Physician Maintenance of Certification (MOC): Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 20 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM), American Board of Pathology (ABPath), American Board of Pediatrics (ABP – only when applicable to individual program), American Board of Surgery (ABS), and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) programs. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting MOC credit.

Registered Nurses: NWAS is an approved provider for the following state nursing boards: AR, DC, FL, GA, KS, MI, MS, NH, NM, SC, TN, WV, and WY (Provider Number 50-7480). This program offers 20 contact hours.

AANA is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP #10862.

* Starting January 1, 2026, the NBCRNA is transitioning from the Continued Professional Certification (CPC) program to the MAC program (Maintaining Anesthesia Certification). The AANA is changing the credit language to align with this change. Credits listed on certificates will indicate MAC Ed CE Credits (formerly called Class A CE Credits).

†Pharmacology hours subject to change.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for physicians, certified registered nurse anesthetists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and other medical care providers who must maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of the anesthesia specialty or are impacted by it.

Program Purpose

This continuing education program is designed for anesthesia providers seeking to enhance their clinical skills and knowledge in the field. The program aims to provide attendees with the latest updates, innovations, and practical techniques to advance their anesthesia practice. Through a combination of lectures, case studies, and discussion with faculty/peers, participants will gain valuable insights and skills to help in the provision of safe, effective anesthesia care. 

Objectives

• Improve knowledge, competence, and utilization of the most recent evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
• Bolster competence in the management of patients with complex co-morbidities and less common medical conditions, thereby improving patient outcomes and safety.
  
• Improve skills/strategies in the use of newer equipment/technologies and improve performance within multidisciplinary protocols in order to optimize patient outcomes.
• Increase knowledge of newer pharmacologic agents, thereby improving competence in medication management via anticipation of potential polypharmacy interactions.
• Improve knowledge and competence in the timely recognition and management of complications during the perioperative period. By enhancing competence, patient outcomes improve by reducing complications.
• Enhance recognition and coping strategies to mitigate the effects of workplace stressors and burnout and achieve well-being in the clinical setting.
• Improve knowledge and competence in the provision of anesthesia care outside of the operating room.

Medical Director

Mark T. Murphy, MD, Retired Anesthesiologist, Retired Anesthesiologistm, Playa del Carmen, Mexico, Medical Director, Northwest Anesthesia Seminars / Northwest Seminars, Pasco, Washington

Tuition

• MD/DO
  $ 1050 Early Registration Fee
  $ 1100 Regular Registration Fee
  $ 1150 Late Registration Fee
  $ 300 Daily Rate
• CRNA/PA
  $ 1000 Early Registration Fee
  $ 1050 Regular Registration Fee
  $ 1100 Late Registration Fee
  $ 290 Daily Rate
• Resident/RN/Others
  $ 900 Early Registration Fee
  $ 950 Regular Registration Fee
  $ 1000 Late Registration Fee
  $ 265 Daily Rate

Course Cancellation Fee

Register Early

We recommend that you register early to assure your spot. We reserve the right to close registrations to a course at any time without notice. We may not be able to accommodate onsite registrations.

Lecture notes will be provided via download in PDF format.
While we strive for accuracy at all times with our published information, we cannot be responsible for typographical and other errors.
Please note that children and non-registered guests are not allowed to attend the lectures. The concierge can provide you with childcare information.
Travel at your own risk.

Please Note:

You must sign-in/log in every day you attend to receive credit.
We do not allow retroactive sign in.
All webinars are in Pacific Time.

Schedule and Faculty Changes

Factors beyond our control sometimes necessitate changes in the schedule and faculty. If time permits, we will inform all registrants of any changes prior to the program. Changes on site due to local conditions will be announced in class.

Course Cancellation By Provider

We reserve the right to cancel a course for any reason. In such case, a minimum of 30 days notice will be given to those registered and 100% of tuition paid will be refunded. NWAS and NWWT will not be responsible for any non-refundable airfare, hotel, or other liabilities you may incur. We highly recommend purchase of travel insurance. Travel at your own risk.

Frequent Attendee Points (FAP)

We value your patronage and have a simple program to reward you. Our Frequent Attendee Points (FAP) program gives you an added bonus for money spent on our seminars, as well as cruise cabins booked through our in-house travel agency, Northwest Worldwide Travel.

You are automatically enrolled in this program with your paid registration. Click here for more information.

*Effective January 1, 2023, net hotel stays for 2023 and beyond will no longer be included in FAP calculations.