Accommodations

La Fonda on the Plaza

Schedule

Location

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Santa Fe is most famous for its scenic beauty, historic sites, and American Indian culture, but there are also many other diversions to enjoy. Conde Nast Traveler consistently names Santa Fe as one of its top 25 cities in the world to visit.

For the more active, golf, horseback riding, hot-air ballooning, fly-fishing, hiking, climbing, swimming, pilates, yoga, and much more. There’s also plenty of sightseeing and culture to take in: the Santa Fe Opera, the Plaza de Santa Fe, Canyon Road, Sena Plaza, San Miguel Chapel, St. Francis Cathedral, Loretto Chapel, or the Palace of the Governors.

One of the world’s major art centers, Santa Fe is a place where artists are equally at home working with the traditions of their ancestors and experimenting with contemporary techniques. But it’s not just the visual artists who find their muse in this capital city. Musicians, dancers, actors, writers, and chefs tap into endless ways to express their creativity, contributing to a rich blend of artistic activity.

Shopping in Santa Fe takes you on an odyssey, into charming historic buildings filled with treasures handmade and hard to find anywhere else. There are also Casinos and a large array of nightlife offerings to be had. 

Accommodations

La Fonda on the Plaza

Experience the splendor of the American Southwest at La Fonda on the Plaza, the only Santa Fe New Mexico hotel situated on the historic Santa Fe Plaza and noted by Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice as the #2 Hotel in The Southwest and West. Regarded as the top choice in Santa Fe luxury hotels, and a proud member of the Historic Hotels of America, La Fonda on the Plaza draws guests from all over the world. The central location provides guests with unsurpassed access to original artwork, entertainment, and attractions.

Vibrant decor and authentic New Mexican architecture intermingle with indulgent amenities including complimentary art and history tours, fitness center, pool, a unique shopping experience at the historically famous Sante Fe Plaza, a business center, and much more. Slip away from the rigors of daily life with a soothing experience at The Spa at La Fonda on the Plaza, offering tranquility through professional massage therapies, allowing guests to revel in a state of relaxation.

La Fonda on the Plaza offers three unique dining options including an open-air seasonal bar at The Bell Tower Bar, as well as New Mexican and Southwestern cuisines at La Plazuela and the La Fiesta Lounge.

Guest rooms include feature amenities such as a flat-screen TV, Nespresso maker and hot teapots, bottled water, nightly turndown service, safe, iron/board, plush robes, lighted make-up mirrors, hair dryer, and more.

La Fonda on the Plaza is located 9.5 miles from the Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) and 68 miles from Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ). Self-parking and Valet is available in the parking garage located on East San Francisco street. Parking is $30/night allowing unlimited "in-and-out" access.  Based on availability, daily parking for non-hotel guest attendees is currently $12 up to four hours. After four hours the rate will increase to $15 per vehicle, per day available between the hours of 6am and 1pm. Parking rates subject to change without notice. 

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Credit card required at the time of booking to guarantee your room. 

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

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations received by the hotel inside of 72 hours of arrival will be charged a penalty of 1 night's stay plus tax. An early departure fee of one night's stay plus tax will be imposed on guests departing prior to their scheduled check out date.

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 # 1046897; Expiration Date 05/20/2027

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.