Topics in Emergency Medicine

This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, Kapolei (Oahu), Hawaii

Schedule

Kapolei (Oahu), Hawaii
May 26 - 30, 2025

Monday, May 26

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0725

Welcome

NWAS Staff
0730

Chest Pain in the Era of High-Sensitivity Troponin

D.Diercks
0830

Testing in Pulmonary Emboli: Who and How

D.Courtney
0930

Break
0945

High Acuity, Low Prevalence Disease of the GI Track

C.Danko
1045

Ten Toxic Presentations That the Non-Toxicologist Needs to Manage

D.Diercks
1145

Updates in Respiratory Emergencies

D.Courtney
1245

Adjourn

Tuesday, May 27

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

ED Myth Busters

C.Danko
0830

Obstetric Emergencies: Before, During, and After the Delivery

D.Diercks
0930

Break
0945

Sepsis Updates: Beyond the Lactate

D.Courtney
1045

Pearls and Pitfalls of GI Bleeds

C.Danko
1145

Management and Diagnosis Pitfalls and Saves: Case-Based Discussion (Panel Discussion with M.Courtney / C.Danko / D.Diercks)

D.Diercks
1245

Adjourn

Wednesday, May 28 - Day Open

Thursday, May 29

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Pulmonary Embolism Diagnosis: Who Goes Home - Who Needs Lysis

D.Courtney
0830

SVT to Afib: Rhythms That Raise Your Heart Rate

D.Diercks
0930

Break
0945

Aortic Dissection in the ED: Diagnosis and Management

D.Courtney
1045

Top Articles of 2024 / 2025 (Panel Discussion with M.Courtney / C.Danko / D.Diercks)

D.Diercks
1145

Lessons From Case Review

C.Danko
1245

Adjourn

Friday, May 30

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Updates in Stroke Management

D.Diercks
0830

Endocrine Emergencies

C.Danko
0930

Break
0945

Difficult to Diagnose Neurologic Emergencies

C.Danko
1045

Career Longevity: More Than Pizza and Free Food

D.Courtney
1145

Acute on Demand Care: Where Does EM Fit in the Process? (Panel Discussion with M.Courtney / D.Diercks)

D.Diercks
1245

Adjourn

20.00 CME / 20.00 CEC
3.20 Pharmacology? / 16.80 Clinical Management? / 18.00 Patient Safety?

Faculty

D. Mark Courtney, MD, MSc

Professor
Executive Vice Chair, Academic Affairs
Department of Emergency Medicine
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas

Colin Danko, MD

Assistant Professor
Assistant Clerkship Director
Department of Emergency Medicine
University of Texas Southwestern
Dallas, Texas

Deborah B. Diercks, MD, MSc

Professor and Chair
Department of Emergency Medicine
Audre and Bernard Rapoport Distinguished Chair in Clinical Care and Research
University of Texas Southwestern
Dallas, Texas Program Coordinator

Location

Kapolei (Oahu), Hawaii

Located on the western side of Oahu, Kapolei includes the communities of Makakilo, Barber's Point, Campbell Industrial Park and Ko Olina, consisting of Aulani and the Ko Olina Golf Club. Named after a volcanic cone in the area called Pu'u o Kapolei, the area is often referred to as Oahu's second city.

No matter your preference, Kapolei has an assortment of activities perfect for everyone in the family. Spend your days snorkeling in the warm Pacific Ocean or sunning yourself on the sand. Stroll the open-air mall at Ka Makana Ali'i for great shopping at chain stores and local shops. Golfers can enjoy immaculate fairways at Ko Olina Golf Club. Kids won't want to miss Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park a Wet N Wild Hawaii, a large facility with a wave pool, the Tornado (a 130-foot tunnel), Raging River, Kapolei Cooler (an all-ages tube cruise), Big Kahuna, Flyin' Hawaiian, Da Flowrider, and many other thrills.

When it's time to dine, join in on an authentic Hawaiian luau at the Ka Wa’a Luau at Aulani. Watch traditional ceremonies, songs, and dances during your meal. Sample a delectable selection of appetizing fare including native island dishes including kalua pig, taro poi, lomi lomi salmon, and of course, the always tasty coconut haupia.

Accommodations

Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa

Discover a family paradise with a touch of magic at Aulani, A Disney Resort® & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawai‘i. Walt Disney Imagineers worked hand in hand with local artisans and cultural experts to create Aulani, A Disney Resort® & Spa. Inspired by the natural wonders and rich traditions of Hawai‘i, Aulani Resort is the ultimate family getaway—celebrating the beauty, history, and welcoming spirit of the island.

There's something for everyone to enjoy at this award-winning Resort, and so much is included with your stay! Aulani Resort is perfectly positioned on the beautiful beaches of Ko Olina on the leeward coast of O'ahu on 21 oceanfront acres, nestled between verdant mountains and serene ocean waters. Here, you'll be removed from the crowds of Waikiki, yet close enough to enjoy the wonders of the island.

Splash out at the sprawling Waikolohe Valley pool area, the destination for aquatic family fun. Hurtle down water slides, float along a lazy river, snorkel in a private lagoon or simply admire the view from a romantic infinity-edge pool. Kids ages 4 to 12 can enjoy the 5,200-square-foot, state-of-the-art kids club called Aunty’s Beach House designed to entertain and delight from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Here they can explore Hawaiian culture, art and music—with a dash of Disney® magic—at this supervised activities club. Most activities are complimentary; select experiences are available at a fee. Please go to the website to register your child and select your 90-minute time slot. In the late afternoon and evening, Aulani Resort offers teen and family activities in Aunty’s Beach House.

Experience an exhilarating and enchanting journey through Hawaiian history—and discover its deep cultural roots in canoe (wa'a) exploration, which brought the first ancient explorers to the shores of Ko Olina. Enjoy Hawaiian craft demonstrations and live music, featuring local entertainment (Traditional Hawaiian Music and Dance, including hula kahiko (ancient dance style) and modern hula ‘auana). All guests will enjoy a hearty buffet that includes most of the original luau favorites.

Aulani Resort offers tweens and teens ages 10 to 17 a variety of activities to make their vacation truly special. Whether it's snorkeling at Rainbow Reef, soothe and rejuvinate your mind, body and spirit at Laniwai Spam or rafting down a lazy river, there's something for everyone to make their Aulani Resort vacation an epic adventure in paradise.

Aulani, A Disney Resort® & Spa is located approximately 20 miles from the Daniel K. Inouye (Honolulu) International Airport (HNL). Overnight self or valet parking for resort guests is approximately $40 per night, per car (up to 2 cars), with in/out privileges.Parking rates subject to change without notice.

From

$549 per night

Accommodation Rates and Details

External Booking Url
https://book.passkey.com/event/50868833/owner/70576/home

Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
92-1185 Ali'inui Dr
Kapolei, HI 96707

The discounted group rate is available for reservations made through April 23, 2025 or until the group block is full, whichever occurs first. Hotel sells out early, and rooms for the weekends are extremely limited, so plan accordingly.

Room rates are per night and subject to 17.962% tax. Tax rate subject to change without notice.

Group room rates include complimentary basic Wi-Fi access in guest rooms.

Optional $14 plus tax, per person/round trip bellman gratuity. Housekeeping gratuity suggested at $4.50 per room, per day, plus tax
Maximum occupancy in Run of House guest rooms is 4 people; Add $100 per adult, per night over double occupancy (age 18 and older).
Maximum occupancy in One Bedroom Villa - Island Garden View is 5 people.

PARKING: Self and Valet parking is approximately $40 + tax per vehicle, per night, and includes in/out privileges. Each reservation is limited to a maximum of 2 cars. Self parking for non-hotel guests coming to the resort to attend the meeting is approx. $12 + tax for the first hour and $5 + tax for every half hour thereafter, up to $40 + tax per vehicle, per day. Parking fees subject to change without notice.

Space is limited in our group room block.
Once this block is sold, rooms are on availability only and may be at a higher rate.
A portion of the room rate is used to provide refreshments during the meeting for participants only.
Room rates per night unless otherwise noted.
All rooms are non-smoking.
Early departure, late check out and no show fees may apply.
Please review your reservation for accuracy.
Travel insurance is highly recommended.

Group room rates only available via NWS/NWWT reservation link.
To book reservations by phone call Disney's Group Reservations Team at 407-939-4686.
Please verify total reservation costs, including resort fees, taxes, and any other mandatory charges when making your reservation on the hotel's group reservation link.

Speedi Shuttle is offering attendees and their travel companions discounted shared airport/hotel shuttle service. Guests with prearranged arrival reservations are met in the baggage claim area, then directed to their waiting shuttle. Vehicle amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, 6’1” headroom, adjustable headrests and comfortable seats.

For pricing and reservations, visit https://speedishuttle.hudsonltd.net/a/be/sp1/book?ac&code=NWS94362

Rooms starting at
$549 per night

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations of room reservations accepted without penalty up to 5 business days prior to arrival. Cancellations received by hotel inside 5 business days of arrival will forfeit 1 night's stay plus tax. Early departure fees apply. If you check out of the hotel before your scheduled departure date or are a complete no-show, you will be charged a penalty up to your entire reserved stay plus tax. Please review your reservation for accuracy. Travel insurance is highly recommended.

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Credit card for 1 night's stay plus tax required at the time of booking to reserve your room.

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 American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 20 hours Class A CE credits; AANA approval number 1044502; Expiration Date 05/30/2025

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 Assistants: The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category I Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 20 hours of Category I credit for completing this program.

Registered Nurses: NWAS is an approved provider for the following state nursing boards: AR, DC, FL, GA, KS, KY, NH, SC, 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.

Who Should Attend?

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

Program Purpose

This emergency medicine continuing education series is designed to empower emergency physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and other healthcare providers with the latest knowledge, skills, and best practices essential for providing exemplary care in emergency medical situations. This comprehensive series of courses aims to meet the evolving needs of healthcare practitioners, ensuring they remain proficient, adaptable, and confident in delivering high-quality emergency medical care. By focusing on clinical excellence, evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and continuous improvement, this program ensures that participants are equipped with the knowledge, strategies, and skills to provide exceptional care in any emergency situation, ultimately leading to improved patient outcomes and enhanced healthcare delivery.

Objectives

Improve knowledge, competence, and utilization of the most recent evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
Improve knowledge, skills, and strategies in the timely diagnosis and management of patients with complex comorbidities, emergency medical conditions, and less common conditions.
Increase knowledge of newer pharmacologic agents, thereby improving competence in medication management via anticipation of potential polypharmacy interactions and improved ability to provide sedation in the emergency department.
Increase ability to anticipate, prevent, and manage complications and emergency medical conditions, leading to improved patient outcomes and reduced morbidity and mortality rates.
Strengthen and augment ability to apply and interpret diagnostic testing/imaging used in the emergency department.
Enhance ability to analyze complex situations from an ethical and legal perspective, protecting both patients and healthcare providers.
Refine and strengthen competence in assessing and managing trauma patients, including timely assessment, prioritization of interventions, and coordination of multidisciplinary care.
Improve confidence in ability to perform procedural skills, enhancing patient comfort and providing optimal quality of care.

Course Director

James F. Holmes, Jr., MD, MPH, Director UC Davis KL2 Research Career Training Program, Professor and Executive Vice Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of California Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, California

Medical Director

Mark T. Murphy, MD, MSN Education, Cozumel, Mexico, and Medical Director, Northwest Anesthesia Seminars / Northwest Seminars, Pasco, Washington

Tuition

MD/DO

$ 925 Early Registration Fee

$ 975 Regular Registration Fee

$ 1000 Late Registration Fee

$ 265 Daily Rate
CRNA/PA

$ 825 Early Registration Fee

$ 875 Regular Registration Fee

$ 900 Late Registration Fee

$ 245 Daily Rate
Resident/RN/Others

$ 725 Early Registration Fee

$ 775 Regular Registration Fee

$ 800 Late Registration Fee

$ 220 Daily Rate

Course Cancellation Fee $100 March 27th, 2025 to April 26th, 2025 . No refund after April 26th, 2025; however, 50% of tuition paid may be applied toward tuition for another NWAS program within the next 12 months. Cancellation must be made in writing.

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.

You must sign-in/log in every day you attend to receive credit.

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.

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 days notice will be given to those registered and 100% of tuition paid will be refunded. NWAS/NWS 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.