Accommodations

Royal Palms Resort & Spa

Schedule

Location

Scottsdale (Phoenix), Arizona

Located in the beautiful Sonoran Desert, Scottsdale, Arizona is bordered by Phoenix to the west and the McDowell Mountains on the east. Scottsdale has you covered with activities and attractions that everyone will enjoy. Exciting desert adventures, hands-on museum exhibits, exciting restaurants, and gaming are ready to be added to your itinerary.

Saddle up for an adventure with horseback riding excursions, head over to Rawhide Western Town and Steakhouse for a variety of Old West-inspired fun like quaint souvenir shops and an authentic Blacksmith, live-action stunt shows and shoot-outs, and cowboy tunes in the saloon. Golf lovers will find more than 200 courses in the city and surrounding area. Outdoor activities beckon, whether you’re looking for an energizing desert hike, a thrilling off-road tour, or tracks that will put your bike handling skills to the test. Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve, in the city’s northern reaches, is the largest urban wilderness area in the United States and features more than 60 miles of trails through diverse and scenic desert terrain.

Downtown Scottsdale is the ultimate destination for visitors to enjoy art galleries, specialty retail, dining venues that range from casual to upscale, southwestern cultural attractions and an extraordinary nightlife. Acclaimed chefs create bold flavors that flirt with your taste buds at more than 600 restaurants serving up regional and global specialties. Sophistication and robust wine lists top it all off with fabulous al fresco dining. No matter what type of cuisine you’re craving, you’ll find plenty of flavors to savor. Scottsdale’s shopping scene is bursting with magnificent malls, designer boutiques and out-of-the-way gems that are ideal for indulging in some well-deserved retail therapy. And don't forget exciting casino action at Talking Stick Resort, the Phoenix Zoo and the Arizona Boardwalk - Scottsdale's destination for fun, dining, shopping, family entertainment.

Accommodations

Royal Palms Resort & Spa

Escape to the beauty and tranquility at the enchanting Royal Palms Resort and Spa, where Spanish Colonial Revival aesthetics are met with rejuvenating spa services, world-class cuisine and sweeping desert landscapes. Relax in the outdoor swimming pool or take your fitness to new heights, in the 2-story, 900 sq ft fitness center. Immerse yourself in rejuvenation in the Forbes Four-Star Alvadora Spa, offering a collection of signature treatments centered around the nurturing essences of the Mediterranean: soothing the spirit, renewing the body, and enriching the mind. Guests can also take part in a curated calendar of lively activities, including daily fitness classes, mixology lessons at the Mix Up Bar, and weekly history and art tours of the mansion and grounds. During your stay, you'll find it easy to embrace desert living like a local. The Royal Palms Resort and Spa puts you in the heart of the city, close to vibrant Scottsdale, national parks, some of the country's most iconic golf courses, a thriving nightlife scene, and top destinations including the Desert Botanical Garden and Scottsdale Stadium.

When it's time to dine, T. Cook's offers eclectic Mediterranean dishes prepared with locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy your meal in the striking brick dining room, complete with a crackling fireplace and courtyard views, or dine alfresco on the patios for a candlelit dinner under the stars. You can also unwind at the Mix Up Bar and Lounge, serving contemporary rustic dining and hand-crafted, garden-to-glass cocktails.

Spacious Mediterranean-style guestrooms offer 1 king bed or 2 double beds (extremely limited), based on hotel availability. You'll also find amenities such as an LCD TV, Bose SoundLink Speakers, coffee maker, mini-bar, safe, robes/slippers, iron/board, hairdryer, deep soaking tubs, rainfall shower head, light-up vanity mirrors, and more. Royal Palms resort is approximately 15 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). Valet parking only at the resort; for those who reserve their room via NWAS/NWWT group reservation methods ONLY, Valet parking is discounted to $19 per night plus tax (normally $40 per night plus tax). Parking rates subject to change without notice. Two Tesla and four Blink charging stations are also available.

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

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

Group room rates only available via NWAS/NWWT reservation link (available approximately 1 year prior to program).

CANCELLATIONS

Guest room cancellations received by the hotel inside 7 days of arrival will be charged a penalty of 1 night's stay plus tax. If you check out of the hotel before your scheduled departure date or are No-Show, you will be charged for your entire reserved stay plus tax. Please review your reservation for accuracy. Travel insurance is highly 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 is designed to meet requirements for MAC Ed CE credit. Once approved by AANA, this will be indicated.

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, 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.