Fall Focus on Anesthesia

This conference offers 20.00 credits

Schedule

Live Webinar Conference
October 12 - 15, 2026

Monday, October 12

0655

Login To Session and Welcome
0700

Rise of the Machines: Artificial Intelligence, Virtual and Augmented Reality in Medicine and Anesthesiology

J.Goldstein
0800

METS, Stents and DAPT: A Practical Review of the ACC / AHA Guidelines

J.Goldstein
0900

Break
0910

Ad Nauseam: PONV – Review of Current Guidelines and Clinical Strategies

J.Goldstein
1010

Novel Street Drugs Your Patients Are Taking

M.Murphy
1110

Break
1120

Ketamine and Magic Mushrooms: Counterculture Drugs of Abuse or Cutting-Edge Mental Health Agents?

M.Murphy
1220

Adjourn

Tuesday, October 13

0655

Login To Session and Welcome
0700

Human Factors and Anesthesia Errors

M.Zinder
0800

Substance Use Disorder: Recognition, Intervention, and Treatment

M.Zinder
0900

Break
0910

Patient Positioning: Injury Awareness and Protection

M.Zinder
1010

What Is New in Obstetric Anesthesia 2026?

B.Clayton
1110

Break
1120

Minimize Maternal Hemorrhage Through Optimal Oxytocin Administration

B.Clayton
1220

Adjourn

Wednesday, October 14

0655

Login To Session and Welcome
0700

Anesthesia Provider’s Role in Reproductive Health: Are We Doing Our Best?

B.Clayton
0800

Optimizing Anesthesia Care for Adults With Intellectual Development Disabilities

B.Clayton
0900

Break
0910

Improving Care Through Teaming

B.Clayton
1010

The Pregnant Trauma Patient

K.Leone-Quisenberry
1110

Break
1120

ERAS Protocols in Colorectal and Gynecologic Surgery: What Every Anesthesia Practitioner Needs to Know

K.Leone-Quisenberry
1220

Adjourn

Thursday, October 15

0655

Login To Session and Welcome
0700

THRIVE (Transnasal Humidified Rapid-Insufflation Ventilatory Exchange): What Is It?

K.Leone-Quisenberry
0800

Anesthesia for ENT Surgery

K.Leone-Quisenberry
0900

Break
0910

What You Need to Know About Your Patient With Asthma

K.Leone-Quisenberry
1010

Emotional Intelligence in Healthcare

M.Zinder
1110

Break
1120

Making a Business Case for Workplace Well-Being Programs

M.Zinder
1220

Adjourn

20.00 CME / 20.00 CEC
8.80 Pharmacology? / 11.20 Clinical Management? / 3.00 Controlled Substances? / 1.00 Trauma? / 18.00 Patient Safety?

Faculty

Beth Ann Clayton, DNP, CRNA, FAAN

Professor of Clinical Nursing, University of Cincinnati
Program Director, Nurse Anesthesia Major
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Cincinnati, Ohio

Joseph Christopher Goldstein, MD

Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
University of Central Florida, College of Medicine
OR Medical Director
Director of Anesthesia Clinical Affairs and Medical Informatics
Co-Director TAVR Program
Department of Anesthesiology, VAHS
Gainesville, Florida

Kerry L. Leone-Quisenberry, DNP, CRNA

Assistant Professor University of Pittsburgh
Department Chair and Program Director, Nurse Anesthesia Program
Pittsburgh, PA
Bel-Park Anesthesia Associates, OB CRNA
Youngstown, Ohio

Mark Thomas Murphy, MD

Retired Anesthesiologist
St. Petersburg, Florida
Medical Director
Northwest Anesthesia Seminars / Northwest Seminars
Pasco, Washington

Matthew Zinder, DNAP, CH, CRNA

Zinder Anesthesia, LLC
Host and Producer, The Provider Wellness Podcast
Adjunct Faculty, Georgetown University
Adjunct Faculty, Virginia Commonwealth University
Washington, District of Columbia

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 Class A 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.

†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, St. Petersburg, Florida, Medical Director, Northwest Anesthesia Seminars / Northwest Seminars, Pasco, Washington

Tuition

MD/DO

$ 695 Early Registration Fee

$ 745 Regular Registration Fee

$ 795 Late Registration Fee

$ 200 Daily Rate
CRNA/PA

$ 695 Early Registration Fee

$ 745 Regular Registration Fee

$ 795 Late Registration Fee

$ 200 Daily Rate
Resident/RN/Others

$ 695 Early Registration Fee

$ 745 Regular Registration Fee

$ 795 Late Registration Fee

$ 200 Daily Rate

Course Cancellation Fee

$100 August 13th, 2026 to September 12th, 2026. No refund after September 12th, 2026; 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. No tuition credit or refund will be issued for attendees that are no-shows for the program.

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.

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.