Topics in Anesthesia

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Keystone, Colorado
February 14 - 18, 2028

This conference offers 20 credits

Accommodations

Kindred Resort Keystone

Schedule

Topics in Anesthesia

Keystone, Colorado
February 14 - 18, 2028

Monday, February 14
  • 0630
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0655
    Welcome
    NWAS Staff
Tuesday, February 15
  • 0630
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
Wednesday, February 16
  • 0630
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
Thursday, February 17
  • 0630
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
Friday, February 18
  • 0630
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast

Faculty

TBD

Location

Keystone, Colorado

Keystone offers the full Colorado mountain experience without the crowds or pretension. Its three connected peaks offer an incredible variety of terrain—from long, winding groomers to challenging bowls—so skiers and riders of every level can find their perfect run. Night skiing adds a little magic, letting you glide under the lights with the crisp alpine air all around you. And because Keystone is known for being especially family‑friendly, the whole atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and easy to navigate. Snow tubing, sleigh rides, and scenic gondola rides give you plenty of ways to enjoy the mountains even if you’re not skiing. 

Even if snow sports aren’t your thing, Keystone offers plenty of ways to enjoy a winter getaway from the warmth and comfort of the indoors. The village is filled with cozy cafés, boutique shops, art galleries, and inviting restaurants where you can linger over a great meal while watching the snowfall outside. You can unwind at the Keystone Spa & Salon with massages, facials, and quiet relaxation rooms, or explore nearby towns like Dillon, Frisco, and Silverthorne for breweries, galleries, and the Dillon Ice Castles. Scenic gondola rides provide stunning mountain views from a warm cabin, and après‑ski culture—live music, hot drinks, fire pits, game nights, wine tastings, and cooking classes—is just as enjoyable even if you never touch the slopes. It’s the kind of place where simply being there feels restorative, especially if your idea of adventure leans more toward comfort than cold.

Accommodations

Kindred Resort Keystone

Kindred Resort Keystone is perfectly positioned between Keystone’s world-class ski slopes and the lively River Run Village in the heart of the Colorado Rockies. Located just steps from the world-class ski slopes of Keystone Resort, this ski-in, ski-out hotel features a luxury spa, salon, outdoor heated pool and hot tubs, state-of-the-art fitness center, ski school area, and more. Blending elevated amenities with personalized service of a 4.5-star resort, Kindred delivers an experience unlike anything else in the region. Every detail is designed to create a seamless and effortless stay—from thoughtful architecture and refined culinary experiences to true ski-in/ski-out access and inviting spaces intentionally crafted to foster connection.

From first chair to last call, Kindred serves up the most highly anticipated dining venues and options at Keystone. Lula’s celebrates seasonal ingredients, genuine hospitality, and thoughtfully crafted elevated comfort food inspired by the spirit of the mountains. Kindred Spirits serves craft cocktails and mocktails, focusing on Colorado spirits, including bourbon flights. Perfectly positioned beside the River Run Gondola, Goodz Tavern is where mountain days transition into unforgettable après with comfort-driven classics elevated with bold flavors. Kinji Sushi is Keystone’s only sushi restaurant, offering a refined take on Japanese cuisine with inspired Asian fusion and seasonal small plates.

After an exciting day of adventure, retreat to a luxurious hotel room appointed with modern comforts such as plush bedding, spa-inspired amenities, Lavazza Coffee station, robes, and much more that will help you recharge and rest easy.

Kindred Resort is located approximately 100 miles west of the Denver International Airport (DEN), 65 miles from Eagle County Airport (EGE), and 109 miles from Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. Avoid parking fees: Epic Mountain Express offers frequent shuttle service daily from DEN to most locations in Keystone for a fee: https://www.epicmountainexpress.com/keystone-shuttles. Other providers may be available. Valet Parking only at the Kindred Resort.

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
    $ 1125 Early Registration Fee
    $ 1175 Regular Registration Fee
    $ 1225 Late Registration Fee
    $ 255 Daily Rate
  • CRNA/PA
    $ 1075 Early Registration Fee
    $ 1125 Regular Registration Fee
    $ 1175 Late Registration Fee
    $ 245 Daily Rate
  • Resident/RN/Others
    $ 975 Early Registration Fee
    $ 1025 Regular Registration Fee
    $ 1075 Late Registration Fee
    $ 225 Daily Rate

Course Cancellation Fee

No penalty if you cancel before December 16, 2027. $100 cancellation fee from December 16, 2027 to January 15, 2028. No refund after January 15, 2028; 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.
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.