Current Topics in Anesthesia

This conference offers 20.00 credits

Schedule

Live Webinar Conference
January 26 - 29, 2026

Monday, January 26 - All times are in Pacific Time

0655

Login To Session and Welcome
0700

Decision Dilemma: Airway Management

C.Lin
0800

Should You Be Worried About Off-Label Use in Anesthesia?

C.Lin
0900

Break
0910

Informed Consent: More Important Than Ever

C.Lin
1010

Patient Positioning: Injury Awareness and Protection

M.Zinder
1110

Break
1120

Human Factors and Anesthesia Errors

M.Zinder
1220

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 27 - All times are in Pacific Time

0655

Login To Session and Welcome
0700

What Is New in Obstetric Anesthesia 2026?

B.Clayton
0800

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

B.Clayton
0900

Break
0910

Anesthesia Care for Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

B.Clayton
1010

Decision Dilemma: Keep Brain Healthy After Surgery

C.Lin
1110

Break
1120

Medical-Legal Liability of Peripheral Nerve Blocks

C.Lin
1220

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 28 - All times are in Pacific Time

0655

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0700

The Effects of Expectation on Pain Pathways

M.Zinder
0800

Substance Use Disorder: Recognition, Intervention, and Treatment

M.Zinder
0900

Break
0910

So I'm Burnt Out, Now What? Actionable Interventions for Provider Well-Being

M.Zinder
1010

Preoperative Cardiac Evaluation

T.Fuhrman
1110

Break
1120

Malignant Hyperthermia

T.Fuhrman
1220

Adjourn

Thursday, January 29 - All times are in Pacific Time

0655

Login To Session and Welcome
0700

Neuroanesthesia: The Basics

T.Fuhrman
0800

Neuroanesthesia: Beyond the Basics

T.Fuhrman
0900

Break
0910

Extubation

T.Fuhrman
1010

Maternal Emergencies: Recognition and Response

B.Clayton
1110

Break
1120

What Can Be Learned From Anesthesia Closed Malpractice Claims?

B.Clayton
1220

Adjourn

20.00 CME / 20.00 CEC
6.90 Pharmacology? / 13.10 Clinical Management? / 1.00 Controlled Substances? / 19.00 Patient Safety? / 1.00 Ethics?

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

Thomas Fuhrman, MD, MMSc, FASA, FCCP, FAARC

Professor of Anesthesiology
University of Central Florida COM
Orlando, Florida

Charles J. Lin, MD

Assistant Professor
Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Passavant
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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 has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 20 hours Class A CE credits; AANA approval number 1046069; Expiration Date 01/29/2026
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 (formerly Assistants): The American Academy of Physician Associates (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 associates 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, 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

$ 745 Regular Registration Fee

$ 795 Late Registration Fee

$ 200 Daily Rate
CRNA/PA

$ 745 Regular Registration Fee

$ 795 Late Registration Fee

$ 200 Daily Rate
Resident/RN/Others

$ 745 Regular Registration Fee

$ 795 Late Registration Fee

$ 200 Daily Rate

Course Cancellation Fee

$100 November 27th, 2025 to December 27th, 2025. No refund after December 27th, 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. 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.