Current Topics in Emergency Medicine

Banff, Alberta, Canada
September 22 - 26, 2025

Share Now
This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

The Rimrock Resort Hotel

Schedule

Current Topics in Emergency Medicine

Banff, Alberta, Canada
September 22 - 26, 2025

Monday, September 22
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0725
    Welcome
    NWS Staff
  • 0730
    Crazy Electrolytes
    A.Tarabar
  • 0830
    Too Thick or Too Thin? Anticoagulation Management
    C.Moore
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    PE: Current Diagnosis, Risk Stratification, Treatment, Disposition
    J.Keegan
  • 1045
    All About Bleeding
    A.Tarabar
  • 1145
    The Great Masquerader: Aortic Dissection
    C.Moore
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Tuesday, September 23
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Updates in Traumatic Brain Injury
    J.Keegan
  • 0830
    Common and Uncommon Causes of Abdominal Pain
    A.Tarabar
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Heart of the Matter: ED Echo in Critically Ill Patients
    C.Moore
  • 1045
    Doing Cardiac Arrest Right
    J.Keegan
  • 1145
    Who Ordered the ABG?
    A.Tarabar
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Wednesday, September 24 - Day Open
Thursday, September 25
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Primum Non Nocere: Ultrasound-Guided Procedures
    C.Moore
  • 0830
    No Pain, No Gain: Pain Management
    C.Moore
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Is There an Antidote for This?
    A.Tarabar
  • 1045
    The B in ABC: Incorporating Lung Ultrasound Into Dyspnea Diagnosis and Management
    C.Moore
  • 1145
    New Fluid Resuscitation Paradigms
    J.Keegan
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Friday, September 26
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    The Fight Against Medical Errors
    A.Tarabar
  • 0830
    Do I Really Need That Central Line? Alternatives and Extravasation Risks
    J.Keegan
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Fake-Outs: Stroke, Seizure, and Subarachnoid Mimics
    J.Keegan
  • 1045
    ID Consults in the ED: Formal or Curbside
    A.Tarabar
  • 1145
    Advances in Acute Stroke Care and Thrombectomy
    J.Keegan
  • 1245
    Adjourn

Faculty

Joshua Keegan, MD

Assistant Professor of Neurology and Emergency Medicine
Geisel School of Medicine
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Hanover, New Hampshire

Christopher L. Moore, MD, FACEP

Professor of Emergency Medicine
Yale School of Medicine
Chief, Section of Emergency Ultrasound
New Haven, Connecticut

Asim F. Tarabar, MD, MS

Assistant Professor, Yale Emergency Medicine Faculty
Director, Medical Toxicology
Consultant, Connecticut Poison Control Center
New Haven, Connecticut

Location

Banff, Alberta, Canada

Welcome to the town of Banff in the heart of Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Rocky Mountains have long been an area of great significance to native peoples. The valleys were places of ceremony and celebration; the lakes and mineral springs offered rejuvenation for mind, body, and spirit. It was here, in 1885, that the Canadian Government created Canada’s first National Park. Today the Banff/Lake Louise area is a crossroads for international visitors and offers everything from spiritual retreats to contemporary art exhibits and theatrical performances.

Vacation possibilities here are as diverse as the Canadian Rocky Mountain landscape. Airplane tours offer guided flights for a unique view of the magnificent Canadian Rockies. Relax aboard glass-enclosed boats as you travel through the Minnewanka Valley to Devil’s Gap on Lake Minnewanka. Fish peacefully along the shore of an alpine lake or stream. Cast at will, timelessly drifting along. Tee off amongst the backdrop of dramatic mountain ranges, with local wildlife as your gallery.

Enjoy panoramic views, short hiking trails, interpretive exhibits, and restaurants. For the adventurer, take part in heli-sightseeing or heli-hiking. Learn a new skill with training programs for all skill levels in the disciplines of rock and ice climbing, mountaineering, outdoor leadership, avalanche awareness, and ski mountaineering.

For those who prefer a more relaxed, slower-paced alpine experience, backpacking or mountaineering adventures are offered. ATV tours are designed to get you off the main roads and into the wilderness. Kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting, and floating are also part of the fun on the local rivers and lakes. Horseback ride through a pine forest with a nature guide hearing only hoof beats, bask in a natural hot spring or a luxury spa or explore a glacier at the Columbia Icefield.

Finally, enjoy strolling alongside locals and world-travellers in downtown Banff as you discover a cosmopolitan collection of galleries, boutiques, and cafés. Shops range from internationally recognized clothiers and independently-owned establishments to Canada’s oldest department store.

Accommodations

The Rimrock Resort Hotel

The Rimrock Resort Hotel is located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies and Banff National Park. The Rimrock Resort Hotel offers exceptional views of the Canadian Rockies, fine dining, a luxury spa, pool and fitness center.

Deluxe rooms are approx 350 square feet and offer varying mountain views. Premium guest rooms range from 350-400 square feet and offer valley and mountain views. Both room types feature 1 king bed or 2 queen beds (based on hotel availability), LCD TV, complimentary Wi-Fi access (excludes meeting rooms), mini-fridge, Keurig coffee maker, safe, hair dryer, iron/board and more.

The Rimrock Resort Hotel is located on Sulphur Mountain in Banff National Park, a 5 minute drive from the Banff town site and 1.5 hours west of Calgary International Airport (approx 90 miles/145 kilometers). If you opt to take one of the frequent airport shuttle services from Calgary to Banff, you’ll enjoy a luxury ride directly to your hotel entrance. Once in the town of Banff, you’ll find the town very walkable, and you can easily jump on the local transit system to get you further afield.

Park Pass: The city of Banff is located in one of Canada's National Parks. Everyone entering the parks must purchase a park pass. The rate is approximately $11 CAD per day for 1 adult or $22 CAD total per day for 2 or more persons in the same vehicle. Daily passes are sold for no more than 6 days, so if you are staying longer you must purchase a yearly pass for $75.25 CAD per adult or $151.25 CAD for family. Visit https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ab/banff/visit/tarifs-fees#admission for more information. Prices are subject to change without notice. You can purchase your pass online and print it out in advance: https://www.commandesparcs-parksorders.ca/en?_ga=2.213620820.1177900272.1678494073-1442293178.1678228104

From
CAD 549 CAD per night
  • Rooms starting at

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations received by the hotel after 4pm MST inside 14 days of reserved arrival date will be charged a penalty of 1 night's stay plus tax. Early departure fees apply. If you check out prior to your reserved departure date, you will be charged a penalty for 1 night's stay plus tax. If you are a complete no-show, you will be charged a penalty for your entire reserved stay plus tax. Please review your reservation for accuracy. Travel insurance is highly recommended.

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Credit card required at the time of booking to reserve your room. Checks are not accepted for reservations due to exchange rates.

Group room rates only available via NWS/NWWT reservation link.

Click here to registerRegister Now

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 1044617; Expiration Date 09/26/2025
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 July 24th, 2025 to August 23rd, 2025 . No refund after August 23rd, 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.
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.

Click here to registerRegister Now

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.

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.

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.

Click here to registerRegister Now