Topics in Emergency Medicine

7-Night Alaska Dawes Glacier Cruise
July 4 - 11, 2027

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Celebrity Summit

Schedule

Topics in Emergency Medicine

7-Night Alaska Dawes Glacier Cruise
July 4 - 11, 2027

Sunday, July 4 - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - Embark
Monday, July 5 - Scenic Cruising Inside Passage - Afternoon Open
  • 0745
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In
  • 0810
    Welcome
    NWS Staff
  • 0815
    Malpractice: the Case, the Courtroom, and the Charting Pearls That Matter
    M.Lu
  • 0915
    Surviving Sepsis for Your Patient and Your Hospital
    I.Claudius
  • 1015
    Break
  • 1030
    Hypertensive Emergencies
    M.Lu
  • 1130
    Atrial Arrhythmias
    I.Claudius
  • 1230
    Two Patients, One ED: Managing Precipitous Delivery and Neonatal Resuscitation
    M.Lu
  • 1330
    Adjourn
Tuesday, July 6 - Scenic Cruising Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier - Cruising Only - Afternoon Open
  • 0800
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In
  • 0815
    Pediatric Emergency Medicine: Updates and Essential Insights (Panel Discussion with I.Claudius / M.Lu)
    I.Claudius
  • 0915
    Neonatal Emergencies
    I.Claudius
  • 1015
    Break
  • 1030
    Pediatric MythBusters (Panel Discussion with I.Claudius / M.Lu)
    I.Claudius
  • 1130
    Respiratory Emergencies in Kids
    I.Claudius
  • 1230
    Challenging Pediatric Cases in the Community
    M.Lu
  • 1330
    Adjourn
Wednesday, July 7 - Skagway, Alaska - Docked - Day Open
Thursday, July 8 - Juneau, Alaska - Docked - Day Open
Friday, July 9 - Ketchikan, Alaska - Docked - Afternoon Open
  • 0800
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In
  • 0815
    Pearls for the Seizing Patient
    M.Lu
  • 0915
    Diabetic Emergencies and Urgencies
    I.Claudius
  • 1015
    Break
  • 1030
    P.O.O.P. Kills: Pain Out of Proportion
    M.Lu
  • 1130
    The Radiologist Missed That!
    I.Claudius
  • 1230
    Adjourn
Saturday, July 10 - Scenic Cruising Inside Passage
  • 0800
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In
  • 0815
    Deadly Errors in the Pregnant Patient
    M.Lu
  • 0915
    Drugs: What Is on the Street and in Your ED in 2027?
    I.Claudius
  • 1015
    Break
  • 1030
    Bugs and Drugs: Antibiotic Pearls for the ED
    M.Lu
  • 1130
    Sexually Transmitted Infections
    I.Claudius
  • 1230
    Lunch Break
  • 1330
    You Put That Where? Foreign Bodies
    I.Claudius
  • 1430
    Trauma for Big and Little Kids
    M.Lu
  • 1530
    Adjourn
Sunday, July 11 - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - Disembark

Faculty

Ilene A. Claudius, MD

Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Physician Specialist and Director of Quality and Process Improvement
Department of Emergency Medicine
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Torrance, California

Mimi Lu, MD, FACEP, FAAEM

Clinical Professor
Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Department of Emergency Medicine
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, California

About the Cruise

Itinerary

Day Date Port Arrive Depart
Sunday Jul 04 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - Embark - 4:30 pm
Monday Jul 05 Scenic Cruising Inside Passage - -
Tuesday Jul 06 Scenic Cruising Endicott Arm Fjord - Dawes Glacier - Cruising Only 1:00 pm 6:00 pm
Wednesday Jul 07 Skagway, Alaska - Docked 7:00 am 8:00 pm
Thursday Jul 08 Juneau, Alaska - Docked 7:00 am 6:00 pm
Friday Jul 09 Ketchikan, Alaska - Docked 1:30 pm 8:00 pm
Saturday Jul 10 Scenic Cruising Inside Passage - -
Sunday Jul 11 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - Disembark 7:00 am -

Sunday, July 4 - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - Embark

Among the world's most liveable cities - diverse, cultural, beautiful - this culinary capital treats you to fresh local seafood, farm-to-table produce, and authentic Asian flavors. West Coast architecture - modernism with a woodsy bent - emerged here. But while downtown shines with steel and glass, its epicenter is green Stanley Park, a 1,000-acre oasis of spectacular beaches, trails, and views. North of town, ride scenic Sea to Sky Highway along the coast and through the forest toward Whistler, 2,200 feet above sea level. On your way, behold lofty Shannon Falls and brave the heart-pounding Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge.

Monday, July 5 - Scenic Cruising Inside Passage

You'll sail beyond the Inside Passage into the more protected Alaska Inside Passage in southeastern Alaska. This complex labyrinth of fjords, bays, and lush green islands is home to an abundance of wildlife, including orca, mountain goats, bald eagles, bears, puffins, sea otters and much more. During the summer months, the long hours of daylight allow for ample opportunities for nature photos on your Inside Passage Cruise. You'll never forget the sight of 40-ton whales hurling themselves into the air, almost completely escaping the water. If you're especially lucky, you could see them swimming together to create a bubble net, trapping and eating fish by the giant mouthful.

Tuesday, July 6 - Scenic Cruising Endicott Arm Fjord - Dawes Glacier - Cruising Only

Alaska’s Endicott Arm Fjord marks the southern edge of the 653,179-acre Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness area. As you sail through its 30-mile-long stretch, you can’t help but be amazed by the untouched beauty of the surrounding granite mountains, verdant valleys and numerous waterfalls. Drifting icebergs, deep blue waters and a spectacular tidewater glacier only add to this natural spectacle’s appeal. Endicott Arm is one of the largest breeding grounds for harbor seals on the planet. Keep your eyes open for these creatures splashing in icy waters near the ship or floating with their pups on giant chunks of ice. Along the shore you might also glimpse brown bears, bald eagles, sea ducks, deer, moose and wolves. Your journey through scenic Endicott Arm Fjord ends with a front-row view of the striking Dawes Glacier. Standing over 600 feet tall and a half-mile wide, this very active icecap is known for its spectacular calving displays which noisily produce huge, chunky icebergs that float in area waters. Remember to dress in wind-resistant layers for viewing scenery outside on deck.

Wednesday, July 7 - Skagway, Alaska - Docked

The great Klondike Gold Rush lives on in Skagway's charming downtown of restored 19th-century buildings and its historic railway. Located on the edge of the wilderness, this small town saw its fair share of gold rush, get rich dreamers pass through. Today, it’s residents are more than welcome to share the stories of its untamed past. And there’s so much fascinating history to uncover on a Skagway cruise. Head to Klondike Gold Rush National Park Museum for an in-depth look at Klondike and the two routes out of Skagway – Chilkoot Pass and White Pass. From the vintage train, admire the mountains and see the 1898 trail that fortune seekers traveled on foot. The White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad runs the vintage locomotives through the famously steep Chilkoot Trail and offers sweeping mountain views during its climb toward Canada.

Thursday, July 8 - Juneau, Alaska - Docked

Cruise to Juneau, Alaska and visit the most remote, most beautiful and strangest state capital in the United States. Surrounded by water, forest and mountain sights, visitors seeking things to do in Juneau indoors and outdoors can hike a glacier, eat fresh-caught fish on a seaside patio and tour a grand capitol building all in one day.

Juneau is known for its outdoor recreation, fresh seafood and fine dining. The city itself is pleasant, but the real highlight of a visit to Juneau is tracking down some wildlife. You can hike up Mount Roberts to chance upon wild deer and bald eagles. Most sightseeing and whale-watching tours head north to Auke Bay - bring a good pair of binoculars to get the best view of these majestic and surprisingly graceful creatures. If you prefer land mammals, catch a floatplane to a nearby wildlife reserve such as Chichagof or Admiralty Island to spy some bears lolling around on Alaska cruise excursion. The sleepy, misty city of around 32,000 - mostly fishermen and small-business owners - has a frontier town vibe, but welcomes more than a million visitors each summer to its natural attractions, cementing Juneau as Alaska’s number-one tourist destination. Experience this breathtaking city on an Alaska cruise.

Friday, July 9 - Ketchikan, Alaska - Docked

You've never tasted salmon so fresh. Known as the 'Salmon Capital of the World', Ketchikan is also the ancestral home of the Tlingit people, who have carved the world's largest collection of totem poles. If you're up for an adventure, take a canoe and nature trail excursion through the rain forest or a wilderness exploration followed by a sumptuous crab feast you'll long remember.

Saturday, July 10 - Scenic Cruising Inside Passage

You'll sail beyond the Inside Passage into the more protected Alaska Inside Passage in southeastern Alaska. This complex labyrinth of fjords, bays, and lush green islands is home to an abundance of wildlife, including orca, mountain goats, bald eagles, bears, puffins, sea otters and much more. During the summer months, the long hours of daylight allow for ample opportunities for nature photos on your Inside Passage Cruise. You'll never forget the sight of 40-ton whales hurling themselves into the air, almost completely escaping the water. If you're especially lucky, you could see them swimming together to create a bubble net, trapping and eating fish by the giant mouthful.

Sunday, July 11 - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - Disembark

Among the world's most liveable cities - diverse, cultural, beautiful - this culinary capital treats you to fresh local seafood, farm-to-table produce, and authentic Asian flavors. West Coast architecture - modernism with a woodsy bent - emerged here. But while downtown shines with steel and glass, its epicenter is green Stanley Park, a 1,000-acre oasis of spectacular beaches, trails, and views. North of town, ride scenic Sea to Sky Highway along the coast and through the forest toward Whistler, 2,200 feet above sea level. On your way, behold lofty Shannon Falls and brave the heart-pounding Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge.

The Ship

Celebrity Summit

Celebrity Summit® has not only undergone a revolutionary redesign, but it’s now one of the first resorts at sea to receive a Recommended Rating from Forbes Travel Guide. From adding brand new staterooms and elevating design concepts and technology across the ship to adding The Retreat®, an exclusive experience including The Retreat Sundeck and The Retreat Lounge, the results are phenomenal. These new venues combined with our award-winning Luminae are sure to please.

Marvel at completely new bathroom modernizations. Wine and dine in reimagined restaurants and lounges, including the main dining room, Oceanview Café, Sunset Bar, and Rendezvous Lounge. Surrender your senses in the newly redesigned spa. Shop in new retail boutiques. Change the way you experience the world aboard Celebrity Summit.

Celebrity Summit is sailing with Starlink - the world’s most advanced broadband satellite internet - to bring you high-speed connectivity for a better onboard experience.

Starting at $1,082.00*

Your escape at sea, Inside Staterooms offer ample living space, including a sitting area and a flat screen TV. Each inside stateroom on board Celebrity includes world-class amenities.

Inside Stateroom (1-3 people)
Per Person - Double Occupancy

Starting at $1,173.00*

Expansive views make Ocean View Staterooms the ideal place to unwind at sea. These perfectly indulgent spaces come furnished with Celebrity’s eXhale bedding featuring the luxury-size Cashmere Mattress and everything else a modern traveler needs.

Ocean View Stateroom (1-4 people - window only)
Per Person - Double Occupancy

Starting at $2,084.00*

Ample indoor and outdoor space come together to create your private sanctuary at sea. Your personal veranda lets you greet the day, enjoy fresh sea breezes, and soak in breathtaking sunsets.

Veranda Stateroom (1-4 people)
Per Person - Double Occupancy

Cruise Policies

Passport valid for six months after return required. Non-US Citizens check with your consulate for documentation requirements.

Pricing and availability subject to change until deposit has been made.

DEPOSIT REQUIRED: Cabins MUST be reserved with a deposit per cabin to qualify for these low fares. Cabin selection is limited and the above listed categories may not be available. A single supplement is charged if there is only one person in a cabin. Due to the number of details needed to complete cruise cabin booking accurately, a cabin will not be booked for you until you have spoken with one of our cruise agents via phone or via direct email correspondence. Please contact Angela ([email protected]) to complete your cruise reservation. If you do not hear from Angela within 48 hours, please feel free to give our office a call at (800) 222-6927 or (509) 547-7065. Reservations will be secured and cabins assigned upon receipt of passenger deposit per cabin. Final payment as instructed by our travel agent.

Any unsold cabins with our group price will be released on final payment date (however, we may still be able to book with the cruise line with their prevailing rates). Pricing and availability subject to change until deposit has been made.

CANCELLATIONS: Penalties apply for cancellation of the cruise for any reason. We strongly recommend purchase of the cancellation insurance. Ask us for details. Please be aware that premiums paid for insurance are non-refundable.

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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, 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, Retired Anesthesiologist, Retired Anesthesiologistm, Playa del Carmen, Mexico, Medical Director, Northwest Anesthesia Seminars / Northwest Seminars, Pasco, Washington

Tuition

  • MD/DO
    $ 1000 Early Registration Fee
    $ 1075 Regular Registration Fee
    $ 1150 Late Registration Fee
    $ 305 Daily Rate
  • CRNA/PA
    $ 900 Early Registration Fee
    $ 975 Regular Registration Fee
    $ 1050 Late Registration Fee
    $ 280 Daily Rate
  • Resident/RN/Others
    $ 800 Early Registration Fee
    $ 875 Regular Registration Fee
    $ 950 Late Registration Fee
    $ 260 Daily Rate

Course Cancellation Fee

$100 May 5th, 2027 to June 4th, 2027. No refund after June 4th, 2027; 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.

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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.

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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/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.

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