Topics in Emergency Medicine

This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

Schedule

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands
November 29 - December 4, 2026

Sunday, November 29 - Breakfast will NOT be served at this meeting. Breakfast is included in the Resort's all-inclusive package for those that book via NWS/NWWT. Please plan to eat prior to the meeting.

0730

Registration - Mandatory Sign In
0755

Welcome

NWS Staff
0800

Pediatric Trauma and Child Abuse

K.Bakes
0900

Drink or Danger: What Alcohol Did You Drink?

M.Moreira
1000

Break
1015

OB Trauma: The Two-Patient Dilemma

M.Moreira
1115

When the Chest Takes the Hit: ED Approaches to Blunt Thoracic Trauma

K.Bakes
1215

Adjourn

Monday, November 30

0745

Registration - Mandatory Sign In
0800

Deep Space Trouble: The Posterior Pharynx and Its Hidden Dangers

R.King
0900

The Cough That Lingers: TB Essentials for the ED Clinician

R.King
1000

Break
1015

Acute Monocular Vision Loss

K.Bakes
1115

First Trimester Bleeding

K.Bakes
1215

Adjourn

Tuesday, December 1

0745

Registration - Mandatory Sign In
0800

What Is in Your Medicine Cabinet?

M.Moreira
0900

The Hidden Drugs: Packers and Stuffers

M.Moreira
1000

Break
1015

Pediatric Resuscitation

K.Bakes
1115

Neonatal Resuscitation

K.Bakes
1215

Adjourn

Wednesday, December 2 - Day Open

Thursday, December 3

0745

Registration - Mandatory Sign In
0800

From Collapse to Control: Navigating Chest Tubes and Pericardiocentesis

R.King
0900

Mastering the Art of Dislocation Reduction

M.Moreira
1000

Break
1015

Navigating Controversies in Trauma

M.Moreira
1115

Come to the Point! Managing Common Finger Injuries

R.King
1215

Adjourn

Friday, December 4

0745

Registration - Mandatory Sign In
0800

Vertigo

K.Bakes
0900

Interesting Emergency Medicine Cases

K.Bakes
1000

Break
1015

Small ED, Big Decisions: When and How to Transfer

R.King
1115

Dinner or Danger: Can I Eat This Fish?

M.Moreira
1215

Adjourn

20.00 CME / 20.00 CEC
2.50 Pharmacology? / 11.50 Clinical Management? / 1.00 Controlled Substances? / 6.00 Trauma? / 13.00 Patient Safety?

Faculty

Katherine Bakes, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician
Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center
VA Eastern Colorado Health Care Systems
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Program Director, The Hummingbird Initiative
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Community Engagement Office
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora, Colorado

Renee King, MD, MPH

Emergency Medicine Physician
Denver Health and Hospital Authority Department of Emergency Medicine
Visiting Associate Professor
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Denver, Colorado

Maria E. Moreira, MD, FACEP

Medical Director of Continuing Education and Simulation
Denver Health and Hospital Authority Office of Education
Director of Professional Development and Wellbeing
Denver Health and Hospital Authority Department of Emergency Medicine
Professor of Emergency Medicine
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Denver, Colorado Program Coordinator

Location

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands

Providenciales, often called Provo, is one of seven inhabited islands in the 40-island chain, Turks and Caicos, which forms the southeast tip of the Bahamas. This heavenly, 38-mile-long island set in crystal turquoise waters boasts a 14-mile-long white sand beach and provides spectacular scuba diving and snorkeling opportunities. Beautiful tropical fish flow in schools across the reef; eagle rays, sharks, turtles, dolphins, and manta rays are seen with some regularity in these waters. These dive sites are pristine, many seeming to be untouched by man. However, there is one creature in these waters who seems to prefer the company of humans. Jojo the Dolphin regularly leaves his comrades at sea to join the swimmers in Grace Bay.

Is there anything for the non-diver? Aside from the unsurpassed opportunity to relax and enjoy the warmth of the sun, breathe the pure air, and walk the sugar beach, Provo hosts the only 18-hole golf course in Turks and Caicos. Windsurf, yacht, fish, play tennis, work out in a state-of-the-art fitness center, or bicycle. Take a drive, tour by scooter, or hop a chartered boat or flight to some of the uninhabited islands for beachcombing “par excellence,” or explore the artifacts and buildings of an old sisal and salt industry. Enjoy varied cuisine and meet new friends in a variety of nightclubs.

Accommodations

Beaches Resort and Spa

Just two hours from Miami, Beaches Resort and Spa is nestled amid groves of palms and tropical foliage that fronts a 12-mile stretch of pristine beach. For everyone who has ever dreamed of getting away from it all and finding a tropical hideaway far removed from all the hustle, bustle, fuss and muss of modern life—Turks & Caicos is that rarest of discoveries, a true island escape.

Experience a one-of-a-kind, unbelievably exciting Beaches all-inclusive Turks & Caicos vacation for the whole family! Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort was named "Winner of 2021 Top Resorts in the Atlantic" by Condé Nast Traveler's Annual Readers’ Choice and "Best for Families: Readers' Choice" by Islands Magazine All Inclusive Awards 2020. This amazing resort features a 45,000 square-foot waterpark, 21 gourmet restaurants, a 12-mile beach lapped by clear turquoise waters, and 10 impressive pools. There are endless fun activities for everyone from tots to tweens and teens, featuring Sesame Street® characters, an Xbox Play Lounge and a sizzlin' teen disco—all located on Grace Bay, voted 2020's World’s #1 Best Beach by TripAdvisor Travelers.

Pamper yourself with a soul-and body-renewing treatment at the heavenly Red Lane® Spa. Surrender to the sunshine in your chaise lounge drawn right up to the Caribbean Sea or be active. Every water sport imaginable is included along with top-of-the-line equipment and professional instruction. Beaches includes a full range of water sports like kayaks, windsurfing, hydrobikes, PADI® Certified scuba driving*, snorkeling, Hobie Cats, paddles boards, and much more. Splash, swim and sip the day away with new friends at a sparkling swim-up pool bar. For kids and kids at heart, Pirates Island Waterpark at Beaches Turks & Caicos is a fantasy world filled with gigantic waterslides, kid-friendly pools and swim-up soda bars. There are also water cannons, whirlpools and lazy river journeys, as well as the SurfStream® Surf Simulator. From the sands to the courts, Beaches includes unlimited land sports so there are no limits to what you can play. And don't forget about the numerous entertainment and nightlife options providing fun for all ages! Have the time of your life at Beaches and experience your very own playground in the heart of the gorgeous tropics.

Book today as this location sells out months in advance every year!

Legendary All-inclusive Concept includes 7 nights accommodations (Sat-Sat), all hotel gratuities and taxes, hotel porterage, unlimited 5-Star Global Gourmet, complimentary welcome beverage, unlimited premium brand spirits, basic Wi-Fi Internet, nightly entertainment, access to the fitness center, access to steam and sauna rooms (treatments are an additional cost), land and water sports including scuba diving included for certified divers*, and roundtrip airport transfers in Turks & Caicos (transportation gratuities are an additional cost, suggested at $2/bag).

Please be aware:

The Beaches Resort and Spa is an all-inclusive resort. If you choose to stay elsewhere, you will be charged per person per day for entry into the resort, even if you are only attending the seminar.

Please see the cost below for a day pass at Beaches Turks & Caicos:

DAY PASS: 10am to 6pm
Adult: $370, Child: $180

FULL DAY PASS: 10am to 12am
Adult: $700, Child: $180

This is a firm resort policy. This fee is subject to change without notice at the discretion of resort management.

*Please note: Scuba diving at the resort is geared toward the novice and is offered in the mornings which conflicts with scheduled meeting times.

Starting at $1,342.00/night*
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Featuring king size mahogany, four poster bed, adorned with a plush duvet, lounge sleeping chair, 42 inch flat screen TV plus a bar area with its own refrigerator and microwave. Kids enjoy mahogany bunk beds with a trundle, a 27 inch flat screen TV, a multi-function game table, a built-in nautical mahogany storage wall unit, its own closet and a vanity unit with basin and mirror. Bathroom hosts a two-basin mahogany vanity with a wall-mount makeup mirror and hair dryer, a whirlpool tub, a separate rainhead shower and a private water closet.

Italian Concierge Family Suite with Kid’s Room V2

*Excluding additional taxes and fees

Starting at $731.50/night*
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Located within the picturesque French Village complex, with mahogany furniture. Second and third floor French windows open onto vistas of the village. Features 2 double beds and a single sleep chair.

French Village Luxury Room

*Excluding additional taxes and fees

General Information

Beaches Resort

Lower Bight Rd

The Bight Settlement TKCA 1ZZ

Turks & Caicos Islands

The discounted group rate is available for reservations made through July 23, 2026 or until the group block is full, whichever occurs first. Resort sells out months in advance - reserve early to avoid disappointment. 7-night, Saturday to Saturday stay required to receive discounted group room rates (Arr 11/28/26, Dept 12/5/26).

Run of House French Village Room: (Max occupancy of four people)

Run of House French Village Room: Single Occupancy - $5,121

Run of House French Village Room: Double Occupancy - $6,930

Run of House French Village Room: Triple Occupancy - $7,431

Run of House French Village Room: Quad Occupancy - $7,931

Italian Concierge Family Suite with Kid’s Room V2 (Max occupancy 6 people total - Max 3 adults)

Italian Concierge Family Suite with Kid’s Room: Single Occupancy - $9,394

Italian Concierge Family Suite with Kid’s Room: Double Occupancy - $12,628

Italian Concierge Family Suite with Kid’s Room: Triple Occupancy - $13,013

7-night, Saturday to Saturday stay required to receive discounted group room rates.

Luxury All-Inclusive Package Includes: 7 nights accommodations, all hotel *gratuities and taxes, hotel porterage, 21 gourmet restaurants, complimentary welcome beverage, basic Wi-Fi Internet, nightly entertainment, access to fitness center, unlimited premium brand alcohol, access to steam and sauna rooms (treatments are an additional cost), land and water sports including scuba diving included for certified divers**, and roundtrip airport transfers in Turks & Caicos (transportation gratuities are an additional cost, suggested at $2/bag). Gratuities not included for those with Butler service.

Child rate (ages 2-15 sharing with an adult) ADD $385 per child.

Bed types are a request only and are NOT guaranteed.

7-night stay required Arrive November 28, Departure December 5, 2026.

Higher category suites may be available upon request, call 1-800-222-5927.

Please be aware:

The Beaches Resort and Spa is an all-inclusive resort. If you choose to stay elsewhere, you will be charged per person per day for entry into the resort, even if you are only attending the seminar. This is a firm resort policy. This fee is subject to change without notice at the discretion of resort management.

Approximate Beaches Turks & Caicos Day Pass costs per person, per day (prices subject to change) :

HALF DAY PASS – 10am to 6pm

Adult: $370, Child: $180

FULL DAY PASS – 10am to 2am

Adult: $700, Child: $180

Scuba diving at the resort is geared toward the novice and is offered in the mornings which conflicts with scheduled meeting times.

Breakfast will NOT be served at this meeting. Breakfast is included in the Resort's all-inclusive package for those that book via NWAS/NWWT. Please plan to eat prior to the meeting.

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

$2,000 per person deposit via credit card is required at time of booking to hold your room. Balance due no later than July 23, 2026 and credit card will be charged automatically. Rooms are limited and available only through us. Rate and availability not guaranteed until deposit received.

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations accepted without penalty July 23, 2026. Cancellations, reduction in occupancy or length of stay, changes in room type or no-show after July 23, 2026 will result in loss of the full reservation amount. No exceptions for any reason. This includes weather, health, employer restrictions, or travel-related issues. If you check out of the hotel before your scheduled departure date or are a complete no-show, you will be charged a penalty for your entire reserved stay. Please review your reservation for accuracy. Travel insurance is recommended.

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.

Approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for 20 hour(s) of ACEP Category I credit.

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.

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

Tuition

MD/DO

$ 1075 Early Registration Fee

$ 1150 Regular Registration Fee

$ 1225 Late Registration Fee

$ 260 Daily Rate
CRNA/PA

$ 975 Early Registration Fee

$ 1050 Regular Registration Fee

$ 1125 Late Registration Fee

$ 240 Daily Rate
Resident/RN/Others

$ 875 Early Registration Fee

$ 950 Regular Registration Fee

$ 1025 Late Registration Fee

$ 220 Daily Rate

Course Cancellation Fee

$100 September 30th, 2026 to October 30th, 2026. No refund after October 30th, 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.

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.