Topics in Emergency Medicine

Duck Key, Florida
March 24 - 27, 2026

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This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

Hawks Cay Resort

Schedule

Topics in Emergency Medicine

Duck Key, Florida
March 24 - 27, 2026

Tuesday, March 24
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0725
    Welcome
    NWS Staff
  • 0730
    Communication and Conflict in the ED
    T.Sanson
  • 0830
    Generations in the Workplace
    T.Sanson
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Climb High, Sleep Low: Altitude Emergencies
    G.Jacquet
  • 1045
    Breathless and Expecting: PE in Pregnancy in the ED
    G.Jacquet
  • 1145
    Litigation Stress
    T.Sanson
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Wednesday, March 25
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Practical Patient Safety
    T.Sanson
  • 0830
    Back Pain: Why All the Fuss?
    T.Sanson
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    HIV in the Fast Lane: What the Evidence Demands in Today's ED
    G.Jacquet
  • 1045
    Care of the Combative, Agitated, Aggressive Patient
    T.Sanson
  • 1145
    IVC and Aorta: Save a Life With Bedside Ultrasound
    S.Zakharchenko
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Thursday, March 26
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Cool Tricks of the Trade in Emergency Medicine
    T.Sanson
  • 0830
    Lost in Translation: High-Stakes Emergency Care Without a Common Language
    G.Jacquet
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Crisis Communications
    T.Sanson
  • 1045
    Deadly Chest Trauma: The Evidence and the Pearls
    S.Zakharchenko
  • 1145
    The Sine Qua Non of OB/Gyn Resuscitation and Other Emergencies
    S.Zakharchenko
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Friday, March 27
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    ENT Tricks of the Trade: Navigating the Hidden Dangers Above the Clavicles
    G.Jacquet
  • 0830
    Alcohol and Alcoholism Cutting Edge Literature Review
    S.Zakharchenko
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Resilience: It's About You
    T.Sanson
  • 1045
    Thighs, Calves, and the Value of DVT Ultrasound
    S.Zakharchenko
  • 1145
    Violence in the Medical Setting
    T.Sanson
  • 1245
    Adjourn

Faculty

Gabrielle A. Jacquet, MD, MPH, FACEP

Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine
Burlington, Vermont

Tracy G. Sanson, MD, FACEP

Educator, Coach, Consultant
Founder TracySansonMD, LLC
Lutz, Florida

Svetlana Zakharchenko, DO, RDMS, FACEP

Focus Ultrasound Solutions - President
Emergency Physician
Hackensack, New Jersey

Location

Duck Key, Florida

Ditch city life and head for the islands of the Lower Keys. Snorkel and dive over the Looe Key coral reef, bike through Key Deer country, or take a fishing excursion in the backcountry. At Marathon’s Crane Point, visitors can hike through a perfectly preserved tropical hardwood grove and visit the home of an early 20th Century settler family. Marathon’s natural environment has activities for everyone including sailing, fishing, diving, snorkeling, scuba, and more.

Sombrero Reef, a federally protected section of the United States’ only living coral barrier reef, lies just a few miles offshore. Discover the island’s impeccably maintained Sombrero Beach and a host of eco-attractions and marine-based environmental programs such as turtle encounters. Beyond that are the deep blue waters of the Florida Straits, which host world-class wreck diving on artificial reefs. Hawks Cay Island Resort, located midway down the Florida Keys on the secluded 60-acre island of Duck Key, offers excellent fishing, water sports, dolphin interaction programs, five gorgeous swimming pools, and luxurious accommodations. Plan a vacation with your family and friends where you can dine in exquisite restaurants and relax in a full-service spa, while kids and teens have fun, all in the casual, relaxed pace of the Keys.

Daily flights are offered into nearby Miami (90 miles), Fort Lauderdale (130 miles), and Key West (60 miles) International airports. Having a rental car is advised. For those who prefer to travel via water, Hawks Cay can easily be reached via the Atlantic Ocean or Gulf of Mexico and offers a full-service marina, with dockage for vessels up to 110 feet.

Accommodations

Hawks Cay Resort

Hawks Cay has a long history of honors, including being named as one of the Top 10 Resorts in Florida Keys – 2021 Reader's Choice Awards Conde' Nast, among others. Hawks Cay Resort is the only resort in the continental United States that features an on-site dolphin research facility, with a variety of educational and exciting programs for adults, children, and the entire family to enjoy. Located just a few miles from the dock are the only living coral reefs in the continental United States, the strong Gulfstream currents, the fish-filled waters of Everglades National Park, and many productive local flats and bridges.

Hawks Cay Marina features knowledgeable and friendly Florida Keys fishing captains and guides and a complete fleet of both charter boats, rides, and rentals to accommodate anglers and water lovers of all ages and skill levels. The resort also offers plenty of activities for little ones, tweens, and teens. For adults, the Calm Waters Spa offers locally-influenced treatments and therapies that utilize the natural ingredients and aromas of the islands. You'll also find a salon services, a modern fitness center, and Cliff Drysdale Tennis®. When its time to dine, the restaurants at Hawks Cay embrace the true flavor of the islands and you're never more than a short stroll from your next meal or cool drink. Enjoy a romantic dinner at Sixty-One Prime, a cozy glass of wine by the fire pit or a toes-in-the-sand lunch at Oasis Cay or sit back and relax dockside as you savor some of the Key's favorite dishes or bring your own catch for a Hook and Cook meal. Guest rooms provide a laid-back tropical setting where you can relax, sip a cool drink and bury your worries in the sand. All rooms feature amenities such as premium bedding, bathrobes, flat screen TV, mini-fridge, safe and more.

Rooms starting at
USD 459 per night *
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DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Credit card deposit for 1 night's stay plus tax and mandatory fees (if applicable) is due at time of booking to hold your room. Rate and availability not guaranteed until deposit received.

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

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations of room reservations received by the hotel inside of 7 days of guest arrival date will forfeit their deposit for 1 night's stay plus tax and mandatory fees. No refunds for late arrivals, early departures, or room category downgrades.Early departure fees apply.If you check out of the hotel before your scheduled departure date or are a complete no-show, you will be charged a penalty up to your entire reserved stay plus tax and and any mandatory fees (if applicable). Please review your reservation for accuracy. Travel insurance is recommended.

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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 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 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, Retired Anesthesiologist, St. Petersburg, Florida, 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 January 23rd, 2026 to February 22nd, 2026. No refund after February 22nd, 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.

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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 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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