Accommodations

Iceland Parliament Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton

Schedule

Location

Reykjavik, Iceland

Reykjavík is the gateway to Iceland. A young-at-heart city with a long history, encircled by mountains and sea, it lies just minutes away from a magnificent, unspoiled landscape thrown up and shaped by the energy of the earth. Whether you are looking for the excitement of a capital city or a quiet break in breathtaking scenery, Reykjavík has everything you could possibly want. This is an adventure playground of boiling mud pools, spurting geysers, glaciers, and waterfalls. Iceland is the least densely populated country in Europe, with a pure, unpolluted, and truly magical landscape.

In late spring, days lengthen until midsummer, when the sun dips down to the horizon but never sets. The magnificent countryside that surrounds the city also makes Reykjavík unique and provides the adventurous tourist with a wide variety of things to do. Salmon fishing, midnight golf, sailing, climbing, glacier trekking, horse riding, and whale watching are all within easy reach of the capital and can easily fit into a day trip so that you can be back in the city in time for dinner.

Reykjavík has a buzzing art scene and offers a diverse range of cultural happenings and dynamic grassroots activities. It seems that the creative energy of the people living here knows no boundaries; painting, sculptures, photography, and ceramics; everywhere you look, small galleries and exhibition halls are filled with beautiful artwork. Icelandic musicians are first class and many of them have already attained international fame such as Björk, Mezzoforte, Sigur Ros, and Of Monsters and Men.

Iceland’s fashion industry is booming, and young Icelandic designers have caught the attention of fashionistas in London, Paris, and New York. Hand-made clothes and accessories, some made of fish roe leather, and jewelry the likes of which are not available anywhere else.

Take a walk along Laugavegur, the main shopping street to take in the numerous boutiques, designer shops, and art galleries that offer distinctive gifts for friends back home. When night falls, the boisterous nightlife begins. The many bars and clubs in the center are filled with life all weekend as jovial people horde into town for merrymaking. Iceland is easily accessible.

Situated in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, midway between Europe and North America, with a high frequency of flights to and from the country, Iceland is easy to reach.

Accommodations

Iceland Parliament Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton

Iceland Parliament Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton is surrounded by numerous dining options and attractions, ideally located in the city center next to the Icelandic Parliament—Alþingi—and overlooking Austurvöllur Square. Reykjavik Cathedral and Harpa Concert Hall are also within a ten‑minute walk. A destination in its own right, the hotel blends sophisticated design, Icelandic contemporary art, and rich local history.

Hjá Jóni restaurant delivers a delicious and adventurous dining experience, featuring the finest ingredients and global culinary influences paired with fine wines and vibrant cocktails. In the lobby, Telebar offers a cozy setting for drinks and light bites, complemented by contemporary Icelandic art.

Parliament Spa is the perfect place to recharge after a day of exploring. Enjoy a rejuvenating treatment, then unwind in the indoor pool, geothermal tub, sauna, steam room, and cold‑mist room. The post‑treatment lounge provides a serene space to relax. Spa access is included with all massage and luxury facial treatments. For hotel guests, a Parliament Spa Day Pass is approximately ISK 5,500 per person; treatments are additional. The hotel also features a 24‑hour fitness center equipped with treadmills, exercise bikes, ellipticals, rowing machines, kettlebells, and dumbbells.

Guest rooms include thoughtful amenities such as HDTV, complimentary Wi‑Fi (excludes meeting rooms), espresso machine, mini‑fridge, iron and ironing board, USB ports, safe, robes, slippers, hairdryer, and more to ensure a comfortable stay.

Iceland Parliament Hotel is located approximately 31 miles / 50 kilometers from Keflavík Airport (KEF). Flybus offers frequent shuttle service between KEF and Reykjavík; for schedules and reservations, visit https://flybus.is/ Parking is NOT available at the hotel, but can be found in nearby public pay parking garages, City Hall (Ráðhús) parking garage, located approximately a 2–3 minute walk away. Other options include paid street parking in P2 zones (around 2 blocks away) or the Kolaportið parking garage near the harbor. 

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Credit card deposit for 1 night's stay plus tax is due at the time of booking to hold your room. Rate and availability are not guaranteed until the deposit is received. Approximately 30 days prior to arrival, the hotel will automatically charge the provided credit card for the remaining full reserved stay plus tax.

Group room rates only available via NWS/NWWT reservation link (available approximately 1 year prior to program).

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations of room reservations received by the hotel within 30 days of the guest's arrival date will be charged a cancellation fee for their entire reserved stay plus tax and service 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 for your entire reserved stay plus tax and service fees. 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.

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 K12 Research Career Training Program, Professor and Bo Tomas Brofeldt Endowed Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of California Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, California

Medical Director

Mark T. Murphy, MD, Retired Anesthesiologist, 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

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:

For in-person seminars, you must physically sign in every day you attend to receive credit. We do not allow retroactive sign-in.
For webinars, you must log in every day you attend to receive credit. All webinars are in Pacific Time.

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.