Topics in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Sedona, Arizona
September 20 - 23, 2027

This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock

Schedule

Topics in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Sedona, Arizona
September 20 - 23, 2027

Monday, September 20
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0725
    Welcome
    NWS Staff
  • 0730
    Pediatric Fever
    D.Goo
  • 0830
    Environmental Emergencies: Hypo and Hyperthermia
    B.Bates
  • 0930
    Pediatric Abdominal Pain
    M.Ziegler
  • 1030
    Break
  • 1045
    Evaluation of the Child With a Limp
    D.Goo
  • 1145
    Pediatric Neurosurgical Emergencies
    M.Ziegler
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Tuesday, September 21
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Management of Snake Envenomations
    B.Bates
  • 0830
    Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Syndrome and DKA Management Controversies
    D.Goo
  • 0930
    High-Risk Pediatric Foreign Body Ingestions
    M.Ziegler
  • 1030
    Break
  • 1045
    Management of the Severe Asthmatic
    D.Goo
  • 1145
    Pediatric Status Epilepticus
    B.Bates
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Wednesday, September 22
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Pediatric Allergy and Anaphylaxis
    D.Goo
  • 0830
    Pediatric Sedation Outside the OR
    B.Bates
  • 0930
    Pediatric Psychiatric Emergencies
    M.Ziegler
  • 1030
    Break
  • 1045
    Pediatric Toxicology
    B.Bates
  • 1145
    Screens, Scrolls, and Crisis: Social Media and the Adolescent Mental Health Surge
    M.Ziegler
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Thursday, September 23
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Challenging Cases in Pediatric Emergency Medicine
    D.Goo
  • 0830
    Drugs of Abuse and the Opiate Epidemic
    M.Ziegler
  • 0930
    Sedation of the Child With Autism: Unique Challenges
    B.Bates
  • 1030
    Break
  • 1045
    MIS-C and Kawasaki's Disease
    M.Ziegler
  • 1145
    Pediatric Visual Diagnosis
    D.Goo
  • 1245
    Adjourn

Faculty

Brian Allen Bates, MD

Director of Pediatric Sedation
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Baylor College of Medicine
Christus Children’s Hospital
San Antonio, Texas

David Joseph Goo, MD

Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Baylor College of Medicine
Christus Children's Hospital
San Antonio, Texas

Michael Ziegler, MD

Attending Physician
Pediatric Emergency Medical Associates and Pediatric Sedation Services
Children Healthcare of Atlanta, Scottish Rite
Quality Improvement Projects for Emergency Medicine
Wellstar Health
Atlanta, Georgia

Location

Sedona, Arizona

Sedona is situated in a unique geological area that has mesmerized tourists for decades. Some people visit Sedona for breathtaking beauty that fills the senses and feeds the soul. Some visit for the delightfully eclectic shops and galleries. Many visit to savor the flavors and scents of the many restaurant choices available. There is no shortage of spectacular sights and exhilarating activities available.

Check out memorable outdoor adventures like Hummer or Jeep tours, hiking ruins, hot-air ballooning, trail rides, mountain biking, guided tours, championship golf, or just relaxing at a luxurious day spa. Whether you’re in the mood to dine on spicy Southwestern cuisine, cowboy grub, upscale steaks and seafood, authentic international fare, even family-friendly favorites, Sedona’s restaurants have it.

You will find incredible shopping: clothing, antiques, furniture, collectibles, gifts, and more at one-of-a-kind boutiques and gift shops. Start your shopping excursion in Uptown Sedona, a unique and popular shopping district with an eclectic collection of shops - it’s souvenir central. Sedona is truly an adventure for all.

Accommodations

Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock

Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock is located in Northern Arizona, just 90 minutes north of Phoenix, and is Sedona’s closest resort to the Valley of the Sun. Fresh from a multimillion-dollar renovation in 2024, this resort offers beautifully appointed guestrooms exquisitely decorated with Southwest features. One-bedroom suites feature a bedroom with a separate living area, patio or balcony, gas fireplace, dining table, microwave, mini refrigerator, wet bar, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron/board, and more to ensure a comfortable stay.

Adventure seekers will love the hotel’s fitness offerings and proximity to more than 200 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails and off-road activities like horseback riding, mountain jeep tours, hot air balloon rides, and more. Capture additional views from the nearby Red Rock Scenic Byway and Cathedral Rock, or hop in the car to explore the Grand Canyon, just two and a half hours away. There’s plenty to do on-site as well; the resort features 25,000 square feet of fitness and wellness amenities featuring more than 30 weekly classes, including the signature outdoor Red Rock Yoga, personalized Warrior Pit cross-training workouts, a full-service spa, two outdoor pools, as well as lighted pickleball and tennis courts. Additionally, the Sedona Golf Resort is adjacent to the resort and offers the Championship Gary Panks-designed course that receives continuous four-star reviews from Golf Digest and has tons of great golf packages to choose from - a definite bucket list experience!

Dine at Shadowrock Tap + Table, the resort’s social hub that boasts an innovative menu, full of fresh Southwest flavors and familiar favorites. Or check out Blue Water Café, the seasonal al fresco café by the pool, serving up drinks and light meals.

Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock is located approximately 113 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and 47 miles from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG).

Rooms starting at
USD 303 per night *
  • Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock
    90 Ridge Trail Drive
    Sedona, AZ 86351

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

    The discounted group rate is available for reservations made through August 19, 2027 or until the group block is full, whichever occurs first.

    Group room rates are only available via NWS/NWWT group reservation link. Booking link will be available approximately 1 year prior to the meeting.
    Rates are per night and subject to 6.325% tax and reduced $30 + tax resort fee*, per room, per night.
    Room rates are based on single/double occupancy. There will be an extra person charge of $20.00 per person/per day for triple/quad occupancy.
    Children 18 years and under are free when staying in the same room as their parents, utilizing existing bedding. Occupancy limits apply.
    Max 4 people per room.
    Tax rates subject to change without notice.

    *Resort Fee is reduced to $30 plus tax, per room, per night for those who book their room through NWS/NWWT group reservation methods only (otherwise it's approximately $40 plus tax, per room per night). Resort Fee Includes: Wi-Fi internet access in the guestrooms and lobby, for up to two devices (excludes meeting rooms); access to the Sedona Athletic Club; 15% discount on signature eforea spa services; 10% discount at the Pro Shop of the Sedona Golf Resort; unlimited local and 800 telephone access; use of guest laundry facilities. Resort fee inclusions subject to change without notice.

    PARKING: Overnight parking is reduced to $10 plus tax per car, per day for those who book their room through NWS/NWWT group reservation methods only (otherwise it's $20 plus tax per car, per day).

    Space is limited in our group room block.
    Once this block is sold, rooms are on availability only and may be at a higher rate.
    A portion of the room rate is used to provide refreshments during the meeting for participants only.
    Room rates per night unless otherwise noted.
    All rooms are non-smoking.
    Please review your reservation for accuracy.
    Travel insurance is highly recommended.

    Group room rates only available via NWS/NWWT reservation link (available approximately 1 year prior to program).
    Please verify total reservation costs, including resort fees, taxes, and any other mandatory charges when making your reservation on the hotel's group reservation link.

    Rooms starting at

    $303 per night

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Credit card for 1 night's room, tax and any mandatory fees (if applicable) required at the time of booking to reserve your room. Rate and availability not guaranteed until your deposit is received.

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

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations received by the hotel inside 7 days of arrival will be charged a penalty of 1 night's stay plus tax. If you check out of the hotel before your scheduled departure date, you will be charged an early departure fee of 1 night's stay plus tax. If you are a complete no-show, you will be charged a penalty for up to your entire reserved stay plus tax. Please review your reservation for accuracy. Travel insurance is highly 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 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, 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 July 22nd, 2027 to August 21st, 2027. No refund after August 21st, 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.

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.
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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