CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION
Our 26th Annual Fall Conference on Pediatric Emergencies focuses on many challenges facing Pediatric and Emergency health care
professionals. The goal of this
conference is to increase
participants' knowledge of recent advances in pediatric emergency medicine and to enhance their
competence in managing common pediatric emergencies. Participants will be able to update and apply
their knowledge and skills
immediately to clinical practice through participation in lectures, case presentations and discussions about illnesses and injuries specific to the pediatric population. This
conference is targeted at physicians, nurse practitioners, physician
assistants and nurses involved
in the clinical care of children.
The content for this year's
conference has been selected using extensive needs assessment data including past conference participant stated needs, clinical expert input, literature review,
and Symposia Medicus' on-line
needs assessment survey of
pediatric, emergency and
primary care professionals.
An outstanding faculty has been assembled for this conference. Faculty are committed to providing participants with current and
practical information and were selected based on their individual areas of expertise, their ability to
communicate first-hand knowledge to others in a clear and concise manner, their commitment to address issues of current concern, and their willingness to interact
with participants.
You're sure to enjoy our 26th Annual Fall Conference on Pediatric Emergencies, while sharing ideas and experiences with colleagues from across the country in the
beautiful island setting of the Bahamas at the exciting Atlantis Resort.
CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES
After participating in this conference, you should have an increased
knowledge of, and be more
competent to...
• Manage the pediatric patient with
a cardiac emergency
• Recognize dermatologic
emergencies in children
• Manage emerging infections in
children
• Manage children with metabolic
disease
• Identify common pitfalls in
diagnosing pediatric orthopedic
injuries
• Incorporate findings of recent
literature into the practice of
pediatric emergencies
ACCREDITATION
This educational activity was planned and produced in
accordance with the ACCME and ANCC Essentials and Standards relating to continuing medical
and nursing education.
Symposia Medicus is accredited
by the Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing
medical education for physicians.
Symposia Medicus is accredited as
a provider of continuing nursing
education by the American
Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation (ANCC).
Participants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Certificates of completion/credit will be given to participants
on-site at the conclusion of
the conference.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT
Physicians Application has been made to the American College of Emergency Physicians for ACEP Category I credit.
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy
of Family Physicians (AAFP).
This continuing medical education activity has been reviewed by the American Academy of Pediatrics and is acceptable for a maximum of 18 AAP credits. These credits can
be applied toward the AAP CME/CPD Award available to Fellows and Candidate members of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Physician Assistants Nurse Practitioners/Nurses Provider is also approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP2335, for
21.6 contact hours.
Pharmacology Credit for Prescriptive Authority ROUND TABLE
DISCUSSION SESSIONS
Round Table Discussion sessions
will be held Friday afternoon. These discussion sessions are organized
to provide an opportunity for greater participant/faculty interaction, and will give you an opportunity to
select subjects related to your
particular area of interest. You are encouraged to bring cases or issues you want to discuss during these sessions.
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Each registrant will receive an
extensive conference syllabus
containing pertinent information on each topic presented. In an effort to reduce the environmental impact of printing on paper, this syllabus is available on CD (e-syllabus). You can request an e-syllabus on our conference registration form. By requesting an e-syllabus, you will not receive a paper syllabus. If you request an e-syllabus and bring your laptop to the conference, please be aware that there are no electrical outlets at the conference tables. Make sure your laptop is fully charged each day.
Extra copies of this syllabus, whether on CD or paper, are available for
purchase by writing, with $45
payment to: Symposia Medicus,
399 Taylor Blvd., Suite 201,
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-2287 (please refer to syllabus #1158 and indicate type of media preferred).
GROUP TOURS / GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Additional information about our
conference hotel, ground
transportation, and group tours
will be sent.
Symposia Medicus designates this educational activity for a maximum of 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The American Academy of Physician Assistants accepts Category 1 CME approval from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
The ANCC contact hours awarded for completion of this conference are 18.
A maximum of 3.25 hours in
pharmacology credit for prescriptive authority may be earned by
attending this educational
conference. Sessions awarding
pharmacology credit for prescriptive authority are denoted with an Rx.