BRANSON, MISSOURI
FEEL THE MUSIC! SEE THE STARS! BASK IN THE SCENERY!
FISH! SHOP! SWIM! BOAT! CAMP!
Branson is ALL ABOUT entertainment! The live entertainment scene has been enjoyed by many thousands of visitors before it was "discovered" by the CBS television program 60 Minutes in 1991. Since that time, family entertainment has continued to explode there with a huge influx of performers, exciting additions to the area's famed amusement parks, and increased focus on the Ozarks' limitless outdoor activities. Branson is truly a remarkable vacation destination with magnificent live performance theaters, three pristine lakes, ten championship golf courses, an international award-winning theme park, dozens of attractions and museums, shopping galore, and a full range of dining options...all waiting for you. Branson entertainment is plentiful and diverse, offering something for everyone. Voted the number one theme park in the world by the International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions, Silver Dollar City is a trip back in time to the days when the people living in these mountains created everything needed from local materials using their own hands. Replete with thrill rides and artisans, this is the combination of entertainment and education you've always wanted for a family fun-filled time. There is also Celebration City, an all-in-one, nighttime family fun park offering even more rides and attractions. Or the scenery of the southwest Missouri or northwest Arkansas wilderness on the Branson Scenic Railway - "Mainline Through The Ozarks". Branson also has the world's largest Titanic museum. This and much more is here for your enjoyment. Branson is less than a day's drive for one-third of Americans, and with low-cost flights to the new Branson Airport http://www.explorebranson.com/about/flying.php, as well as Springfield-Branson National Airport, it's never been easier for you to get to Branson.
ACCOMMODATIONS:	RADISSON BRANSON
The Radisson Branson is situated in the heart of Branson's Music Theater district. Room amenities include coffee maker, hair dryer, iron/board, and complimentary high speed wireless Internet access. Guests can relax in the indoor/outdoor pool, hot tub and sauna or squeeze in a workout in the fitness center. The full-service concierge can assist you in making show and dinner plans. For dining at the hotel, enjoy Noble Romans Pizza for convenient sandwich and pizza options, The Time Out Sports Lounge for premium drinks in a casual sports lounge atmosphere and the Wildwood Bistro offering full service breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Rooms available through Northwest - Worldwide Travel Email info@nwas.com Call (800) 222-6927 Today!

TARGET AUDIENCE:
This course is designed for Physicians, CRNAs, Physician Assistants, Registered Nurses, and other medical care providers who must maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of not only the specialty, but also of all additional related disciplines which may impact it.

PROGRAM PURPOSE:
The practitioner of anesthesiology must possess the scientific background for clinical practice; maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of not only the specialty, but also of all additional related disciplines which may impact it; maintain an up-to-the-minute armamentarium of knowledge and skills for the selection and use of complex equipment, pharmacological agents, and procedures necessary for the provision of quality patient care; manage self and colleagues to function toward common goals in the clinical setting, the clinical and educational institutions, and the community in which the practice resides; serve as an expert in matters involving health care delivery; serve as an informed manager of clinical and educational services provided, including the acquisition and distribution of resources necessary in meeting professional goals; and provide assistance with and support of other service providers, departments, institutions, and organizations dependent upon the professional expertise of the practitioner. Presentations are designed to facilitate the physician, nurse specialist, and other providers maintaining skills of the same kind to review and update knowledge and abilities in one or more of these areas vital to the practicing professional.

OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
Apply the pertinent physical and behavioral sciences - to include but not be limited to advanced anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, chemistry, physics, psychology, and social sciences - as they impact and are affected by the planning, delivery, and monitoring of anesthesia and related services inherent in the anesthesia professions.

Explain the selection, dosing considerations with methods of administration, safe use, and contraindications and precautions of presented pharmacological agents through the understanding of their physico-chemical properties, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, updated uses, and more recently developed additional, related, and similar drugs.

Outline comprehensive management plans for the group of patients discussed, whether related in age, physical status, cultural background, invasive procedure, anesthetic or analgesic requirements, clinical setting, adverse reactions, and/or goals of care.

Apply the principles of safety and asepsis in the performance of anesthetic procedures and administrations, equipment use, and other applications encountered during the provision of anesthesia and analgesia whether in the surgical unit, the labor and delivery suite, the pain management clinic, or other more remote location of anesthetizing services.

Incorporate the appropriate recommendations and/or requirements of pertinent external organizations, institutions, and professional groups - recognized as serving as the authority for and/or holding the responsibility to compile and approve such tenets - in the provision of anesthesia and related services, whether medical, legal, philosophical, ethical, or health care management standards.

Apply the new techniques in the clinical setting of the participant.

FACULTY
James Grady Crosland, MD
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Emergency Medicine
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Arkansas Children's Hospital
Little Rock, Arkansas

Joseph J. Kryc, MD, MBA
Clinical Associate Professor Department of Anesthesiology
University of Arizona Health Sciences Center
Tucson, Arizona
Staff Anesthesiologist
Director of Obstetric Anesthesiology
Banner Baywood Medical Center
Mesa, Arizona

Brian Rothman, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology
Associate Director of Perioperative Informatics
Anesthesiology Medical Director of Radiology Services
Vanderbilt University Hospital
Nashville, Tennessee

Joseph D. Tobias, MD
Vice-Chairman, Department of Anesthesiology
Chief, Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology
Professor of Anesthesiology and Pediatrics
Russell and Mary Shelden Chair in Pediatric Critical Care
University of Missouri
Columbia, Missouri

ACCREDITATION:
The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Health Care System, Dallas designates this educational activity for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Health Care System, Dallas and Northwest Anesthesia Seminars, Inc. The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Health Care System, Dallas is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Physician Assistants AAPA accepts Category I credit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

CME certificates will be mailed following completion of the course.

AANA approved for 20 CEC Code #32612 Exp. Date 7/11/2010

NWAS is an approved provider by the California and Florida State Boards of Nursing, Provider number #04833 and 50-7480 respectively. This program offers 20 contact hours.

COURSE DIRECTOR: Mark Murphy, MD, Anesthesiologist and Medical Director, Northwest Anesthesia Seminars, Inc.

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 and NW-WWT will not be responsible for any non-refundable airfare, hotel, or other liabilities you may incur. We highly recommend purchase of travel insurance.

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.

FAP: (Frequent Attendee Points)
FAP lets you accumulate points based on dollars spent with NWAS including net cruise, net hotel, and tuition booked through NWAS (but not air). These points can then be redeemed for tuition. A great program to reward you for supporting NWAS!

Lecture notes will be provided on a CD in PDF format.

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