7-Day Western Caribbean Cruise	Roundtrip Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Imagine waking up to a brilliant sunrise as it casts a warm pink glow over the glistening waters of the tropics. From sunup to sundown, you'll find exotic ports of call with lush landscapes, beautiful white-sand beaches, friendly locals, open-air markets, and the world's clearest waters.	Click for Interactive Map
Itinerary Day Date Port Arrive Depart Sat Apr 3 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida - Embark 7:00pm Sun Apr 4 Key West, Florida 8:00am 2:00pm Mon Apr 5 At Sea Tue Apr 6 Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands 8:00am 4:00pm Wed Apr 7 Roatan, Honduras 12:00pm 6:00pm Thu Apr 8 Cozumel, Mexico 11:00am 7:00pm Fri Apr 9 At Sea Sat Apr 10 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida - Disembark 8:00am
Saturday, April 3 - Board ship in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
If you arrive early, there are lots of fun things to do in this tropical city. Go fishing, take one of many sightseeing cruises (harbor, ocean, wetlands), visit the Everglades, view some crocs, tour a museum, scuba dive a ship wreck, tour a butterfly farm, ride a roller coaster, shop upscale or flea market. Ft. Lauderdale is an entire destination in itself.
Sunday, April 4 (Easter) - Key West, Florida
Come visit the southernmost point in the continental USA where the sunset is celebrated everyday. This tropical area of Florida offers an exciting number of options for visitors. It is a historical spot with fascinating architecture, unique shops and restaurants of assorted cuisine, unlimited water sports, deep-sea fishing, and spectacular sunsets.
Monday, April 5 - At Sea
Enjoy the luxury of cruising today. Try your luck in the casino or shop duty-free for some of the best merchandise at better than land prices. Whatever your taste in food, you can probably find it on board. Play tennis, work out in the fitness room, have a luxurious spa treatment, purchase some art, enjoy a cocktail, play a game of chess, or read a book by the pool.
Tuesday, April 6 - Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
At 28 miles long, Grand Cayman is the largest of the Cayman Islands, lying between Cuba and Jamaica. Its warm climate, low rainfall and tranquil waters make it an ideal destination for sun-seekers and divers. The flora and fauna of the Cayman Islands are surprisingly diverse and include the spectacular Cayman blue iguana. The premier attraction on Grand Cayman is Seven Mile Beach...white as snow, soft as talc. Name your game and you'll find it here: snorkeling, swimming, sailing, windsurfing over rippling waves or gliding under them in a passenger submarine, flight seeing, or shopping. Don't miss Sting Ray City, one of the sites that has made this place such a popular destination. In George Town, retail therapy is value for the money with duty-free bargains on crystal, perfume, and jewelry fashioned of silver and prized pink coral.
Wednesday, April 7 - Roatan, Honduras
The beautiful Caribbean island of Roatan in the Bay Islands of Honduras offers some of the world's best scuba diving. The island is surrounded by the world's second largest coral reef, hugging most of the shore. This provides calm, clear beaches for swimming, snorkeling, and many varieties of sea life. The island's friendly "laid back" atmosphere is an ideal setting for relaxing and enjoying the many fine restaurants, bars, and other attractions such as Marble Hills Farms, the Mangrove Tunnel near Oak Ridge, Carambola Gardens, the Iguana Farm, the beautiful Tropical Butterfly Park, the Institute for Marine Sciences at Anthony's Key, and the Cameo Factory in Coxen Hole. The village of Oak Ridge is another very interesting spot and is surrounded by canals with mangroves, a fishing port, and colorful pile-dwellings. Here one can admire the remains of the British fortifications once visited by the admiral of the Royal Navy, Lord Nelson. In addition to the typical, brightly colored Caribbean garments, local crafts include pottery and various objects produced from wood, especially mahogany, which is used for sculptures, furnishings, and cutlery.
Thursday, April 8 - Cozumel, Mexico
Mayan women would travel to this island in the thousands in the hope that the special properties of the area would furnish their children with good health and good luck. It is possible today to see the excavated ruins of San Gervasio, a holy Mayan monument, originally a temple built to honor Ixchel, the Mayan god of medicine, love, and fertility. Today, Cozumel is ranked among the world's premier dive spots. Just a ferry ride away, the Mayan ruins of Tulum, are spectacularly sited on the sea cliffs. Have a dolphin encounter, see an authentic Mexican Folkloric show, or shop the quiet streets of San Miguel.
Friday, April 9 - At Sea
Saturday, April 10 - Wake up in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Prepare to disembark, while making plans for the next great trip with Northwest Anesthesia Seminars! Our exciting cruise has come to an end, but you can stay over and enjoy more sun and fun in Ft. Lauderdale! Remember, NW-WWT has the best fares for Costa Cruises and others. Passport Required Click here for information.
The Ship	Costa Atlantica
You'll find that a Costa Cruise ship is a floating resort offering every comfort, convenience and amenity that one could imagine. You can lie back and be completely pampered. Or you can go non-stop enjoying one great show after another, dine like never before, try your luck at the casino, or dance the night away to the pulsating beat in the disco. The captivating romance and pleasures of the Atlantica cruise ship begin as soon as you step aboard. Her twelve passenger decks, each named after movies directed by the famous Italian director, Federico Fellini are decorated with prominently displayed paparazzi photos of movie stars. Carrara marble, Murano-glass accents, in-laid mosaic tile and a Venetian atmosphere are among the many elements that make the Atlantica cruise ship unique from all the rest. From her awe-inspiring replica of Venice's Caffe Florian to her incredible atrium spanning the entire ship, the Atlantica cruise ship provides a dramatic and exciting venue for her guests.
Features of the Atlantica:
• Built in 2000 • Passenger Capacity: 2,114 • Number of Crew: 897 • Total Cabins: 1,057 (8 for handicapped guests) • Decks: 15 (12 for guest use) • Cruising Speed: 22 knots • 4 swimming pools (1 with retractable roof and 1 for children) • 4 Jacuzzi HydroMassage Baths • Jogging Track, Sports Court, Ischia Spa, Fitness Center, and Solarium • Restaurants: Tiziano Restaurants (2 levels), Botticelli Restaurant Buffet, Wellness Restaurant, Pizzeria Napoli, and Club Atlantica (a la carte Club Restaurant) • Caruso Theater (on 3 levels) • Also onboard: 24 hour room service, casino, library and card room, a variety of nightclubs, Internet Cafe, and much more! * extra charges apply for some of the above
Staterooms
Cheerful designer fabrics and a spacious environment of comfortable living space.
• Complimentary continental breakfast served in your cabin
• Your cabin steward is 'at your service'
• Satellite TV, mini bar, safe, hairdryer, and 220/110v electricity
• Individually adjustable air conditioning
• Interactive TV with videos and movies on demand*
• Special breakfast selection*
• 24 hour room service and mini bar*
*extra charges apply
Suites
Italian-inspired suites feature all the comforts of home and butler-style service that the most experienced travelers will enjoy. Enjoy all that is included in the staterooms along with:
• A bottle of Italian sparkling wine
• A selection of cold canapés
• A basket of fresh fruit, renewed every day
• Choice of the pillow best suited to your needs, from the "Pillow Menu" displayed on your bed
• Daily delivery of the lunch and dinner menus, with the possibility of having meals served in your Suite on request
• Bathrobe and slippers for you to use for the duration of the cruise
• Kit of bath products to pamper your skin
• And much more...
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NW-WWT has a block of cabins for seminar participants. Once this block is sold, cabins are on availability only and may be at a higher rate.
Cruises sell out early.

Travel Arrangements: To receive these discounted cruise fares you must book your cruise through Northwest-Worldwide Travel. Connie and Lisa have all of the information regarding the cruise and seminar and can make your cruise reservations.

Reservations: Reservations will be secured and cabins assigned upon receipt of passenger deposit in the amount of $350 of fare per person. Final payment as instructed by our travel agent.

Discounted Fares: We have been able to negotiate a GREAT DISCOUNT for you on this luxurious cruise!! See reservation form for details. Discounted airfares are also available. Various promotional fares may also be available. ALWAYS CALL Connie or Lisa BEFORE BOOKING ANYWHERE ELSE.

Register early to reserve your cabin on this cruise!

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, pharmacologic 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 and 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:
Discuss the pertinent physical and behavioral sciences - to include but not be limited to advanced anatomy & 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 profession.

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, 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.

Discuss 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.

Discuss incorporation, into practice, 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.

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

FACULTY
Wayne E. Ellis, CRNA, PhD, ANP
Private Practice
Anesthesia
Beckley, West Virginia

Elizabeth A. M. Frost MD
Professor of Anesthesiology
Mount Sinai Medical Center
New York, New York

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 #32215 EXP date 4/9/10

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, NWAS, Pasco, Washington

COURSE CANCELLATION BY PROVIDER:
We reserve the right to cancel a course for any reason. In such case, a minimum of 60 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 cruise fare, 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! FAP is an especially valuable bonus when you book your cruises through NWAS. Not only do you receive the lowest fare, but you get a 1.5% credit toward future tuition!!

Northwest Anesthesia Seminars, Inc. has gone green! The environment takes a heavy hit with our printed lecture materials - over 8 tons of paper, toner cartridges, and shipping. NWAS has replaced the printed lecture notes for our seminars with a CD containing the lectures in PDF format. If you would prefer to receive printed notes after returning home, we will be happy to provide them to you for a nominal fee.

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