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12-Night Norweigan Fjords & Arctic Circle Cruise
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| Day | Date | Port of Call | Arrival* | Departure* | Activity | |
| Mon | Aug 25, 2025 | Southampton, England | - | 4:00 PM | Embark | |
| Tue | Aug 26, 2025 | Bruges (Zeebrugge), Belgium | 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Docked | |
| Wed | Aug 27, 2025 | At Sea | - | - | ||
| Thu | Aug 28, 2025 | Alesund, Norway | 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Docked | |
| Fri | Aug 29, 2025 | Flam, Norway | 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Docked | |
| Sat | Aug 30, 2025 | Arctic Circle, Norway (cruising) | - | - | ||
| Sun | Aug 31, 2025 | Tromso, Norway | 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM | Docked | |
| Mon | Sep 1, 2025 | Honningsvag, Norway | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM | Tendered | |
| Tue | Sep 2, 2025 | Arctic Circle, Norway (cruising) | - | - | ||
| Wed | Sep 3, 2025 | Tronheim, Norway | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM | Docked | |
| Thu | Sep 4, 2025 | At Sea | - | - | ||
| Fri | Sep 5, 2025 | At Sea | - | - | ||
| Sat | Sep 6, 2025 | Southampton, England | 6:00 AM | - | Disembark | |
| *Embark/Departure/Disembark times subject to change. | ||||||
Southampton, England
Southampton is a bustling port city bursting with history, as well as shopping opportunities, great restaurants, and superb pubs. Located on England’s southern coast, the area has a deep connection with WWII, having been used as a staging area for the attack on D-Day. It’s also well-known to be the home port of the Queen Mary 2. Today, the city is largely defined by its universities and retail shopping. The real sightseeing, however, happens when you use this port as a jumping off point for attractions found outside, yet relatively close to the city. For instance, London is but a little over an hour away by train. You can also take a ferry to the Isle of Wight, an English holiday favorite with 25 miles of coastline, sand dunes and dramatic white cliffs. While on your Southampton cruise you can also visit the nearby, quaint town of Windsor where you can visit the many boutiques of High Street or enjoy a tour of historic Windsor Castle.
Bruges (Zeebrugge), Belgium
Gracefully combining past and present, as well as Flemish and French, Bruges offers a little something for everyone. Linked by the Baudouin Canal, this medieval town is the stuff of fairytales and storybooks. Cobblestone streets, old, historic churches, and a dreamy landscape make this a very sought-after destination - especially during the summer months. Stroll through the Markt, a bustling plaza where the rhythmic beat of horse-drawn carriages echoes off a soaring belfry tower. Immerse yourself in a rich art history, best reflected in the paintings of Bruges’ own Jan Van Eyck, one of the most significant Renaissance artists of the 15th century. Spend a delightful day on the medieval streets of this city with a seemingly endless supply of charm, culture, and beauty. Foodies will revel in the eclectic dining options at local bistros. Dig into sweet Belgian waffles and stop by the renowned chocolate boutiques on your cruise to Bruges. If sampling the fresh fish of this country is on your agenda, the fish market located here is one of the biggest in Europe. Or, take a scenic cruise through the medieval city of Ghent, Belgium, and discover important landmarks, including Chinese Teahouses, 13th-century monasteries, and castles of the Counts.
Alesund, Norway
Alesund’s turrets, spires, and other whimsical art nouveau architectural touches give the town its distinctive, fairytale-like character. On your cruise to Alesund, don’t forget to visit scenic Geiranger Fjord. One of Norway’s best-known attractions is just a stone’s throw from this quaint little town. Ages of glacial erosion have given way to sculpted, towering mountainsides upon which flow numerous, dramatic waterfalls. There is no shortage of nature to stand in awe of at this favorite Norway attraction. To fully capture the depth of beauty in this seaside town, a jaunt up Mount Aksla is in order. From there, you’ll have a bird’s-eye view of this colorful, magical place. Drive the famous Path of Trolls, a roadway that was literally blasted out of the mountainside. Travel back to Viking days and discover exotic marine life on this exploration of the Saga Islands. Begin on Giske, where you’ll walk in the footsteps of Viking legends then continue to the island of Godoy to visit the Atlantic Sea Park. Built directly into the rugged landscape, it features massive aquariums teeming with colorful fish and sea life.
Flam, Norway
The town of Flam, Norway is nestled in a tributary of the world's longest and deepest fjord. Surrounded by steep mountainsides, roaring waterfalls, and deep valleys, you’ll experience a one-of-a-kind encounter with nature on your Flam cruise. This quaint Norway town is a place of extremes. The epic majesty of Flam’s dense green mountains dwarfs even the grandest of cruise ships, and the glass-calm water that surrounds the town woos adventurers from near and far. This is a place where you can’t help but feel closer to nature for no other reason than it overwhelms at every turn. Climb aboard the Flam Railway for the world’s steepest train ride and rumble 2,800 feet up the wilds of Norway. Kayak through the calm waters of the Aurlandsfjord for breathtaking views of mountain farms with grazing goats or sheep perched at the fjord’s edge. You’ll find many restaurants and cafes offering local Norwegian fare made with farm-fresh ingredients. And you can sample the famous brown and white goat cheese in nearby Undredal. Whether it’s hiking, kayaking, or taking a dizzying train ride into the mountains, Flam is a Norwegian wonderland that’s meant to be explored.
Arctic Circle, Norway
Crossing the imaginary line of the Arctic Circle as you cruise Norway’s starkly beautiful fjord-indented coast is a thrilling rite of passage to many travelers. Jagged, tooth-like mountains, their peaks dusted in snow even in summer, extend along the coast as far as the eye can see. Hundreds of rocky islets and skerries, remnants of the last Ice Age, are scattered across the sea.
Tromso, Norway
Often referred to as the Arctic’s capital, this colorful northern Norwegian city is located above the Article Circle and is one of the best places to see the Northern Lights. As a major cultural hub—previously called the “Paris of the North”—Tromsø will offer you a young and vibrant city center to explore, a buzzy harbor, and an exciting international dining scene filled with cozy cafes, pubs, and vibrant restaurants. You can also stop for a pint at Mack’s Ølhallen, one of the world’s northernmost breweries. Tromsø’s striking surrounding landscape also offers a playground for hiking, dog sledding, and skiing during your Norway cruise. Other must-see points include the Arctic Cathedral—a true icon of Northern Norway, built in 1965, with beautiful, stained-glass windows—the Tromsø Cathedral; the Polaria and Perspective museums; and cable car rides for stunning city views.
Honningsvag, Norway
Located on the island of Magerøya, Honningsvåg is the northmost city in mainland Europe and the gateway port for cruise passengers heading up to the Arctic Circle. This rugged yet charming town features brightly painted wooden buildings with a surrounding landscape characterized by expansive stretches of tundra, breathtaking fjords, waterfalls, and dense forests. The tiny fishing town was completely rebuilt after World War II and is one of the best places to experience the “midnight sun,” a phenomenon where the sun doesn’t set in the summer and offers continuous light.
On a Norway cruise that visits Honningsvåg, ??get a taste of the local culture in the town’s quaint cafes and restaurants which feature incredible local seafood, “koldtbord” (cold table buffets), or traditional “pølser” (sausages). Spend some time strolling downtown to shop for artisan crafts such as furs, woven cloths, textiles, woodcarvings, and pottery. Other highlights include Duken Mountain, North Cape Museum, Honningsvåg Church, and the Bamse Statue.
Trondheim, Norway
Tucked away on the quiet shores of the Trondheim Fjord, you’ll find the perfect combination of modern and medieval in Norway’s third-largest city, Trondheim. Discover the Nidaros Cathedral, located at the heart of the city, and its striking Gothic architecture. Be immersed in Trondheim’s old-world charm as you wander through its cobbled streets lined with colorful buildings and experience the vibrant cultural scene marked by many galleries, museums, and festivals. Past the city center, the surrounding landscapes, fjords, and rolling hills are a playground for your outdoor adventures, including hiking and sailing. A captivating city, Trondheim is a unique destination that offers you an unforgettable experience.
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Veranda Stateroom
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Ocean View Stateroom
Celebrity Cruises' version of a room with a view - these staterooms offer larger living spaces and breathtaking views of scenery that changes daily.
Inside Stateroom
Stylishly designed with ample living space, bigger bathrooms, and more storage space, the Deluxe Inside and Inside Staterooms are a comfortable home away from home where you’ll find it easy to unwind.
Photos and renderings of guestrooms are representative of the general design and view of the rooms.
The exact layout and view in any of the guestroom photos are not guaranteed.
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Travel Arrangements
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Reservations
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TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is designed for physicians, certified registered nurse anesthetists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and other medical care providers who must maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of the anesthesia specialty or are impacted by 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 healthcare provider in reviewing, updating, and/or expanding 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.
Topics in Anesthesia |
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Monday, August 25 – Southampton, England - Embark |
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| 1600 | Ship sails (subject to change) | |||
Tuesday, August 26 – Bruges (Zeebrugge), Belgium – Day Open |
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Wednesday, August 27 – At Sea |
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| 0845 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In | |||
| 0855 | Welcome | NWAS Staff | ||
| 0900 | Anesthesia for Trauma: The Basics | L.Clark | ||
| 1000 | Hemorrhagic Shock and Trauma: Part I | R.Lenhardt | ||
| 1100 | Hemorrhagic Shock and Trauma: Part II | R.Lenhardt | ||
| 1200 | Lunch Break | |||
| 1300 | Diabetes and the New Insulins | L.Clark | ||
| 1400 | GLP-1 and SGLT-2: What Are They and How They Impact Our Anesthetic –
Please Make Up Your Mind!! |
L.Clark | ||
| 1500 | Artificial Intelligence in Cars and Now for Anesthesia | L.Clark | ||
| 1600 | Adjourn | |||
Thursday, August 28 – Alesund, Norway – Day Open |
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Friday August 29 - Flam, Norway – Day Open |
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Saturday, August 30 - Cruising Artic Circle – Day Open |
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Sunday, August 31 - Tromso, Norway– Day Open |
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Monday, September 1 - Honningsvag, Norway- Day Open |
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Tuesday, September 2 – At Sea - Cruising Artic Circle – Afternoon Open |
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| 0845 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In | |||
| 0900 | Perioperative Arrhythmias: Diagnosis and Management Part I | R.Lenhardt | ||
| 1000 | Perioperative Arrhythmias: Diagnosis and Management Part II | R.Lenhardt | ||
| 1100 | Adjourn | |||
Wednesday, September 3 - Trondheim, Norway - Day Open |
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Thursday, September 4 – At Sea |
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| 0845 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In | |||
| 0900 | Brain Edema and Perioperative Fluid Management | R.Lenhardt | ||
| 1000 | Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke | R.Lenhardt | ||
| 1100 | Keeping Up With Ketamine: A Review of New Uses | L.Clark | ||
| 1200 | Lunch Break | |||
| 1300 | Methadone: Not Just for Addiction - Now for the OR? | L.Clark | ||
| 1400 | Prevention and Treatment of Perioperative Hypothermia | R.Lenhardt | ||
| 1500 | Anticoagulants and Reversal Before Surgery | R.Lenhardt | ||
| 1600 | Adjourn | |||
Friday, September 5 – At Sea |
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| 0845 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In | |||
| 0900 | The Management of the Perioperative Patient on Cannabis and Cannabinoids | L.Clark | ||
| 1000 | Suboxone and Naloxone: One Old, One New - A Review of Drugs We Don’t Come in Contact With Everyday | L.Clark | ||
| 1100 | Anesthesia for Abdominal Robotic Surgery | R.Lenhardt | ||
| 1200 | Lunch Break | |||
| 1300 | Blocks for the Thorax and Abdomen for Acute Pain Management | L.Clark | ||
| 1400 | Cardiac Arrest Situations in the Perioperative Period | L.Clark | ||
| 1500 | Neuromuscular Blockage and Reversal | R.Lenhardt | ||
| 1600 | Adjourn | |||
20 CME 20 Class A CE Pharmacology Hours TBD† |
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| Refreshments served at the meeting are for registered attendees only. | ||||
| Rev. 3/11/24 | ||||
FACULTY
Laura D. Clark, MD
Professor of Anesthesiology
Chairman of the Institutional Review Board
Director of Acute Pain and Regional Anesthesia
Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, Kentucky
Rainer Lenhardt, MD, MBA
Professor and Vice-Chair for Clinical Affairs
Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, Kentucky
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 Credit(s)™. 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 Anesthesiology™ (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 Class A CE credit. Once approved by AANA, this will be indicated.
Nurse Practitioners: The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP) 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 Assistants: The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 20 hours of Category I credit for completing this program.
Registered Nurses: NWAS/NWS is an approved provider for the following state nursing boards: Arkansas State Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480), District of Columbia Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480), Florida Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480), Georgia Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480), and the South Carolina Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480).
The AANA is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP #10862.
This program offers 20 contact hours.
†Pharmacology hours subject to change.
COURSE DIRECTOR
Mark T. Murphy, MD, MSN Education, LLC, Treasure Island, Florida, Medical Director, Northwest Seminars, Pasco, Washington
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.
COURSE CANCELLATION BY PROVIDER
We reserve the right to cancel a course for any reason. In such case, a minimum of 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.
COURSE CANCELLATION FEE
$100 June 28, 2025 to July 28, 2025. No refund after July 28, 2025; however, 50% of tuition paid may be applied toward tuition for another NWS/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.
FAP (Frequent Attendee Points)
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.
Lecture notes will be provided via download in PDF format.
You must sign-in every day you attend to receive credit.
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.
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.