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CUMMING SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Office of Continuing Medical
Education and Professional Development
PAPERLESS CONFERENCE Access to handouts will be available prior
to conference
ASSOCIATED COURSES
Complex Fractures and DislocationsFriday, January 23, 2015
(0830-1630) – Banff, AB
Rural Anesthesia for GP AnesthesiologistsFriday, January 23,
2015 (0700-1630) – Banff, AB
For brochures and registration, visit
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ACCOMMODATIONRegistrants must make their own accommodation
arrangements. We recommend:
Banff Park Lodge 222 Lynx Street, Banff, AB Toll Free
1.800.661.9266 www.banffparklodge.com
A limited number of rooms have been held until December 23, 2014
at the rate of $125.00 per night plus taxes. Please indicate you
are with the University of Calgary Emergency Medicine for Rural
Hospitals course to obtain this rate. For on-line website
reservations please go to www.banffparklodge.com. No on-line
bookings can be made after Tuesday, December 23, 2014.
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COURSE OVERVIEW
The vision of this course is to provide clinical topics relevant
to physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals practicing
in rural communities.
Through a combination of plenary lectures, small group
interactive sessions and hands-on workshops, participants will
review current issues, guidelines and trends in the management of
patients presenting to the emergency department in rural
hospitals.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The intent of the conference is to provide learners the
opportunity to:
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developandenhancetheirassessment,investigationandtreatmentskillsforurgent
and emergency patients presenting to the emergency department
inrural hospitals
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identifypatientswhocanbeoptimallymanagedinaruralsettingandthosewho
require transfer to a larger centre
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exchangeideasandinformationwithotherruralhealthprofessionalsduringsharedlearningexperiences
31ST ANNUALEMERGENCY MEDICINE FOR RURAL HOSPITALSFriday-Sunday,
January 23-25, 2015BanffParkLodge,222LynxStreet,Banff,AB
CREDITS
MAINPRO-M1 – 11.0 credits
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals practicing
in rural communities.
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Friday, January 23
1800 Registration
1845 Opening Remarks– Anton Nel, Susan Bengivingo
Greetings from the Continuing Medical Education and Professional
Development Office– CME Representative
1900 KEYNOTEJump to the Pump: Strategies to Improve Outcomes
from Cardiac Arrest– Adam Cheng
In the commotion of the emergency room, healthcare providers
sometimes struggle to provide effective CPR. This session will
describe innovative strategies to optimize CPR and improve outcomes
from cardiac arrest.
2000 SHORT SNAPPER / PLENARYWorking Together in a Rural
Community Hospital– Steve Douglas, Jennifer Drover
Physicians and nurses in rural hospitals are recognized as
generalists in medicine. During this short snapper, an emergency
department team will provide their insights and perspectives on
working and collaborating together to provide patient care.
2030 Reception
An opportunity to socialize and network with colleagues while
enjoying a wine and cheese reception.
2030 Planning Committee Meeting
Saturday, January 24
0715 Continental Breakfast
0745 Welcome / Announcements– Anton Nel, Susan Bengivingo
0755 PLENARYFluid Resuscitation in the Trauma Patient– Lyle
Thomas
This session will provide a review of optimal fluid
resuscitation strategies for the trauma patient presenting in
hemorrhagic shock.
0840 PLENARYStabilizing the Rural ED Patient for Transport– Mark
MacKenzie
This session will provide useful, evidence-based tips for each
of the ABCs of stabilization.
0920 SHORT SNAPPERNSTEMI – The Grey Areas– Bill Sevcik
The diagnosis of NSTEMI in patients can be more difficult to
establish than STEMI. This session will discuss risk
stratification, medical therapies and potential pitfalls.
0950 Break
1020 CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS
1115 MovetoNextSession
1130 CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS
1225 Lunch
1315 CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS
1410 MovetoNextSession
1425 CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS
1520 MovetoNextSession
1535 CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS
1630 Adjournment
See pages 3-6 for CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS information and
listing
1700- Alberta Medical Association Section of the SRPC1900 Annual
General Meeting
CHAIR/HOST – Tobias Gelber, President
PRESENTATION
Rural Update– Guest Speaker from the Alberta Medical
Association
All members of the Section of Rural Medicine are welcome to
attend. Appetizers and refreshments will be served.
COURSE PROGRAM
PROGRAM MAY CHANGE DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL
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COURSE PROGRAM
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Sunday, January 25
CLINICAL CHALLENGES IN THE RURAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Sunday morning’s plenaries focus on difficult situations in the
rural ED, including managing the agitated patient, discerning
potentialtoxicityandinitiatingsystemsupport.AveteranEmergency
Medicine physician will finish the morning with lessons learned
from a lifetime of rural practice.
0715 Continental Breakfast
0800 Welcome / Announcements– Anton Nel, Susan Bengivingo
0810 PLENARYThe Agitated Patient in the ED– Jane Gainer
This session will discuss the assessment and management of the
agitated patient, including discussion of community resources.
0900 PLENARYToxicity and the Agitated Patient – When is Testing
Important?– Ryan Chuang
The cause of agitated confusion can sometimes be traced back to
medications or other chemical agents – how do you discern the role
of toxicity as a factor for agitation, and when is it important to
order STAT drug screens for agitated patients in the ED?
1000 Break
1020 SHORT SNAPPERRAAPID – From Advice to Admission– John
Montpetit, RAAPID team
This presentation will provide an overview of RAAPID (Referral,
Access, Placement, Information and Destination) Services, as well
as case studies that highlight lessons learned, and ways RAAPID can
assist you with advice, facilitating patient transfer to higher
levels of care, accessing specialty services and repatriation back
to the home community.
1100 PLENARYPearls from the ER that will Knock Your Socks Off–
Jim Cross
Nebulized salbutamol is out for bronchiolitis, immersion in ice
cold water is in for heat stroke, emergency contraception that
doesn’t work, magnets, batteries, codeine, skull x-rays and much,
much more.
1200 Closing Remarks / Adjournment– Gavin Parker, Carolyn
Robbins, Renee Deagle
The new course co-chairs for 2016 will briefly discuss the
importance of engaging medical/nursing students and residents into
the community of rural practitioners from their initial exposure to
rural medicine.
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CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS INFORMATION
Saturday, January 241020, 1130, 1315, 1425, 1535
Each concurrent workshop is 55 minutes long with 15 minutes
fortraveltothenextsession–lunchis1225to1315.
Concurrent workshop sessions have been designed for
physicians/nurse practitioners, nurses or both
(multi-disciplinary).
GROUP A sessions are designed for the identified health
professionals, although other disciplines are welcome to
attend.
GROUP B sessions are restricted to members of the identified
health discipline. By their nature, these sessions are limited
capacitythereforeparticipantsmayattendamaximumoftwoGroup B
sessions.
Sessions will be held at the Banff Park Lodge and the Mineral
SpringsHospital(locatednexttothehotel).NOTE–Ashortwalk between the
two venues in winter conditions may be required.
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PROGRAM MAY CHANGE DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL
A7 You Are Not Alone: Overcoming Barriers to Physician Wellness
in Rural Practice
PHYSICIAN/NP– Sara Taylor
Physicians working in a rural environment often face unique
challenges related to their personal wellness including access to
resources to enhance their wellness. This interactive presentation
will explore physician health and wellness as it pertains to
physicians living and working in a rural practice.
A8 Assessing Suicidal and Self-Harming Patients in the Rural
Emergency Department
PHYSICIAN/NP– Jane Gainer
This case-based workshop offers a practical approach including
tips on taking an accurate history and developing a sound treatment
plan.
A9 Ophthalmology Emergencies PHYSICIAN/NP
– Jamie Bhamra, Gordon Douglas
An overview of common eye emergencies and discussion of cases
seen in a rural ED.
A10 Choose Your Own Life: Developing Resilience in Rural
Emergency Medicine
MULTIDISCIPLINARY– Jared Bly, Kristy Penner
This participatory session is designed to equip practitioners
with tools that can increase life and workplace happiness by
developing empathy, self-awareness and self-management techniques.
Learn how to measure your APGAR score to monitor your wellness.
A11 Common ED Challenges: Pearls and Pitfalls
MULTIDISCIPLINARY
– Mike Wickham
This interactive session will include ECGs, common medications,
procedural sedation, airways and C-spine X-rays amongst other
common challenges found in the rural emergency department.
A12 SoYouThinkYouKnowHowtoTreatAnaphylaxis MULTIDISCIPLINARY
– Jim Cross
Using a case study, discuss the current concerns related to the
diagnosis and management of anaphylaxis and factual clinical pearls
focusing on epinephrine.
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GROUP A
A1 Procedural Sedation PHYSICIAN/NP
– Michael Murphy
Titrate your sedation and avoid apnea, hypoxemia, aspiration and
death! The new provincial policy changes for procedural sedation
will also be discussed.
A2 Potpourri of Cardiology Cases PHYSICIAN/NP
– Eddy Lang
This case-based presentation will discuss thrombolysis in STEMI,
suspected ACS and NSTEMI ECG review.
A3 Evidence-based Treatment of Acute Headache PHYSICIAN/NP
– Brian Rowe
Acute headache is a common presentation in the emergency
department. Once sinister causes have been ruled out and the
diagnosis of benign headache is made, treatments vary and practice
variation is common. This workshop uses case-studies to review
evidence-based management of acute headache.
A4 Challenges of a Practicing IMG in Rural Alberta
PHYSICIAN/NP
– Gavin Sun
This interactive presentation will discuss the personal and
professional challenges faced by international medical graduates
working in rural practice in the ‘Great White North’. This workshop
offers approaches we can use to reduce any negative effects
resulting from these challenges, to optimize both physician and
patient wellness.
A5 Tips and Tricks Dealing with Pediatric Fractures and
Reductions
PHYSICIAN/NP– Elaine Joughin
This workshop will discuss the radiographic appearance of
fractures in children including physeal injuries, and the
management of pediatric fractures with an emphasis on closed
reduction and appropriate casting techniques.
A6 Obstetrical Emergencies: Walking a Tightrope Without a Safety
Net
PHYSICIAN/NP– Virginia Clark
Recognizing and managing serious conditions when a pregnant
woman presents to the ED.
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GROUP A ... continued
A13 ABCs of Diabetic Ketoacidosis MULTIDISCIPLINARY
– Lyle Thomas
Simplifying the diagnosis and early management of DKA in the
rural ED setting.
A14 Acute Coronary Syndromes MULTIDISCIPLINARY
– Bill Sevcik
What are the pearls and pitfalls in the diagnosis of ACS? This
session will discuss the best evidence approach to management of
STEMI and will include specific must-not-miss diagnoses.
A15 What You Need to Know: Restraint Monitoring and Searching
the At Risk Patient in the ED
MULTIDISCIPLINARY– AlexisMageau,MoniqueFernquist
This case-based session will discuss best practices for
searching the at-risk patient and utilizing the restraint suite,
including monitoring patients and anticipating adverse
consequences.
A16 Lessons Learned from Common ED Presentations
MULTIDISCIPLINARY
– Stefan DaSilva
This case-based workshop shares practical tips on successful
initial management strategies for some of the commonest
presentations we see in emergency settings.
A17 Management of Labour with Fetal Heart Abnormalities
NURSE
– Carolyn Robbins
This case-based presentation will discuss how the nurse can best
manage atypical labour when delivery is imminent and the unexpected
happens.
A18 Challenging Pediatric Trauma Cases NURSE
– Sherry MacGillivray
Have you been involved in a challenging pediatric trauma and
were not sure if your team’s management was the best? Discussion
will be evidence-based treatment for pediatric trauma cases that
have been sent to the Alberta Children’s Hospital.
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A19 Hemiblocks Revealed NURSE
– Christopher Coltman
This presentation will review 12 lead axis determination and its
clinical implications. Through an understanding of how to determine
the axis, the participant will be able to interpret hemiblocks,
most importantly a left anterior hemiblock. The ECG
characteristics, pathophysiology and clinical significance of
hemiblocks will be discussed.
A20 Pediatric RSI – When, What and What If? NURSE
– Charlene Hutchinson, Bernie Walker
Learn strategies for dealing with airway emergencies with tips
for RSI, medications and equipment.
GROUP B
B1 Advanced Suturing Techniques in the Rural EDPHYSICIAN/NP
ONLY– Stuart Johnston
Demonstration and hands-on practice of advanced suturing
techniques, focusing on repair of complex lacerations and extensor
tendon repair amongst other common suturing challenges.
B2 PracticalSkillDevelopmentforOphthalmologyExamsPHYSICIAN/NP
ONLY– Jamie Bhamra, Gordon Douglas
Practical skill development to respond to ocular emergency
presentations, including use of slit lamps, lid turning and
application of eye bandages.
B3 PART1SystematicApproachtoaKneeExamPHYSICIAN/NP ONLY– Victor
Lun
Inspection, range of motion, strength and other testing.
PART2SystematicApproachtoaShoulderExamPHYSICIAN/NP ONLY– Marcus
Robinson
Inspection, range of motion, tenderness, ligament laxity and
testing.
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GROUP B ... continued
B4 Joint InjectionsPHYSICIAN/NP ONLY– Victor Lun, Marcus
Robinson
Hands-on practice of common joint injections using
simulators.
B5 The Pediatric Airway Course/KidSIM-ASPIRE 3 HOUR AFTERNOON
SESSION
MULTIDISCIPLINARY– Mark Gale (lead), Mark Bromley, Gavin
Burgess,Eli Gilad, David Lardner, Catherine Ross, Ian Wishart,
Traci Robinson
In this 3 hour workshop, facilitated by a team of physicians
from Alberta Children’s Hospital, participants will work through
common pediatric airway emergencies using Pediatric Patient
Simulators and other task trainers. Participants can expect
concentrated hands-on practice with airway adjuncts.
B6 STARS Human Patient Simulator MULTIDISCIPLINARY
– Dave Allison, STARS Mobile Simulator Program Leader
Hands-on simulated practice on cases involving the need for
transport using the STARS (Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service) mobile
Human Patient Simulator.
B7 Adult Human Patient Simulator MULTIDISCIPLINARY
– Bobbi Johal, Cherie Serieska, eSIM EmergencyPhysician
Hands-on practice with a high-fidelity simulator involving a
realistic case of an adult patient presenting to the ED.
B8 EpistaxisManagement:AcuteInterventionforEpistaxisand
Peritonsillar Abscess
MULTIDISCIPLINARY– Brad Mechor
Preparing, packing techniques and red flags to watch for after
the packing has been accomplished.
B9 Bare Bones MULTIDISCIPLINARY
– Carole Rush and a physician
A comprehensive overview of the use of the intraosseous route
for fluids and medications for adult and pediatric patients. This
session includes demonstration and practice of landmarking sites,
insertion technique, fluid and medication administration,
troubleshooting and device securement.
B10 Airway Management MULTIDISCIPLINARY
– Heather Grant, Gavin Parker, Carl Thiessen
This session provides hands-on practice involving assessment of
the airway in adults and children and the use of airway
adjuncts.
B11 Emergency Deliveries for NursesNURSE ONLY– Virginia Clark,
Carolyn Robbins
Demonstration and hands-on practice that will build skills and
confidence for nurses who attend deliveries in the absence of the
doctor or the midwife. Topics include obstetrical scenarios such as
shoulder dystocias, precipitous delivery and post-partum
bleeding.
B12 The First 15 Minutes of the Code BlueNURSE ONLY– Jan Kautz,
Thora Skeldon, Jennifer Woods
What can and should a nurse do to help manage a Code Blue before
the physician arrives? Includes opportunity for hands-on practice
with scenarios seen in rural settings.
B13 It's Ortho Time ... NURSE ONLY– Nurse, Orthopedic
Technologist
This hands-on session will give the Rural ED Nurse valuable
tools to deal with many orthopedic injuries. Topics include
assessment strategies, a practical approach to splints and back
slabs, application of an air cast and volar splint, crutch teaching
and much more.
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VISITING FACULTY
Virginia Clark BN MD CCFP Family/Emergency Physician – Golden,
BC
Jim Cross MD Family Physician, Former Chief of Emergency – Yuma,
SK
Steve Douglas MD CCFP Emergency Physician –
Strathmore/Drumheller, AB
Jennifer Drover RN BScN CCRN Emergency Nurse, Strathmore General
Hospital – Strathmore, AB
Jane Gainer MBChB (Scotland) FRCPC – Hanna, AB
Charlene Hutchinson RN ENC (C) Assistant Head Nurse, Wetaskiwin
ER; Clinical Educator, Acute Care Rural Central Zone; Wetaskiwin
Hospital and Care Centre – Wetaskiwin, AB
Stuart Johnston MBChB CCFP FRRMS Family Physician and General
Surgeon; Associate Director, Rural Coordination Centre of BC;
Associate Professor, Department of Family Practice, University of
British Columbia – Oliver, BC
Jan Kautz RN BN Clinical Nurse Educator, Strathmore/Calgary
Rural North – Strathmore, AB
Mark MacKenzie MD CCFP (EM) Medical Director, Provincial Air
Ambulance, AHSEMS/STARS – Edmonton, AB
Michael Murphy MD FRCPC FAAP Clinical Chief, Edmonton Zone,
Alberta Health Services; Specialist, Anesthesia and Emergency
Medicine, Anesthesia Clinic – Edmonton, AB
Gavin Parker MD CCFP Family Physician, Pincher Creek; Assistant
Clinical Professor, Department of Family Medicine, University of
Calgary – Pincher Creek, AB
Kristy Penner MD CCFP Family Physician, Rural – Blairmore,
AB
Carolyn Robbins RN BN Rural Registered Nurse, Acute/LDR/ER,
MOREob Team – Pincher Creek, AB
Brian Rowe MD MSc CCFP(EM) FCCP Professor of Emergency Medicine,
University of Alberta; Family Physician – Edmonton, AB
Carole Rush RN Med CEN ENC(C) FAEN Clinical Nurse Educator –
Okotoks, AB
Bill Sevcik MD FRCPC Associate Professor, Department of
Emergency Medicine, University of Alberta; Acting Site Chief,
University of Alberta Emergency Department; Division of Pediatric
Emergency Medicine, Stollery Children’s Hospital; PICU Transport
Physician; CHIRPP Medical Director, Stollery Children’s Hospital;
Chairman of the Capital Health Pediatric Trauma Committee –
Edmonton, AB
Thora Skeldon RN BScN Clinical Leader, Critical Care and
Emergency Services, Interior Health – Breton, AB
Sara Taylor MD Family Physician – Red Deer, AB
Lyle Thomas MD CCFP(EM) Emergency Physician, Red Deer Regional
Hospital; Medical Director, Central Zone Trauma Program; Assistant
Clinical Professor, Departments of Emergency Medicine/ Family
Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alberta – Red Deer,
AB
Bernie Walker EMT-P Paramedic, Alberta Health Services – Red
Deer, AB
Mike Wickham MD CCFP Emergency Medicine, Canmore General
Hospital, Alberta Health Services – Canmore, AB
Jennifer Woods RN BScN Nurse Coordinator, Strathcona Community
Hospital – Strathcona, AB
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PLANNING COMMITTEE
Anton Nel MB ChB Co-Chair
Susan Bengivingo RN Co-Chair
Simon Bartley MD CCFP (EM)
Steve Douglas MD CCFP
Laura Fowler RN BN ENC(C)
Charlene Hutchinson RN ENC(C)
Jan Kautz RN BN
W Francois Louw MB ChB CCFP
Gavin Parker MD CCFP MSc (MedEd)
Carolyn Robbins RN BN
Thora Skeldon RN BScN
Margie Smith RN BScN
Jennifer Woods RN BScN
Claire Mills RN BScN LLB CME Representative
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LOCAL (CALGARY) FACULTY
David Allison EMT-P STARS Mobile Simulator Program Leader;
Paramedic
Jamie Bhamra MD FRCSC Clinical Lecturer, Department of Surgery,
Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
Jared Bly PFSP Assessment Physician
Mark Bromley MD FRCPC Clinical Lecturer, Department of Emergency
Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
Gavin Burgess MB ChB FRCPC Professor, Department of Pediatrics,
Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
Adam Cheng MD FRCPC FAAP Director, Research and Development,
KidSIM-ASPIRE Simulation Research Program, Alberta Children's
Hospital; Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Cumming
School of Medicine, University of Calgary
Ryan Chuang MD DABEM Associate Medical Director, PADIS
Christopher Coltman RN BScN Clinical Nurse Educator, Foothills
Medical Centre
Stefan DaSilva MD CCFP STARS Flight Physician; Emergency
Department Public Health and Disaster Management Coordinator;
Canada Task Force Two Medical Manager; Clinical Lecturer,
Department of Family Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine,
University of Calgary
Renee Deagle RN MD Program, Cumming School of Medicine,
University of Calgary; RMIG Rep
Gordon Douglas MD FRCSC Clinical Associate Professor, Department
of Surgery, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
Monique Fernquist RN Educator/Coordinator, Emergency Nursing
Provincial Education Program
Mark Gale MD CCFP FRCPC Pediatric Anesthesia Fellowship
Director, Alberta Children’s Hospital; Clinical Assistant
Professor, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
Eli Gilad MD Co-Director Critical Care Transport, Alberta
Children's Hospital; Clinical Associate Professor, Cumming School
of Medicine, University of Calgary
Heather Grant RN Clinical Nurse Educator, South Calgary Urgent
Care
Bobbi Johal RN ENC(C) Simulation Consultant, Peter Lougheed
Centre
Elaine Joughin MD FRCSC Dipl Sport Med Clinical Assistant
Professor, Department of Surgery, Cumming School of Medicine,
University of Calgary
Eddy Lang MDCM CCFP (EM) CSPQ Academic and Clinical Department
Head, Department of Emergency Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine,
University of Calgary
David Lardner MB ChB FANZCA Clinical Assistant Professor,
Department of Anesthesia, Cumming School of Medicine, University of
Calgary
Victor Lun MD CCFP Dipl Sport Med (CASEM) Clinical Assistant
Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Cumming School of
Medicine, University of Calgary
Sherry MacGillivray RN BN Trauma Coordinator, Alberta Children’s
Hospital
Alexis Mageau RN MN Clinical Nurse Specialist, Emergency and
Urgent Care
Brad Mechor MD FRCSC Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of
Surgery, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
John Montpetit RN BN Director, PADIS, RAAPID North/South
Marcus Robinson MD CCFP Family Physician
Traci Robinson RN BN KidSIM-ASPIRE Team Lead, Alberta Children’s
Hospital
Catherine Ross MD CC W/O CT Critical Care Medicine FRCPC
Pediatrics Pediatric Critical Care and Transport Medicine, ECLS;
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Cumming
School of Medicine, University of Calgary
Cherie Serieska RN BSN ACCN-ERRGH STARS eSIM Consultant
Gavin Sun MBBCh CCFP Internal Medicine Resident; Clinical
Lecturer, Department of Family Medicine, Cumming School of
Medicine, University of Calgary
Carl Thiessen RRT Anesthesia Site Lead, South Health Campus
Ian Wishart MD CCFP FRCPC(C) Clinical Assistant Professor,
Department of Emergency Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine,
University of Calgary
DISCLOSURE OF POTENTIAL FINANCIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
In keeping with accreditation guidelines, speakers participating
in this event have been asked to disclose to the audience any
involvement with industry or other organizations that may
potentially influence the presentation of the educational material.
Disclosure will be done verbally and using a slide prior to the
speaker’s presentation.
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ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION
ACCREDITATION
STUDY CREDITS
DRESS
Dress is business casual. Sweaters or items of clothing that can
be layered are recommended since temperature in the venue may
fluctuate.
MEALS
In general, each course offers a light breakfast, nutrition
break(s) and lunch. We are unable to accommodate special dietary
restrictions (for example,glutenfree,peanutallergies).
SCENT FREE
To ensure the comfort of everyone attending this event, we ask
you to not wear scented products.
The University of Calgary – Office of Continuing Medical
Education and Professional Development is fully accredited by the
Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS).
CFPC
MAINPRO–M1
This program meets the accreditation criteria of The College of
Family Physicians of Canada and has been accredited by the
University of Calgary Office of Continuing Medical Education and
Professional Development for up to 11.0 MAINPRO-M1 credits.
GUIDELINES FOR THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS
Members of the American Academy of Family Physicians are
eligible to receive up to 11.0 prescribed credit hours for
attendance at this meeting/event due to a reciprocal agreement with
the College of Family Physicians of Canada.
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A1 Procedural Sedation
A2 Potpourri of Cardiology Cases
A3 Evidence-based Treatment of Acute Headache
A4 Challenges of a Practicing IMG in Rural Alberta
A5 Tips and Tricks Dealing with Pediatric Fractures and
Reductions
A6 Obstetrical Emergencies: Walking a Tightrope Without a Safety
Net
A7 You Are Not Alone: Overcoming Barriers to Physician Wellness
in Rural Practice
A8 Assessing Suicidal and Self-Harming Patients in the Rural
Emergency Department
A9 Ophthalmology Emergencies
A10 Choose Your Own Life: Developing Resilience in Rural
Emergency Medicine
A11 Common ED Challenges: Pearls and Pitfalls
A12 So You Think You Know How to Treat Anaphylaxis
A13 ABCs of Diabetic Ketoacidosis
A14 Acute Coronary Syndromes
A15 What You Need to Know: Restraint Monitoring and Searching
the At Risk Patient in the ED
A16 Lessons Learned from Common ED Presentations
A17 Management of Labour with Fetal Heart Abnormalities
A18 Challenging Pediatric Trauma Cases
A19 Hemiblocks Revealed
A20 Pediatric RSI – When, What and What If?
GROUP B > PHYSICIAN/NP SESSIONSSelect 7 – Number in order of
preference with 1 being the most important
B1 Advanced Suturing Techniques in the Rural ED
B2 Practical Skill Development for Ophthalmology Exams
B3 PART 1 Systematic Approach to a Knee Exam / PART 2 Systematic
Approach to a Shoulder Exam
B4 Joint Injections
B5 The Pediatric Airway Course/KidSIM-ASPIRE 3 HOUR AFTERNOON
SESSION
B6 STARS Human Patient Simulator
B7 Adult Human Patient Simulator
B8 Epistaxis Management: Acute Intervention for Epistaxis and
Peritonsillar Abscess
B9 Bare Bones
B10 Airway Management
GROUP B > NURSE SESSIONSSelect 7 – Number in order of
preference with 1 being the most important
B5 The Pediatric Airway Course/KidSIM-ASPIRE 3 HOUR AFTERNOON
SESSION
B6 STARS Human Patient Simulator
B7 Adult Human Patient Simulator
B8 Epistaxis Management: Acute Intervention for Epistaxis and
Peritonsillar Abscess
B9 Bare Bones
B10 Airway Management
B11 Emergency Deliveries for Nurses
B12 The First 15 Minutes of the Code Blue
B13 It’s Ortho Time ...
CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS SELECTIONS
Concurrent workshop sessions have been designed for
physicians/nurse practitioners, nurses or both
(multi-disciplinary).
Part 2 REGISTER EARLY TO ENSURE YOUR CHOICE OF WORKSHOP
SESSIONS
GROUP A sessions are designed for the identified health
professionals, although other disciplines are welcome to
attend.
A1-A9 PHYSICIAN/NP FOCUS A10-A16 MULTIDISCIPLINARY FOCUS A17-A20
NURSE FOCUS
GROUP B sessions are restricted to members of the identified
health discipline. By their nature, these sessions are limited
capacity therefore participants may attend a maximum of two Group B
sessions.
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REIMBURSEMENT OF REGISTRATION FEES
Physicians may be eligible for reimbursement of registration
feesandexpensestoattendCMEcoursesfromafundadministered by the
Alberta Medical Association. For more information regarding this,
please visit https://www.albertadoctors.org/leaders-partners/
quality-and-education-programs/cme/claim.
COURSE CANCELLATION POLICY
The Office of Continuing Medical Education and Professional
Development reserves the right to cancel the course if there are
insufficient registrations.
CONFIRMATION OF REGISTRATION
For on-line registration, registrant will receive an automatic
confirmation email right after the registration.
Forpaper-based(faxedormailed)registration,confirmationofregistrationwillbeintheformofamailedtaxreceipt.Nootherconfirmation
message will be sent. Please allow 2 weeks for registration
processing.
REFUND POLICY
A registration refund will be made upon written request no later
than 10 business days prior to the course. However $50 will be
retained for administrative costs. No refund will be made for
cancellation after the 10th business day prior to the course. NOTE
Refunds are processed only on the return of original receipt. All
receipts must be returned within 30 days after program date.
FOR FURTHER PROGRAM INFORMATION, CONTACT
Cat Young, Rural Program Assistant Phone 403.220.8786 Email
[email protected] Cumming School of Medicine Office of Continuing
Medical Education and Professional Development University of
Calgary TRW Building 3280 Hospital Drive NW Calgary, AB T2N 4Z6
Support from the Rural Physician Action Plan and the Covenant
Health Mineral Springs Hospital – Banff, AB is gratefully
acknowledged
save the dateJanuary 22 -24, 201632nd Annual Emergency Medicine
for Rural Hospitals
Course Details Available
Fall 2015
cme.ucalgary.ca/courses