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CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION Our 24th Annual National Conference on Fetal Monitoring has been designed for physicians, nurses, certified nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, and physician associates who are responsible for maternal-fetal assessment. During this comprehensive conference, our expert faculty will integrate emerging clinical research, current case studies, and challenging fetal heart rate tracings as well as address controversial issues in maternal-fetal medicine. This educational activity aims to increase both the competence and performance of all attendees as well as contribute to your ability to work together as part of a coordinated healthcare team. Topics for this year’s conference have been selected based on the educational needs underlying identified professional practice gaps. The gaps were derived from a variety of sources including evaluations and outcomes data from past participants, clinical expert input, Symposia Medicus’ online survey, and other medical and nursing data such as current clinical guidelines, research findings, literature reviews, and patient safety considerations. An outstanding faculty has been assembled for this conference. Each faculty member was selected based on their individual area of expertise and ability to communicate current, evidence-based, and practical information to participants. The conference format includes didactic lectures, question and answer sessions, and case studies, Following a group of lectures, the question and answer sessions allow attendees to ask the faculty critical and challenging questions about caring for patients during various fetal monitoring situations. CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES As a result of participating in this conference, you should have increased knowledge and enhanced competence to… • Interpret FHR tracings using two central principles that are evidence-based and reflect consensus in the literature • Outline intraoperative fetal assessment during non-obstetric surgery • Apply the NICHD nomenclature to actual EFM tracings • Discuss current trends in obstetric malpractice ATTENDEE REQUIREMENTS After attending this conference, participants are entitled to a certificate of credit which will be available online. Successful completion of this activity is determined by attending the live activity, reviewing the educational session materials, and submitting the case studies test, evaluations, surveys, and verification of attendance form. Each participant should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. ACCREDITATION This educational activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME and ANCC Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Symposia Medicus is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Symposia Medicus is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. |
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT Physicians This ACE activity was developed with standards to address California Assembly Bill (AB) 1195 cultural and linguistic competency (CLC) and CA AB 241 implicit bias (IB) to reduce health disparities. Please refer to the accreditation page on our website for resources. ACOG Certified Nurse Midwives Physician Associates Nurse Practitioners/Nurses Provider is also approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP2335, for 19.2 contact hours. Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring Pharmacists EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES Each registrant will have online access to educational session materials. The educational session materials will be available for download approximately one week prior to the conference (you’ll receive an email with instructions). If you are unable to attend this conference, you may HEALTH & SAFETY AWARENESS Symposia Medicus continues to collaborate with the conference venue to ensure the safety and protection of all attendees. As the event gets closer, we will communicate details regarding safety and social distancing protocols and procedures intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. NEARBY ATTRACTIONS / GROUND TRANSPORTATION To receive additional information about the conference hotel, location, tours or nearby attractions, and ground transportation, please visit our website at www.symposiamedicus.org. |
CONFERENCE FACULTY Rebecca L. Cypher, MSN, PNNP Jay Kelley, JD David A. Miller, MD, FACOG Lisa A. Miller, CNM, JD DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Thursday, April 27
Friday, April 28
Saturday, April 29
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CONFERENCE LOCATION Enjoy Las Vegas at its finest at Harrah’s Las Vegas, with its renovated rooms, contemporary dining options, and a revamped line-up of shows. Located in the center of the Las Vegas Strip, Harrah’s offers an exciting casino, outstanding restaurants, a sparkling outdoor swimming pool, a luxurious spa, state-of-the-art health club, full-service beauty salon, a unique variety of retail options and, of course, the best entertainment. Get ready for some fun in the sun! The sparkling pool at Harrah’s Las Vegas is the perfect place for a leisurely escape. Dive into the hotel’s heated outdoor swimming pool or take a break and relax on one of the comfortable lounge chairs, all while enjoying poolside cocktails. The surrounding flora also adds a nice touch. Check out Harrah’s Carnaval Court, an open-air street party at the center of the Strip. Offering tasty and playful food options, Harrah’s brings the fun to restaurants in Las Vegas. With an array of creative and delightful dishes, the restaurants at Harrah’s Las Vegas will make you jump for joy. Just make sure it’s not after a big meal! Enjoy live music and down-home Southern favorites at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill or belly up to the Oyster Bar at Harrah’s and reel in oysters, freshly caught fish, clam chowder, scallops, and more at this longtime Las Vegas seafood favorite. Whether you seek rest and relaxation or crave entertainment and excitement, Las Vegas has it all. Stretch your legs walking the famous Las Vegas Strip, stimulate your taste buds in one of the city’s world-class restaurants, or extend your conference stay and take a day trip to Hoover Dam or the Grand Canyon and witness the grandeur of the Colorado River. Explore the city’s casinos or enjoy great entertainment in the showplaces and lounges. Las Vegas is truly the city that never sleeps! Whatever your pleasure, you’ll be sure to find it in Las Vegas, at our 24th Annual National Conference on Fetal Monitoring.
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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION, LODGING & TRAVEL INFORMATION Enrollment for this conference is limited in order to provide the best possible learning environment. Early registration is advised. You can register the following ways: • Online via our website, www.symposiamedicus.org; OR • Call (925) 969-1789 Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm (Pacific Time), with Visa, MasterCard, American Express, • By mail; make check payable to Symposia Medicus and send along with registration form to: Please visit www.symposiamedicus.org or call (925) 969-1789 for additional questions or information. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION INFORMATION
• Discounts are available for retired healthcare providers, active U.S. military, and groups of three or more. For more information, please contact Symposia Medicus prior to registering. • Tuition includes continuing education, online access to educational session materials, continental breakfast on •Conference registration will be confirmed via email CONFERENCE LODGING INFORMATION Symposia Medicus has conference group rates at Harrah’s Las Vegas, located in the center of the World-Famous Las Vegas Strip. These special rates will only be available until Monday, April 3, 2023 and will only be available after that date on a space and rate available basis. We recommend you reserve your lodging as soon as possible, as rooms at the conference group rates are limited and on a first come, first served basis. Rooms may sell out and/or room rates may increase prior to the release date.
The conference group rates will also be available three days before and three days after the conference
TERMS & CONDITIONS Hotel Policies • A deposit equal to one night’s room and tax is due to the hotel with major credit card upon making your reservation. Each guestroom must have at least one registered guest 21 years of age or older. • Above conference group rates are per room, per night and do not include the following (subject to change): • Maximum guestroom occupancy is four, regardless of age • Mandatory additional adult charge (12 years and over) is $30 per person, per night • Children 11 years and under are complimentary – not to exceed stated maximum occupancy • Rollaway beds are available at an additional cost of $30 per night (subject to availability and change) • Cribs are available on a complimentary basis (subject to availability and change) • Check-in time is 4:00pm and check-out time is 11:00am. Any departures after 11:00am are subject to the full day charge. A late check-out can only be confirmed on the date of departure by the front desk. Additional charges may apply for late check-outs and are based upon availability. • Credit/Debit Card Policy: Upon check-in, the hotel requires a credit card or debit card to ensure that funds are available. Holds are placed on your account for your entire stay, plus estimated incidentals; however, the amount may be immediately deducted from your account. The length of time for which these holds remain on your credit or debit account varies from bank to bank. • Parking: Valet and self-parking are complimentary for conference attendees • Hotel cancellations must be made directly with the hotel at least 72 hours prior to your confirmed arrival date or you will be charged a cancellation fee equal to one night’s deposit and tax. Cancellation Policies • Conference cancellations must be made in writing (via email) to Symposia Medicus and a refund, less a 10% processing fee, will be given. No refunds will be made if cancellation is received after March 23, 2023; however, tuition, less a 10% processing fee, may be applied to a future Symposia Medicus conference. • All cancellations must be emailed to registrar@symposiamedicus.org by the date stated above • In the unlikely event of conference cancellation by Symposia Medicus, full tuition refunds will be made. AIR TRAVEL INFORMATION You will fly into Las Vegas McCarren International Airport (LAS), which is approximately 15 minutes from Harrah’s Las Vegas. For information on ground transportation, please visit our website. Symposia Medicus has arranged for discount fares with Alaska, Delta, and United Airlines for this conference. Reservations can be made either through your travel agency or through the airlines at the website or Convention Desk numbers listed below. Please check directly with the airlines for updated information on their COVID-19 policies. In order to receive the discounted rate, you or your travel agent must refer to the Symposia Medicus Group ID number listed here.
CAR RENTAL DISCOUNT For conference discounts, Symposia Medicus has made arrangements with AVIS and Budget Car Rentals. Reservations can be made by phone; please refer to the conference code and the conference/airport location when making your reservations. Please see below:
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