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for Interactive Map| Day | Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
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| Sun | Sept 19 | Piraeus (Athens), Greece - Embark | 5:00pm | |
| Mon | Sept 20 | Istanbul, Turkey (overnight) | 4:00pm | 5:00pm |
| Tue | Sept 21 | Istanbul, Turkey | 5:00pm | |
| Wed | Sept 22 | At Sea | ||
| Thu | Sept 23 | Antalya, Turkey | 7:00am | 3:00pm |
| Fri | Sept 24 | Iskenderun, Turkey | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| Sat | Sept 25 | Haifa, Israel | 8:00am | 11:00pm |
| Sun | Sept 26 | Ashdod (Jerusalem), Israel | 7:00am | 6:00pm |
| Mon | Sept 27 | At Sea | ||
| Tue | Sept 28 | Alexandria (Cairo), Egypt | 8:00am | 11:00pm |
| Wed | Sept 29 | At Sea | ||
| Thu | Sept 30 | Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey | 7:00am | 6:00pm |
| Fri | Oct 1 | Piraeus (Athens), Greece - Disembark | 7:00am |
Sunday, Sept 19 - Board Ship in Piraeus (Athens), Greece
The port of Piraeus is your gateway to the wonders of Athens, including the Acropolis, Constitution Square, Hadrian’s Arch, the Olympic Stadium and more. The remains of ancient Athens constitute one of the brightest jewels of the Mediterranean - a city that has stood for more than 25 centuries. Athens is the largest city in Greece, and its capital. Today, the Greek capital is Europe’s 8th largest conurbation, a bustling and cosmopolitan metropolis with an urban population of 3.3 million and a metropolitan population of about 3.8 million people.
Ancient Athens was a powerful city-state. A center for the arts, learning and philosophy, home of Plato’s Academy and Aristotle’s Lyceum, Athens was also the birthplace of Socrates, Pericles, Sophocles, and many other prominent philosophers, politicians, and writers of the ancient world. It is widely referred to as the cradle of Western Civilization and the birthplace of democracy. The classical era heritage is still evident in the city, portrayed through a number of ancient monuments and artworks, the most famous of all being the Parthenon on the Acropolis, standing as an epic landmark of western civilization. The city has also a vast variety of Roman and Byzantine monuments, as well as a small remaining number of Ottoman monuments that project the city’s long history through the centuries. Athens truly is a sight to behold, full of history and wonder.
Monday-Tuesday, Sept 20-21 - Extended Stay in Istanbul, Turkey
Known in the course of history as Byzantium and Constantinople, this city’s rich past is evident in such sights as the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace, home of Ottoman sultans. Throughout its long history,Istanbul has acquired a reputation for being a cultural and ethnic melting pot. As a result, there are many historical mosques, churches, synagogues, palaces, castles, and towers to visit in the city. Istanbul is Turkey’s most populous city, and its cultural and financial center. The city covers 25 districts of the Istanbul province. It extends both on the European (Thrace) and on the Asian (Anatolia) side of the Bosphorus, and is thereby 
the only metropolis in the world which is situated on two continents. In its long history, Istanbul (Constantinople) served as the capital city of the Roman Empire (330-395), the Byzantine Empire (395-1204 and 1261-1453), the Latin Empire (1204-1261), and the Ottoman Empire (1453-1922). The city was chosen as joint European Capital of Culture for 2010. Enjoyan extended stay overnight in this city with extra time to take in the sights.
Wednesday, Sept 22 - At Sea
Thursday, Sept 23 - Antalya, Turkey
From the fluted minarets to the graceful arches of Hadrian’s Gate, the Roman-Ottoman past is tangible everywhere here and in towns nearby. Sample shore excursion: Aqueducts and Colonnades: the Roman Ruins of Aspendos.
Friday, Sept 24 - Iskenderun, Turkey
Strategically located on the Mediterranean coast, Iskenderun figured prominently in Biblical, Roman, and Ottoman history. Explore the “cave church” in which Saint Peter preached to the Christian population of Antioch; visit the Antakya Mosaic and Archaeological Museum with its famed collection of Roman Mosaics; and tour the Habib-i-Neccar Mosque, Antakya’s oldest and finest house of Islam. Sample shore excursions: Antakya, the Mosaic Museum and Mosque, and The Best of Antakya.
Saturday, Sept 25 - Haifa (Tel Aviv), Israel
From this port on the slopes of Mt. Carmel, travel to Nazareth, home of the young Jesus. Visit the land of miracles – Galilee, the Jordan River, the Mount of the Beatitudes, and Tabgha. In Haifa, Israel’s third largest city, explore the terraced landscape and enjoy the rich variety of breathtaking panoramas atop Mt. Carmel. Traditional, contemporary, sophisticated, and relaxed, Haifa is a winning combination. Theaters, museums, cinemas, air-conditioned shopping malls, and pearly beaches are all here. Don’t miss the Bahá’í World Centre, on Mt. Carmel’s northern slope. Comprising the golden-domed Shrine of the Báb, terraced gardens, and administrative buildings, the World Centre is the holiest site of pilgrimage for the members of the Bahá’í Faith.
Sunday, Sept 26 - Ashdod (Jerusalem), Israel
The largest port in Israel, Ashdod is a gateway to Jerusalem, the 5,000-year-old walled city that is considered sacred to more than a third of the people on Earth. Numerous sites exist nearby, including the Jewish sacred Western Wall and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, said to be the site of Calvary and to contain a piece of the true cross. In Ashdod, meander along the seaside promenade, or HaMidrehof. This area is being termed the Southern 
Riviera of the city and includes many spectacular beaches. Dip your toes in the Dead Sea waters, long known for their health benefits. Visit the Bar-Gera Museum to view a collection of art by artists who were either banned or persecuted by the Nazis and other fascist governments. The Yad Vashem Memorial Museum is dedicated to the six million Jews who lost their lives during the Holocaust.
Monday, Sept 27 - At Sea
Tuesday, Sept 28 - Alexandria (Cairo), Egypt
Founded in 331 BC by Alexander the Great, Alexandria offers museums filled with mummies, as well as access to the Pyramids and Sphinx. Cairo has a metropolitan area population of officially about 16.1 million people. It is the seventh most populous metropolitan area in the world. Over the ages, and as far back as seven thousand years, Egypt has stood as the land where civilizations have always met. The Pharaohs together with the Greeks and the Romans have left their imprints here. An amazing city full of life and movement, Cairo is busy with the noisy honking of horns, children playing in the streets, and merchants selling their wares and services. Here you willfind art galleries and music halls, such as the Cairo Opera House, and some of the .jpg)
grandest accommodations and restaurants in the world. There is also anincredible selection of shopping, leisure, and nightlife activities.
Wednesday, Sept 29 - at Sea
Thursday, Sept 30 - Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
A visit to Ephesus is a visit to one of the best preserved ancient cities in the world. Ephesus is home to the one remaining pillar from the Temple of Artemis - an Ancient Wonder of the World. Marble streets lead past magnificent ruins of temples and baths and the Celsus Library. Don’t miss the amphitheater where St. Paul preached to the Ephesians. Explore the Odeion, where the advisory council held its meetings, the Baths, the Grand Theater of Ephesus, as well as many other columns, monuments, and ruins. Then after all the ancient wonders, turn to a shoppers heaven, the carpet and jewelry mecca of Kusadasi!
Friday, Oct 1 - Disembark in Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Be sure to plan an extended stay in Athens to enjoy the city and all it has to offer.
The ms Westerdam is the third in Holland America Line's series of Vista-class ships. Defining the future of cruising, the ms Westerdam offers guests more of everything they desire on a cruise ship more staterooms with private verandahs, more dining choices from formal dinners to casual pool side dining, and the very best in cruise activities and cruise entertainment. As with all Vista-class ships, she embraces the latest industry and environmental technologies, such as her use of a full-scale diesel-electric power plant for optimal energy efficiency and an Azipod propulsion system that maximizes maneuverability. The theme of the ms Westerdam's art collection is Dutch heritage in the New World. Artwork includes paintings of historic Dutch ships, such as Henry Hudson's Half Moon, as well as impressive sculptures and statues. Contemporary pieces include an original Andy Warhol portrait and signature sculptures by Sedona artist Susanna Holt.
Signature features of the ms Westerdam include:
| Penthouse Verandah Suite | Deluxe Verandah Suite | Superior Verandah Suite | Deluxe Verandah Outside |
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Approximately 1,318 square feet, with verandah. Bedroom with 1 king-size bed, oversize whirlpool bath and shower and additional shower stall, living room, dining room, dressing room, private verandah with whirlpool, pantry, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, microwave, refrigerator, guest toilet, private stereo system, DVD player, floor-to-ceiling windows. |
Approximately 510 square feet, with verandah. 2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath and shower and additional shower stall, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah,1 sofa bed for 2 persons, DVD player, floor-to-ceiling windows. |
Approximately 389 square feet, with verandah. 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath and shower and additional shower stall, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 1 person, DVD player, floor-to-ceiling windows. |
Stateroom Approximately 249 square feet, with verandah. 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub and shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. |
| Large Outside Stateroom | Standard Inside Stateroom | ||
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Approximately 185 square feet. 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub and shower. |
Approximately 183-207 square feet. 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower. |
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.
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, 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.
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.
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Mark T. Murphy, MD
Anesthesiologist and Medical Director Northwest Anesthesia Seminars, Inc. Pasco, Washington |
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C.F. Ward, MD
Staff Anesthesiologist Scripps Clinic, Green Hospital La Jolla, California |
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. Please allow up to twelve weeks for processing.
AANA approved for 20 CEC Code #32323 Exp. Date 9/27/10
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.
Mark Murphy, MD, Anesthesiologist and Medical Director, Northwest Anesthesia Seminars, Inc.
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 (Northwest-Worldwide Travel) will not be responsible for any non-refundable cruise fare, airfare, hotel, or other liabilities you may incur. We highly recommend the purchase of travel insurance.
$100 between July 1 and Aug. 1. No refund after Aug. 1; however, 50% of tuition paid may be applied toward tuition for another NWAS program within 12 months. Cancellation must be in writing.
Penalties apply for cancellation of the cruise for any reason. We strongly recommend purchase of the Cancellation Insurance. Ask Connie or Lisa for details. Please be aware that premiums paid for insurance are non-refundable.
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 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! Not only do you receive the lowest fare, but you get a 1.5% credit toward future tuition!!
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