Locations
Flagstaff, Arizona
Known for being the gateway to the Grand Canyon, San Francisco Peaks, and home to Arizona's tallest mountain (Humphreys Peak), Flagstaff is Earth's greatest geological showcase. Set at 7,000 feet in elevation, Fall in Flagstaff offers a panoramic canvas of beautiful foliage with hues of reds and purples. Hike through the many scenic areas like Buffalo Park, Inner Basin Trail, Picture Canyon, and Lava River Cave. Visit the Continental Country Club Golf Course or Seven Canyons Sedona Golf Course or peer through telescopes at Lowell Observatory. Or, for a bit more adventure, soar between the tress at the Flagstaff Extreme Adventure & Zip Line Course. History buffs will delight in the Route 66 nostalgia and the museums and attractions dedicated to Flagstaff’s Native American culture and old west legacy. Old Town Flagstaff offers offers an eclectic collection of locally-owned gift shops, boutiques, art galleries and more. Dine and unwind at any of more than 200 restaurants, lounges and live music venues.
Flagstaff is located approximately 80 miles from the south rim of the Grand Canyon. With amazingly beautiful geological red rock history, Sunrises that make the walls glow gold, hiking trails, and scenic drives, you will not want to miss the iconic Grand Canyon National Park. Take a ride on the Grand Canyon Railway, walk the Grand Canyon West Skywalk, or even visit the Desert View Watchtower. Flagstaff is also located just 29 miles from Sedona with its incredible shopping and dining experiences, memorable red rocks, and outdoor adventures offerings of Jeep tours, hot-air ballooning, mountain biking, guided tours, and more.
Little America Hotel Flagstaff
Situated on 500 acres of Ponderosa Pine forest, Little America Flagstaff is a haven from the mundane. Here, Flagstaff’s only AAA approved Four Diamond hotel combines inviting hospitality with the natural beauty of Northern Arizona. Hotel amenities include a 2 mile hiking trail, outdoor hot tub, Kids' playground, fitness center, concierge services, 24-hour travel center and convenience store, and more. When it's time to dine, Sliver Pine Restaurant & Bar offers contemporary cuisine and beverages for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Guest room amenities include 1 king or 2 queen beds (based on hotel availability), sitting area, flat screen TV, convenience center with microwave, chiller drawer, Keurig coffee/tea maker, safe, clothing steamer, hair dryer, and spacious bathroom with separate vanity and shower only or tub/shower combo (based on room type).
Little America Hotel Flagstaff is located approximately 6 miles from the Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) and 149 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). The hotel offers courtesy airport shuttle service from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport ONLY; times for transportation to the airport are TBD, please check with hotel prior to arrival. Having a car is suggested for this location so you can explores the surrounding are at your leisure. Complimentary self parking is available at the hotel.
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
This continuing education program is designed for anesthesia providers and other healthcare providers seeking to enhance their clinical skills and knowledge in the field. The program aims to provide attendees with the latest updates, innovations, and practical techniques to advance their anesthesia practice. Through a combination of lectures, case studies, and discussion with faculty/peers, participants will gain valuable insights and skills to help in the provision of safe, effective anesthesia care.
OBJECTIVES
Improve knowledge, competence, and utilization of the most recent evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
Bolster competence in the management of patients with complex comorbidities and less common medical conditions, thereby improving patient outcomes and safety.
Improve skills/strategies in the use of newer equipment/technologies and improve performance within multidisciplinary protocols in order to optimize patient outcomes.
Increase knowledge of newer pharmacologic agents, thereby improving competence in medication management via anticipation of potential polypharmacy interactions.
Improve knowledge and competence in the timely recognition and management of complications during the perioperative period. By enhancing competence, patient outcomes improve by reducing complications.
Enhance recognition and coping strategies to mitigate the effects of workplace stressors and burnout and achieve well-being in the clinical setting.
Improve knowledge and competence in the provision of anesthesia care outside of the operating room.
Note: Not all objectives apply to every program.
Current Topics in Anesthesia |
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Monday, October 6 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0725 | Welcome | NWAS Staff | ||
| 0730 | The Diabetic Patient: Oral Hypoglycemic Agents and the New Insulins Part I | L.Clark | ||
| 0830 | The Diabetic Patient: Oral Hypoglycemic Agents and the New Insulins Part II | L.Clark | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Preoperative Evaluation | T.Trentman | ||
| 1045 | Frailty and Perioperative Outcome | T.Trentman | ||
| 1145 | Patient Has Implantable Cardioverter / Defib and No Cardiologist, What Now? | S.Dunn | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Tuesday, October 7 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | Labor Analgesia: State-of-the-Art | S.Dunn | ||
| 0830 | Impediments to Labor Epidural Placement | S.Dunn | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | GLP-1 and SGLT-2: What Are They and How They Impact Our Anesthetic - Please Make up Your Mind!! | L.Clark | ||
| 1045 | Anesthesia for the Patient Who Is Addicted or Recovering: Methadone and Opioid Agonists / Antagonists | L.Clark | ||
| 1145 | Anesthesia and the Patient With Hepatic Disease | T.Trentman | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Wednesday October 8 – Open Day |
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Thursday, October 9 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | Aging and Anesthesia Providers | T.Trentman | ||
| 0830 | Anesthesia, Burnout and Resilience | T.Trentman | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Obstetrical Emergencies | S.Dunn | ||
| 1045 | Neurotoxicity and Pediatric Anesthesia | S.Dunn | ||
| 1145 | Pheochromocytoma: What if You Don't Know? | L.Clark | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Friday, October 10 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | Physics and Chemistry for Anesthesiology | S.Dunn | ||
| 0830 | Artificial Intelligence in Cars and Now for Anesthesia | L.Clark | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | The Management of the Perioperative Patient on Cannabis and Cannabinoids | L.Clark | ||
| 1045 | Anesthesia, the Autonomic Nervous System and a Murder Mystery | T.Trentman | ||
| 1145 | Professionalism, Anesthesia and the Age of Social Media | T.Trentman | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
20 CME 20 Class A CE 7.9 Pharmacology Hours† |
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| Refreshments served at the meeting are for registered attendees only. | ||||
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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
Steven Dunn, MD
Professor of Anesthesiology
Baystate Medical Center
University of Massachusetts School of Medicine
Worcester, Massachusetts
Terrence L. Trentman, MD
Chair Emeritus, Mayo Clinic Arizona
Professor of Anesthesiology
Mayo Clinic College Medicine
Phoenix, Arizona
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 has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 20 Class A CE credits; AANA approval number 1044666; Expiration Date 10/10/2025.
Nurse Practitioners: The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) 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 of the AR, DC, FL, GA, KS, KY, MI, MS, NH, NM, ND, SC, WV, and WY nursing boards. 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 POLICY
No penalty if canceled by August 6, 2025. Cancellations between August 7, 2025, and September 6, 2025, incur a $100 fee. Cancellations after September 6, 2025, are not eligible for a refund. However, 50% of the tuition paid can 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.
*Effective January 1, 2023, net hotel stays for 2023 and beyond will no longer be included in FAP calculations.
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.