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Emergency Medicine Skills for the Rural Practitioner
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03/24/2010 8:00 A.M. - 03/26/2010 12:00 P.M.
 
Location
Eppley Science Hall
986800 Nebraska Medical Ctr
Omaha NE 68198
ESH 3010
Course Description
This educational activity is intended for physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners practicing emergency medicine in rural areas.

The 2½ day course will include morning didactic presentations and afternoon hands-on skills labs on numerous lifesaving procedures. Selected presentations will include orthopedic injuries, pediatric and difficult airway, care of the geriatric patient, the poisoned patient, acute stroke, sedation, stabilization/transfer, pulmonary embolism, and psychiatric considerations.

Visit www.unmc.edu/rural_ems for a listing of teleconference sites and for conference updates.
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Target Audience
Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners
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Course Objectives
1. Recognize patients who require rapid assessment and • acute intervention in the Emergency Department.
2. Design a plan for the management and intervention of • the acutely ill patient.
3. Apply learned skills in the acute care setting.
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Registration Fee
$495

This includes the educational program, handout materials, continental breakfasts, lunches, and refreshment breaks.

Registration Deadline: 3/1/2010
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Cancellation Policy
A refund, less $100 processing fee, will be given if a written cancellation is received by Monday, March 15, 2010. No refund will be given after this date.
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For More Information
Debbie Von Seggern-Johnson, EMSI
(402)559-5919
dvonseggern@unmc.edu
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