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Overview
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options.
Course Directors - Amanda Stanton, DMSc, PA-C, Nancy Pitruzzello, DNP, APRN and Amy Lykins, DNP, APRN
May 2 - 4, 2024 - Conrad Orlando - Orlando, Florida
Employment of nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) is projected to increase within surgical practices to offset growing workforce demands. With goals to improve outcomes, surgical professionals must be apprised of the latest advances in treatment and management and understand and implement best practice models to optimize team-based care. This course is specifically geared toward the educational needs of surgery NPs, PAs, and other healthcare professionals in both private practice and academic settings.
Target Audience
This course is designed for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, residents, fellows, and allied health professionals.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Formulate appropriate treatment plans for common postoperative complications/diagnoses.
- Identify surgical ergonomic risk factors and implement surgical ergonomics through postural resets, intraoperative breaks, and surgical warm-ups.
- Summarize best practices for preoperative optimization of the surgical patient.
- Describe methods for maintaining a sterile field and identify appropriate actions when breaks in sterile technique occur.
- Describe specific considerations for the surgical patient with cardiovascular disease and management of perioperative anticoagulation.
- Describe specific considerations for the surgical oncology patient.
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
Additional Information
| Attachment | Size |
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 NPPA_Exhibitor_Prospectus.pdf | 465.62 KB |
Program
All Times are listed in Eastern Time (ET)
NP PA Surgical Updates | |||
The Conrad Hotel, Orlando, FL | |||
May 2 - May 4, 2024 | |||
All Presentations Eastern Standard Time | |||
PHARMACOLOGY CONTENT *Select presentations will contain pharmacology content as noted in the program. Identified presentations represent approximately 7 hours of pharmacology content.
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Day 1 | Thursday, May 2, 2024 | ||
7:00 AM | 7:45 AM | Registration & Breakfast | |
7:45 AM | 8:00 AM |
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8:00 AM | 8:30 AM | Preop Evaluation Considerations | |
8:30 AM | 9:45 AM | Risk Stratification: Cardiac, Surgery, Anesthesia… | |
9:45 AM | 10:15 AM | Optimizing the Emergent Patient for Anesthesia* | |
10:15 AM | 10:30 AM | ASK THE EXPERTS | |
10:30 AM | 10:45 AM | Refreshment Break | |
10:45 AM | 11:15 AM | Perioperative Medication Management* | |
11:15 AM | 11:45 AM | Pre-Op Anticoagulation Management* | |
11:45 AM | 12:15 PM | Pre-Op Frailty Screening | |
12:15 PM | 1:00 PM | Perioperative Considerations of the Cancer Patient | |
1:00 PM | 1:15 PM | ASK THE EXPERTS | |
1:15 PM | 1:15 PM | Adjourn Day 1/Boxed Lunches | |
Day 1 Workshops | Workshop held in Violet Workshop held in Wisteria | ||
1:45 PM | 3:15 PM | Suturing | In-Office Procedures: Punch Biopsy, Incision/Drainage, POCUS |
Day 2 | Friday, May 3, 2024 | ||
7:00 AM | 7:40 AM | Breakfast | |
7:40 AM | 7:45 AM | Announcements | |
7:45 AM | 8:05 AM | Can't Touch This! Sterile Technique Pearls | |
8:05 AM | 8:45 AM | Why is Ergonomics Relevant to you? | |
8:45 AM | 9:15 AM | Considerations for the Pediatric Surgery Patient* | |
9:15 AM | 10:00 AM | PANEL: Pearls for Patient Positioning | |
10:00 AM | 10:15 AM | ASK THE EXPERTS | |
10:15 AM | 10:30 AM | Refreshment Break | |
10:30 AM | 11:15 AM | Speak up for Safety: Communication in the OR | |
11:15 AM | 12:00 PM | The Intra-Operative Robotic Emergency: What's my Role? | |
12:00 PM | 12:30 PM | Implementing a Quality Handoff for the Surgical Patients | |
12:30 PM | 12:45 PM | ASK THE EXPERTS | |
12:45 PM | 12:45 PM | Adjourn Day 2/Boxed Lunches | |
Day 2 Workshop | Workshop held in Violet | ||
1:15 PM | 3:15 PM | Laparoscopic First Assist Including Port Placement |
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Day 3 | Saturday, May 4, 2024 | ||
7:00 AM | 7:40 AM | Breakfast | |
7:40 AM | 7:45 AM | Announcements | |
7:45 AM | 8:15 AM | Tales from the Stethoscope: Post Operative Medicine Consults* | |
8:15 AM | 8:45 AM | Optimizing Post-Operative Pain Control* | |
8:45 AM | 9:15 AM | Enhance Recovery: Great for patients, Great for you* | |
9:15 AM | 10:00 AM | ASK THE EXPERTS | |
10:00 AM | 10:15 AM | Refreshment Break | |
10:15 AM | 11:00 AM | Common Cardiovascular Post-Op Issues* | |
11:00 AM | 11:45 AM | Is it a Surgical Site Infections* | |
11:45 AM | 12:30 PM | Wound Care Pearls Thea Price, MD | |
12:30 PM | 12:45 PM | ASK THE EXPERTS | |
12:45 PM | 1:00 PM | Post-Test | |
1:00 PM |
| Course Adjourns | |
Location
The Conrad Orlando is offering hotel rooms for attendees and their guests at the group rate of $379.00 per night, plus applicable taxes. To make an online reservation please click HERE.
For call-in reservations, please call 1-800-266-7237 and provide the group code “APSC” to the reservations agent along with the dates of the program, May 2-4, 2024 to receive the special rate. Reservations must be made by March 31, 2024, before the room block is filled, whichever comes first. There is limited guest room availability at the special rate; extended reservations are based on availability. The standard hotel reservations cancellation policy will apply to all reservations.
Conrad Orlando charges a nightly Resort Fee of $25 per room. This conveniently bundles a wide variety of guest services and amenities providing our guests with a full and carefree resort experience. The fee includes all of the following:
- Basic Internet access (excluding meeting rooms)
- Two bottles of water daily
- $20 discount on golf club rentals at Grand Cypress Golf
- 20% discount on spa treatments at the Conrad Spa (not applicable to merchandise)
- 10% discount on apparel and merchandise at Grand Cypress Golf Pro Shop
- Kayak rental for one (1) hour, per day
- Paddle Board rental for one (1) hour, per day
- Shuttle service to and from all four (4) Disney theme parks
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Faculty
Course Directors
Amanda Stanton, DMSc, P.A.-C
Nancy Pitruzzello, A.P.R.N.,D.N.P.
Amy Lykins, A.P.R.N., D.N.P.
Mayo Faculty
Michael A. Edwards, M.D.
Aakriti Carrubba, M.D.
Amanda Stanton, DMSc, PA-C
Amanda Tomlinson, A.P.R.N.,D.N.P.
Amit Merchea, M.D.
Amy J. Lykins, A.P.R.N.,D.N.P.
Andy J. Herber, P.A.-C.
Angela C. Irizarry, MSN, APRN
Ayelet Elwaya, P.A.-C., M.S.
Breah L. Paciotti, P.A.-C., M.S.
Courtney E. Sherman, M.D.
Daniel Cani, PA-C
Ghada Mitri, M.D.
Joan M. Irizarry Alvarado, M.D.
Michael A. Smith, M.D., M.S.
Pedro Malavet, M.D.
Matthew Thomas, M.B.B.S., M.D.
Jessica L. Mattingly, A.P.R.N
Jessica M. Mcmillan, A.P.R.N., D.N.P.
Jessica N. Pelkowski, A.P.R.N.,D.N.P.
Kara J. Bragg, A.P.R.N., D.N.P.
Katey M. Wert, P.A.-C.
Kathy B. Cloud, P.A.-C., M.S.
Kristi L. Maimone, A.P.R.N.
Lorraine L. Rodgers, A.P.R.N., CRNA, D.N.P.
Mary P. Tice, P.A.-C.
Mason M. Bonner, MPAS, P.A.-C., M.S.
Thea P. Price, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Michelle F. DeLeon, M.D.
Mikaela A. Miskin, M.S.N., R.N., C.N.O.R.
Nancy E. Pitruzzello, D.N.P., A.P.R.N.
Penny L. Roskos, A.P.R.N., C.N.P.
J. Ross Renew, M.D.
Sarvam P TerKonda, M.D.
Rebecca Klingbeil, A.P.R.N., C.R.N.A., D.N.P.
Accreditation
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Statement(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 21.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 21.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
ACPE
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this educational activity for a maximum of 21.00 ACPE Knowledge-based contact hours. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
UAN: JA0000238-0000-24-119-L01-P
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 21.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
IPCE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 21.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
American Board of Surgery (ABS)
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
| Session | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| General Session (Live or Livestream) | 17.50 |
| Optional Live Session - May 2 | 1.50 |
| Optional Live Session - May 3 | 2.00 |
| Total | 21.00 |
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 21.00 AAPA Category 1
- 17.50 ABS
- 21.00 ACEP
- 21.00 ACPE
- 21.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 21.00 ANCC
- 21.00 Attendance
- 21.00 IPCE
Exhibitors
On behalf of course directors Amanda Stanton, DMSc, PA-C, Nancy Pitruzzello, DNP, APRN and Amy Lykins, DNP, APRN, we hope you will consider a display and/or virtual exhibit opportunity at Mayo Clinic’s NP PA Surgical Updates 2024 held May 2- 4, 2024, at The Conrad Orlando in Orlando, Florida. If you are interested in exhibiting, please fill out an exhibitor agreement here.
To view sponsorship opportunities please review the prospectus here.
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To claim credit for livestream participation in this course, learners must view the content during the hours posted for the live activity. This course is not approved for on-demand delivery.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which individual differences are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
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