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Continuing Education, Inc.
University at Sea®
5700 4th St. N.
St Petersburg, 
Florida 
33703


800-422-0711
 
727-526-1571

OUR OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 6:00pm EST
Saturday
9:00am - 5:00pm EST
Sunday
1:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Stress Free
Our Cruise Conferences provide a unique, relaxing learning environment.
Family Friendly
Our cruises feature fun for the entire family. Your kids will never run out of things to do!
All Inclusive
Our cruise conferences include everything you need and beyond!

Cardiology for the Primary Care Physician

Holland America's ms Westerdam

7-Night Alaskan Cruise Conference from Seattle, Washington
July 9 - 16, 2011

All social events are complimentary for guests traveling with conferee and whose cabins are booked in the meeting group.
BIAS FREE CME - No Commercial Support was provided for this CME activity.
14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
14 CEU Hours
14 CLE Credits
Course Fees
Physicians and Attorneys- $695.00
Other Professionals - $450.00
Course Fee Cancellation Policy:
30 days from sailing-None; 7-29 days-50%; Less than 7 days-100%

IMPORTANT NOTE: All conferees, their families, and guests must book their cruise within the CME meeting group through Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® at 800-422-0711 or by registering online. This ensures our company can provide conference services and complimentary social amenities to all meeting participants and their guests. Thank you for your cooperation.
Faculty

Arie Blitz, MD, Director, Heart Transplantation & Assist Device Surgery University Hospital of Cleveland – Case Medical Center

Ilke Sipahi, MD Cardiovascular Medicine, Assistant Professor, Associate Director, Heart Failure & Transplantation, University Hospital of Cleveland – Case Medical Center


Our staff can assist you with all your travel arrangements.

Target Audience

Cardiologists, Primary Care Physicians, Internists, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners

Program Purpose / Objectives

Statement of Purpose: To review the healthcare management of adults in a clinical setting, with special emphasis on cardiac health

Preliminary Topics for Activity:

1. Hypertension
2. Dyslipidemia
3. Coronary Artery Disease I: Medical Therapy
4. Coronary Artery Disease II: Percutaneous and Surgical Therapy
5. Aortic Valve Disease
6. Mitral Valve Disease
7. Thoracic Aortic Disease
8. Heart Failure I: Medical Therapy
9. Heart Failure II: Surgical Therapy
10. Endocarditis
11. Cardiovascular Emergencies
12. Pulmonary Hypertension
13. Cardiac Arrhythmias
14. Therapeutic Hypothermia for Cardiac Arrest
Conference Sessions generally take place during the days at sea (as cruise itinerary allows) to avoid conflicts with Ports of Call or evening entertainment.

Accreditation

Accredited Continuing Medical Education Accreditation: Continuing Education, Inc is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Designation: Continuing Education, Inc designates this live activity for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Creditstm. Each physician should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ANCC Accredited Continuing Nursing Education Continuing Education, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Accredited status does not imply endorsement by Continuing Education, Inc/University at Sea or ANCC of any commercial products displayed or used with an activity.


EXCLUSIVE SHORE EXCURSIONS
Please note that our shore excursions are operated separately and independently of those offered by the cruise line.

Questions? Call us at 800-422-0711.
We can assist you with all your travel arrangements. We'd be happy to help you plan your flights, hotels or tours before and/or after your cruise conference.

Cruise Itinerary

DATE
PORT
ARRIVE
DEPART
Sat Jul 9
Seattle, Washington
-
4:00pm
Sun Jul 10
At Sea Cruising
Lectures 9:00am - 12:00pm,
1:00pm - 5:00pm
-
-
Mon Jul 11
Juneau, Alaska
noon
9:00pm
Tue Jul 12
Hubbard Glacier
-
-
Wed Jul 13
Sitka, Alaska
8:00am
5:00pm
Thu Jul 14
Ketchikan, Alaska
Lectures 2:00pm - 5:00pm
7:00am
1:00pm
Fri Jul 15
Victoria, British Columbia
Lectures 8:00am - 12:00pm
6:00pm
11:59pm
Sat Jul 16
Seattle, Washington
7:00am
-