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Be assured that we are committed to being here to resume serving you with the high quality, live-lecture CME cruise experiences as soon as possible. We have options available still in 2020 and are actively developing our schedule for 2021. You will see 2021 programs added over the coming weeks and months.
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Thank you for your patience and understanding during these unique and challenging times.
Stay well and take care of one another,
Sandra Barnhart and the whole team at Continuing Education/ University at Sea
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Current Topics in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology
7-Night Canada and NE Discovery Cruise Conference
from Montreal, Quebec to Boston, Massachusetts
September 28 - October 05, 2019
This conference has already sailed, but that doesn't mean you have to miss the boat! Click here to see our complete schedule of upcoming programs.
Holland America's Veendam
14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ 14 ACPE Credits
14.0 Contact Hours 5 ½ Hours of Pharmacology for NPs
Course Fees:
$895 for Physicians, Attorneys, Psychologists, Pharmacists, & Dentists $695 for Physician Assistants $695 for Nurse Practitioners $495 for Nurses, Students & Others
BIAS FREE CME - No Commercial Support was provided for this CME activity.
IMPORTANT NOTE: All conferees, their families, and guests must book their cruise within the CEI 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.
The practice of medicine requires a commitment to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning. As practitioners we are constantly asked to reexamine the use of previously
embraced disease management scripts while incorporating new and novel evidence based approaches to patient care.
It most certainly is a balancing act. Through the presentation of evidence based approaches to the diagnosis and/or management of systolic congestive heart failure, dizziness, type 2 diabetes mellitus, office-based emergencies, arthropathy, disease prevention through diet, and deep venous thrombosis, we will merge the familiar and useful care pathways with what is seen as original, progressive, and effective.
Topics:
Ambulatory Management of Congestive Heart Failure
Recognize congestive heart failure exacerbations in the ambulatory setting
Determine when parenteral diuretic use would be clinically indicated
Recommend the appropriate type and dose of diuretic
Determine laboratory and clinical follow up parameters
Recognize when patients require a higher level of care
Dizziness - the diagnostic and management conundrum
Define and describe the clinical manifestations of dizziness
Differentiate between central and peripheral dizziness
Develop a treatment plan for dizziness that is evidence-based and patient centric
Apply appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions for patients with vertigo
Oral Hypoglycemic Medications for type 2 DM management - what is the evidence?
Describe the different classes of oral hypoglycemic medications available for management of type 2 diabetes
Evaluate the efficacy of these medications in preventing morbidity and mortality
Select the most appropriate oral hypoglycemic based on individual patient parameters
Understand and recognize the potential risks posed by each class of medications
Office Emergencies - management without disruption
Develop a brief training and simulation program, using the team STEPPS model (strategies and tools to enhance performance and patient safety)
Recognize and manage early anaphylaxis in the office
Recognize and manage acute coronary syndrome in the office
Recognize and manage acute COPD or asthma exacerbation in the office
Steroid Joint Injections - minimal effort and maximal benefit
Understand the risks and benefits of cortisone joint injections
Employ evidence based injection techniques that decrease the risk of infections
Select the appropriate steroid, analgesic, needle, and syringe for the planned injection
Review the correct technique of injection
Food as a prescription
Identify dietary modifications that decrease cardiovascular risk
Identify dietary modifications that decrease cancer risk and mortality
Recognize dietary choices that decrease the risk of diabetes
Lower Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis Diagnosis - How and Why?
Recognize when a deep venous thrombosis diagnosis needs to be considered
Choose the appropriate test for the diagnosis of deep venous thromboses
Correlate the ultrasound findings to the appropriate clinical diagnosis
Prostate Cancer Update
Evolution of prostate cancer screening
Evidence Based Current Guidelines
Develop a team plan with your patient
Exercise is "The New pill"
Team approach to partner with multiple healthcare expertise center around the patient
Motivational promotional results.
Diabetes Mellitus type II selections and management
Focus on tagets fot glycemic control
Major classifications of Non-insulin drugs
Reaching the HgA1c goal
Review key components of sleep apnea and new options
Discuss indentification of certain patient that can be treated with Inspire Therapy ( Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation).
Update to new approaches for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Treatment strategies to pharmacologic and non pharmacologic agents.
New information on the etiology and pathophysiology
Lean diagnostic evaluation
Bariatric Surgeries with their complication/management
Identifying micronutrient deficiencies, evaluation and management
Post Bariatric surgery hypoglycemia
Follow Calcium, Vit D and Metabolic Bone Disease
Challenges in Ending Life of Care
Understanding Challenges of Prognostication in patients with End of Life
Conference Sessions generally take place on days at sea (as itinerary allows), giving you plenty of time to enjoy your meals, evenings and ports of call with your companion, family and friends.
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.
Faculty
Lance Brunner MD
Physician Director - Patient Safety and Quality
Administrative Faculty - Family Medicine Residency
Kaiser Permanente Orange County
Anaheim, CA
Nick J. Paslidis, MD, PhD, FACP, MHCM
(Masters of Health Care Management-Harvard)
Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Arkansas Medical School, Little Rock, AR
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine
Phoenix, AZ
Professor of Nursing, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
Past CEO, Arkansas Quality Improvement Organization and Past CMO of Northern Arizona Healthcare.
Accreditation
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 Credits™. Each physician should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Osteopathic Physicians: This program is eligible for Category 2 credit with the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
US or Canadian Family Physicians: Please let us know if you require AAFP Prescribed Credits.
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.
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Through an agreement between the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, medical practitioners participating in the Royal College MOC Program may record completion of accredited activities registered under the ACCME’s “CME in Support of MOC” program in Section 3 of the Royal College’s MOC Program.
Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea ® is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
This activity is approved for a total of 14 contact hours of Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE) credit.
Continuing Education, Inc. 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 14 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
In support of improving patient care, Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® 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.
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 OF CALL
ARRIVE
DEPART
Sat Sep 28
Montreal, Quebec
-
4:00 pm
Sun Sep 29
Quebec City, Quebec
7:00 am
5:00 pm
Mon Sep 30
Gulf Of St. Lawrence
-
-
Tue Oct 01
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
8:00 am
5:00 pm
Wed Oct 02
Sydney, Nova Scotia
8:00 am
4:00 pm
Thu Oct 03
Halifax, Nova Scotia
8:00 am
4:00 pm
Fri Oct 04
Bar Harbor, Maine
7:00 am
5:00 pm
Sat Oct 05
Boston, Massachusetts
7:00 am
-
*Tentative course schedule, actual class times may differ.
Ports of Call
Montreal, Quebec - Part French, part English, totally intriguing. Explore the cobblestone streets of lamp-lit Old Montreal; visit the tranquil Botanical Gardens; try your luck at the high-energy Casino de Montreal.
Quebec City, Quebec - Holland America gives you two full days to explore this noble walled city with a French accent. Stroll Old Quebec's maze of cobbled streets, happening upon quaint sidewalk cafes, boutiques and antique shops; tour to Montmorency Falls, higher than Niagara.
Gulf Of St. Lawrence - A lighthouse on little St. Paul’s Island is a stark reminder of days gone by as you sail past this infamous old shipwreck site, known as the graveyard of the gulf, on your way through the Cabot Strait and into the Gulf of St. Lawrence. So huge is the gulf that half of Canada’s 10 provinces have a coastal connection to it. Perhaps that’s not surprising, considering that it’s the world’s largest estuary and fed all the way from the Great Lakes 1,200 kilometers (750 miles) away.
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island - A provincial capital with a distinctly English feel. Where red double-decker buses motor along streets lined with gingerbread-trimmed Victorian houses; and tea is served promptly at three.
Sydney, Nova Scotia - So green and Gaelic is Cape Breton Island that Scotsman Alexander Graham Bell called it home for the last 37 years of his life. See why as you follow the scenic 184-mile-long Cabot Trail. Or tour to the Fortress of Louisbourg, meticulously restored to its 1744 mint condition.
Halifax, Nova Scotia - Ocean scenery at its best: granite boulders pounded by crashing surf, lighthouses standing sentinel on rocky ledges, a delectable lobster lunch caught fresh from the waters off Peggy's Cove. Back in Halifax, the ramparts of the Citadel await your inspection.
Bar Harbor, Maine - Once the summer-society rival of Newport, today Bar Harbor is rich in the legacy of the 19th century millionaires, including Acadia National Park, most of which was donated by the Rockefeller family. Clip clop along tranquil trails in a horse-drawn carriage.
Boston, Massachusetts - The cradle of American history, Boston rests on its glorious cultural laurels-Trinity Church, Old Ironsides, the Freedom Trail; yet thrusts into the next millennium as a high-tech hub of the computer industry.
Our staff can assist you with all your travel arrangements.
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.
Holland America's Veendam
IMPORTANT NOTE: All conferees, their families, and guests must book their cruise within the CEI 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.
Prices below are for the full cruise including meals and evening entertainment
STATEROOM DETAILS
PRICING PER PERSON
Suite/Deluxe
Neptune Suites (SA)
Two lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath, shower and additional shower stall, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, floor-to-ceiling windows.
Approximately 575 sq. ft. including verandah
Vista Suites (Some Accessible) (B)
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, whirlpool bath & shower, sitting area, private verandah, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. Ambulatory accessible rooms have shower only with small step, step into bathroom, and standard interior and exterior door size.
Suite/DeluxeVista Suites (Some Accessible) (BA) 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, whirlpool bath & shower, sitting area, private verandah, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. Ambulatory accessible rooms have shower only with small step, step into bathroom, and standard interior and exterior door size.
Approximately 283 sq. ft. including verandah
Suite/DeluxeVista Suites (Some Accessible) (BB) 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, whirlpool bath & shower, sitting area, private verandah, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. Ambulatory accessible rooms have shower only with small step, step into bathroom, and standard interior and exterior door size.
Approximately 283 sq. ft. including verandah
Suite/DeluxeNeptune Suites (SB) Two lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath, shower and additional shower stall, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, floor-to-ceiling windows.
Approximately 575 sq. ft. including verandah
Lanai Staterooms (Some Accessible) (CA)
Sliding glass doors (mirrored for privacy) open onto our Promenade deck from this comfortable stateroom, which includes two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and other amenities. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.
Large Ocean-view Staterooms (Some Accessible) (C)
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower. Ambulatory accessible rooms have shower only with small step, step into bathroom, and standard interior and exterior door size.
Prices are Per Person, Double Occupancy, Subject to change.
3rd/4th in Stateroom - Call for Pricing
Port Charges, Taxes & Fees $500.00 per person.
Deposit $350.00 per person
Course Fee Cancellation Policy: 30 days from sailing-None; 7-29 days-50%; Less than 7 days-100%
Cancellation Policies vary by cruise line, destination and sailing date.
Please check with one of our cruise consultant for policies applicable to this cruise.
* COMPETITIVE PRICING PROMISE: While we are not a 'cruise discounter,' we will match any price offered by the cruise line, directly to the general public, at the time of booking. This offers includes many short-term, promotional rates. All cruise line rates can be withdrawn by the cruise line at any time and are capacity controlled.
PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE: Although subject to change at any time, the listed prices are generally available up to about 90 days before sailing; at that time they convert to typically higher, market rates. Rates offered directly by the cruise line and quoted by our agents are also subject to change at any time, can be withdrawn at any time and are capacity controlled.
CANCELLATION PENALTY POLICY WILL APPLY: Cancellation policies vary by cruise line, itinerary and length of cruise. When reserving your stateroom, please review the policy applicable to this cruise with our staff. We strongly recommend Travel Insurance to cover the unexpected.
FUEL SUPPLEMENT: Cruiselines may implement a fuel surcharge depending on the price of crude oil.
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 Line cancellation policies are strictly enforced. For that reason, we urge all of our travelers to carefully consider whether travel protection is a good value for them.
Certainly, if you have reason to think that "something might come up" that might force you to cancel, travel protection is worth the cost of the premium. Examples we've seen in the past include ill or frail family members and changes in employment causing relocation.
If travel protection is the right choice for you, we recommend TravelSafe. To visit their site and explore your options click here or on the link above. The cruise lines also offer travel insurance and we'd be happy to help you go that route if you'd prefer.
Travel Protection Plans
TravelSafe Basic Plan - A plan for those who want just the bare necessities.
TravelSafe Classic Plan - TravelSafe's most popular plan includes higher limits on all of the important benefits to expand your coverage. Add Cancel For Any Reason for even more coverage.
Below please find some examples of insurance coverage:
