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Essential Topics in Neurology: A Comprehensive Review and 2019 Update

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7-Night Paris, Normandy & River Seine Cruise Conference
From Paris, France to Paris, France
April 03 - 10, 2019

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<em>Amadeus Diamond</em>
Amadeus Diamond

COURSE CREDITS & HOURS

AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM
12.5 Up to 12.5 (part II) MOC points in medical knowledge in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program
5 Hours of Pharmacology for NPs

COURSE FEES

TARGET AUDIENCE

Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physicians, Physician Assistants

PROGRAM PURPOSE

Topics:
  1. The Neurological Exam
    • Cite the key elements of the neurological examination
  2. When to Worry About a Headache
    • List the symptoms and signs which indicate a life-threatening headache
  3. Peripheral Neuropathy
    • Name the major patterns of peripheral neuropathy and how to categorize them clinically
  4. Treatment of Neuropathic Pain
    • Describe an algorithm to help individuals with chronic neuropathic pain management
  5. Somatic Symptoms and Conversion Disorder
    • Identify how to identify somatization in medical patients and communicate important aspects of the condition without alienating the patient
  6. Back and Lower Limb Pain
    • Name the factors which point to neurologic vs. musculoskeletal and sclerotomal low back and lower limb pain
  7. Differential Diagnosis of Spells
    • Identify the feature of transient neurologic symptoms which suggest stroke vs. seizure vs. autonomic vs. other causes of spells
  8. Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia
    • Cite the major differences between mild cognitive impairment and dementia
  9. Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Expound the underlying nature of concussion and how to determine when a concussed individual can return to normal activities of daily living
  10. Acute Management of Stroke
    • Recognize the proper steps to take when an acute cerebrovascular event is suspected
  11. Autonomic Disorders
    • Describe how problems with the autonomic nervous system present and can be classified
  12. Neurologic Infections Including Zika Virus
    • List key neurology infections and detail their presenting symptoms and evaluation
  13. Disorders of Muscle
    • Recite the major categories of muscle disease and how these might present in general medical practice
  14. Movement Disorders
    • Describe movement disorder emergencies such as neuroleptic malignant syndrome and serotonin syndrome

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

PLEASE NOTE: To attend the conference, participants must book their cruise accommodations through Continuing Education, Inc. This ensures we can provide full conference services and complimentary social amenities to meeting participants and guests. Participants' family and friends are welcome to book within our group allotment to take advantage of our typically excellent rates. Thanks for your cooperation. We look forward to welcoming you aboard!
BIAS FREE CME - No Commercial Support was provided for this CME activity.

Faculty

Benn E. Smith, MD, FAAN, FANA

Benn E. Smith, MD, FAAN, FANA

Associate Professor 
Department of Neurology 
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
Mayo Clinic
Scottsdale, AZ

Accreditation

ANCC

Credit Designation for Nurses: Continuiung Education, Inc. designates this continuing nursing education activity for 12 contact hours.

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.

 

Nurse Practitioners: can claim either ANCC Contact Hours or AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ as needed.
Pharmacology credits are identified on individual activities.

Accreditation Council for 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 12.5 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).

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.

US or Canadian Family Physicians: Please let us know if you require AAFP Prescribed Credits.

ANCC

Credit Designation for Nurses: Continuiung Education, Inc. designates this continuing nursing education activity for 14 contact hours.

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.

 

Nurse Practitioners: can claim either ANCC Contact Hours or AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ as needed.
Pharmacology credits are identified on individual activities.

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.

Nurse Practitioners: can claim either ANCC Contact Hours or AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM as needed.
Pharmacology credits are identified on individual activities.

 MOC ABIM

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 12.5 (part II) MOC points in medical knowledge in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

ITINERARY

DATE PORT OF CALL ARRIVE DEPART
Wed Apr 03 Paris, France
Check in from 4:00 pm*
- 8:00 pm
Thu Apr 04 Conflans 1:30 am 5:00 pm
Fri Apr 05 Rouen 8:00 am 5:30 pm
Sat Apr 06 Le Havre, France 3:30 am -
Sun Apr 07 Le Havre, France - 9:00 am
Sun Apr 07 Caudebec -En-Caux 3:00 pm 10:00 pm
Mon Apr 08 Les Andelys 8:00 am 9:00 am
Mon Apr 08 Vernon 11:30 am 1:30 pm
Mon Apr 08 Poissy
Captain's Gala Dinner*
7:30 pm 8:30 pm
Tue Apr 09 Paris, France 3:00 am -
Wed Apr 10 Paris, France - 8:00 am
*Tentative course schedule, actual class times may differ.
Amadeus Diamond Map

PORTS OF CALL

Paris, France

Conflans

Rouen

Le Havre, France

Caudebec -En-Caux

Les Andelys

Vernon

Poissy

Paris, France

Amadeus Diamond

PLEASE NOTE: To attend the conference, participants must book their cruise accommodations through Continuing Education, Inc. This ensures we can provide full conference services and complimentary social amenities to meeting participants and guests. Participants' family and friends are welcome to book within our group allotment and take advantage of our typically excellent rates. Thanks for your cooperation. We look forward to welcoming you aboard!

Request a Quote online or by voice at 800-422-0711 (US/Can) or direct/int'l tel: +1-727-526-1571.
COMPETITIVE PRICING PROMISE: We Will Match or Beat the Cruise Line’s Fares and Promotional Offers. * Prices displayed below cover the entire cruise and include meals,
nightly entertainment, resort features and all taxes.
STATEROOM DETAILS
PRICING PER PERSON

Suite/Deluxe

Amadeus Suite with French Balcony, S Amadeus Suite with French Balcony (S)
Floor-to- ceiling sliding glass doors with French balcony, mini-bar, bathrobe, ample closet space, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with bathtub/WC, bathrobe, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe. 237 sq. ft. 

3,418.00
per person



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Outside

A-1 Cabin with French Balcony, A-1 A-1 Cabin with French Balcony (A-1)
Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors with French balcony, ample closet space, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe. 161.5 sq.ft. 

2,833.00
per person



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B-1 Cabin with French Balcony, B-1 B-1 Cabin with French Balcony (B-1)
Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors with French balcony, ample closet space, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe. 161.5 sq.ft. 

2,512.00
per person



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C-1 Cabin with panoramic window, C-1 C-1 Cabin with panoramic window (C-1)
Panoramic windows (cannot be opened), ample closet space, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe. 161.5 sq.ft. 

1,837.00
per person



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C-4 Cabin with panoramic window, C-4 C-4 Cabin with panoramic window (C-4)
Panoramic windows (cannot be opened), ample closet space, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe. 161.5 sq.ft. 

1,423.00
per person



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and we'll find the best value for you.
B-4 Cabin with French Balcony, B-4 Outside B-4 Cabin with French Balcony (B-4)
Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors with French balcony, ample closet space, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe. 161.5 sq.ft.
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C-SNG Cabin with panoramic window, C-SNG Outside C-SNG Cabin with panoramic window (C-SNG)
Panoramic windows (cannot be opened), ample closet space, single bed, flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe. 107.5 sq.ft.
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for Pricing

Prices are Per Person, Double Occupancy. Prices are subject to change.
Deposit $250 per person

Included: 
- Port Charges and Taxes
- Buffet Breakfast, lunch, Dinners (5 courses, 3 choices for main course), Coffee & tea, iced water with meals, midnight (late night) snacks
- Music program every day in the bar by a pianist or by the Amadeus music group
- Welcome Cocktail, Welcome Dinner and Captain's Gala Farewell Dinner
- Experienced English speaking cruise director
- Free-flowing red & white regional wines, beer & soft drinks with lunch and dinner onboard
- Complimentary WiFi
- 24-hour coffee station
- Bottled water in every stateroom
- Audio headsets for optional shore excursions 
 

Services not included in the group rate
-Expenditures of personal nature
-Shore Excursions
-Transfers and other ground arrangements
-Visa costs (if required for entering or passing throughthe various countries within the featured itinerary
-Tips (we recommend USD 12.00 per person, per day)

Single supplement surcharge (based on per person pricing as listed above):
C4/C1 : 15%
B4: 30%
B1: 50%
A1: 60%
Suite: 100%

Transfer costs:
  • Paris airport to vessel = $58 Per person
  • Paris airport to hotel = $58 Per person
  • Vessel to Paris airport=$58 Per person
  • Paris train station to vessel= $46 Per person


Important Note: Not all staterooms within each category have the same furniture configuration and/or facilities. Appropriate symbols within the rooms on the deck plans describe differences from the stateroom descriptions . All information is subject to change.

Cancellation Policies vary by cruise line, destination and sailing date.
Please check with one of our cruise consultant for policies applicable to this cruise.

3rd/4th in Stateroom - Please call to secure the best possible pricing

Cruise pricing is presented per person, based double occupancy of the stateroom, following industry practice. Pricing presented above is listed accordingly to allow easy comparison for the stateroom categories displayed. Our agents always provide 'total cost' pricing disclosing all particulars before you make any commitment.

COMPETITIVE PRICING PROMISE: We will match any price currently offered by the cruise line; this promise includes their short-term, promotional rates. As a value-added organizer of meetings at sea, however, we do not seek to compete with 'cruise discounters,' 'travel clubs,' or 'distressed inventory' sales operations.
PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE: Because this sailing is departing soon, no fares are displayed above; Call us to request a quote of current, market-rate fares. Those fares, the same as offered directly by the cruise line, are subject to change at any time until held with a deposit or full payment of the fare. Market rates are capacity and revenue controlled, do fluctuate, and can be withdrawn without notice.
CANCELLATION PENALTY POLICY WILL APPLY: We recommend Travel Insurance to protect your investment from unexpected, late cancellations.
Cruise Cancellation Policy:Late Cancellation policies vary by cruise line, itinerary and length of cruise. When reserving your stateroom, please congirm the policy applicable to this cruise with one of our agents.
Course Fee Cancellation Policy: 30+ days before sailing date - 75% Refund ; 7-29 days before sailing date - 50% Refund; Less than 7 days before sailing date - No Refund
FUEL SUPPLEMENT: During periods of unusual oil price volatility, cruiselines may implement a fuel surcharge at any time prior to sailing.

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Whether you’re planning your next trip or you recently booked one, travel insurance can help smooth over many unexpected travel glitches—while putting your mind at ease, knowing you’re off the hook for covered expenses that could arise from them.

Allianz Travel Insurance plans can provide you benefits and professional support when a covered situation comes up before or during your trip. The following examples may qualify for benefits:

  • Cancelling your trip after unexpectedly becoming too sick to travel
  • Taking care of a sick or injured traveling companion
  • Having to end your trip early due to a family emergency
  • Dealing with a flight delay or cancellation
  • Needing to buy personal items if your luggage is lost or stolen
  • Missing your cruise departure after a covered flight delay

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What Can Travel Insurance Help Protect?

Allianz Travel Insurance plans can protect you before and during your trip—keeping you, your loved ones, and your travel budget safer. Benefits vary by plan, and these are brief descriptions. Please read your plan documents for details.

TRIP CANCELLATION

Reimburses your prepaid, non-refundable travel expenses if you need to cancel your trip due to a covered reason, such as you, a family member, or traveling companion experiencing a covered illness or injury. Examples include:

  • A doctor says you or a traveling companion is too sick to fly
  • Your parent or child requires hospitalization
  • You need to attend the birth of a family member’s child
  • You have a traffic accident (not breakdown) on the way to the airport
  • A storm shuts down your airport for 24 hours or more

TRIP INTERRUPTION

Reimburses your unused, non-refundable travel expenses and increased transportation costs during your trip if you have to return home early due to a covered reason, for instance when a family member has a qualifying medical emergency and needs your care. Examples include:

  • You have a covered illness or injury and a doctor says you must return home
  • A family member has a qualifying injury and needs your care
  • A covered emergency, like a fire or flood, makes your home uninhabitable

TRAVEL DELAY

If you have a covered delay while traveling, travel insurance can reimburse you for meals, accommodations, and transportation expenses when your trip is delayed for a minimum number of consecutive hours for a covered reason. Minimum number of hours varies by plan.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE

Reimburses your expenses related to covered medical and dental emergencies* that might occur on your trip. This benefit can be especially helpful if you have a covered emergency outside the United States, as most health insurance policies won’t cover you outside the country. Examples include:

  • You slip and break your ankle while sightseeing
  • You get food poisoning while sampling the local cuisine
  • You lose a filling and need immediate dental treatment*

*A sublimit and maximum apply for this benefit. Check your plan documents for details.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION

Arranges and pays for medically necessary transportation following a covered injury or illness to the nearest appropriate medical facility to receive care and get you home after treatment.

BAGGAGE LOSS, DAMAGE, or THEFT

Reimburses the replacement of your lost, damaged, or stolen luggage and personal items while traveling.

BAGGAGE DELAY

Reimburses essential items purchased during your trip if your baggage is delayed for a minimum number of hours (varies by plan).

CHANGE FEE

Reimburses fees if you need to change your flight itinerary due to a covered reason.

24-HOUR ASSISTANCE

Provides around-the-clock support during your trip. Allianz Global Assistance’s staff of multilingual problem solvers can help you with medical, legal, and travel-related emergencies whenever they happen. Medical assistance may include, but is not limited to:

  • Medical triage with referrals to local prescreened medical providers
  • Ongoing medical monitoring
  • Payment guarantee
  • Emergency medical transportation

Additional services for travel-related emergencies can help with:

  • Missed connecting flights
  • Lost/stolen travel documents
  • Pre-trip information
  • Prescription replacements
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When you purchase any Allianz Travel Insurance plan, you automatically get 15 days (or more, depending on your state of residence) to review your policy documents. Within that period, you can cancel your plan for a full refund if you’re not satisfied, as long as you haven’t filed a claim or departed on your trip.

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Contact Allianz Global Assistance’s award-winning team of travel experts. Call anytime for assistance navigating travel mishaps overseas or in the U.S.—or help with everything from reporting lost baggage to locating emergency medical treatment. They can also help you replace passports, refer you to legal assistance, secure cash from home in case of emergency, and guarantee payment when you need to be admitted to a hospital, in some instances.

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If you need to update your travel insurance plan, such as adjusting the dates of your plan to reflect itinerary changes, please contact us or manage your plan online so your plan reflects your entire itinerary and provides the right amount of protection for your travels.

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About Allianz Global Assistance

Allianz Global Assistance is a world leader in travel insurance and assistance, helping millions of travelers across the globe every year. Allianz Global Assistance is owned by Allianz SE, the world’s largest diversified insurance company. For over 100 years, Allianz SE has helped protect important milestones in American history, insuring the Wright Brothers’ first flight and Golden Gate Bridge construction.

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Before and After your cruise

Hotel Les Jardins Du Marais Paris


74, rue Amelot
75011 Paris France


Four star hotel located  in the heart of the Marais, one of the Paris’s trendiest hot spots, Hotel Les Jardins Du Marais is conveniently situated near some of the city’s finest art galleries, restaurants and designer boutiques. Steeped in charm and history, the boutique hotel is just minutes from Place des Vosges, Musée Picasso, the Carnavalet Museum, Place de la Bastille, Bercy, Opéra Bastille, Les Champs Elysées and Charles de Gaulle Airport.
 
Double Room (Standard)
Rate Per Night
Single Room (Standard)
Rate Per Night
$338 $306
Includes:
  • Inclusive of VAT
  • Inclusive of buffet breakfast
Standard Room Features:
  • Tea & Coffee making facility in room
  • Complimentary wifi connection in room

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Program last modified: November 4, 2025