CUMMING SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Office of Continuing Medical Education

and Professional Development

PAPERLESS CONFERENCE
Access to handouts will be available prior
to conference

ASSOCIATED COURSES
Complex Fractures and Dislocations
Friday, January 23, 2015 (0830-1630) Banff, AB
Rural Anesthesia for GP Anesthesiologists
Friday, January 23, 2015 (0700-1630) Banff, AB

31ST ANNUAL
EMERGENCY MEDICINE
FOR RURAL HOSPITALS
Friday-Sunday, January 23-25, 2015
Banff Park Lodge, 222 Lynx Street, Banff, AB

For brochures and registration, visit

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COURSE OVERVIEW

ACCOMMODATION

The vision of this course is to provide clinical topics relevant to physicians,

nurses and other healthcare professionals practicing in rural communities.

Registrants must make their own accommodation

arrangements. We recommend:
Banff Park Lodge
222 Lynx Street, Banff, AB
Toll Free 1.800.661.9266
www.banffparklodge.com
A limited number of rooms have been held until
December 23, 2014 at the rate of $125.00 per
night plus taxes. Please indicate you are with the
University of Calgary Emergency Medicine for
Rural Hospitals course to obtain this rate.
For on-line website reservations please go to www.
banffparklodge.com. No on-line bookings can be
made after Tuesday, December 23, 2014.

TRANSPORTATION
AIR All major airlines fly into Calgary International
Airport
BANFF AIRPORTER SHUTTLE To receive
a 15% discount on shuttle service between the
Calgary airport and Banff, book on-line or phone:
www.banffairporter.com/book and enter the
Promotional Code CME on the final payment page
Toll Free 1.888.449.2901 and indicate you are
with the University of Calgary CME course
CAR RENTALS For car rental agents
at the Calgary International Airport,
www.calgaryairportcarrental.net

Through a combination of plenary lectures, small group interactive sessions

and hands-on workshops, participants will review current issues, guidelines
and trends in the management of patients presenting to the emergency
department in rural hospitals.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
The intent of the conference is to provide learners the opportunity to:
develop and enhance their assessment, investigation and treatment skills for
urgent and emergency patients presenting to the emergency department in
rural hospitals
identify patients who can be optimally managed in a rural setting and those
who require transfer to a larger centre
exchange ideas and information with other rural health professionals during
shared learning experiences

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Physicians, nurses and other healthcare
professionals practicing in rural
communities.

CREDITS
MAINPRO-M1 11.0 credits

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COURSE PROGRAM
Friday, January 23

0840

1800 Registration
1845

1900

2000

This session will provide useful, evidence-based tips for each

of the ABCs of stabilization.

Opening Remarks
Anton Nel, Susan Bengivingo
Greetings from the Continuing Medical Education
and Professional Development Office
CME Representative
KEYNOTE
Jump to the Pump: Strategies to Improve Outcomes
from Cardiac Arrest
Adam Cheng

PLENARY
Stabilizing the Rural ED Patient for Transport
Mark MacKenzie

0920

SHORT SNAPPER
NSTEMI The Grey Areas
Bill Sevcik
The diagnosis of NSTEMI in patients can be more difficult
to establish than STEMI. This session will discuss risk
stratification, medical therapies and potential pitfalls.

0950 Break

In the commotion of the emergency room, healthcare

providers sometimes struggle to provide effective CPR.
This session will describe innovative strategies to optimize
CPR and improve outcomes from cardiac arrest.

1020

CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS

1115

Move to Next Session

1130

CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS

SHORT SNAPPER / PLENARY

Working Together in a Rural Community Hospital
Steve Douglas, Jennifer Drover

1225 Lunch

Physicians and nurses in rural hospitals are recognized

as generalists in medicine. During this short snapper, an
emergency department team will provide their insights
and perspectives on working and collaborating together to
provide patient care.

1315

CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS

1410

Move to Next Session

1425

CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS

1520

Move to Next Session

1535

CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS

1630 Adjournment

2030 Reception
An opportunity to socialize and network with colleagues
while enjoying a wine and cheese reception.
2030

Planning Committee Meeting

Saturday, January 24
0715

Continental Breakfast

0745

Welcome / Announcements
Anton Nel, Susan Bengivingo

0755

PLENARY
Fluid Resuscitation in the Trauma Patient
Lyle Thomas
This session will provide a review of optimal fluid
resuscitation strategies for the trauma patient
presenting in hemorrhagic shock.

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and listing

1700-
1900

Alberta Medical Association Section of the SRPC

Annual General Meeting
CHAIR/HOST Tobias Gelber, President
PRESENTATION

Rural Update
Guest Speaker from the Alberta Medical Association
All members of the Section of Rural Medicine are
welcome to attend. Appetizers and refreshments
will be served.

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COURSE PROGRAM
Sunday, January 25

1000 Break

CLINICAL CHALLENGES IN THE RURAL EMERGENCY

DEPARTMENT

1020

Sunday mornings plenaries focus on difficult situations in the

rural ED, including managing the agitated patient, discerning
potential toxicity and initiating system support. A veteran
Emergency Medicine physician will finish the morning with
lessons learned from a lifetime of rural practice.
0715

Continental Breakfast

0800

Welcome / Announcements
Anton Nel, Susan Bengivingo

0810

PLENARY
The Agitated Patient in the ED
Jane Gainer
This session will discuss the assessment and management
of the agitated patient, including discussion of community
resources.

0900

PLENARY
Toxicity and the Agitated Patient When is
Testing Important?
Ryan Chuang

SHORT SNAPPER
RAAPID From Advice to Admission
John Montpetit, RAAPID team
This presentation will provide an overview of RAAPID
(Referral, Access, Placement, Information and Destination)
Services, as well as case studies that highlight lessons learned,
and ways RAAPID can assist you with advice, facilitating
patient transfer to higher levels of care, accessing specialty
services and repatriation back to the home community.

1100

PLENARY
Pearls from the ER that will Knock Your Socks Off
Jim Cross
Nebulized salbutamol is out for bronchiolitis, immersion in ice
cold water is in for heat stroke, emergency contraception that
doesnt work, magnets, batteries, codeine, skull x-rays and
much, much more.

1200

Closing Remarks / Adjournment

Gavin Parker, Carolyn Robbins, Renee Deagle
The new course co-chairs for 2016 will briefly discuss the
importance of engaging medical/nursing students and
residents into the community of rural practitioners from their
initial exposure to rural medicine.

The cause of agitated confusion can sometimes be traced

back to medications or other chemical agents how do
you discern the role of toxicity as a factor for agitation, and
when is it important to order STAT drug screens for agitated
patients in the ED?

CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS INFORMATION

Saturday, January 24
1020, 1130, 1315, 1425, 1535
Each concurrent workshop is 55 minutes long with 15 minutes
for travel to the next session lunch is 1225 to 1315.

GROUP B sessions are restricted to members of the identified

health discipline. By their nature, these sessions are limited
capacity therefore participants may attend a maximum of two
Group B sessions.

Concurrent workshop sessions have been designed for

physicians/nurse practitioners, nurses or both
(multi-disciplinary).

Sessions will be held at the Banff Park Lodge and the Mineral
Springs Hospital (located next to the hotel). NOTE A short
walk between the two venues in winter conditions may be
required.

GROUP A sessions are designed for the identified health

professionals, although other disciplines are welcome to
attend.

REGISTER EARLY TO ENSURE YOUR CHOICE OF

WORKSHOP SESSIONS

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CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS
GROUP A

A7

A1
Procedural Sedation
PHYSICIAN/NP
Michael Murphy

You Are Not Alone: Overcoming Barriers to Physician

Wellness in Rural Practice
PHYSICIAN/NP
Sara Taylor
Physicians working in a rural environment often face unique
challenges related to their personal wellness including access to
resources to enhance their wellness. This interactive presentation
will explore physician health and wellness as it pertains to
physicians living and working in a rural practice.

Titrate your sedation and avoid apnea, hypoxemia, aspiration

and death! The new provincial policy changes for procedural
sedation will also be discussed.
A2 Potpourri of Cardiology Cases
PHYSICIAN/NP
Eddy Lang
This case-based presentation will discuss thrombolysis in STEMI,
suspected ACS and NSTEMI ECG review.

A8

Assessing Suicidal and Self-Harming Patients in the

Rural Emergency Department
PHYSICIAN/NP
Jane Gainer
This case-based workshop offers a practical approach including
tips on taking an accurate history and developing a sound
treatment plan.

A3 Evidence-based Treatment of Acute Headache

PHYSICIAN/NP
Brian Rowe
Acute headache is a common presentation in the emergency
department. Once sinister causes have been ruled out and the
diagnosis of benign headache is made, treatments vary and
practice variation is common. This workshop uses case-studies
to review evidence-based management of acute headache.
A4 Challenges of a Practicing IMG in Rural Alberta
PHYSICIAN/NP
Gavin Sun
This interactive presentation will discuss the personal and
professional challenges faced by international medical graduates
working in rural practice in the Great White North. This
workshop offers approaches we can use to reduce any negative
effects resulting from these challenges, to optimize both
physician and patient wellness.
A5

Tips and Tricks Dealing with Pediatric

Fractures and Reductions
PHYSICIAN/NP
Elaine Joughin
This workshop will discuss the radiographic appearance
of fractures in children including physeal injuries, and the
management of pediatric fractures with an emphasis on closed
reduction and appropriate casting techniques.
A6

Obstetrical Emergencies: Walking a Tightrope Without

a Safety Net
PHYSICIAN/NP
Virginia Clark
Recognizing and managing serious conditions when a pregnant
woman presents to the ED.

A9 Ophthalmology Emergencies
PHYSICIAN/NP
Jamie Bhamra, Gordon Douglas
An overview of common eye emergencies and discussion of
cases seen in a rural ED.
A10

Choose Your Own Life: Developing Resilience in Rural

Emergency Medicine
MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Jared Bly, Kristy Penner
This participatory session is designed to equip practitioners
with tools that can increase life and workplace happiness by
developing empathy, self-awareness and self-management
techniques. Learn how to measure your APGAR score to
monitor your wellness.
A11 Common ED Challenges: Pearls and Pitfalls
MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Mike Wickham
This interactive session will include ECGs, common medications,
procedural sedation, airways and C-spine X-rays amongst other
common challenges found in the rural emergency department.
A12 So You Think You Know How to Treat Anaphylaxis
MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Jim Cross
Using a case study, discuss the current concerns related to the
diagnosis and management of anaphylaxis and factual clinical
pearls focusing on epinephrine.

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CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS
GROUP A ... continued
A13 ABCs of Diabetic Ketoacidosis
MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Lyle Thomas

A19 Hemiblocks Revealed

NURSE
Christopher Coltman
This presentation will review 12 lead axis determination and
its clinical implications. Through an understanding of how to
determine the axis, the participant will be able to interpret
hemiblocks, most importantly a left anterior hemiblock. The
ECG characteristics, pathophysiology and clinical significance of
hemiblocks will be discussed.

Simplifying the diagnosis and early management of DKA

in the rural ED setting.
A14 Acute Coronary Syndromes
MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Bill Sevcik
What are the pearls and pitfalls in the diagnosis of ACS?
This session will discuss the best evidence approach to
management of STEMI and will include specific
must-not-miss diagnoses.
A15

What You Need to Know: Restraint Monitoring and

Searching the At Risk Patient in the ED
MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Alexis Mageau, Monique Fernquist

A20 Pediatric RSI When, What and What If?

NURSE
Charlene Hutchinson, Bernie Walker
Learn strategies for dealing with airway emergencies with
tips for RSI, medications and equipment.

GROUP B
B1

Advanced Suturing Techniques in the Rural ED

PHYSICIAN/NP ONLY
Stuart Johnston

This case-based session will discuss best practices for searching

the at-risk patient and utilizing the restraint suite, including
monitoring patients and anticipating adverse consequences.
A16 Lessons Learned from Common ED Presentations
MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Stefan DaSilva
This case-based workshop shares practical tips on successful
initial management strategies for some of the commonest
presentations we see in emergency settings.
A17 Management of Labour with Fetal Heart Abnormalities
NURSE
Carolyn Robbins
This case-based presentation will discuss how the nurse can
best manage atypical labour when delivery is imminent and the
unexpected happens.
A18 Challenging Pediatric Trauma Cases
NURSE
Sherry MacGillivray
Have you been involved in a challenging pediatric trauma
and were not sure if your teams management was the best?
Discussion will be evidence-based treatment for pediatric trauma
cases that have been sent to the Alberta Childrens Hospital.

Demonstration and hands-on practice of advanced suturing

techniques, focusing on repair of complex lacerations and
extensor tendon repair amongst other common suturing
challenges.
B2

Practical Skill Development for Ophthalmology Exams

PHYSICIAN/NP ONLY
Jamie Bhamra, Gordon Douglas
Practical skill development to respond to ocular emergency
presentations, including use of slit lamps, lid turning and
application of eye bandages.

B3

PART 1 Systematic Approach to a Knee Exam

PHYSICIAN/NP ONLY
Victor Lun
Inspection, range of motion, strength and other testing.
PART 2 Systematic Approach to a Shoulder Exam
PHYSICIAN/NP ONLY
Marcus Robinson
Inspection, range of motion, tenderness, ligament laxity
and testing.

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CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS
GROUP B ... continued
B4

Joint Injections
PHYSICIAN/NP ONLY
Victor Lun, Marcus Robinson

B10 Airway Management

MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Heather Grant, Gavin Parker, Carl Thiessen
This session provides hands-on practice involving assessment of
the airway in adults and children and the use of airway adjuncts.

Hands-on practice of common joint injections using simulators.

B5

The Pediatric Airway Course/KidSIM-ASPIRE

3 HOUR AFTERNOON SESSION
MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Mark Gale (lead), Mark Bromley, Gavin Burgess,
Eli Gilad, David Lardner, Catherine Ross, Ian Wishart,
Traci Robinson
In this 3 hour workshop, facilitated by a team of physicians
from Alberta Childrens Hospital, participants will work through
common pediatric airway emergencies using Pediatric Patient
Simulators and other task trainers. Participants can expect
concentrated hands-on practice with airway adjuncts.

B11

Demonstration and hands-on practice that will build skills and

confidence for nurses who attend deliveries in the absence of
the doctor or the midwife. Topics include obstetrical scenarios
such as shoulder dystocias, precipitous delivery and post-partum
bleeding.
B12

B7
Adult Human Patient Simulator
MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Bobbi Johal, Cherie Serieska, eSIM Emergency
Physician
Hands-on practice with a high-fidelity simulator involving a
realistic case of an adult patient presenting to the ED.

The First 15 Minutes of the Code Blue

NURSE ONLY
Jan Kautz, Thora Skeldon, Jennifer Woods
What can and should a nurse do to help manage a Code Blue
before the physician arrives? Includes opportunity for hands-on
practice with scenarios seen in rural settings.

B6 STARS Human Patient Simulator

MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Dave Allison, STARS Mobile Simulator Program Leader
Hands-on simulated practice on cases involving the need for
transport using the STARS (Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service)
mobile Human Patient Simulator.

Emergency Deliveries for Nurses

NURSE ONLY
Virginia Clark, Carolyn Robbins

B13

It's Ortho Time ...

NURSE ONLY
Nurse, Orthopedic Technologist
This hands-on session will give the Rural ED Nurse valuable tools
to deal with many orthopedic injuries. Topics include assessment
strategies, a practical approach to splints and back slabs,
application of an air cast and volar splint, crutch teaching and
much more.

B8 Epistaxis Management: Acute Intervention for Epistaxis

and Peritonsillar Abscess
MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Brad Mechor
Preparing, packing techniques and red flags to watch for after
the packing has been accomplished.
B9
Bare Bones
MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Carole Rush and a physician
A comprehensive overview of the use of the intraosseous route
for fluids and medications for adult and pediatric patients. This
session includes demonstration and practice of landmarking
sites, insertion technique, fluid and medication administration,
troubleshooting and device securement.

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PLANNING COMMITTEE
Anton Nel MB ChB Co-Chair

Charlene Hutchinson RN ENC(C)

Thora Skeldon RN BScN

Susan Bengivingo RN Co-Chair

Jan Kautz RN BN

Margie Smith RN BScN

Simon Bartley MD CCFP (EM)

W Francois Louw MB ChB CCFP

Jennifer Woods RN BScN

Steve Douglas MD CCFP

Gavin Parker MD CCFP MSc (MedEd)

Claire Mills RN BScN LLB CME Representative

Laura Fowler RN BN ENC(C)

Carolyn Robbins RN BN

VISITING FACULTY
Virginia Clark BN MD CCFP
Family/Emergency Physician
Golden, BC
Jim Cross MD
Family Physician,
Former Chief of Emergency
Yuma, SK
Steve Douglas MD CCFP
Emergency Physician
Strathmore/Drumheller, AB
Jennifer Drover RN BScN CCRN
Emergency Nurse,
Strathmore General Hospital
Strathmore, AB
Jane Gainer MBChB (Scotland) FRCPC
Hanna, AB
Charlene Hutchinson RN ENC (C)
Assistant Head Nurse, Wetaskiwin ER;
Clinical Educator, Acute Care Rural Central
Zone; Wetaskiwin Hospital and Care Centre
Wetaskiwin, AB
Stuart Johnston MBChB CCFP FRRMS
Family Physician and General Surgeon;
Associate Director, Rural Coordination Centre
of BC; Associate Professor, Department of
Family Practice, University of British Columbia
Oliver, BC
Jan Kautz RN BN
Clinical Nurse Educator,
Strathmore/Calgary Rural North
Strathmore, AB
Mark MacKenzie MD CCFP (EM)
Medical Director, Provincial Air Ambulance,
AHSEMS/STARS
Edmonton, AB

Michael Murphy MD FRCPC FAAP

Clinical Chief, Edmonton Zone, Alberta
Health Services; Specialist, Anesthesia and
Emergency Medicine, Anesthesia Clinic
Edmonton, AB
Gavin Parker MD CCFP
Family Physician, Pincher Creek;
Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of
Family Medicine, University of Calgary
Pincher Creek, AB
Kristy Penner MD CCFP
Family Physician, Rural
Blairmore, AB
Carolyn Robbins RN BN
Rural Registered Nurse, Acute/LDR/ER,
MOREob Team
Pincher Creek, AB
Brian Rowe MD MSc CCFP(EM) FCCP
Professor of Emergency Medicine,
University of Alberta; Family Physician
Edmonton, AB
Carole Rush RN Med CEN ENC(C) FAEN
Clinical Nurse Educator
Okotoks, AB
Bill Sevcik MD FRCPC
Associate Professor, Department of Emergency
Medicine, University of Alberta; Acting Site
Chief, University of Alberta Emergency
Department; Division of Pediatric Emergency
Medicine, Stollery Childrens Hospital; PICU
Transport Physician; CHIRPP Medical Director,
Stollery Childrens Hospital; Chairman of the
Capital Health Pediatric Trauma Committee
Edmonton, AB

Thora Skeldon RN BScN

Clinical Leader, Critical Care and Emergency
Services, Interior Health
Breton, AB
Sara Taylor MD
Family Physician
Red Deer, AB
Lyle Thomas MD CCFP(EM)
Emergency Physician, Red Deer Regional
Hospital; Medical Director, Central Zone
Trauma Program; Assistant Clinical Professor,
Departments of Emergency Medicine/
Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine,
University of Alberta
Red Deer, AB
Bernie Walker EMT-P
Paramedic, Alberta Health Services
Red Deer, AB
Mike Wickham MD CCFP
Emergency Medicine, Canmore General
Hospital, Alberta Health Services
Canmore, AB
Jennifer Woods RN BScN
Nurse Coordinator,
Strathcona Community Hospital
Strathcona, AB

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LOCAL (CALGARY) FACULTY

David Allison EMT-P
STARS Mobile Simulator Program Leader;
Paramedic
Jamie Bhamra MD FRCSC
Clinical Lecturer, Department of Surgery,
Cumming School of Medicine,
University of Calgary
Jared Bly PFSP
Assessment Physician
Mark Bromley MD FRCPC
Clinical Lecturer, Department of Emergency
Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine,
University of Calgary
Gavin Burgess MB ChB FRCPC
Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Cumming
School of Medicine, University of Calgary

Gordon Douglas MD FRCSC

Clinical Associate Professor, Department
of Surgery, Cumming School of Medicine,
University of Calgary
Monique Fernquist RN
Educator/Coordinator, Emergency Nursing
Provincial Education Program
Mark Gale MD CCFP FRCPC
Pediatric Anesthesia Fellowship Director,
Alberta Childrens Hospital; Clinical Assistant
Professor, Cumming School of Medicine,
University of Calgary
Eli Gilad MD
Co-Director Critical Care Transport,
Alberta Children's Hospital; Clinical Associate
Professor, Cumming School of Medicine,
University of Calgary

Sherry MacGillivray RN BN
Trauma Coordinator, Alberta Childrens Hospital
Alexis Mageau RN MN
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Emergency and
Urgent Care
Brad Mechor MD FRCSC
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department
of Surgery, Cumming School of Medicine,
University of Calgary
John Montpetit RN BN
Director, PADIS, RAAPID North/South
Marcus Robinson MD CCFP
Family Physician
Traci Robinson RN BN
KidSIM-ASPIRE Team Lead, Alberta
Childrens Hospital

Adam Cheng MD FRCPC FAAP

Director, Research and Development,
KidSIM-ASPIRE Simulation Research Program,
Alberta Children's Hospital; Associate Professor,
Department of Pediatrics, Cumming School of
Medicine, University of Calgary

Heather Grant RN
Clinical Nurse Educator, South Calgary
Urgent Care
Bobbi Johal RN ENC(C)
Simulation Consultant, Peter Lougheed Centre

Pediatric Critical Care and Transport

Medicine, ECLS; Clinical Assistant Professor,
Department of Pediatrics, Cumming School of
Medicine, University of Calgary

Ryan Chuang MD DABEM

Associate Medical Director, PADIS

Elaine Joughin MD FRCSC Dipl Sport Med

Clinical Assistant Professor, Department
of Surgery, Cumming School of Medicine,
University of Calgary

Cherie Serieska RN BSN ACCN-ERRGH

STARS eSIM Consultant

Christopher Coltman RN BScN

Clinical Nurse Educator,
Foothills Medical Centre
Stefan DaSilva MD CCFP
STARS Flight Physician; Emergency
Department Public Health and Disaster
Management Coordinator; Canada Task
Force Two Medical Manager; Clinical Lecturer,
Department of Family Medicine, Cumming
School of Medicine, University of Calgary
Renee Deagle RN
MD Program, Cumming School of Medicine,
University of Calgary; RMIG Rep

Eddy Lang MDCM CCFP (EM) CSPQ

Academic and Clinical Department Head,
Department of Emergency Medicine, Cumming
School of Medicine, University of Calgary
David Lardner MB ChB FANZCA
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of
Anesthesia, Cumming School of Medicine,
University of Calgary
Victor Lun MD CCFP Dipl Sport Med (CASEM)
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of
Family Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine,
University of Calgary

Catherine Ross MD CC W/O CT Critical Care

Medicine FRCPC Pediatrics

Gavin Sun MBBCh CCFP

Internal Medicine Resident; Clinical Lecturer,
Department of Family Medicine, Cumming
School of Medicine, University of Calgary
Carl Thiessen RRT
Anesthesia Site Lead, South Health Campus
Ian Wishart MD CCFP FRCPC(C)
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of
Emergency Medicine, Cumming School of
Medicine, University of Calgary

DISCLOSURE OF POTENTIAL FINANCIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

In keeping with accreditation guidelines, speakers participating in this event have been asked to disclose to the audience any
involvement with industry or other organizations that may potentially influence the presentation of the educational material.
Disclosure will be done verbally and using a slide prior to the speakers presentation.

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ACCREDITATION
The University of Calgary Office of Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development is fully accredited by the
Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS).

STUDY CREDITS
CFPC
MAINPROM1
This program meets the accreditation
criteria of The College of Family
Physicians of Canada and has been
accredited by the University of Calgary
Office of Continuing Medical Education
and Professional Development for up
to 11.0 MAINPRO-M1 credits.

GUIDELINES FOR THE AMERICAN

ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS
Members of the American Academy
of Family Physicians are eligible to
receive up to 11.0 prescribed credit
hours for attendance at this meeting/
event due to a reciprocal agreement
with the College of Family Physicians
of Canada.

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION

DRESS

MEALS

SCENT FREE

Dress is business casual. Sweaters or

items of clothing that can be layered
are recommended since temperature
in the venue may fluctuate.

In general, each course offers a light

breakfast, nutrition break(s) and
lunch. We are unable to accommodate
special dietary restrictions (for
example, gluten free, peanut allergies).

To ensure the comfort of everyone

attending this event, we ask you to not
wear scented products.

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COURSE # 10008486

31st Annual Emergency Medicine for Rural Hospitals

January 23-25, 2015
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Email cmereg@ucalgary.ca

COMPLETE REGISTRATION FORM Part 2 >>

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PROTECTION OF PRIVACY ACT Registration information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of
Privacy Act. The contact information you provide is required by our Office to register you in the course, prepare material and courses for your use, plan for future courses and
notify you of similar, upcoming courses offered by our Office. Financial information is used to process applicable fees and is retained for future reference. Call 403.220.4251
if you have questions about the collection or use of this information.

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REGISTRATION FORM
Part 2

31st Annual Emergency Medicine for Rural Hospitals

January 23-25, 2015
REGISTER EARLY TO ENSURE YOUR CHOICE OF WORKSHOP SESSIONS

FIRST NAME

LAST NAME

CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS SELECTIONS

Concurrent workshop sessions have been designed for physicians/nurse practitioners, nurses or both (multi-disciplinary).
GROUP A sessions are designed for the identified health
professionals, although other disciplines are welcome
to attend.
A1-A9
PHYSICIAN/NP FOCUS
A10-A16 MULTIDISCIPLINARY FOCUS
A17-A20 NURSE FOCUS

GROUP B sessions are restricted to members of the

identified health discipline. By their nature, these sessions
are limited capacity therefore participants may attend a
maximum of two Group B sessions.

GROUP A

GROUP B > PHYSICIAN/NP SESSIONS

Select 12 Number in order of preference with 1 being the most important

Select 7 Number in order of preference with 1 being the most important

A1

Procedural Sedation

B1

Advanced Suturing Techniques in the Rural ED

A2

Potpourri of Cardiology Cases

B2

Practical Skill Development for Ophthalmology Exams

A3

Evidence-based Treatment of Acute Headache

B3

A4

Challenges of a Practicing IMG in Rural Alberta

PART 1 Systematic Approach to a Knee Exam /

PART 2 Systematic Approach to a Shoulder Exam

A5

Tips and Tricks Dealing with Pediatric Fractures

and Reductions

B4

Joint Injections

B5

The Pediatric Airway Course/KidSIM-ASPIRE

3 HOUR AFTERNOON SESSION

B6

STARS Human Patient Simulator

B7

Adult Human Patient Simulator

B8

Epistaxis Management: Acute Intervention for

Epistaxis and Peritonsillar Abscess

B9

Bare Bones

B10

Airway Management

A6

Obstetrical Emergencies: Walking a Tightrope

Without a Safety Net

A7

You Are Not Alone: Overcoming Barriers to

Physician Wellness in Rural Practice

A8

Assessing Suicidal and Self-Harming Patients

in the Rural Emergency Department

A9

Ophthalmology Emergencies

A10

Choose Your Own Life: Developing Resilience in

Rural Emergency Medicine

A11

Common ED Challenges: Pearls and Pitfalls

A12

So You Think You Know How to Treat Anaphylaxis

A13

ABCs of Diabetic Ketoacidosis

A14

GROUP B > NURSE SESSIONS

Select 7 Number in order of preference with 1 being the most important
B5

The Pediatric Airway Course/KidSIM-ASPIRE

3 HOUR AFTERNOON SESSION

Acute Coronary Syndromes

B6

STARS Human Patient Simulator

A15

What You Need to Know: Restraint Monitoring and

Searching the At Risk Patient in the ED

B7

Adult Human Patient Simulator

A16

Lessons Learned from Common ED Presentations

B8

Epistaxis Management: Acute Intervention for

Epistaxis and Peritonsillar Abscess

A17

Management of Labour with Fetal Heart Abnormalities

B9

Bare Bones

A18

Challenging Pediatric Trauma Cases

B10

Airway Management

A19

Hemiblocks Revealed

B11

Emergency Deliveries for Nurses

A20

Pediatric RSI When, What and What If?

B12

The First 15 Minutes of the Code Blue

B13

Its Ortho Time ...

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REIMBURSEMENT OF REGISTRATION FEES

FOR FURTHER PROGRAM INFORMATION, CONTACT

Physicians may be eligible for reimbursement of registration

fees and expenses to attend CME courses from a fund
administered by the Alberta Medical Association.
For more information regarding this, please visit
https://www.albertadoctors.org/leaders-partners/
quality-and-education-programs/cme/claim.

Cat Young, Rural Program Assistant

Phone 403.220.8786
Email ruralcme@calgary.ca
Cumming School of Medicine
Office of Continuing Medical Education and
Professional Development
University of Calgary
TRW Building
3280 Hospital Drive NW
Calgary, AB T2N 4Z6

COURSE CANCELLATION POLICY

The Office of Continuing Medical Education and Professional
Development reserves the right to cancel the course if there
are insufficient registrations.
CONFIRMATION OF REGISTRATION
For on-line registration, registrant will receive an automatic
confirmation email right after the registration.
For paper-based (faxed or mailed) registration, confirmation of
registration will be in the form of a mailed tax receipt. No other
confirmation message will be sent. Please allow 2 weeks for
registration processing.
REFUND POLICY
A registration refund will be made upon written request no
later than 10 business days prior to the course. However $50
will be retained for administrative costs. No refund will be made
for cancellation after the 10th business day prior to the course.
NOTE Refunds are processed only on the return of original
receipt. All receipts must be returned within 30 days after
program date.

Support from the Rural Physician Action Plan and the Covenant Health Mineral Springs Hospital Banff, AB
is gratefully acknowledged

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January 22 -24, 2016

32nd Annual Emergency Medicine for Rural Hospitals
Course Details Available
Fall 2015
cme.ucalgary.ca/courses

cumming.ucalgary.ca/physicians/cme/courses
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