A L S O

Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics®

American Academy of Family Physicians

 

August 15-17, 2008

Aura Soma Lava

Lava Hot Springs, Idaho

 

 A small and personal ALSO course at an idyllic

Idaho riverside setting.

 

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Friday, August 15th

First Trimester Complications

Vaginal Bleeding in Late Pregnancy

Intrapartum Fetal Surveillance Workshop

Assisted Delivery Workshop

Malpresentations Workshop

Preterm Labor, PROM

Medical Complications

 

 

 Saturday, August 16th

Labor Dystocia

Postpartum Hemorrhage

Safety in Maternity Care

Shoulder Dystocia Workshop

OB Cases Workshop

Perineal Repair Workshop

Maternal Resuscitation

Birth Crisis

Cesarean Delivery Optional Workshop

Diagnostic Ultrasound Optional Workshop

Neonatal Resuscitation Optional Workshop

Dinner & Social with Residency -- Swim, Play, Float the Portneuf River & Study

 

Sunday, August 17th

Written Test and Megadelivery

 

ALSO - Great Workshop  ALSO - Perineal Repair
ALSO - Perineum ALSO - Perineal Repair 2

 

ACCREDITATION

This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 29.00 elective credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).  Of these credits, 11.75 conform to the AAFP criteria for evidence-based CME clinical content.  CME credit has been increased to reflect 2 for 1 credit for only the EB CME portion.  When reporting AAFP credit, report total Prescribed and Elective credit for this activity.  It is not necessary to label credit as evidence-based CME for reporting purposes.

The EB CME credit awarded for this activity was based on practice recommendations that were the most current with the strongest level of evidence available at the time this activity was approved.  Since clinical research is ongoing, AAFP recommends that learners verify sources and review these and other recommendations prior to implementation into practice. 

This program, for 16.0 contact hours, has been approved by the Missouri Nurses Association, which is accredited as an approver of continuing education in nursing by American Nurses' Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

 

ALSO®  PROVIDER COURSE

ALSO is an educational program designed to enhance cognitive and procedural skills of health care professionals to help them manage obstetrical emergencies.  This course is directed primarily toward maternity care providers, including physicians, nurses and certified nurse midwives.

 

COURSE DISCLAIMER

The material presented in the ALSO® course is being made available by the American Academy of Family Physicians for educational purposes only.  This material is not intended to represent the only, nor necessarily best, methods or procedures appropriate for the medical situations discussed, but rather is intended to present an approach, view, statement or opinion of the faculty, which may be helpful to others who face similar situations.

 

The AAFP disclaims any and all liability for injury or other damages resulting to any individual attending this course and for all claims which may arise out of the use of the techniques demonstrated therein by such individuals, whether these claims shall be asserted by physician, or any other person.

 

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the data presented at this course.  Physicians may care to check specific details, such as drug doses and contraindications etc., in standard sources prior to clinical application.

 

OVERALL COURSE OBJECTIVES

1.       Discuss ways of improving the management of obstetrical urgencies and emergencies which may help standardize the skills of practicing maternity care providers.

2.       Discuss the importance of utilizing regional maternity care services and identify possible barriers which might limit access.

3.       Successfully complete the course written test and megadelivery testing station.

 

ALSO® Faculty:  (* Indicates Approved ALSO Instructor)

Jonathan Cree, M.D.,* Director, ISU Family Medicine Residency, Pocatello, Idaho, and ALSO Course Chairman

 

Daniel Jones, M.D.,* Joint Medical Director of the Pocatello Family Medicine Clinic, ISU Family Medicine Residency, Pocatello, Idaho

 

Robert Rush, M.D., OB/GYN.,* Emeritus Guest Speaker, ISU Family Medicine Residency, Pocatello, Idaho

 

Donald A. Dyer, M.D., OB/GYN* Coordinator ISU Family Medicine Residency, Pocatello, Idaho

 

Jean Bokelmann, M.D.,* Senior FP Faculty, Director of the Division of Integrative Health & Geriatric Coordinator, ISU Family Medicine Residency, Pocatello, Idaho

 

Judy Ankney, R.N., Non-Stress Test Coordinator & Outreach Educator, Portneuf Medical Center, Pocatello, Idaho

Kim L. Cox, M.D., OB/GYN  Pocatello Women's Health Clinic, Pocatello, Idaho

Mark Mansfield, M.D.,*  Primary Care Specialists, Pocatello, Idaho

Bradley Burton, M.D.,*  Mountain View Family Medicine, PA, Pocatello, Idaho

 

 

REGISTRATION

Enrollment is limited to 25 participants on a first come, first serve basis.  Please return the enclosed registration form with your enrollment fee.  Enrollment fee includes all lectures, course materials, daily continental breakfast, breaks, Friday dinner and Saturday lunch.  A non-refundable administrative charge of $50 is included in the fee; there will be no refunds of course fees for cancellations made after August 1, 2008.

 

Click here to open ALSO Conference registration form.

 

MEETING LOCATION

Aura Soma Lava is located in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, which is located just off Interstate 15 on highway 30 between Pocatello, Idaho (36 miles) and Salt Lake City, Utah (149 miles).   Aura Soma Lava is a health-oriented conference center, quietly nestled under volcanic cliffs on the banks of the Portneuf River.  You should plan to visit the hot springs during your stay.

 

Lodging is available through Aura Soma Lava at 800-757-1233 or 208-776-5800.  You can also visit their web site at http://www.aurasomalava.com/ and click on ‘Lodging’ for their available lodging, or click on ‘Lava Links’ and then http://www.lavahotsprings.com/, the link to the City of Lava Hot Springs for other lodging availability in Lava Hot Springs.