Missouri Academy
of Physician Assistants
2013 Annual
Primary Care Update
July 18-July 21, 2013
Branson, MO
Combine unsurpassed continuing medication education with a mid-summer vacation! Bring your family and relax in on of the Midwest’s most popular vacation destinations. You and your family can enjoy boating, fishing, golf, hiking, and more!
Featuring:
-Over 26 educational sessions with
Category 1 CME hours *
-CME credit is also
available to Nurse Practitioners **
-Daily prize giveaway
-Exciting reorganized vendor hall
ATTENTION ATHLETIC TRAINERS!!!
MOAPA is now an approved provider for the BOC, this is another opportunity for you to get duel credit!
When you escape to Branson you will experience 3 ½ days of refreshing continuing medical education and still have plenty of free time to network with your fellow colleagues or spend time with your family in the beautiful Ozark Mountains. The MOAPA Conference will provide educational sessions that span a variety of specialties and disciplines.
Whether you desire to learn or relax with the family, we guarantee you will have a wonderful time! Branson has a lot to offer such as Silver Dollar City, Whitewater, Branson Landing, and Outlet Shopping. Just a short drive away you will find Dogwood Canyon, Busiek State Park, and Springfield-home to the granddaddy of outdoor stores, Bass Pro Shops.
We hope that you will consider joining MOAPA or renewing your membership. You will directly benefit from having a larger, collective voice on vital issues in our state that will affect your practice and professional growth!
*This program has been reviewed and is pending approval for a maximum of 26 AAPA Category 1 CME hours by the Physician Assistant Review panel. PAs should claim only hours spent in CME activity
**According to the American Nurses Credentialing Center, you are permitted to earn and file continuing education credits for programs accredited by the AAPA. For more information, visit nursecredentialing.org.
Session highlights:
Baghdad ER: Todd Baker, MD“The first hour after a major trauma is known as the Golden Hour. During those sixty minutes, every step in a patient's resuscitation can mean the difference between life and death. In Baghdad, American military personnel would bleed to death within minutes. We did not have the Golden Hour. We had fifteen minutes. This is our story.
Up-to-Date: the latest on PA recertification and maintenanceWith all the of the changes at NCCPA do you need to know what to do to maintain your NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) certification? You will learn about the current requirements for recertifying and maintaining your certification.
Fees & Registration
Early registration ends 6/14/13. Be sure to register before then to get the best rate!
Before 6/14/13
MOAPA Member $375
MOAPA membership + Conference $475
non-MOAPA member/Other Healthprofessional $425
Student $100
A printed Conference Syllabi is available for $50. This must be requested by 7/1/13 and paid for. Otherwise you will receive a USB with conference materials loaded.
After 6/14/13
MOAPA Member $425
MOAPA membership + Conference $525
non-MOAPA member/Other Healthprofessional $475
Student $150
Onsite registration available with cash or credit card. Preregistration is preferred.
***Refund Policy. Full refund available up to June 14. After this a $25 fee will be assessed.
Accommodations
The Radisson Hotel, located on 76 Country Boulevard across from the Grand Palace in Branson, Missouri, is at the heart of the entertainment district. The conference facilities are located on the lower level of the Radisson. The special conference rate is $95 +tax per night. Reservations can be made at www.radisson.com/mapa or by calling 888.566.5290. Be sure to inform the desk you are attending the Missouri Academy of Physician Assistants Conference. Please make your reservations early to assure there will be room available to you. The Hotel will honor reservations received by 6/24/13. Those received after this date are subject to space availability and at prevailing room rates.
Attire
The conference is casual; remember that rooms are air-conditioned. Please bring a sweater or jacket as it may be needed.
Meals
A light breakfast and lunch will be served daily. Lunch may be provided in the form of a product theater. Please check the website for the most up-to-date information regarding this.
Any questions regarding the MOAPA Conference can be directed to: Meredith Cunningham, PA-Cmoapa.cmeconf@icloud.com
Schedule of Events
Our goal is to develop clinical and professional activities that assist providers in the ongoing efforts to remain current with medical knowledge, clinical skills, and healthcare issues in order to enhance your ability to provide quality care to patients. Below you will find a schedule of presentations. Please know this is subject to change. The speakers listed may be supported by educational grants. Every effort has been made to reduce bias towards a certain product. If a speaker was provided by a direct grant, a special evaluation form will be provided for you to complete. This is necessary in order to meet CME evaluation requirements for the AAPA. Disclosure information will also be provided.
Click Here for Schedule of Events and speakers/topics.
Conference Sponsors:
Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and CVB
