2022 Trauma Symposium
This educational activity is for health care providers who care for the acutely injured patient population. The symposium will cover different aspects of care for trauma patients and how to approach individual cases for the best outcomes.
Symposium Objectives
At the conclusion of this symposium, the participant should be better able to:
- Describe the challenges of treating critically injured trauma patients in the rural setting.
- Review management and prioritization of treatment for critically injured trauma patients.
- Discuss the challenges and possible adverse effects of adequate pain management of the critically injured trauma patient.
- Give examples of new trends and treatment options in chronic pain management.
- Explain the recovery process of various trauma survivors and the unique challenges they face based on their specific injuries.
- Discuss the team-based approach of treating trauma patients with concomitant injuries.
General Information
Friday, Oct. 7
7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
For the safety of our participants, the activity sponsors have decided to host a hybrid symposium – available in-person and live stream via Zoom.
UNO Scott Conference Center
6450 Pine Street, Omaha, NE 68106
Live stream via Zoom
Instructions on how to join the live stream will be sent to registered participants via email a few days prior to the start of the symposium.
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by University of Nebraska Medical Center and Nebraska Medicine. University of Nebraska Medical Center 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.
Physicians
The University of Nebraska Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses
6.75 Contact Hours Awarded
Nebraska Medicine is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Midwest Multistate Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
EMTs
The University of Nebraska Medical Center, Center for Continuing Education, EMS and Trauma Division approves this educational opportunity for 6.75 hours of Emergency Medical Services Continuing Education.
Registration Information
Choose the format you want to attend. The registration deadline is Friday, Sept.30.
Registration Fees
- Physicians and APPs – $130
- Nurses – $90
- EMTs/Paramedics – $80
- Fellows/Residents/Full-Time Students – $70
Registration Fee
- $60
Cancel/Refund Policy
Cancellations must be made in writing and sent by mail, fax, or email to the UNMC Center for Continuing Education. A refund of the registration fee, less $25 processing fee, will be given if the request is received by Sept. 30, 2022. No refund will be given after this date.
Symposium Director
Director, Trauma Program, Nebraska Medicine
Sponsors
Jackie Farley
Educational Projects Coordinator
UNMC Center for Continuing Education