laboratory training sessions – 2.5 hours
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Basic Urodynamics Scientific Program Schedule
Friday, August 1, 2008 |
7:30 – 8:00 a.m. |
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Continental Breakfast, SUNA Registration, Sign In
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8:00 – 9:15 a.m. |
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Anatomy and Physiology
Tamara Dickinson, RN
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9:15 – 10:30 a.m. |
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Components of Voiding/Voiding Dysfunction
Tamara Dickinson, RN
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10:30 – 10:45 a.m. |
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Break
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10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
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Neurogenic Voiding Dysfunction and Urodynamics
Tamara Dickinson, RN
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12:00 – 1:00 p.m. |
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Lunch
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1:00 – 2:15 p.m. |
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Basic Components of Urodynamics Testing (including UPP)
Melissa Morrison, RN
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2:15 – 2:30 p.m. |
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Break
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2:30 – 3:15 p.m. |
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Urodynamics Test – Start to Finish Video
Betsy Omeis, RN
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3:15 – 4:00 p.m. |
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Demystifying Leak Point Pressure
Tamara Dickinson, RN
Meeting Adjourns
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Saturday, August 2, 2008 |
7:00 – 7:30 a.m. |
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Continental Breakfast, SUNA Registration, Sign In
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7:30 – 8:00 a.m. |
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Brief Review of Day 1 and Questions and Answers
Melissa Morrison, RN
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8:00 – 10:00 a.m. |
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Interpretation of Results
Betsy Omeis, RN
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10:00 – 10:15 a.m. |
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Break
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10:15 – 11:45 a.m. |
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Interpretation of Results (continued)
Betsy Omeis, RN
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11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
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Identifying and Troubleshooting Artifacts
Melissa Morrison, RN
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12:30 – 1:30 p.m. |
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Lunch with the Experts: Roundtable Discussions
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1:30 – 4:00 p.m. |
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Laboratory Session – Live Closed Circuit Urodynamic
Testing
Meeting Adjourns
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Sunday, August 3, 2008 |
7:00 – 8:00 a.m. |
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Continental Breakfast, SUNA Registration, Sign In
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8:00 – 8:45 a.m. |
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Simple Case Studies
Melissa Morrison, RN
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8:45 – 9:45 a.m. |
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Complex Case Studies
Betsy Omeis, RN
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9:45 – 10:30 a.m. |
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Urodynamics Through the Lifespan – Pediatric to Elderly
Tamara Dickinson, RN
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10:30 – 10:45 a.m. |
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Break
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10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. |
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Breakout Session – Hands-on Demonstration: Catheter
Selection, Taping, Positioning and Setting Up and
Performing a Urodynamics Study
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12:45 – 1:00 p.m. |
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Questions and Answers
Meeting Adjourns
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Physician Course Director
Timothy B. Boone, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor and Chair
Scott Department of Urology
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
SUNA Course Director
Melissa Morrison, R.N.
Director of Clinical Operations
Baylor Continence Center
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Faculty
Rodney A. Appell, M.D.
Professor of Urology
Scott Department of Urology
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
R. Duane Cespedes, M.D.
Director, Female Urology and Urodynamics
Wilford Hall Medical Center
Lackland AFB
San Antonio, TX
Julian H-C Wan, M.D.
Clinical Associate Professor
Department of Pediatric Urology
University of Michigan Medical Center
Ann Arbor, MI
Allied Health Professional Faculty
Tamara Dickinson, RN, CURN, CCCN, BCIA-PMDB
Senior Research Nurse
Continence and Voiding Dysfunction
Department of Urology
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX
Betsy Omeis, RN, BSN
Nurse Manager
South Texas Pelvic Floor and Bladder Center
UTHSCSA-Department of Urology
San Antonio, TX
Continuing Medical Education Accreditation
The American Urological Association (AUA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The AUA takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity.
Continuing Nursing Education Accreditation
The Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
The Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates is a provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 5556. California licensees retain this certificate for four years after the CE activity is completed. Other states may have different requirements. Please be aware of your state’s procedure.
CME Credit Designation
The AUA designates this educational activity for a maximum of 10.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AUA Disclosure Policy
As a provider accredited by the ACCME, the AUA must ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all its activities.
All faculty participating in an educational activity provided by the AUA are required to disclose to the audience any relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest to the provider. The intent of this disclosure is not to prevent faculty with relevant financial relationships from serving as faculty, but rather to provide members of the audience with information on which they can make their own judgments. The AUA must resolve any conflicts of interest prior to the commencement of the educational activity. It remains for the audience to determine if the faculty relationships may influence the educational content with regard to exposition or conclusion. When unlabeled or unapproved uses are discussed, these are also indicated.
Unlabeled or Unapproved Use of Drugs or Devices
It is the policy of the AUA to require the disclosure of all references to unlabeled or unapproved uses of drugs or devices prior to the presentation of educational content. The audience is advised that this continuing medical education activity may contain reference(s) to unlabeled or unapproved uses of drugs or devices. Please consult the prescribing information for full disclosure of approved uses.
Disclaimer
The opinions and recommendations expressed by faculty, authors and other experts whose input is included in this program are their own and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of the AUA. Successful completion of this course is not recognized as certifying competence in this area of study by most credentialing bodies. Privileges are the responsibilities of the local hospital and/or licensing authority.
Evidence-based Content
As a provider of continuing medical education accredited by the ACCME, it is the policy of the AUA to review and certify that the content contained in this CME activity is valid, fair, balanced, scientifically rigorous, and free of commercial bias.
Audio, Video and Photographic Equipment
Audio, video and other photographic recording equipment is prohibited inside AUA meeting rooms.
Special Assistance
We encourage participation by all individuals. If you have a disability, advance notification of any special needs will help us better serve you. Call 410-689-3756 at least ten days prior to the course if you require special assistance to fully participate in the meeting.
Hotel Information
With a recent $400 million renovation, the Peppermill is Reno’s premier hotel resort, where you will be treated to the most luxurious accommodations offered in any Reno hotel. The Peppermill offers over 1,600 well-appointed rooms and suites, ten distinctive restaurants featuring award-winning dining, 17 themed bars and lounges, world-class gaming and free entertainment nightly. The Peppermill is conveniently located to all the major Reno attractions including championship golf courses and beautiful Lake Tahoe in less than an hour’s drive.
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800-282-2444 |
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775-689-7041 |
To hold a reservation, a major credit card number must be provided.
Guest Room Rate: $119 single/double occupancy. Reference the AUA
SUNA/Urodynamics meeting when you make your reservation at the Peppermill Resort to receive the special group rate. Once the AUA group rate block is full, which may be prior to the cut-off date, the AUA is unable to guarantee rooms at this rate at this hotel.
Cut-off Date: July 8, 2008
Guest rooms may not be available at the AUA special rate after this date.
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2707 South Virginia Avenue
Reno, NV 89502
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Web Site: |
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www.peppermillreno.com
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Check In: |
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3:00 p.m. |
Check Out: |
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11:00 a.m.
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Parking: |
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Complimentary self parking is available in the hotel's garage.
Valet parking is $35 per day. |
Transportation: The Reno/Tahoe International Airport is approximately 3 miles from the Peppermill Resort. The hotel features a free airport shuttle which picks up from the airport every half hour. The shuttle picks up at the North exit of the Baggage Claim area.
Car Rental: Avis is offering special discounted rates to all meeting attendees. Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-331-1600 and reference the AUA Avis World Wide Discount (AWD) number J907607 or visit www.avis.com. Be sure to enter the AWD number J907607 and Best in the rate code to receive the available discount.
The AUA is holding a block of rooms at the hotel listed above. It is advised that you book reservations at your earliest possible convenience. The room block may sell out prior to the cut-off date for reservations. Should this occur, the AUA is unable to guarantee additional reservations at this hotel.
Registration Fees
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Introductory Urodynamics for Physicians, Physician-Extenders
and Decision-makers |
AUA Member | | $900 |
Physician Non-member | | $1,125 |
Non-Physician | | $500 |
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Basic Urodynamics for Nurses and Laboratory Support Staff |
SUNA Member (non-physician) | | $400 |
SUNA Non-member (non-physician) | | $485 |
SUNA Physician | | $900 |
Cancellation Policy
Through July 1, 2008 the cancellation fee is $125. Cancellations received after July 1, 2008 will be refunded minus 50% of the total registration fee paid. No registration fees will be refunded after July 31, 2008. The AUA has the right to cancel this course if a minimum enrollment is not reached by Monday, June 30, 2008. If the AUA cancels this course, registration fees will be refunded in full and notification will be sent by Wednesday, July 2, 2008.
Conference Confirmation
A written confirmation will be sent from our office approximately two weeks after your registration is received and processed.
