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EARN UP TO 18 CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS AT THE MARCH 4–5, 2016 EMBASSY SUITES LAS VEGAS | 3600 PARADISE ROAD ASA 2016 SPRING MEETING FRIDAY, MARCH 4 8 AM–5 PM 8 CEs Choose one of three off-site workshops. Transportation provided. Each workshop offers 8 CE credits. Registration is limited. Detailed descriptions available online at www.surgicalassistant.org. Endovein Harvesting IV Therapy Wound Management 6–7 PM 1 CE K E Y N O T E A D D R E S S Professionalism and Social Networking in the Medical Community (applicable as Ethics credit) Luke Newton, MD 7–8 PM Reception Sponsored by Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting Attendance is limited to 125. Confirmation will be emailed upon registration. Onsite registration will be available on a space-available basis. All cancellations must be received in writing by February 20, 2016. Accommodations: Las Vegas Embassy Suites, 3600 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89169.702-893- 8000. Deadline for reservations is February 2, 2016. Rates: $115/night/ king; $129/night double/ Room block is limited. ASA MEETING AGENDA ASA LAS VEGAS MEETING FEES Includes Friday reception, keynote presentation, Saturday education sessions, breaks and lunch. Mail to: ASA, 6 West Dry Creek Circle, Suite 200, Littleton, CO 80120, 303-694-9130, www.surgicalassistant.org Date Member/Cert No. Name (please print) Circle title: CST CSFA CSA SA-C Other Address City State Zip Home phone Work phone Email Credit card billing address (if same as above, leave blank) City State Zip 2016 ASA Las Vegas Meeting ASA Member: $275 ASA Student* Member: $175 Nonmember: $300 Friday Workshops Choose only one; must be registered for ASA meeting. Endovein Harvesting IV Therapy Wound Management ASA Member: $249 Nonmember: $299 *Currently enrolled in CAAHEP-accredited surgical assisting program Money Order/check enclosed for $ (No purchase orders accepted) VISA MC AmEx Name on Card No Expiration Date Total amount charged $ Signature SATURDAY, MARCH 5 9 CEs 7:45–8 AM Welcome Kathy Duffy, CSFA, CSA, ASA President ▼ Choose only one of two sessions in each specific time period. ▼ 8–8:50 AM Total Ankle Arthroplasty Timothy Watts Evidence-based Laparoscopic Entry andClosure Techniques Luke Newton, MD Midmorning Break (sponsored by ARCSTSA) 9–10:50 AM Tell Me Something I Don’t Know ASA Board/Participants Foley Catheter for Perioperative Patient/ Skills Lab 11 AM–NOON Introduction to Medical Billing Rebeca Paley, BS Patient Characteristics That Increase Complication Risk Solomon Paley, MD NOON–1 PM Lunch (sponsored by NBSTSA) 1–1:50 PM Preventing Infection in Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Advanced Robotic Surgery–A Team Approach George Tuchsen, MD 2–2:50 PM Critical Airway Management Richard Byrd, MD Robotic Advancements in Urology Jayram Krishman, DO 3–3:50 PM Introduction to ACLS Mary Chalfant, RN, MS Technology Advancements: Not Yesterday’s Suture Afternoon Break (sponsored by NBSTSA) 4–4:50 PM Minimally Invasive Surgery: Mitral Valve Michael Morrison, CSFA Optimal Device Performance and Improving Surgical Outcomes 5–5:50 PM Making a Difference Through Medical Missions Faith in Practice Linda McCarthy 5:50-6 PM Closing Kathy Duffy, CSFA, CSA