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International Emergency Medicine Symposium

31 March - 02 April 2003 (28-30 Muharram 1424)

Straight Talk: Emergency Medicine; A Clinical Overview and Update on Common Emergencies by the experts

15 CME Hours

Topics:

  • Medical Emergencies
  • Pediatric and Neonatal Emergencies
  • Toxicology
  • Prehospital Care
  • Nursing Issues and Emergency Care
  • Administrative Issues in Emergency Medicine
  • Emergency Medicine in Saudi Arabia, the way to the future

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

  • To review and expand on current knowledge of common medical, pediatric, surgical and toxicologic emergencies;
  • To become knowledgeable of and implement the latest diagnostic and management procedures for such emergencies;
  • To better understand the vital role of nursing and pre-hospital staff in hospital and pre-hospital emergency care;
  • To interact with local and international speakers in developing an evidenced-based practical approach to emergency care.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The Organizing Committee acknowledges the assistance and support of this Conference by the staff of Academic and Training Affairs, Research Centre, Photographics, Audiovisual, Print Shop, Transportation, Food Services, Public Relations & Information, Media Affairs, Safety, Security and Communications, Environmental Services, Housing, Utilities and Maintenance, Manpower Services, Materials Management and the Social Club.

CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE

Certificates will be available upon receipt of a completed evaluation form.

SMOKING POLICY

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre recognizes the negative implications of smoking.  The policy is "no smoking" in the auditorium, exhibition area, dining areas and restrooms.

INFORMATION ABOUT CME's

This Conference is accredited by the Saudi Council For Health Specialties.  The number of CME's will be 19 including all workshops.