The practitioner of emergency medicine must possess evidence-based scientific background for competent clinical practice; maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of the specialty and all additional related disciplines; maintain an up-to-the-minute armamentarium of knowledge and skills for the selection and use of complex equipment, pharmacological agents, and procedures; manage self and colleagues to function toward common goals in providing consistent care in all settings in which emergency care is provided; serve as an expert in matters involving quality, safe and equitable health care delivery and support of other service providers, departments, institutions, and organizations dependent upon professional expertise. Northwest Seminars is a division of Northwest Anesthesia Seminars that specializes in emergency medicine continuing education. Northwest Anesthesia Seminars has been the leader in continuing medical education and travel for over 40 years and with this experience comes strength, reliability, and a commitment to offering better services to our clients. Each specific emergency medicine program addresses a wide variety of topics applicable to practice in the emergency department. This course is designed for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and all other medical care providers who must maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of the emergency medicine specialty or are impacted by it. Northwest Seminars conferences are designed to facilitate the acquisition of cognitive and technical skills as defined through evidence-based data translated to best practice standards. Each specific program addresses a wide variety of topics applicable to practice in the emergency department. This course is designed for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and all other medical care providers who must maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of the emergency medicine specialty or are impacted by it.