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Topics in Primary Care

2nd title: TBA

7-Night Greek Isles & Italy Cruise
Round-trip Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
June 13 - 20, 2021

This conference has already sailed, but that doesn't mean you have to miss the boat! Click here to see our complete schedule of upcoming programs.

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Royal Caribbean's <em>Odyssey of the Seas</em>
Royal Caribbean's Odyssey of the Seas

COURSE CREDITS & HOURS

14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
14 ACPE Credits
14.0 Contact Hours
14 CE Credits for Psychologists
14 ASWB ACE Credits

COURSE FEES

$895.00 for Physicians, Psychiatrists, Pharmacists, & Attorneys
$695.00 for Physician Assistants & Nurse Practitioners
$495.00 for Nurses, Students & Others

TARGET AUDIENCE

Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Psychologists, Social Workers

PROGRAM PURPOSE

This CME activity entitled Primary Care includes topics frequently encountered in outpatient medicine in Primary care, however the skills gained can be applied to other specialties.

Participants will become familiar with new diseases management and prevention guidelines and will have the opportunity to practice this knowledge and skills by solving relevant clinical scenarios to improve patient outcome. Participants will gain skills in working with an intraprofessional team for decreasing medical errors (like handoff) and improving patient outcomes and decreasing health care expenditure (like proper chronic pain management, obesity management, lifestyle medicine for management of chronic diseases). We will particularly focus on discussing recommendations based on current strong evidence and updated guidelines.

Topics:
  1. Obesity Management: Update on Latest Guidelines and Evidence, and Practical Tips
    • Synthesize the current guidelines on obesity management in a clinically relevant fashion.
    • Use evidence based medicine to debunk popular myths related to diet, activity and behavior as they relate to the treatment of obesity.
    • Synthesize the effectiveness and risks of each weight loss method for patients
    • Manage obesity in a 15-minute outpatient visit
  2. Health promotion: What are the recommendations and evidence? How to motivate patients for behavior change?
    • Synthesize the updated recommendations and evidence for health promotion
    • Demonstrate techniques for motivating patients for behavior change
    • Apply the knowledge gained to a clinical scenario
  3. Update on evidence-based recommendations for lifestyle management of common diseases
    • Synthesize current evidence and recommendations for lifestyle management of common primary care chronic diseases.
    • Apply lifestyle medicine principles to clinical case management
  4. Update on USPTFS recommendations for screening in primary care
    • Synthesize current US PTFS guidelines for screening in primary care
    • Apply the knowledge gained to relevant clinical scenarios
  5. Current guidelines for screening patients at risk for type 1 and 2 diabetes
    • Summarize current guidelines for screening patients for type 1 and 2 diabetes
    • Apply the knowledge gained to relevant clinical scenarios
  6. Pain management: Guidelines for opioid risk mitigation and overdose resuscitation
    • Identify recent trends in use of opioids and deaths from overdose.
    • Describe recently published clinical guidelines on the use of opioids from the Center for Disease Control, the American Heart Association, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, including risk mitigation strategies and the steps of opioid overdose resuscitation.
    • Apply the knowledge gained to an evolving case involving opioid prescription.
  7. Handoffs: Prevention of medical Errors
    • Summarize the components of optimal verbal and written handoffs
    • Synthesize the roles of effective handoffs and the relationship with medical errors
    • Describe the characteristics, content and sequence of effective handoffs
    • Apply effective handoffs strategies to improve a clinical handoff scenario
Additional topics under development

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

PLEASE NOTE: To attend the conference, participants must book their cruise through Continuing Education, Inc.. This ensures our company can provide full conference services and complimentary social amenities to all meeting participants and their guests. Note also, that participants' family and friends are welcome to book within our group to take advantage of our typically excellent cruise rates. Thank you for your cooperation.
BIAS FREE CME - No Commercial Support was provided for this CME activity.

Faculty

2nd Speaker TBA

Magdalena Pasarica MD, PhD

Magdalena Pasarica MD, PhD

Associate Professor of Medicine
Family Medicine Chair of Education
University of Central Florida, College of Medicine
Orlando, Florida 

Dr. Pasarica is a physician educator, board certified in Family Medicine with a PhD in Nutrition and Obesity. She serves as Associate Professor of Medicine at University of Central Florida College of Medicine, where she serves as Medical Director for the Student-run free clinic, Editor for the UCF Flagship Medical Journal and Family Medicine Chair of Education.

Dr. Pasarica is actively seeing patients in primary care clinic and performs quality improvement projects for delivery of optimal evidence-based primary care. Through her 10+ years of translational and clinical research in nutrition and obesity, Dr Pasarica is translating her expertise in evidence based medicine and lifestyle medicine into medical education and education research.

Dr Pasarica has been invited by numerous organizations to give CME talks on Primary Care Topics and has published extensively in this field. Her work was recognized by awards from national organizations, including the American Association of Medical Colleges and Bipartisan Policy Center.

Accreditation

 Joint Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® 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.

 

Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education

Credit Designation for Physicians: Continuing Education, Inc. designates this live activity for 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

Osteopathic Physicians: This program is eligible for Category 2 credit with the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).

US or Canadian Family Physicians: Please let us know if you require AAFP Prescribed Credits.

 

ANCC

Credit Designation for Nurses: Continuiung Education, Inc. designates this continuing nursing education activity for 14 contact hours.
Accredited status does not imply endorsement by Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® or ANCC of any commercial products displayed or used with an activity.

Nurse Practitioners: Can claim either ANCC Contact Hours or AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM as needed.  Pharmacology credits are identified on individual activities.

ROYAL COLLEGE MOC

 

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada:
Through an agreement between the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, medical practitioners participating in the Royal College MOC Program may record completion of accredited activities registered under the ACCME’s “CME in Support of MOC” program in Section 3 of the Royal College’s MOC Program.

College of Family Physicians of Canada

 

College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) has a reciprocal credit reporting agreement with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Prescribed credits can be claimed as the equivalent number of certified credits, and Elective credits can be claimed as the equivalent number of non-certified credits.

Members of the CFPC may claim up to 50 credits per five-year cycle from Physician's Recognition Award (PRA) Category 1 credits. Any additional credits are eligible as non-certified credits.

Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education

Credit Designation for Pharmacists: This knowledge-based activity is approved for 14 hours of pharmacy continuing education credit.

Credit Designation for Psychologists: Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibly for the content of the programs.

 

 

 

Credit Designation for Social Workers:  As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Continuing Education, Inc is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 14 Clinical continuing education credits.

Does not apply to the following states/provinces: New Jersey, New York, Yukon Territories.

ITINERARY

DATE PORT OF CALL ARRIVE DEPART
Sun Jun 13 Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy - 5:00 pm
Mon Jun 14 At Sea - Cruising - -
Tue Jun 15 Santorini, Greece 12:00 pm 11:00 pm
Wed Jun 16 Mykonos, Greece 7:00 am 10:00 pm
Thu Jun 17 Athens (Piraeus), Greece 6:00 am 8:00 pm
Fri Jun 18 At Sea - Cruising - -
Sat Jun 19 Naples, Italy 8:00 am 6:00 pm
Sun Jun 20 Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy 5:00 am -
Greek Isles & Italy

PORTS OF CALL

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy - Extraordinary architecture, millennia of turbulent history, magnificent basilicas concealing unimaginable riches, and ornate fountains splashing at the heart of sun-drenched piazzas are just some of the many reasons to visit Rome. Art greets you on every corner, from elaborate statues to delicate frescoes. Stroll the ancient center and history comes to life as you explore the Colosseum, the Pantheon and the Roman Forum. Enjoy Italian café culture in Trastevere, where you can wander the narrow streets and soak up a sense of la dolce vita, or throw a coin into the baroque Trevi Fountain to guarantee your return to this vibrant, intoxicating city.

At Sea - Cruising - Cruising

Santorini, Greece - Here on the island of Santorini, you'll find a classic Greek seascape‐whitewashed houses accented by sea-blue roofs. This is a treasure trove for both professional and amateur archeology buffs, with sites that include tombs that date back to the 9th century and the sanctuary of Apollo.

Mykonos, Greece - For pure Mediterranean pizzazz, Mykonos can't be beat. Designer boutiques and beautifully bronzed Greek gods and goddesses lie on Mykonos' beaches. The city's five famouse white churches look down on it all in oblivious serenity.

Athens (Piraeus), Greece - As the capital of Greece and one of Europe’s most bustling cities, Athens is powered by 5,000 years of history. At night, the city of Athens glows from afar, light reflecting off the ancient ruins. Today travelers flock from around the world to experience its history while on cruises from Athens. After all, the art, theatre, architecture, and philosophy of Athens had ripple effects through the fabric of entire civilizations.

Naples, Italy - Capital of Southern Italy and the largest city in Campania, Naples is the third most populated city in Italy (after Rome and Milan) with over a million inhabitants. It's the most important industrial center and trading port for the South. Naples itself can provide a day's fun and entertainment, if its somewhat rundown appearance doesn't dissuade you. Or, join a tour of incredible Pompeii, frozen in time since A.D. 79 when Mt. Vesuvius brought an end to that then-thriving city. Or, take a quick ferry across the bay to the flowery Isle of Capri. Or, (yes, there's more) visit fabulous Sorrento, vacation spot for the well to do.

Royal Caribbean's Odyssey of the Seas

PLEASE NOTE: To attend the conference, participants must book their cruise through Continuing Education, Inc.. This ensures our company can provide full conference services and complimentary social amenities to all meeting participants and their guests. Note also, that participants' family and friends are welcome to book within our group to take advantage of our typically excellent cruise rates. Thank you for your cooperation.

Register your interest and receive a full quote at 800-422-0711 (US/Can) or direct/int'l tel: +1-727-526-1571 or by registering online.
STATEROOM DETAILS
PRICING PER PERSON

Prices below are for the full cruise including meals and evening entertainment

Suite/Deluxe

Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom, GS Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom (GS)
1 Bedroom Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed. One double sofa bed. Living room with sitting area and writing desk. Private balcony with seating area and private dining. One bathroom with tub and two sinks (access from living room and bedroom). 

Stateroom: 388 sq. ft. Balcony: 109 sq. ft. 
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Junior Suite with Balcony, J4 Junior Suite with Balcony (J4)
Junior Suite Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed. One double sofa bed. Bedroom area and sitting area with sofa. One bathroom with tub.
Stateroom: 301 sq. ft. Balcony: 81 sq. ft. 
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Balcony

 Spa Oceanview with Balcony, S4 Spa Oceanview with Balcony (S4)

Your Spa Stateroom is your private retreat for relaxing and recharging.  From a range of calming in-room amenities to upgrated features like lush bath products, luxurious bedding and more; every detail is focused toward your relaxation and well-being. 
Included with the Spa Staterooms:

  • Priority when booking spa treatments
  • Upgraded carpet & balcony cushioned balcony furniture
  • Upgraded mattress and pillows
  • Upgraded jetted shower head
  • Upgraded toiletries
  • Welcome gift of fresh fruit on embarkation day
  • Refreshments delivered daily
    • Water, coffee & tea
  • King-size down feather pillows
  • Cozy slippers and luxurious robes
  • Bluetooth speaker
  • Succulents
  • Tranquil artwork
 
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 Oceanview with Balcony, 4D Oceanview with Balcony (4D)
Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed.
Size Stateroom: 182 sq. ft. Balcony: 50 sq. ft. 
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Obstructed Oceanview with Balcony, 1E Balcony Obstructed Oceanview with Balcony (1E)
Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed.
Obstructed ocean view
Size Stateroom: 182 sq. ft. Balcony: 50 sq. ft.
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 Oceanview with Balcony, 7D Balcony Oceanview with Balcony (7D)
Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed.
One double sofa bed
Size Stateroom: 182 sq. ft. Balcony: 50 sq. ft.
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 Oceanview with Balcony, 8D Balcony Oceanview with Balcony (8D)
Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed.
Size Stateroom: 182 sq. ft. Balcony: 50 sq. ft.
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Outside

Oceanview Stateroom, 2N Oceanview Stateroom (2N)
Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, full bathroom and sitting area with sofa.
Stateroom: 119 sq. ft. 
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Oceanview Stateroom, 1N Outside Oceanview Stateroom (1N)
Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, full bathroom and sitting area with sofa.
Stateroom: 119 sq. ft.
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Spacious Oceanview Stateroom, 3M Outside Spacious Oceanview Stateroom (3M)
Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, full bathroom and sitting area with sofa.
Stateroom: 187sq. ft.
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Spacious Oceanview Stateroom, 4M Outside Spacious Oceanview Stateroom (4M)
Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, full bathroom and sitting area with sofa.
Stateroom: 187sq. ft.
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Inside

Interior Stateroom, 4V Interior Stateroom (4V)
  • Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed
  • Sitting arear with one double sofa bed

Stateroom: 166 sq. ft. 
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Interior Stateroom, 2V Inside Interior Stateroom (2V)
  • Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed
  • Sitting arear with one double sofa bed

Stateroom: 166 sq. ft.
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Interior Stateroom, 3V Inside Interior Stateroom (3V)
  • Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed
  • Sitting arear with one double sofa bed

Stateroom: 166 sq. ft.
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Because this program is sailing soon, full payment of the fare is due at time of booking.

3rd/4th in Stateroom - Please call to secure the best possible pricing

Cruise pricing is presented per person, based double occupancy of the stateroom, following industry practice. Pricing presented above is listed accordingly to allow easy comparison for the stateroom categories displayed. Our agents always provide 'total cost' pricing disclosing all particulars before you make any commitment.

COMPETITIVE PRICING PROMISE: We will match any price currently offered by the cruise line; this promise includes their short-term, promotional rates. As a value-added organizer of meetings at sea, however, we do not seek to compete with 'cruise discounters,' 'travel clubs,' or 'distressed inventory' sales operations.
PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE: Because this sailing is departing soon, no fares are displayed above; Call us to request a quote of current, market rate fares. Those fares, the same as offered directly by the cruise line, are subject to change at any time until held with a deposit or full payment of the fare. Market rates are capacity and revenue controlled, do fluctuate, and can be withdrawn without notice.
CANCELLATION PENALTY POLICY WILL APPLY: We recommend Travel Insurance to protect your investment from unexpected, late cancellations.
Cruise Cancellation Policy:Late Cancellation policies vary by cruise line, itinerary and length of cruise. When reserving your stateroom, please congirm the policy applicable to this cruise with one of our agents.
Course Fee Cancellation Policy: 30+ days before sailing date - 75% Refund ; 7-29 days before sailing date - 50% Refund; Less than 7 days before sailing date - No Refund
FUEL SUPPLEMENT: During periods of unusual oil price volatility, cruiselines may implement a fuel surcharge at any time prior to sailing.

Chubb Travel Protection Overview

Please note, this insurance protection is available to the residents of the United States only,
that coverage limits are per person and that limits can vary by State.

Standard Plan Benefits Travel Basics Travel Essentials Travel Choice
Trip Cancellation 100% of Trip Costs
($100,000 maximum)
100% of Trip Costs
($100,000 maximum)
100% of Trip Costs
($100,000 maximum)
Trip Interruption 100% of Trip Costs
($100,000 maximum)
150% of Trip Costs
($150,000 maximum)
150% of Trip Costs
($150,000 maximum)
Trip Interruption - Return Air Only $500 $750 $1,000
Trip Delay $500 ($100 per day) $750 ($150 per day) $1,000 ($200 per day)
Missed Connection NA $250 $500
Baggage & Personal Effects $750 ($50 deductible) $1,000 $2,500
Baggage Delay $200 $300 $500
Accident & Sickness Medical Expense* $15,000 ($50 deductible) $25,000 $50,000
Emergency Evacuation & Repatriation of Remains $150,000 $500,000 $1,000,000
Accidental Death & Dismemberment NA $10,000 $50,000
Assistance Services Included Included Included
Additional Benefits (if purchased within 15 days of Initial Trip Payment; Day 1 is the date the Intial Trip Payment is made)
Pre-Existing Medical Condition Exclusion Waiver Included Included Included
Trip Cancellation/ Interruption due to Financial Default Included Included Included
Accident Sickness Medical Expense Excess Coverage Primary Coverage Primary Coverage
Baggage & Personal Effects Excess Coverage Excess Coverage Primary Coverage
Flight Accident $25,000 $50,000 NA
Missed Connection NA Additional $250 Included in base plan
Optional Benefits (if selected byt the Applicant and required premium is paid)
Medical Coverage Upgrade Included in base plan Included in base plan Additional $50,000
including Emergency Evacuation* Additional $150,000 Additional $500,000 Included in base plan
Car Rental Collision Coverage $35,000 ($250 Deductible) $35,000 ($250 Deductible) $35,000 ($250 Deductible)
Flight Accident Amount selected up to $500,000 Amount selected up to $500,000 NA
*Coverage, pricing and availability may vary by state
*Additional Benefits change not available for CA, CO, KS, MN, MO, MT, NH, NY, PA, TX or WA residents at this time.


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Before and After your cruise

4 Days / 3 Nights Rome Cruise Package

★ ★ ★ ★
Hotel Barocco (or similar)

Piazza Barberini, 9 |, Via della Purificazione, 4, 00187
Roma RM, Italy

The entrance, on via della Purificazione, leads to the hotel's elegantly modest hall. A delicate fragrance greets our guests - an expression of the hotel's philosophy of hospitality. The atmosphere of this exclusive hotel is expression of elegance, discretion and comfort.

These qualities are much appreciated by our guests, among whom businesspeople, professionals, personages from the world of culture, and guests arriving from all parts of the globe to admire Rome and its attractions. The hote's location is, in itself, an invitation to explore Rome's city centre on foot and admire such sights as the Trevi fountain, the Piazza di Spagna square, the Quirinale area, and the Roman Fora. We looked to the practices of the best international hotels, and decided that Hotel Barocco, too, should become a 100% non-smoking hotel.

FACILITIES SERVICES
Common Areas Concierge Service
Barolo Café Fax/Photocopying
Barolo Café Fax/Photocopying
Elevator American Breakfast
All Public and Private spaces non-smoking Breakfast Special Dietary Menus (on request)
Early Breakfast (on request)
Room Services, Complimentary Wi-fi
Luggage Storage, Laundry, Shuttle service

  • Day 1: Rome
    • Arrive at Rome's airport or at Civitavecchia pier. Private transfer to your hotel. Check in at your centrally located hotel. Overnight.
  • Day 2: Vatican Tour
    • Morning tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter' s Basilica. Includes pick up at hotel. Tour will end in Vatican area after 4 hours. Free afternoon and overnight.
  • Day 3: Ancient Rome
    • Afternoon tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Includes pick up at hotel. Your will end in Colosseum area after 4 hours.
  • Day 4: Departure
    • Private transfer to the airport or pier.

    Included:
    • 1 private transfer from airport to hotel or vice-versa
    • 1 private transfer from hotel to pier or vice-versa
    • 1 half day group tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter' Basilica with skip the line tickets
    • 1 half day group tour of Ancient Rome including Colosseum and Roman Forum with skip the line tickets
    • 3 - night hotel accommodation with breakfast. Hotel Barocco or similar

    Rates per person low season - November 22 2021 / February 28, 2022
    • Sharing Double Room $766
    Rates per person high season - April 1, 2021/ July 18, 2021 --- September 1, 2020/ November 10, 2020
    • Sharing Double Room $1,031
    Rates per person medium season - July 19, 2021/August 31, 2021
    • Sharing Double Room $866

    **Black -out dates apply**

    SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY
    A 20% advance deposit is required.

    PRIVATE TRANSFERS OPERATED FROM 08.00PM TO 07.00AM ARE SUBJECT TO A 30% NIGHT SURCHARGE. HOTEL RATES ARE DYNAMIC AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE, LOCAL TOURIST TAX TO BE PAID AT HOTEL BETWEEN 4 AND 7 EURO PER PERSON PER NIGHT.

    All deposits are refundable if a cancellation occurs up to 45 days prior to the beginning of the first service in your reservation. In case of cancellation before the 45th day prior to the first day of service, There will still be a $50 per person handling fee. For cancellations after the 45th day prior to the first service date, there is no refund.

    Final and full payment is due before the 45th day prior to the beginning of the first service in your reservation. Modifications are allowed without any additional charge, however, always subject to hotels and supplier availability and to price changes.

    Prices are subject to increase due to any increase in our cost, such as, but not limited to: increase in air, land fares, fuel cost, and currency fluctuation. We reserve the right to revise the price and re-invoice in case of price increase of 5% or more at the time final payment is due.

    Hotel is subject to availability and can substituted with a similar one.

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