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This course is full. 

Held in conjunction with the AGA Clinical Congress of Gasteroenterology and Hepatology, this one-day course will provide gastroenterologists and nurses with the essential information and training to safely and effectively administer sedation for GI procedures, including a review of the basic principles of sedation and hands-on training. Faculty includes a multi-disciplinary team of gastroenterologists, anesthesiologists and gastrointestinal nurses who specialize in the administration of sedation.  Attendees who successfully complete the course and post-course exam will receive a Certificate of Completion.

Course starts at 7:45 a.m. and goes until 3 p.m. Registration and breakfast starts at 6:30 a.m.

At the completion of the course, successful learners will be able to:

• Explain the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of commonly used agents.
• Describe the physiology of sedation agents and their impact on organ systems.
• Identify and explain the potential complications associated with sedation/analgesia and how to avoid and manage them.
• Perform the fundamental skills required for airway management and patient rescue.
• Demonstrate the skills necessary to safely and effectively administer sedation for GI procedures.
• Develop risk management strategies in order to minimize complications and potential malpractice claims.

CME Information
The AGA Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The AGA Institute designates this educational activity for a maximum of six AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Faculty Disclosure
In accordance with ACCME's Standards for Commercial Support of Continuing Medical Education, all faculty and planning partners must disclose any financial relationship(s) held within the past 12 months. The AGA Institute implements a mechanism to identify and resolve all conflicts of interest prior to delivering the educational activity to learners.

CE Credit
This course has been approved by the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA), Inc. for 5.5 Continuing Education contact hours.  SGNA is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Sedation course - only fees.

Early-bird registration deadline: December 31, 2009

Fee includes session materials.

The Venetian^® & Palazzo^®
3355 Las Vegas Blvd South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Toll-free: 877-283-6423
Fax: 702-414-1100

Room rate: $189 single/double per night plus tax (12%)

Reserve your hotel online or call the number provided above. If you are calling the hotel directly, be sure to mention that you are attending the AGA Institute Sedation Course to receive the discounted rate. Reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card. The hotel will charge one night’s room/tax as a deposit and refunding of deposits will be made when reservations are cancelled at least 7 days prior to the arrival date. Rooms must be reserved by Thursday, Dec. 24 to ensure availability and discounted rate.

Written cancellations must be postmarked or faxed to the AGA Institute by Dec. 31, 2009. There will be no refunds after this date. Refunds will be processed within 30 days after the meeting. There is a $50 nonrefundable fee for all cancellations.

Held in collaboration with the Society for Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA).

For more information, contact Jennifer Conte at 301-941-2641

This course will be held in conjunction with the AGA Clinical Congress of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.