Obstetrics and Neonatal Nursing

Conference Overview

As OB nurses, have you wondered what happens to critically-ill infants after they leave the delivery room? As NICU nurses, have you examined a mother's medical history to better understand the infant's clinical picture? As clinicians in two distinct but interconnected specialties, you've worked side-by-side as your obstetric patients' critical needs turn into neonatal urgent interventions. Now you will have the opportunity to learn together to better provide coordinated and comprehensive care for your high-risk patients.

We invite you to the Obstetric and Neonatal Nursing: Challenges and Controversies conference to investigate issues that crossover between the obstetric and neonatal worlds as well as topics specific to practice dilemmas in each clinical area. State-of-the-art technology and procedures, ethical concerns, patient safety and the human factor are just a sample of issues addressed. Join us to broaden your awareness of how these factors interact and how to use this knowledge to ensure the best possible outcomes for both mothers and babies.

Highlights of the 2011 conference include:

• Preconferences specific to each specialty:
  • For neonatal nurses, Advanced Neonatal Pathophysiology can be utilized as an excellent review and to advance your knowledge to the next level.
  • For obstetric nurses, High-Risk Obstetrics and Clinical Emergencies focuses on managing crisies situations to maximize outcomes.
• Main Conference presentations addressing issues which affect both maternal and neonatal health.
• Substance abuse, viability and the late preterm infant -- three hot topics presented from both the maternal and neonatal perspective.
• Flexible Concurrent Session format -- choose to attend sessions with either an obstetric or neonatal focus.
• Opportunity to gain new insights, share experiences and problem-solve with your colleagues.
• Dynamic interactions with leaders in the care of high-risk obstetric and neonatal patients via case review and group interactions.
• New conference location -- The Paris Hotel -- right on the Las Vegas "Strip"! Enjoy easy access to major attractions and renowned entertainment.

Join your colleagues for an educational experience that will help you think critically, plan effectively and practice safely in your clinical setting. Re-energize yourself to do the work you know and love!

Who Should Attend?

Anyone involved in the care of high-risk pregnant women and their infants including:

Obstetric and Neonatal Staff Nurses Nurse Practitioners Clinical Nurse Specialists Nurse Managers

Educators Transport Nurses Certified Nurse Midwives Case Managers

Conference Objectives

This conference will enable the experienced clinician to:

• Incorporate evidence-based practice into the care of medically complex neonates and their mothers.
• Examine the expanding role of simulation training as it relates to upcoming changes in the NRP Guidelines.
• Explore ethical and practice dilemmas surrounding maternal substance abuse, infants on the edge of viability and the late preterm.
• Identify the physiologic basis of assessment, intervention and management strategies used in daily practice.
• Recognize the complex relationship and potential areas of conflict between families faced with difficult decisions and the medical/nursing staff.

Planning Committee Members
Diane J. Angelini, EdD, CNM, FACNM, FAAN, NEA-BC
Cyndy Krening, MS, RNC-OB, C-EFM
M. Terese Verklan, PhD, RNC, CCNS

Program Managers
Contemporary Forums
Kathryn Clayton, MSN, MBA, RN, ALNC
Jeannine Strunk, BSN, RN

Conference Program

Tuesday, March 8th | Wednesday, March 9th | Thursday, March 10th | Friday, March 11th | Saturday, March 12th

Preconference A

Advanced Neonatal Pathophysiology
This two-day preconference will provide a comprehensive review of neonatal pathophysiology for NICU nurses, nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists who are interested in increasing their knowledge base and understanding of the neonate. Course content will provide an overview of the various organ systems as well as address the physiologic basis of disease states seen in the neonate. Although clinical and management correlates will be mentioned during the presentations, the primary focus will be on understanding pathophysiology in neonates.

This Preconference will enable you to:

• Recognize the pathophysiologic basis of neonatal disease states and clinical conditions.
• Discuss the inter-relationship between various systems in critically ill infants.
• Improve assessment skills and evaluate treatment strategies relative to physiologic principles.

Tuesday, March 8

7:00 a.m.	Preconference A Registration
8:00	Immunocompetence & Infectious Disease (RX = .25 hr.) Role of inflammation Systemic inflammatory response Newborn host-defense mechanisms Role of neutrophils and complement Neutropenia in the newborn Jan Sherman, PhD, RN, NNP-BC
9:30	Refreshment Break
9:45	Neurology: Physiology and Pathophysiology (RX = .25 hr.) Embryologic basis for common anomalies Neurodevelopmental physiology Alphabet soup: IVH, PVL and HIE Sharon Fichera, MSN, RN, NNP-BC, CNS
11:30	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel
11:45	Lunch Break
1:00 p.m.	Renal Physiology (RX = .25 hr.) Factors affecting renal function Acute renal failure (intrinsic, pre-renal, post-renal) Common neonatal renal disorders Hydronephrosis, hypertension, UTIs Jan Sherman, PhD, RN, NNP-BC
2:30	Refreshment Break
2:45	Surgical Emergencies Gastrointestinal Respiratory Cardiac Sharon Fichera, MSN, RN, NNP-BC, CNS
4:00	Fluid and Electrolyte Homeostasis (RX = .25 hr.) Fluid balance disorders (fluid depletion & excess) Hypo/hypernatremia Hypo/hyperkalemia Jan Sherman, PhD, RN, NNP-BC
5:00	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel
5:30	Adjourn

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Wednesday, March 9

7:00 a.m.	Exhibits
8:00	Developmental Overview of Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology (RX = .25 hr.) Fetal and transitional cardiac function Embryologic basis for common anomalies Sharon Fichera, MSN, RN, NNP-BC, CNS
9:45	Refreshment Break • Exhibits
10:15	Physiology of Hemostasis (RX = .25 hr.) Physiology of clot formation Common bleeding disorders DIC Thrombocytopenia Thrombotic disease Jan Sherman, PhD, RN, NNP-BC
11:45	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel
12:15 p.m.	Lunch Break
1:30	Respiratory Distress (RX = .25 hr.) Pathogenesis of common respiratory disorders RDS BPD Pneumonia Retained fetal lung fluid Persistent pulmonary hypertension Jan Sherman, PhD, RN, NNP-BC
3:15	Refreshment Break • Exhibits
3:45	Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (RX = .75 hr.) Moving from SIRS to MODS Role of inflammatory mediators Organ dysfunction criteria and presentation Sharon Fichera, MSN, RN, NNP-BC, CNS
5:00	Questions and Discussion (RX = .25 hr.) Faculty Panel
5:30	Adjourn

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Preconference B

High-Risk Obstetrics and Clinical Emergencies: Managing Crisis Situations
In any high-risk or life threatening emergency, having the knowledge and skills to intervene quickly and effectively is crucial to a good outcome for mother and baby. Focused on high-risk obstetrics and selected life-threatening emergencies, this Preconference provides the tools and clinical strategies you need to effectively assess and manage crisis situations where the lives of the mother and her baby are at risk. This is one session you don't want to miss!

This Preconference will enable you to:

• Identify clinical signs indicating physiologic compromise in the high-risk obstetric patient.
• Discuss selected life-threatening OB emergencies, including critical interventions for improving outcomes.
• Explore medical-legal considerations in the documentation of clinical emergencies and crisis situations.

Wednesday, March 9

7:00 a.m.	Preconference B Registration • Exhibits
8:00	The Unstable OB Patient: How to Get Yourself Out of Sticky Situations! Laura Krieger, BSN, RN, CCRN (RX= .25 hr.)
8:45	Pulmonary Complications: When Mom Can't Breathe (RX = .25 hr.) Mary Ellen Burke Sosa, MS, RNC-OB
9:30	Refreshment Break • Exhibits
10:00	Hypertensive Crises: Her Blood Pressure is Sky High – How to Keep Yours Normal Laura Krieger, BSN, RN, CCRN (RX = .25 hr.)
10:45	Obstetric Hemorrhage (RX = .25 hr.) Cyndy Krening, MS, RNC-OB, C-EFM
11:30	Questions and Discussion (RX = .25 hr.) Faculty Panel
12:15 p.m.	Lunch Break
1:30	What to Do About the Pregnant Trauma Patient (RX = .25 hr.) Mary Ellen Burke Sosa, MS, RNC-OB
2:15	Delivery Complications: Know the Drill! (RX = .25 hr.) Diane J. Angelini, EdD, CNM, FACNM, FAAN, NEA-BC
3:00	Refreshment Break • Exhibits
3:30	Documentation During Obstetric Crises Cyndy Krening, MS, RNC-OB, C-EFM
4:15	Questions and Discussion (RX = .25 hr.) Faculty Panel
4:45	Adjourn

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Main Conference

Thursday, March 10

7:00 a.m.	Main Conference Registration • Exhibits
8:00	The Ultimate Guide to Precepting and Competency Development Sharon Fichera, MSN, RN, NNP-BC, CNS
8:45	Maternal and Fetal Effects of Environmental Toxins Laura Anderko, PhD, RN
9:30	Refreshment Break • Exhibits
10:00	Substance Abuse Dilemmas (RX = .5 hr.) Maternal Perspective Mary Ellen Burke Sosa, MS, RNC-OB Neonatal Perspective Jan Sherman, PhD, RN, NNP-BC
11:00	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel
11:30	Lunch Break
1:00 p.m.	The Power of Love: Making the Most of the Hormonal Impact of Breastfeeding Nancy Hurst, PhD, RN, IBCLC
1:45	Discarding Glyburide: Altering GDM Diagnostic Criteria (RX = .75 hr.) Mary Ellen Burke Sosa, MS, RNC-OB
2:30	Refreshment Break • Exhibits
3:00	Viability Dilemmas Gestational Age: Not as Reliable as You've Always Believed Peter Hulac, MD Care Challenges of the Micro-Premie Eric C. Eichenwald, MD
4:00	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel
4:30	Adjourn

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Friday, March 11

During each Concurrent Session, 4 topics are presented simultaneously in separate rooms. Choices are assigned in the order received.
♦ = Obstetric
¤ = Neonatal

8:00 a.m.	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #1 #11 ♦ Think Twice Before Grabbing That Knife! New VBAC Guidelines Diane J. Angelini, EdD, CNM, FACNM, FAAN, NEA-BC #12 ♦ Communicating Environmental Risks to Patients, Clinical Applications and Success Stories Laura Anderko, PhD, RN #13 ¤ First Do No Harm: Managing the Conflict Between Parents' Wishes and Medical Opinion Peter Hulac, MD #14 ¤ How to Protect the Premie Lung: CPAP, Minimal Ventilation and More Eric C. Eichenwald, MD
9:15	Refreshment Break
9:30 a.m.	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #2 #21 ♦ OB Triage: Identifying the Pitfalls Diane J. Angelini, EdD, CNM, FACNM, FAAN, NEA-BC #22 ♦ Considerations in the Care of the Obese Gravida Garrett K. Lam, MD #23 ¤ Update on Fungal Infections in the VLBW Infant (RX = .5 hr.) Carol A. Botwinski, EdD, ARNP, NNP-BC #24 ¤ A Paradoxical Experience: Managing Breastfeeding Challenges in the NICU Nancy Hurst, PhD, RN, IBCLC
10:45	Refreshment Break
11:15	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #3 #31 ♦ Thrombophilias and Pregnancy: A Dangerous Pair (RX = .5 hr.) Cyndy Krening, MS, RNC-OB, C-EFM #32 ♦ Common and Uncommon Infections During Pregnancy: UTIs to Step A Sepsis (RX = .25 hr.) Mary Ellen Burke Sosa, MS, RNC-OB #33 ¤ Brain Injury in the Premature: The How's, Why's and What Happens? Eric C. Eichenwald, MD #34 ¤ NEC and Spontaneous Intestinal Perforation: Are They Connected? Carol A. Botwinski, EdD, ARNP, NNP-BC
12:30 p.m.	Lunch Break
2:00	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #4 #41 ♦ Perils of Pitocin (RX = 1 hr.) Cyndy Krening, MS, RNC-OB, C-EFM #42 ♦ Pregnancy Complicated by Chronic Illness Donna J. Ruth, MSN, RN CANCELLED (RX = .25 hr.) #43 ¤ Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension: The Honeymoon is Over (RX = .25 hr.) M. Terese Verklan, PhD, RNC, CCNS #44 ¤ Managing Delivery Room Emergencies: A Team Effort (RX = .25 hr.) Sandra Sundquist Beauman, MSN,RNC-NIC, CNS
3:15	Refreshment Break
3:30	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #5 #51 ♦ Learning Fetal Morse Code: Advanced Case Studies in EFM Rebecca L. Cypher, MSN, PNNP #52 ♦ Cardiac Disease in Pregnancy: Case Studies Julie Martin Arafeh, MSN, RN #53 ¤ Septic Shock in the Newborn (RX = .5 hr.) Carol A. Botwinski, EdD, ARNP, NNP-BC #54 ¤ HIE and Body Cooling: The Chilling Details M. Terese Verklan, PhD, RNC, CCNS
4:45	Adjourn

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Saturday, March 12

8:00 a.m.	Late Preterm Dilemmas Neonatal Perspective: Unexpected Challenges Sandra Sundquist Beauman, MSN, RNC-NIC, CNS Considerations in the Antenatal Management of the Preterm Garrett K. Lam, MD
9:00	What's Crazy, Sexy and Cool in Fetal Therapy? Garrett K. Lam, MD
9:45	Refreshment Break
10:00	NRP 2011: Transitioning to Simulation Julie Martin Arafeh, MSN, RN
10:45	Perinatal and Neonatal Liability: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly Rebecca L. Cypher, MSN, PNNP
11:30	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel
12:00 p.m.	Conference Summary and Evaluation
12:15	Adjourn

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Conference Faculty

Laura Anderko, PhD, RN Robert and Kathleen Scanlon Endowed Chair for Values Based Health Care Robert Wood Johnson Executive Nurse Fellow School of Nursing & Health Studies Georgetown University, Washington, DC	Nancy Hurst, PhD, RN, IBCLC Assistant Director, Lactation Program and Mother's Own Milk Bank Texas Children's Hospital Lactation Program Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
Diane J. Angelini, EdD, CNM, FACNM, FAAN, NEA-BC Planning Committee Member Senior Editor: Journal of Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing Clinical Professor Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University Director, Nurse-Midwifery Women and Infants' Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island	Laura Krieger, BSN, RN, CCRN Consultant MedEd Consulting Corporation Littleton, Colorado Specialty Course Instructor Regis University, School of Nursing Denver, Colorado
Julie Martin Arafeh, MSN, RN Obstetric Simulation Specialist Center for Advanced Pediatric and Perinatal Education Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Stanford University Palo Alto, California	Garrett K. Lam, MD Director, Fetal Therapy at the Maternal-Fetal Center Banner Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center Phoenix Perinatal Associates/Obstetrix Medical Group Phoenix, Arizona Assistant Clinical Professor Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Arizona College of Medicine Tucson, Arizona
Sandra Sundquist Beauman, MSN, RNC-NIC, CNS Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist Huntington Memorial Hospital Pasadena, California CNS Consulting, Corona, California	Donna J. Ruth, MSN, RN Clinical Learning Consultant Nursing Education & Professional Development Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville, Tennessee
Carol A. Botwinski, EdD, ARNP, NN P-BC Assistant Professor of Nursing University of Tampa Tampa, Florida Neonatal Nurse Practitioner All Children's Hospital, St. Petersburg, Florida	Cyndy Krening, MS, RNC-OB, C-EFM Planning Committee Member Perinatal Clinical Nurse Specialist Littleton Adventist Hospital, Littleton, Colorado
Rebecca L. Cypher, MSN, PNN P Perinatal Nurse Practitioner Tacoma, Washington	Jan Sherman, PhD, RN, NNP-BC Associate Professor of Clinical Practice Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Coordinator Department of Child Health University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri Adjunct Teaching Associate Professor College of Nursing University of Missouri, St. Louis, Missouri
Eric C. Eichenwald, MD Associate Professor of Pediatrics University of Texas Health Science Center Houston Director of Research Neonatal-Perinatal Fellowship Program, Houston, Texas	Mary Ellen Burke Sosa, MS, RNC-OB President, Perinatal Resources Per Diem Staff Nurse, Labor/Delivery/Recovery Kent Hospital, Warwick, Rhode Island Diabetes Nurse Clinician, Women & Infants' Hospital Providence, Rhode Island
Sharon Fichera, MSN, RN, NNP-BC, CNS Clinical Nurse Specialist/Clinical Manager Newborn and Infant Critical Care Unit Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles, California	M. Terese Verklan, PhD, RNC, CCNS Planning Committee Member Associate Professor/Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital Houston, Texas
Peter Hulac, MD Senior Instructor with Distinction, Pediatrics (Neonatology) Medical Director, Colorado Fetal Concerns Program Associate Faculty, Center for Bioethics and Humanities University of Colorado School of Medicine Aurora, Colorado

Accreditation

A Certificate of Attendance is given upon completion of course requirements, enabling you to register your credit with the appropriate licensing boards or associations. To apply for credit not listed below, use the procedure established by the specific organization.

Nurses and Nurse Practitioners

Preconference A: 15 ANCC/18 CA BRN contact hours
Preconference B: 6.5 ANCC/7.8 CA BRN contact hours
Main Conference: 16.25 ANCC/19.5 CA BRN contact hours

Contemporary Forums is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Contemporary Forums is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #04516.

(CA BRN contact hour = 50 minutes)

Nurse-Midwives

Preconference B: 6.5 hours
Main Conference: 16.25 hours

This conference is approved by the American College of Nurse-Midwives for the listed contact hours.

Pharmacology Credit for Prescriptive Authority

Preconference A: 2.5 hours
Preconference B: 2 hours
Main Conference: 3.75 hours available

Rx indicates pharmacology content. Because states' requirements vary, contact your Board of Nursing for more information.

Case Managers

Application has been made for continuing education credit from the Commission for Case Manager Certification.

Exhibits

Companies and organizations interested in exhibiting professionally relevant products and services can:

Call the Exhibitor Information Line: (925) 828-7100, Ext. 5260
Email: exhibits@cforums.com
Visit: www.contemporaryforums.com/en/For-Exhibitors.

Location

Las Vegas

It's impossible to resist the excitement of the neon lights, the shrieks of delight from jackpot winners, and the glitz and glamour of the hotels on the Strip. A Disneyland for adults? You bet … and Las Vegas is so much more! Dine at restaurants inspired by the world's greatest collection of chefs--Wolfgang Puck, Emeril Lagasse, Bobby Flay and Thomas Keller, just to name a few. Treat yourself to a world-class show, including a choice of five Cirque du Soleil productions, Disney's The Lion King, the Blue Man Group, Phantom-The Las Vegas Spectacular and Jersey Boys. Make sure to also consider the variety of well-known headliners from the worlds of music, comedy and magic performing during your stay.

Don't miss the newly opened CityCenter complex located in the heart of the Strip, a blend of sleek architecture and public miniparks, with walkways and art throughout. You'll find luxury hotels, a casino and Crystals, a three-story retail center whose shape resembles the multi-faceted surface of a quartz crystal. Add to your enjoyment by experiencing Viva Elvis, the latest Cirque du Soleil production and CityCenter's tribute to the life and music of "The King."

There's never a dull moment in Las Vegas. Watch the volcano erupt at the Mirage, don't miss the rousing pirate battle at Treasure Island, marvel at the dancing waters display at the Bellagio, take a romantic gondola ride through the canals of the Venetian or dine at the top of the Eiffel Tower at Paris. For a break from the Strip, take a day trip to Hoover Dam where you'll be impressed with the power of the mighty Colorado River.

Experience all your fantasies of Paris right in the heart of Las Vegas! From guest rooms with a European flair to great entertainment, fine French cuisine, sidewalk cafes and even the Eiffel Tower, the Paris Las Vegas has all the passion, excitement and ambiance of Europe's most romantic city. Enjoy the charming atmosphere of the European village and mall, the lively casino, the dueling pianos at Napoleon's, Barry Manilow's all new show, or a breathtaking view of Las Vegas in the Eiffel Tower ride. And right outside the doors, see all the Strip has to offer.

World-class dining, internationally-known boutiques, award-winning golf courses, savvy nightclubs and European-style spas are calling you to this glittering city, known as "Vegas!" Join your colleagues for "Obstetric and Neonatal Nursing: Challenges and Controversies" and enjoy all of the fun in the city that never sleeps.

For more information, call the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority at (702) 892-7575 or go online to www.lasvegas.com.

Hotel/Travel

Hotel Accommodations

The conference will be held at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109. A limited block of rooms is being held for you and your guests at special group rates which will be in effect, based on room availability, from March 5 to March 13 for those wishing to extend their stay to enjoy area activities or qualify for discount airfares.

Rates: $109 single/double occupancy
Rates are per room and subject to prevailing state and local taxes.

To obtain the special group rates, make your reservation early and before the "hotel room block release date" which is February 11. Rooms may sell out before this date so be sure to make your reservation now.
After the release date, rooms and group rates may no longer be available so call the hotel regarding availability.

To reserve your room online, please click here.

For room reservations, call (877) 603-4389 and inform them that you are attending the Contemporary Forums' conference, Obstetric and Neonatal Nursing. Request a confirmation number and written confirmation of your reservation. Reservations must include a first night's deposit.

Contact the hotel regarding cancellation policy. For arrivals after 4 p.m., call the hotel on the day of travel to reconfirm reservations.

For additional hotel information, please call the Paris Las Vegas Hotel at (800) 722-5597.

For assistance in locating a roommate, please call Contemporary Forums at (800) 377-7707, Ext. 0.

Travel Discounts

Contemporary Forums has a special discount agreement with United Airlines unavailable to the general public. To obtain these special conference fares call the Special Meeting Desk at (800) 521-4041, Account Code 510CW. Ticketing and payment can be done directly by you or through you or through your travel agent. To ensure the best flights and times, since seats are limited, make your reservations early. Fares are guaranteed at the time of the ticket purchase.

Hertz is the official car rental agency for the conference. Special rates will be in effect throughout the conference as well as one week before and after. For special rates, call HERTZ at (800) 654-2240 and refer to Contemporary Forums plus the conference discount code CV# 03000258.

Fees

Registrations must include full tuition payment to be accepted. Registrations faxed without payment will not be processed. Confirmation is sent by email if your completed registration form and payment are received one week before the conference begins. Since conference registration and hotel rooms are limited, early registration is advised.

Out of consideration to registrants, children of any age and spouses may not attend the sessions.

Tuition (U.S. Funds)

	Preconference A	Preconference B	Main Conference
Early Registration Fee* (On/before Feburary 15)	$355	$245	$485
Regular Registration Fee (After Feburary 15)	$385	$265	$525

* Postmarked or phone/fax/online registration and fees received on/before January 25.

Your tuition includes Certificate of Attendance, refreshment breaks and access to the Online CE Library for the Preconference and/or Main Conference for which you registered. Main Conference registrants have access to all Concurrent Sessions that were recorded. See the Overview Tab for Library details.

Group Discounts (Mail, fax or call in together – Online registration is not available.)

Tuition discounts are given to groups of 3 or more registering for the complete Main Conference. Discounts do not apply to the Preconference. To qualify for the group discount, all registration information must be complete for all group members, payment included and forms sent together. If faxing, list all group members on cover sheet. Subtract the discount from the tuition fee. Groups may not be formed after individual registrations are received.

• $25 per person discount for 3 or 4 in a group
  $45 per person discount for 5 or more in a group

Method of Tuition Payment

Make payment by check (payable to Contemporary Forums and enclose with Registration Form), Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express or Purchase Order. A $30 fee is charged for any returned check. Personal checks are NOT accepted at the conference. Purchase Orders must be received with registration by the conference date and include the P.O. number, invoice address, tuition, approval signature, and contact name, email address and phone number.

Register by Phone, Fax, Mail or Online (Payment required to register)

Register only ONCE, by mail, fax (800) 329-9923, or call (800) 377-7707, Ext. 5252, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Pacific Time). Before calling, complete all registration information.

Tax Deductibility

Expenses of training, tuition, travel, lodging and meals to maintain or improve professional skills may be TAX DEDUCTIBLE. Consult your tax advisor.

Partial Attendance (Online registration is not available)

Call Contemporary Forums for tuition and CE credit for individual days. Group discounts do not apply. Registrations may not be shared.

Cancellations

Cancellations may be made by phone or in writing. Cancellations received on/before January 25 receive a full tuition refund. Cancellations received after January 25 are assessed a $20 processing fee. No refunds for cancellations received after the conference begins or for "no shows." If this meeting is cancelled for any reason, including labor strikes or acts of God, liability is limited to a full refund of registration fees.

Program Changes

Contemporary Forums reserves the right to make necessary changes in speakers, topics or schedule. The most current program can be found on our website.

Questions?

Contact Contemporary Forums at (800) 377-7707, Ext. 0, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Pacific Time) or email info@cforums.com.

If you require special arrangements at this Conference, call (800) 377-7707, Ext. 5252, at least 30 days prior to the conference.