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Conference Overview:
The Trauma Association of Canada (TAC) hosts Canada’s premier multidisciplinary conference on trauma. The 2012 program will feature a wide range of educational activities, including debates on controversial topics, challenging case presentations, special interest group meetings, clinical updates, open paper and poster sessions, and special symposia. The non-scientific portion of the meeting includes an Opening Reception and a conference dinner in the historic Distillery District.
2012 CONFIRMED Keynote Speakers:
- Royal College Lecture - Dr. Louis Francescutti - Head, The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
- Murray Girotti Lecture – Dr. Charles Tator - Founder, ThinkFirst Canada
- Opening Lecture – Dr. Chris Giannou - Former Head of the International Committee of the Red Cross
- International Lecture - Dr. Ari Leppaniemi - Chief of the Division of Emergency Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, The Meilahti Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
- Fraser Gurd Lecture - Dr. Rao Ivatury - Chief, Division of Trauma, Critical Care, and Emergency Surgery, VCU Medical Center, Richmond, VA
Abstract Submission:
Notification of acceptance of abstracts have now been sent out. Please ensure that you acknowlege receipt of the email and intention to present by February 17, 2012 to sandy.m@ubc.ca.
Pre-Conference Workshops:
DI Report Writing Workshop
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
0800 - 1500
Hilton Toronto
This training will include introduction to the DI Report Writer, new features, and advanced applications including outputs to Microsoft Excel and MS Access using real world examples. Registration for TRISC members is $50.00; registration for non-TRISC members is $75.00 per person, and includes refreshments and lunch. Please sign up for this meeting with your Trauma 2012 conference registration. For more information regarding the Report Writer Course, please contact Maureen Brennan at mbrennan@cheo.on.ca or James Pou at jpou@dicorp.com.
CAEP AIME Roadshow
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
0800 - 1800
Hilton Toronto
The AIME program has been providing valued and practical hands-on airway management learning experiences for clinicians around the world for over 8 years.
AIME program highlights include:
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New practical algorithms
- Case-based decision making
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When, why, and how to perform awake
or rapid sequence intubation
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New textbook/manual based on the
AIME program
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Unique, customized clinical videos
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Limited registration to ensure clinician
to instructor ratios of 5 or 6:1
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Clinician to simulator ratios of 2:1
- Reinforcement of core skills
- Introduction to newer alternative devices (optical stylets, video laryngoscopes & others)
- Exposure to rescue devices (King laryngeal tubes, LMA Supreme and others)
AIME educators are experienced (and entertaining) clinical instructors who understand the varied work environments of practicing clinicians. Whether you work in a large, high volume centre or a small remote setting, AIME will provide a practical approach for airway management in emergencies. You may register for this meeting with your Trauma 2012 conference registration. This course is also open to nonconference delegates.
Study credits: 8 MAINPRO C (CFPC) & Section 1 (RCPSC)
TOPIC
Saturday, April 14, 2012
0930 - 1630
Hilton Toronto
The intended participants of the TOPIC course are all members of the trauma system team who participate in the ongoing assessment, evaluation and improvement of trauma care (Data Registrars, Nurses, Coordinators, Trauma Physicians, etc.) The course focuses on the ongoing assessment of the continuum of trauma care with a structured review of process and trauma patient outcomes. The TOPIC course is taught in a one day interactive modular format. The course offers practical application for all Levels of trauma centres, from entry level to mature phase of program development. The Modules are taught with a focus on didactic, operational definitions, sample tools, case study examples and take home points. The content of this TOPIC course will be focused on the Canadian perspective and will be led by the TAC-PIPS Co-Chairs, as well as faculty from the Society of Trauma Nurses.
For more information and to register: http://www.traumacanada.org/Default.aspx?pageId=1213227
Conference Venue & Accommodation:
The Hilton Toronto
145 Richmond Street West
Toronto, ON
M5H 2L2
Tel: 1-800-HILTONS or 1-416-869-3456
FAX: 1-416-869-3187
www.hilton.com
TO MAKE A RESERVATION:
Phone: 1 800 HILTONS or 1-416-869-3456
Online Reservations: here
The Hilton Toronto offers superb fine dining, elegantly stylish guestrooms while ideally located steps from stunning attractions, such as the Four Seasons Centre of Performing Arts, the CN Tower, and the entertainment, fashion, theatre and financial districts. Guest rooms include an oversized desk, high-speed Internet access, the Hilton Serenity® collection and an in-room safe. Fitness amenities include a heated indoor/outdoor pool, fitness centre, sauna, and whirlpool.
Special rates starting at $179 per night plus taxes are available to conference attendees. These rates do not include parking fees. To obtain these rates, please ensure you mention that you are with the “TAC—Trauma Association of Canada - 2012” group. In order to take advantage of this special rate, reservations must be received by March 12, 2012.
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5 Easy Ways to Register:
Online: Click here to be taken to our secure website.
Phone: (604) 875-5101 (8:30am - 4:30pm PST)
Fax: Download a registration form and fax to 604-875-5078
Email: Email us at cpd.info@ubc.ca with all your contact details and the name of the course that you would like to register for and we will call you back.
Mail: Click here to download our brochure, and mail your registration form along with your cheques or money orders (Payable to UBC CPD) or credit card details to:
UBC CPD
855 West 10th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1L7
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