Workshops
NCS Annual Meeting workshops can be purchased at registration and require an additional fee. All workshops this year will be held in person in San Diego. There will be no virtual options or access to recordings available.
Workshops have limited space so if you are interested don't wait to register! To save your spot, register for the annual meeting and add on a workshop.
Please note that all times below are listed in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).
Workshop Pricing
Workshop Name
Format
Regular Registration Through July 31
Late Registration
Interactive 3D Neuroanatomy of Trauma, Stroke, and Other Acute Pathology Workshop
Lecture
$XX
$XX
POCUS and Body Ultrasound
Lecture + Hands On
$600
$650
Brain Death Determination
Lecture + Hands On
$300
$325
How to add a workshop or wellness activity to your registration:
- Log in to NCS and navigate to your profile.
- On the left navigation, select "Events" then "Upcoming Events."
- You will see information about your annual meeting registration. Click on "Details" to open a new page.
- If you do not see your registration details, select "Register to Attend" and enter your name to pull up your purchase information. Then select "Details."
- Click "Add Session +" to view workshop and wellness activity purchase options.
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Workshops
Interactive 3D Neuroanatomy of Trauma, Stroke and Other Acute Pathology
Monday, October 14 | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. PDT
Please note this time includes a one hour break for lunch on your own. This workshop will be held offsite. Transportation will be arranges for NCS Annual Meeting attendees. Further details will be communicated to workshop registrants.
Presented by Dr. Linda Littlejohns MSN, RN, FAAN and Dr. DaiWai Olson PhD, RN, FNCS
Session Description
We are thrilled to announce an exciting partnership between the Neurocritical Care Society (NCS) and Sharp HealthCare for an upcoming workshop in San Diego. Immerse yourself in the world of neuroanatomy at Sharp Prebys’ state-of-the-art Innovation and Education Center in San Diego. This Interactive 3D Neuroanatomy Workshop is designed to keep you engaged and excited throughout. Under the guidance of esteemed clinicians Linda Littlejohns MSN, RN, FAAN, and DaiWai Olson PhD, RN, FNCS, this workshop promises a dynamic exploration of the brain’s intricate structures and vasculature. Their expertise and experience ensure that attendees gain valuable insights into common neurocritical care conditions such as stroke, trauma, and acute pathologies through interactive 3D tools, case studies, dual screens, a coloring book, and live demonstrations.
Aligning with the educator of choice strategic goal, NCS is excited to unite healthcare professionals and provide essential education to elevate knowledge and enhance patient outcomes for those facing life-threatening neurological illnesses.
POCUS and Body Ultrasound
Monday, October 14 | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. PDT
Please note this time includes a one hour break for lunch on your own.
Presented by Kelly Rath DNP, ANCP-BC, FNCS; Dr. Caroline Maness, Dr. Vasisht Srinivasan, Dr. Erika Sigman, Dr. Firas Abdulmajeed, Dr. Mohammad Hirzallah, Dr. Diane McLaughlin, Dr. Carla Venegas and Dr. Wendy tsu Chang
Session Description
This course will introduce image acquisition methods, ultrasound techniques, and clinical applications of point of care ultrasound in neurocritical care. We will employ live interactive didactic lectures that expand upon the principles of ultrasound image capture and clinical applications for echocardiography, lung ultrasound, and abdominal ultrasound. In-person hands-on sessions will be led by ultrasound specialists with experience in medical education techniques. Participants will learn how to acquire and troubleshoot image acquisition for high quality images. Ultrasound pathology observed in echocardiography, inferior vena cava evaluations, lung ultrasound, and abdominal ultrasound that are pertinent to cardiopulmonary assessments in critical care will be reviewed. Each participant should be able to perform focused heart, lung, and abdominal ultrasounds for evaluation of shock or respiratory failure by the end of this session.
Brain Death Determination
Monday, October 14 | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. PDT
Please note this time includes a one hour break for lunch on your own.
Presented by Dr. David Greer, Dr. Ariane Lewis, Dr. Matthew Kirschen and Dr. Panos Varelas
Session Description
This session provides a hands-on credentialing opportunity for clinicians to learn and demonstrate the necessary processes for determining brain death as well as the appropriate techniques for communicating with fellow providers and patient families.
A team of highly experienced clinicians will conduct a combination of didactic instruction, hands-on mannequin training, case scenarios and demonstrations of effective communication to guide proficiency in understanding the necessary steps to determine brain death. Instructors will cover all elements of the most recent 2023 AAN/AAP/SCCM/CNS brain death guidelines including step-by-step instructions and videos, with open dialogue for questions and answers.
Attendees will have an opportunity to perform or observe various exam elements on a mannequin and receive instructor feedback. Case vignettes will guide participants through various fictional but realistic scenarios requiring participants’ assessment and recommendations through robust group discussion. The session will conclude with speakers providing a venue for participants to view and participate in mock family discussions to practice communication techniques.
Upon conclusion of the in-person workshop, attendees will have the opportunity to complete an online exam demonstrating their knowledge and thus obtaining NCS Brain Death Determination certification.