SnowbirdCME
Frequently Asked Questions

*** COVID-19 ALERT ***

Because of the uncertainties associated with social distancing, the August 2020 Utah PA&NP Conference will be held online using video conferencing technology. This format may be familiar to those who attended the conference last August when, on the last day of the 2019 conference, a landslide in Little Cottonwood Canyon prevented half the attendees and the 7 Friday Speakers from getting to Snowbird. Online video conferencing was used so all could participate on day 3 of the conference.

We will adopt a "one-registration-fee-fits-all" fee structure of $250. Those who have already registered will have the option of applying the balance above that amount to their registration fee for the conference in 2021. Also we will apply for 20 CME/CE credit hours.

The conference dates will remain the same, August 5-7, 2020. The anticipated agenda is under the "Agenda" link on the Home page. The agenda includes Breaks as well as 4 Non-CME talks provided by some of our faithful vendors. Please plan to be online during the date, day and time to view each talk listed on the agenda.

We appreciate your continued loyalty and will miss seeing you in person for our 44th annual conference during this unprecedented time in our history.

Please contact us with any question or visit www.snowbirdcme.org for more information.

Thank you.

This is the 44th Annual, "must attend" conference for the latest information for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.

Lectures with discussion comprise the format for the conference and physicians are encouraged to bring questions. On Wednesday, there will be a Social with Poster presentations and a Non-CME Dinner with Speaker in the evening.

Those who participate in this continuing medical education conference will receive hours/credits for their attendance.

This informative "meeting-of-the-minds" will stimulate your thinking through didactic lectures, lively debate, complex case studies and engaging workshops.

Distinguished faculty will present cutting-edge information on the diagnosis, management and treatment of common conditions, diseases, and problems.

Planning Committee
David Badham, PA-C
Heather Campbell, APRN
Jacke Corbett, FNP-BC, DNP
Gary Cripe, PA-C
Scott Gardner, PA-C
Michael Huntsman, MBA
Donna Thompson, APRN

The Utah PA&NP "SnowbirdCME" conference is presented by Utah PA&NP Conference Group, a non profit, public charity.

Who is it for?
The Snowbird CME conference is designed for nurse practitioner, physician assistants, and all those interested in an update to hot topics and information related to the daily needs of nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Nurses, allied health clinicians, and students are encouraged to attend.

When and where is the conference?
Wednesday - Friday, August 5-7, 2020

We plan to hold the sessions online via Zoom video conferencing, with Virtual Exhibits and 4 Non-CME talks.

Registration fees?
These are the fees for the 2020 Conference

Registration Types

Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner (PA/NP) until July 10, 2020: $250.00
Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner (PA/NP) after July 10, 2020: $300.00

Registration Cancellation Policy

Registration cancellation requests received by the Snowbird CME Conference registration office on or before Friday, July 10, 2020 will receive a refund, minus a $150 cancellation fee. Registration cancellation requests received by the Snowbird CME Conference registration office after Friday, July 10, 2020 will not be refunded. Please send registration cancellation requests to the Snowbird CME Conference registration office by e-mail: info@snowbirdcme.org

Hotel rooms
No hotel rooms will be available this year.

Driving directions
Since you will participate remotely via Zoom video conferenceing on your computer, no driving directions are necessary.
Ground transportation
Since you will participate remotely via Zoom video conferenceing on your computer, no ground transportation is necessary.

Credit hours

AANP Accreditation

This education activity will be submitted to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners for approval of up to 20 contact hours of accredited education.

AAPA Accreditation



This program is not yet approved for CME credit. Conference organizers plan to request 20 AAPA Category 1 CME credits from the AAPA Review Panel. The total number of approved credits is yet to be determined.



Syllabus

In an effort to be environmentally friendly and to keep tuition fees low, the syllabus and speaker slides will be available online only, some time after August 1, 2020, registrants will receive a login and password by email to view the Syllabus and Speaker Slides.

Cancellation policy
Registration cancellation requests received by the Snowbird CME Conference registration office on or before Friday, July 10, 2020 will receive a refund, minus a $150 cancellation fee. Registration cancellation requests received by the Snowbird CME Conference registration office after Friday, July 10, 2020 will not be refunded. Please send registration cancellation requests to the Snowbird CME Conference registration office by e-mail: info@snowbirdcme.org

Changes to conference details, format or content
The Utah PA&NP Conference Planning Committee reserves the right to make changes and updates to the conference schedule, format, or any other conference details or arrangements at their discretion.

Who can participate in the conference It will be best for your to participate in the conference by isolating yourself somewhat in order to limit noise and distractions.

Release from Liability

RELEASE FROM RESPONSIBILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND WAIVER
READ THIS DOCUMENT COMPLETELY. ITS EFFECT IS TO RELEASE THE UTAH PA/NP CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEMBERS FROM ANY LIABILITY RESULTING FROM YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE UTAH PA/NP CONFERENCE INCLUDING ANY ACTIVITIES OR EVENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT, AND TO WAIVE ALL CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES OR LOSSES AGAINST PLANNING COMMITTEE MEMBERS WHICH MAY ARISE FROM SUCH ACTIVITIES OR EVENTS.

DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES:

POTENTIAL RISKS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

AS A PARTICIPANT IN, AND REGISTRANT OF, THE UTAH PA/NP CONFERENCE, I HEREBY ASSUME ALL OF THE RISKS OF PARTICIPATING IN THIS MEDICAL EDUCATION EVENT, including by way of example and not limitation, any risks that may arise from negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or entities being released, from dangerous or defective equipment or property owned, maintained, or controlled by them, or because of the their possible liability without fault. I acknowledge that I am exercising my own free choice to participate voluntarily in the above-named activity, and am promising to take due care during such participation. I acknowledge that I have been informed of the nature of the activity and that I am aware of the hazards and risks which may be associated with my participation in the above-named activity, including the risks of bodily injury, death, or damage to property which may occur from known or unknown causes.

In consideration of the Utah PA/NP Conference Planning Committee (the "Planning Committee") permitting me to register and participate in this activity, I, or I on behalf of my minor child, hereby take action for myself, my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors, and assigns as follows:

I WAIVE, RELEASE, AND DISCHARGE, THE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEMBERS, AND ANY OTHER PERSONS OR ENTITIES ACTING ON ITS BEHALF, AND THE SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OF EVERY KIND, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LIABILITY ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OR FAULT OF THE ENTITIES OR PERSONS RELEASED, FOR MY DISABILITY, PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, PROPERTY THEFT, OR ACTIONS OR INJURY OF ANY KIND WHICH MAY HEREAFTER OCCUR TO ME; and

I INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND PROMISE NOT TO SUE the entities or persons released above from any and all liabilities or claims made as a result of participation in this activity, whether caused by the negligence of releasee or releasees or otherwise. I understand that I am solely responsible for any costs arising out of any bodily injury or property damage sustained through my participation in normal or unusual acts associated with the above-named activity.

The Release From Responsibility, Assumption of risk, and Waiver shall be construed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law. I have had sufficient time to review and seek explanation of the provisions contained above, have carefully read them, understand them fully, and agree to be bound by them. After careful deliberation, I voluntarily give my consent and agree to this Release From Responsibility, Assumption of Risk, and Waiver.

Further, by registering for and attending the Utah PA/NP “SnowbirdCME” Conference, you agree to hold harmless and releaase from liability, Members of the Utah PA/NP Conference Planning Committee (“We”). We are not responsible for vendor reps, their products or services, or their medical advice. Know that you, as a conference Participant, have a choice and can walk away from discussions with Vendor Reps and that you are not obligated to use their products or services.

READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREED TO BY AUGUST 4, 2020.