Austin, Texas
Urgent Care & Emergency Workshops - Austin (8 Credits)
These workshops will be held at the Hyatt Regency Austin in the heart of Austin, Texas before and during the 11th Annual Primary Care Update on Urgent Care & Emergency Medicine Conference. Experience the perfect balance of productivity and play, with half-day workshops that leave time to explore Austin’s culture, charm, and legendary live music.
General Information
Workshops
September 24 or 25, 2026
Make the most of your time in Austin and apply your learning at our hands-on emergency and urgent care-specific workshops, where you will learn:
- What images or tests to order (or not to order) using clinical decision-making
- Techniques to effectively manage and repair complex traumatic lacerations
- Essential suturing care and simple laceration repair
| Workshop Pricing | ||
| Workshop Title (Date & Times - all times are Central Time) |
Price with Conference Registration | Price for Workshops Only |
| Suture Savvy: Vital Wound Closure Techniques Sep. 24, 2026, 8:00 am - 12:15 pm CT: SOLD OUT! |
$325 - Save $125! | $450 |
| Essential Emergency and Urgent Care Procedures Sep. 24, 2026, 1:30 pm - 5:45 pm CT: SOLD OUT! Sep. 25, 2026, 1:45 pm - 6:00 pm CT: SOLD OUT! |
$325 - Save $125! | $450 |
If you would like to be added to the wait list for the Thursday, September 24 or one of the Friday, September 25 workshops, please call (386) 490-8010 or email info@cmemeeting.org.
Workshop Cancellation Policy
A refund (minus a $50 processing fee) or full CEC credit (no processing fee) will be given for written cancellations received up to 30 days prior to the first day of the workshops. Please email your cancellation requests to registration@cmemeeting.org. Refunds cannot be honored after this date, and tuition will be applied toward payment for any of our future workshops, conferences, virtual webcasts, or online courses. No refunds or credit will be given for no-shows.
Austin, Texas
Live Music Capital of the World®
Austin is the capital city of Texas and is known as “Live Music Capital of the World®” with outstanding food, great live music venues, fantastic culture, and friendly locals. Besides great music and dining, Austin is especially known for outdoor adventures including hiking scenic trails, relaxing at the city’s natural spring-fed swimming holes, and boating or kayaking on Lady Bird Lake (named for First Lady Bird Johnson), which is located in the center of the city.
Austin is home to a wide variety of music genres from Tejano and blues to country and rock. There are an incredible number of live music venues including Austin City Limits at the Moody Theater, which hosts the world’s longest-running television music program. Feel the spirit of the blues or jazz come alive at Antones and the Elephant Room or watch local talent at the Continental Club and dance at Broken Spoke, Austin’s oldest honky-tonk.
The Austin food scene has something for everyone. Try some by-the-pound Texas barbeque, modern Mexican, Southern cuisine, and award-winning sushi. If you get thirsty, there are many breweries, distilleries, and wineries to explore. There are plenty of vineyards and tasting rooms where you can experience the Rolling Hills local wine.
Want to experience a little culture? Austin has many museums and art galleries. Visit the LBJ Presidential Library & Museum, the Neill-Cochran House Museum where you can learn about life in 19th century Texas, or stop by the University of Texas at Austin campus, which boasts a wide collection of art and cultural sites.
The most memorable popular visitor attraction experience in Austin is watching the estimated 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats make their nightly pilgrimage from the Congress Avenue Bridge around sunset. It is an unforgettable sight!
Set aside some time to explore the 14,000 miles of Texas Hill Country, named after the rolling hills of Central Texas. Explore historic towns, check out prehistoric caverns, and enjoy outdoor adventures including hiking, rock climbing, stargazing and experience what it is like to be an authentic Texas Cowboy.
Driving Distance from the Airport
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS): 15 minutes
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is located approximately 10 miles from the Hyatt Regency Austin.
Car Rentals
If you need a rental car during your stay at the Hyatt Regency Austin, Continuing Education Company has identified a variety of discounts from Enterprise, Hertz, and Avis that will save you money.
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If you have any questions regarding Austin, Texas or this educational training, please feel free to call us at (800) 327-4502.
Suture Savvy: Vital Wound Closure Techniques
Thu., Sep. 24, 2026, 8:00 am - 12:15 pm CT (15 min. break): SOLD OUT!
If you would like to be added to the wait list for the Thursday, September 24 workshop, please call (386) 490-8010 or email info@cmemeeting.org.
1:10 Instructor-Participant Ratio, Maximum of 40 participants
Course Length: 4 Hours (4 Credits)
Fees: $450 for Workshop Only or $325 (Save $125) with Conference Registration
Suturing kit will be provided.
Description
This in-depth 4-hour workshop combines foundational suturing techniques with advanced skills for managing both typical and complex lacerations. Designed for healthcare professionals looking to enhance their suturing proficiency, this hands-on program provides the opportunity for learners to refine their skills in wound assessment, preparation, and closure techniques. The low instructor-to-participation ratio ensures participants gain confidence in managing a wide range of laceration types while improving patient outcomes.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the workshop, participants should be able to:
- Select optimal materials, equipment, and techniques tailored to specific wound types.
- Perform suturing techniques such as simple interrupted, vertical mattress, and horizontal mattress.
- Perform intradermal suturing.
- Align anatomic borders accurately.
- Manage complex lacerations, including flap, stellate, and parallel lacerations.
- Identify and mitigate potential complications associated with lacerations.
Essential Emergency and Urgent Care Procedures
Thu., Sep. 24, 2026, 1:30 pm - 5:45 pm CT (15 min. break): SOLD OUT!
Fri., Sep. 25, 2026, 1:45 pm - 6:00 pm CT (15 min. break): SOLD OUT!
If you would like to be added to the wait list for the Thursday, September 24 or Friday, September 25 workshop, please call (386) 490-8010 or email info@cmemeeting.org.
1:10 Instructor-Participant Ratio, Maximum of 40 Participants
Course Length: 4 Hours (4 Credits)
Fees: $450 for Workshop Only or $325 (Save $125) with Conference Registration
Suturing kit will be provided.
Description
This workshop uses a case-based approach to equip participants with the practical skills and knowledge needed to perform fundamental, office-based procedures safely and effectively. Participants will be able to explore a range of essential procedural skills.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the workshop, participants should be able to:
- Utilize a range of techniques to effectively manage nasal and ear foreign bodies.
- Control anterior epistaxis using various methods.
- Manage simple dental trauma through the application of dental nerve blocks, fillers, and periodontal splints.
- Treat finger injuries including performing digital nerve blocks.
- Manage soft tissue abscess, including performing proper incision and drainage.
- Execute correct immobilization techniques for select orthopedic injuries.
Faculty
James Marinucci
President
Alleanza Education
Washington DC
More about James Marinucci
James Marinucci is the Principal & CEO of Alleanza Group LLC, a Washington, DC-based international operational medicine, medical practice development consulting and clinical education group, and Komodo Korps LLC, Alleanza’s remote and austere medical program subsidiary. Among their many activities, both entities have provided a wide array of clinical medical & dental, technical, logistical and pharmaceutical support for Operation Allies Welcome (the US Department of State's program to resettle Afghan evacuees), developed medical first responder programs for Wildlife & Anti-poaching Park Rangers in Asia and Africa, provided on-site occupational medical support for US companies operating in the Middle East and North Africa, and provided continuing medical education and training programs for professional medical providers worldwide. During his previous 25 years at The George Washington University Department of Emergency Medicine and The GW Medical Faculty Associates, Mr. Marinucci was an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Director of Trauma Technology and Wound Management, served as Interim Executive Director for the Ronald Reagan Institute of Emergency Medicine, and as Director of both International Special Projects and Emergency Medical Education Training Programs. He currently serves on multiple health technology and telemedicine advisory boards. He lives in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
Amy Keim, PA-C, MS
Associate Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine
Director, Acute Traumatic Wound Care Education and Training
George Washington University Department of Emergency Medicine
Washington, DC
More about Amy Keim, PA-C, MS
Amy Keim is an Associate Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine and Director of Acute and Traumatic Wound Management Education for the George Washington University Department of Emergency Medicine. Professor Keim has lectured and delivered medical training programs throughout the US as well as Ethiopia, Ghana, Colombia, India, Sri Lanka, Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Ryan Strauss, MPH, MSHS, PA-C
Clinical Professor and Assistant Chief
George Washington University Medical Facility Associates
Department of Emergency Medicine
Washington, DC
More about Ryan Strauss, MPH, MSHS, PA-C
Ryan Strauss is a Clinical Professor and Assistant Chief at the George Washington University Department of Emergency Medicine. He is also a part-time faculty member in the GW Department of Physician Assistant Studies involved in multiple aspects of the PA program. He has been in medical education for over a decade including workshop instruction and presenting at countless national and regional conferences.
Accreditation
Physicians
AAFP: These live activities, Suture Savvy: Vital Wound Closure Techniques with a beginning date of September 24, 2026 and Essential Emergency and Urgent Care Procedures with beginning dates of September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026, have been reviewed and are acceptable for up to 4.00 Prescribed credit(s) each by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™: Continuing Education Company, Inc. (CEC) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Continuing Education Company designates this live activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ per workshop. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ABIM MOC: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 4 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
AOA: CME activities approved for AAFP credit and AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are recognized by the AOA as equivalent to AOA Category 2 credit.
CFPC: Members of the College of Family Physicians of Canada are eligible to receive 4 MAINPRO-M1 credits for participation in this activity due to reciprocal agreement with the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Nurse Practitioner
AANPCB: The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME. Nurse Practitioners may receive a maximum of 4 hours of participation for completing this activity.
ANCC: According to ANCC Certification, the continuing education hours approved by the AAFP and AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ meet the requirement of formally approved continuing education hours and may be used as such for ANCC Certification renewal.
Physician Assistants
AAPA: The American Academy of Physician Assistants accepts AAFP Prescribed credit and AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for AAPA Category 1 CME credit.