"The goal of a CME AWAY® conference by Sea Courses is to provide the very best opportunity for health care professionals to not only LEARN but to CONNECT with peers in a stimulating yet RELAXING environment."
Sailing October 8th, 2023 - October 15th, 2023
Neonatologist
Dr. Goldstein attended the University of Miami’s Honor Program in Medical Education and completed his pediatric residency at the University of California, Los Angeles, and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. Dr. Goldstein is board certified in Pediatrics and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. He is a Professor of Pediatrics at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital.
Dr. Goldstein is Editor-in-Chief of Neonatology Today (NeonatologyToday.net), the Chairman of Physicians Against Drugs Shortages (PADS) (www.physiciansagainstdrugshortages.com/), and Medical Director of the National Coalition for Infant Health (NCfIH) (www.infanthealth.org). He is also the National Chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics Multidisciplinary Action Group 2 Section Forum Management Committee and past president (aap.org) of the National Perinatal Association (NPA) (www.nationalperinatal.org).
Dr. Goldstein’s most important trait is his tireless devotion to patient access issues, and he has been a vocal advocate for “right” sizing technology. When his hospital and many others nationwide could not purchase medical devices vital to patient care, Dr. Goldstein wrote senators and members of Congress. He testified in front of a United States Senate Sub-Committee of the Judiciary regarding the practices of the Group Purchasing Organizations and the restriction of access to vital medical devices and pharmaceuticals. Dr. Goldstein’s vigilance in modifying these practices and improving patient access to medical supplies and pharmaceuticals made the front page of the New York Times and was featured on 60 minutes.
Dr. Goldstein advocates improving the physician-industry relationship as crucial in providing exceptional care. He supports transparency, dialog, and better engagement with industry to ensure that the most advanced pharmaceuticals and medical devices are developed and available for the most at-risk pediatric patients.
Respiratory Therapist
RRT-NPS
Michael Smith has been a Respiratory Therapist for 38 years with the last 25 years working as a NICU therapist. He is part of the SIM team, which is responsible for projects to improve NICU Physicians and staff. Michael was part of the team that created the Cooling protocol as well as the disaster plan. He has been a licensed N.R.P. instructor for several years. He has extensive knowledge and experience as a respiratory instructor for Respiratory Therapists, Nurses, physician residents, and staff.
Respiratory Therapist
BA, RRT-NPS
Kelly Welton is a Registered Respiratory Therapist with 39 years of experience, 20 of those years as an Educator. She has worked for the past 5 years writing courses for RT’s and RN’s and retired from hospital-based work in 2021. She has been active with PAC-LAC and writes a monthly column for Neonatology Today. She presents courses to help the next generation of RT’s and RN’s be fully prepared to function in NICU, PICU, and Pulmonary Rehab.
Respiratory Therapist
BS, RRT
Bernadette Mercado has been a Registered Respiratory Therapist for 28 years, primarily focusing on neonatal, pediatric, and adult respiratory care. Bernadette is the NICU and community outreach coordinator for the Academy. With her passion for helping others, she believes that education can pave the way in reaching out to communities to teach and share her knowledge in the field of neonatal respiratory care.
This course is designed for family physicians, specialists, and allied health care professionals. The aim is to provide evidence-based material, as well as practical and relevant clinical pearls that will be easy to implement into one’s own medical practice. Conference attendees will be invited to complete a pre-course Needs Assessment to assist the faculty with the development of their presentations.
| Conference Tuition | Price |
|---|---|
| FP | $$1,100 USD |
| Specialist | $$1,100 USD |
| Resident, Retired, NP, RN, PA, Other | $$900 USD |
| Conference Tuition | Book Before January 1st, 1970 | Book After January 1st, 1970 |
|---|---|---|
| FP | $ | $$1,100 USD |
| Specialist | $ | $$1,100 USD |
| Resident, Retired, NP, RN, PA, Other | $ | $$900 USD |
This course has been put together in partnership with the Academy of Neonatal Care, with an acute focus on Respiratory Therapy in Neonatal Care.
The Academy of Neonatal Care is A non-profit organization which aims to provide programs to educate our fellow health care providers. Our training courses are designed to provide the skills in a practical approach. Our students’ success is our best asset in showing the quality of our training. Our instructors consist of Neonatologists and Respiratory Therapists with years of experience in their respective fields.
| Date | Port / Location | Arrival Time | Departure Time | Notes / CME Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 8th | Los Angeles, CA | 1630 | ||
| October 9th | Catalina Island, CA | 0800 | 1900 | 0800 - 1000 |
| October 10th | Santa Barbara, CA | 0800 | 1700 | 1500 - 1715 |
| October 11th | San Francisco | 1000 | 2359 | 0800 - 1000 |
| October 12th | At Sea | 0700 - 1200; 1330 - 1700 | ||
| October 13th | San Diego, CA | 0800 | 2359 | 0800 - 1200 |
| October 14th | Ensenada, Mexico | 0800 | 1700 | |
| October 15th | Los Angeles, CA | 0600 |
