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Urgent Care Symposium – Orlando, FL

Urgent Care Symposium – Orlando, FL

Location: 
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando–Disney Springs Area
2305 Hotel Plaza Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32830

Looking to optimize your urgent care skills? Invest in your training!

Join CME4Life for an exciting and comprehensive urgent care workshop designed specifically for PAs and NPs like you!
Our interactive urgent care symposium will cover everything you need to know about providing high-quality care in an urgent care setting — and staying out of trouble.

From the latest evidence-based medicine to thinking protocols and mnemonics, we’ll provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to feel confident and competent in your urgent care practice.
John Bielinski, PA-C, will guide you through real-world scenarios, helping you develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary to provide the best care possible for your patients. You will learn innovative learning systems designed for measurable changes in your practice, as well as medical malpractice defense and medical error reduction.

You’ll also have the opportunity to network with other PAs and NPs in the field and learn from their experiences and perspectives.

We understand the importance of staying up to date on the latest medical trends and pharmacology, which is why our urgent care symposium includes the latest evidence-based practices and treatments. You’ll leave the urgent care symposium with practical, actionable insights you can apply immediately in your urgent care practice.

Whether you’re a seasoned urgent care provider or just starting out, this workshop is for you. We believe that by investing in your own professional development, you’re investing in the health and well-being of your patients.

Make the Most of Orlando & Disney World

Since you’ll be staying at the DoubleTree just steps away from Disney Springs, you have access to a whole world of shopping, dining and entertainment before or after your conference sessions. Just minutes from Walt Disney World® Resort, the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando–Disney Springs Area puts you right in the heart of the magic. Enjoy easy access to all four Disney parks—Magic Kingdom®, EPCOT®, Hollywood Studios®, and Animal Kingdom®—as well as world-class dining, shopping, and entertainment at Disney Springs®, located within walking distance of the hotel. It’s the perfect spot to mix learning, leisure, and a little Disney fun!

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Highlights:

  • Explore more than 150 shops, restaurants and entertainment venues across Disney Springs’ four neighborhoods (Marketplace, The Landing, Town Center and West Side).

  • Ride the giant helium balloon at Aerophile – The World Leader in Balloon Flight to get a stunning 360° view of Lake Buena Vista and the resort area.

  • Enjoy waterfront dining or grab snacks while wandering along the scenic lake promenade — perfect for winding down after your learning day.

  • Discover unique boutiques, artisan stores, and immersive experiences like live music or interactive art.

Tip: Since the hotel is so close, you might schedule an evening outing to Disney Springs after the conference — a convenient way to mix business and fun!

Registration Options

Concierge Package – $1,949

Your all-inclusive conference experience includes:

  • Full live conference registration + 44 CME credits (20 AAPA CAT 1 credits from attending the conference and *24 AAPA CAT 1 credits from the 2 bonus materials for a total of 44 CME!)

  • 4 nights at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando–Disney Springs Area (hotel included)

  • Printed slide book included ($70 value)

  • *Two FREE bonus CME courses – LifeBlood Series (14 credit hours) + Pharmacology Self-Assessment (10 credit hours) ($1,200 value)

  • We handle your hotel booking — just show up ready to learn and relax!

Flights are not included in this package.

 Live In-Person Course – $749 (Early Bird Pricing)

Join John Bielinski, PA-C, for a 4-day, high-energy Urgent Care Symposium in sunny Orlando, Florida.
Earn 20 AAPA Category 1 CME credits while mastering high-yield, real-world urgent care and emergency medicine content.

Attendees are responsible for booking their own accommodations.
CME4Life has negotiated exclusive discounted rates at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando–Disney Springs Area.

Bonus Perk: When you book your stay through our exclusive conference link, you’ll enjoy free resort fees and complimentary parking — only available to CME4Life attendees!

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You’ll receive bonus digital course materials through iCME4Life (our learning management system) plus, recordings of the conference will be available post-conference for continued access and review.

Live Webinar – $599 (Early Bird Pricing)

Can’t make it to Orlando? Join the live interactive webinar from the comfort of your home or office.
Earn 20 AAPA Category 1 CME credits as you engage directly with John Bielinski during real-time teaching, Q&A, and clinical discussions.

You’ll receive digital course materials and enjoy the same focused, high-impact learning experience as our in-person attendees — plus, recordings will be available post-conference for continued review.

Printed Slide Book – $70 (Deadline for preorder is March 5, 2026)

Full-color printed slide book with all course visuals, notes, and key review points.
Perfect for following along during the course and continued review after.

Note: Slide Books are for In Person attendees ONLY and will be distributed at the conference.  Live Webinar registrations will receive a PDF copy via email.

Course Outline

Day 1 & 2

How to Not Get Burned

  • Understand the balance between “patient” and “customer”

  • Integrate effective communication skills for enhanced bedside interactions

  • Evaluate cognitive errors and common bias traps

  • Medical malpractice defense pearls

  • Documentation and discharge instruction best practices

How to Not Burn Out

  • “Remember your essay” — reconnecting to your purpose in medicine

  • Finding honesty in limitations and flaws

  • Balancing faith vs. fear in the practice of medicine

Abdominal Pain

  • Apply a systematic approach based on AFP guidelines

  • Avoid common pitfalls in abdominal pain assessment

  • Identify high-risk scenarios and differential diagnoses

Chest Pain

  • Differentiate causes of chest pain

  • Identify infectious causes and apply AHA/ACC guideline-based management

  • Calculate HEART Score and determine when to escalate care

Dyspnea

  • Diagnose top five diseases associated with dyspnea

  • Recognize CHF early and manage using AHA/ACC guidelines

  • Manage asthma according to Global Initiative in Asthma standards

Rashes

  • Review self-limiting vs serious rashes

  • Evaluate fungal, viral, and bacterial skin conditions

  • Discuss treatment strategies for urgent care

Addiction / ETOH & Opiates

  • Evaluate patients presenting with withdrawal symptoms

  • Identify addiction patterns and urgent care interventions

  • Stabilization medications and protocols

Eyes

  • Review anatomy, physiology, and vision evaluation

  • Manage corneal abrasions, conjunctivitis, and eyelid lesions

  • Identify vision-threatening injuries and appropriate referrals

ENT

  • Diagnose and treat ear & canal pathologies

  • Manage otitis media, hearing loss, and foreign bodies

  • Treat anterior & posterior epistaxis

  • Evaluate pharyngitis presentations

Day 3 & 4

Emotional Intelligence: AMA (30′)/Speed

  • Enhance APP–EA communication

  • Optimize bedside manner and patient engagement

  • Improve team dynamics across nurses and consultants

GU: UTI and Pyelonephritis

  • Evaluate dysuria and UTI cases

  • Diagnose and treat STDs with urgent care protocols

OB/GYN

  • Evaluate pregnancy and first-trimester complications

  • Identify & manage ectopic pregnancy

Headache

  • Identify life-threatening headaches (SAH, meningitis, temporal arteritis)

  • Manage common headaches (cluster, migraine, tension)

  • Review urgent care treatment strategies

Ortho

  • Review radiographic patterns of urgent care injuries

  • Head-to‐toe review of common fractures

  • Splinting, stabilization, and pain management essentials

Wound Care

  • Assess wounds for nerve, tendon, and vascular involvement

  • Review closure techniques (tape, adhesive, sutures, staples)

  • Manage complicated wounds (bites, stellate, crush injuries)

Infectious Disease

  • Review common infections in urgent care medicine

  • Improve efficiency in clinical evaluation

  • Select appropriate empirical antimicrobials


If unforeseen circumstances occur, CME4Life reserves the right to postpone or cancel any course. CME4Life will refund the registration fee but will not be held responsible for any related expenses incurred by participants.

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