Continuing Medical Education Conferences in UAE

Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule - Second Edition (ADOS-2) is organized by Behaviour Enrichment (BE) Child Skills Development Training and will be held from Mar 29 - 31, 2019 at Address Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule - Second Edition (ADOS-2) is the gold standard for autism diagnosis. It consists of 5 modules (Modules 1-5 and the Toddler Module), which will be covered in this workshop. The ADOS-2 can be used to diagnose, evaluate and assess individuals at different developmental levels and chronological ages, from toddlers to adults, from individuals with no speech to those who are verbally fluent. It takes about 30-45 minutes to administer. TRAINER - DR. WHITNEY GUTHRIE AUTHOR, ADOS-2 TODDLER MODULE CERTIFIED ADOS-2 TRAINER: Whitney Guthrie, PhD is a clinical psychologist and an author of the ADOS-2 Toddler Module, working with Dr. Catherine Lord and her team to develop the ADOS-2 module for children 12-30 months of age. Dr. Guthrie is a Scientist & Co-Director at the Center for Autism Research at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), USA. Dr. Whitney Guthrie is also a certified ADOS-2 trainer who has trained clinicians in reliable use of the ADOS-2 for over 10 years. In her role as a trainer, she trains the next generation of ADOS-2 clinicians at CHOP and other institutions. ABOUT ADOS-2: The ADOS-2 Clinical and Toddler Module Workshop is a 3-day introductory training that provides clinicians with the skills necessary to utilize ADOS-2 in clinical settings. The workshop uses a lecture format and live demonstrations to introduce administering and scoring ADOS-2 and provides an essential step toward competence in using this tool in everyday clinical practice or for research purposes. Participants will gain understanding of Modules 1-4 and the Toddler Module, in addition to experience observing and scoring three assessments with the support of a certified trainer. WHO CAN REGISTER: This workshop is designed for clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, pediatricians, behavior analysts, speech-language pathologists, school psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, and other clinicians/researchers working in ASD assessment. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this 3-day training, participants should be able to:​ • Identify the key features of the ADOS-2 approach, including the rationale for the approach and how it enhances autism assessment • Describe use of the ADOS-2 for operationalizing diagnostic criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder • Select the most appropriate ADOS-2 module • Identify administration procedures for the ADOS-2 • Demonstrate understanding of how to apply ADOS-2 codes and score ADOS-2 algorithms for Modules 1-4 & the Toddler Module • Identify psychometric support for the ADOS-2 • Explain issues in the clinical application of ADOS-2 results.

The Mediterranean Incontinence and Pelvic Floor Society (MIPS) Educational Course - The Pelvic Floor: A Multidisciplinary Approach is organized by MKH Events Middle East and will be held from Mar 29 - 30, 2019 at Park Rotana, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 14 CME Hours from DOH-AD. Target Audience: • Urogynecologists • Urologists • Neurourologists • Pediatric Urologists • Pediatric Surgeons • Colo-Proctologists • General Practitioners • Family Medicine Physicians • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians • Physiotherapists • Occupational Therapists • Nurses • Medical Students Course Description: Pelvic floor dysfunction predominantly affects men and woman of all ages and with increasing prevalence with advancing age. According to recent studies, globally, pelvic floor disorders in both gender remains to be underreported and undertreated by healthcare professionals who provide treatment to patients with such conditions. There is a strong need for continuing education for healthcare specialties to constantly provide updates in the diagnosis and treatment skills to improve patient care and to relieve prolonged suffering to patients who have this kind of condition. In the United Arab Emirates, Pelvic floor dysfunction is one of the unaddressed issues in healthcare though it is common that most undermine the quality of life of patients suffering from it. This 2-day course will introduce the concept, recent updates and multi-disciplinary care methods on pelvic floor disorders to healthcare professionals in the United Arab Emirates. The scientific committee has ensured that this course will educate all multidisciplinary team new understanding in the diagnosis, treatment and continuous care for patients suffering from pelvic dysfunctions. This course will also update all healthcare professionals with the modern and simplified approach in the transitional care on patients with pelvic dysfunction. This continuing education teaches evaluation and intervention in the pelvic floor assessment thus this information is immediately applicable into practice. Presentations and evidence-based evaluation and treatment techniques will be emphasized in this course. After this course, a better understanding of the pelvic floor disorders will enable clinicians to recognize and appropriately provide medical management that will ensure positive prognosis to improve the condition. Healthcare professionals will also understand that managing incontinence requires an integrated multidisciplinary approach and how an appropriate patient referral can contribute to the effectivity of multidisciplinary medical management. Lecture Objectives: By attending this course, the participant will provide better patient care through an increased ability to: • Assess the spectrum of pelvic floor disorders and patients that are especially at-risk • Interpret the symptoms of common pelvic floor disorders • Adapt with and utilize the resources to accurately and timely diagnose and treat these patients to limit the time spent in pain and increase the overall quality of life, • Apply non-surgical and surgical multi-specialty treatment options or referrals available to patients, • Describe the role of physical therapy in pelvic floor disorder diagnosis and treatment. Prices: Use the code 3BECY8 to avail the 50% OFF on your Registration. Visit the MIPS Website for further details. Early Fee Ends on Jan 29, 2019 • Physicians Early Fee - USD 273 • Physicians Regular Fee - USD 327 • Nurses and Allied Healthcare Professionals Early Fee - USD 109 • Nurses and Allied Healthcare Professionals Regular Fee - USD 137 • Medical Students Early Fee - USD 98 • Medical Students Regular Fee - USD 125