Accreditation

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

The Southern Medical Association (SMA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Southern Medical Association designates this live activity for a maximum of 16.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Northeast Multistate Division Education Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Nurse program approval code: 084-425-093025.

Disclosures of Relevant Financial Relationships

Southern Medical Association adheres to the policies and guidelines, including the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE, set forth to providers by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and all other professional organizations, as applicable, stating those activities where continuing education credits are awarded must be balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous. All persons in a position to control the content provided by Southern Medical Association are required to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible company within the past 24 months. All financial relationships reported are identified as relevant and mitigated by Southern Medical Association in accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE in advance of delivery of the activity to learners. The content of this activity was vetted by Southern Medical Association to assure objectivity and that the activity is free of commercial bias. 

All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

A full list of disclosure information for faculty will be provided during the conference.

The planners for this activity have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Description

Burn care is a dynamic field that requires continuous education and training to keep pace with advancements in clinical protocols, treatment modalities, and rehabilitation techniques. Current practice gaps include insufficient implementation of updated clinical guidelines, variability in burn care management across institutions, and limited integration of multidisciplinary approaches to patient care. Additionally, healthcare professionals may lack access to the latest research on interventions, outcomes, and cost-effective applications of resources in burn care. These gaps hinder optimal patient outcomes and highlight the need for targeted education and collaboration among the burn care team.

This meeting is designed to address these gaps by bringing together a diverse group of healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, first responders, hospital administrators, and others dedicated to burn care. The program will focus on exploring current interventions, research, protocols, and pathways for enhancing patient care. By providing a platform for discussion, the activity aims to foster collaboration, standardize best practices, and integrate evidence-based approaches to improve patient outcomes in burn care. The meeting satisfies required education for licensure/certification for a variety of multidisciplinary burn team professionals.

Learning Objectives

1. Enhance knowledge of current burn care interventions: Participants will be able to identify and apply evidence-based treatment protocols, including wound care, infection control, and pain management strategies, for improved patient outcomes.
2. Develop skills for effective multidisciplinary collaboration: Attendees will gain the ability to work as part of a burn care team, integrating the roles of physicians, nurses, therapists, and other specialists to optimize patient care throughout the burn recovery process.
3. Evaluate cost-effective burn care strategies: Participants will learn to assess and implement treatment modalities that balance clinical effectiveness with cost-efficiency, ensuring sustainable care delivery in burn centers.

Target Audience

The 38th Annual Southern Region Burn Conference is designed for a multidisciplinary audience, including burn care physicians (such as plastic surgeons, trauma surgeons, and emergency physicians), nurses, physical and occupational therapists, rehabilitation specialists, and burn center administrators. The event also targets healthcare providers involved in emergency or critical care, as well as medical residents and fellows specializing in burn care, trauma, or related fields. This diverse group will benefit from comprehensive discussions on the latest interventions, treatment protocols, and rehabilitation strategies in burn care, enhancing collaboration and improving patient outcomes across all stages of burn treatment and recovery.

ABLS Instructor Course

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
8:00am - 1:00pm ET
Medical University of South Carolina
171 Ashley Ave
Clinical Science Building
Room 419
Charleston, SC 29425

Visit https://abls.regfox.com/southern-region-abls-instructor-2025 for pre-requisites and to register.

ABLS-Live (Provider) Course

Thursday, October 30, 2025
07:00am - 5:00pm ET
Medical University of South Carolina
171 Ashley Ave
Clinical Science Building
Room 419
Charleston, SC 29425

Visit https://abls.regfox.com/southern-region-abls-provider-2025 to register.