Hands- On Regional Workshop 

November 20th-22th | Omni Bedford Springs Resort

Once again, PANA will be offering limited space at an interactive, hands-on workshop, designed to build practical skills in regional anesthesia and ultrasound-guided procedures.

Space is limited and advance registration is recommended to secure a spot. At this time, registration is open to CRNAs ONLY and will be open to SRNAs if there are additional spots available. There will be volunteer opportunities for SRNAs – stay tuned for details.

NOTE: Included in the FULL conference registration fee (NO single day fee offered this year):
• Friday educational sessions (3 MAC CE credits)
• Saturday Hands-On Workshops (Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity, & Truncal Blocks) with pre-recorded lectures (3 MAC CE credits for workshops; 4 MAC CE credits for pre-recorded lectures)
• Sunday educational sessions (3 MAC CE credits)

Tentative Agenda (subject to change)

Friday, November 20 (3 MAC CE credits)
1630-1730 - AANA Update with Laura Wiggins, DNP, CRNA & Randy Cornelius, DNP, CRNA, ARNP
1730-1830 - PANA State Government Relations Update with Jessica Poole, DNP, CRNA
1830-1930 – Local Anesthesia Refresher with Jeff Molter, MSN, MBA, CRNA

Saturday, November 21 (7 MAC CE credits with hands-on workshops and recorded lectures with the opportunity to complete an optional workshop for an additional 1 MAC CE credit)

Participants will earn up to 3 MAC CE credits by attending two 1.5-hour hands-on workshop sessions. Attendees will be pre-assigned to workshop time slots—these will be communicated to all once the registration fills and closes. An additional 4 MAC CE credits will be awarded through pre-recorded lectures that can be viewed before or during the symposium.

Upper Extremity & Truncal Blocks Workshop (1.5 MAC CE credits)
Capacity: 30 learners per session, multiple sessions offered
Workshop stations will include:
• Supraclavicular & Interscalene Blocks
• Axillary Block & Isolation of Terminal Nerve Branches
• Lateral TAP & Rectus Sheath Blocks

Lower Extremity Blocks Workshop (1.5 MAC CE credits)
Capacity: 30 learners per session, multiple sessions offered
Workshop stations will include:
• Adductor Canal Block
• Popliteal Block
• Femoral Block

Optional Knobology & Vascular Access Workshop (1 MAC CE credit; $50)
Capacity: 10 learners per session, multiple sessions offered
Participants will learn key ultrasound system controls to optimize image acquisition and interpretation, while developing practical skills in ultrasound-guided vascular access.
These focused sessions are ideal for clinicians seeking to strengthen ultrasound fundamentals and vascular access skills.

Workshop stations will include:
• Knobology
• Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access

Sunday, November 22 (3 MAC CE credits)
0800-0900 –OB Anesthesia, You Don't Know What You Don't Know a foray into 20 Years of OB Anesthesia; Lt. Col Charles "Chuck: Giordano, DNP, CRNA, USAF (Ret.)
0900-1000 –Precepting; Debra Minzola, PhD, CRNA and Ted Ambrose, DNP, CRNA
1000-1100 – Reducing Carbon Emissions in the Operating Room: Implementation of Low-Flow Anesthesia Practices; Kartis Connors BSN, SRNA; Britney David, BSN, SRNA, University of Pittsburgh

Omni Bedford Springs Resort and Spa

PANA is delighted to return to the historic Omni Bedford Springs Resort. Guests will enjoy the luxurious amenities of a highly acclaimed spa resort while experiencing the charm, beauty, and peaceful surroundings that make Bedford Springs a truly special destination.

PANA has secured overnight accommodations at a rate of $394 (plus tax and resort fee) per night.  Reservations must be made by October 21, 2026 to secure the reduced rate.  Note: Hotel rooms fill up fast and its possible that rooms may sell out before the cut-off date.