Emergency Techniques for the General Practitioner

September 7-8, 2026

This cadaver-based course covers emergency management of penetrating thoracic and abdominal trauma through hands-on practice and discussion. Procedures include thoracostomy tube placement, tracheostomy, laryngeal foreign body removal, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation, abdominocentesis, nasoesophageal tube placement, and endoscopic foreign body removal.

Course Location:
Viticus Group Nashville Center 1
811 Royal Parkway, Nashville, TN 37214

Date: September 7-8, 2026
Venue: Viticus Group - Nashville Education Center, Nashville, TN
Category: Emergency & Critical Care
Enrollment Capacity: 31
CE Hours: 16
Cost: $2,900
Instructors:
April Summers, DVM, PhD, DACVECC, Patrick Satchell, DVM, Stacy Meola, DVM, MS, DACVECC, April Blong, DVM, DACVECC

About This Course

This cadaver based course will allow for the treatment and discussion of emergency management of penetrating trauma to the thorax and abdomen. Procedures such as thoracotomy tube placement, tracheostomy, laryngeal foreign body removal, resuscitation, defibrillation, abdominocentesis, nasoesophageal tube placement and endoscopic removal of foreign bodies will be covered.

Learning Objectives

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Course Instructors

Hotel Accomodations

April Summers, DVM, PhD, DACVECC

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Patrick Satchell, DVM

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Stacy D. Meola, DVM, MS, DACVECC

April Blong, DVM, DACVECC

Hotel and Transportation Information

Preferred hotel options are available for WVC Academy Nashville participants, with select properties located within walking distance of the Viticus Group Nashville Center 1. Participants walking between nearby hotels and the Viticus campus should be aware that rain is possible; please plan accordingly.

Hotels - Book Your Stay

Viticus Group has secured preferred rates at the following partner hotels for WVC Academy Nashville participants:

Home2 Suites by Hilton Nashville Airport
Located adjacent to the Viticus Group Nashville Center 1, this hotel offers the closest access to the training facilities.

Element Nashville Airport
Located approximately 0.5 miles from Viticus Group Nashville Center 1, this hotel offers convenient access within walking distance.

Caption by Hyatt
Located in downtown Nashville approximately 9 miles from Viticus Group Nashville Center 1, this hotel provides convenient access to restaurants and entertainment.

Participants staying here will need to arrange their own transportation to and from Viticus Group Nashville Center 1.
Transportation

Airport Transportation

Element Nashville Airport and Home2 Suites both offer airport shuttle service. Please arrange airport transportation directly with your hotel. Shuttle schedules and availability may vary.

Hotel Transportation to Viticus Group Nashville Center 1

Element Nashville Airport:
Transportation between the hotel and the Viticus Group Nashville Center 1 will not be provided, as the facility is within walking distance. Complimentary shuttle service is available at the hotel both to-and-from the airport, and to-and-from locations within a 2-mile radius of the hotel, including the Viticus Group Nashville Center 1. Shuttle service must be scheduled in advance with the hotel front desk.

Home2 Suites by Hilton Nashville Airport:
Transportation between the hotel and the Viticus Group Nashville Center 1 will not be provided, as the facility is within walking distance.

Staying Elsewhere

If you choose to stay at Caption by Hyatt or another hotel in the Broadway or downtown areas, you will need to arrange your own transportation to-and-from Viticus Group Nashville Center 1. Transportation options may include taxi service, Uber, or Lyft.

Emergency Techniques for the General Practitioner

Learning Objectives

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LAB INSTRUCTORS

Emergency Techniques for the General Practitioner