2-Day Schedule
Day 1 Friday Morning
Cardiovascular Disorders
EKG interpretation
Acute MI/STEMI and management
STEMI Mimics
Common Dysrhythmias
Electrolyte Disorders and EKG Findings
Bundle Branch Blocks
Pulmonary Disorders
Basics of Airway Assessment
Asthma
COPD
Pneumothorax
Pulmonary Embolims
Applying Well’s Criteria and PERC Rule
D-Dimer Use
Tracheostomy Replacement
Introduction to Radiology, Chest, Abdomen
How to Choose the Right Study
Chest, Shoulder, and Clavicle
Abdominal Pain and KUB Interpretation
Radiographic Signs of Major Diseases
Radiographic Signs of High Impact Injuries
Foreign Body Management
Day 1 Friday Afternoon
Procedure Overview
Overview of all live procedures
Presentation of Additional Procedures
Indications
Technique
Pitfalls and Tips
Suture Clinic
Introduction to Proper Technique
Surgeon’s Knot
Simple Interrupted
Simple Running
Vertical Mattress
Horizontal Mattress
Subcutaneous/Multiple Layer Closures
Staples
Wound Assessment
Billing and Documentation
Local Injections and Nerve Blocks
Procedure Clinic
Needle Decompression
Chest Tube Insertion
Shoulder Injection and Aspiration
Trigger Point Injection
Nail Trephination
Nail Removal
Foreign Body and Fish Hook Removal
Punch Biopsy
Day 2 Saturday Morning
Cervical Spine Radiology
Long Board and Collar Removal
NEXUS Criteria
Canadian C-Spine Rule
Unstable Cervical Fractures
Mechanisms of Common Cervical Fractures
Cervical Immobilization
Ordering the Correct Imaging
Reading Cervical Images
Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Radiology
Patterns of Spinal Fractures
Interpreting Thoracic and Lumbar Images
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Epidural Abscess Identification/Treatment
Low Back Pain and Management
Reg Flags for Back Pain and Management
Upper Extremity Radiology
How to Communicate Orthopedic Injuries
Identifying Common Fracture Patterns
Common Reduction Techniques
Amputations
When to Consult Orthopedics
When to Consider Emergency Transfer
Pelvis and Lower Extremity Radiology
Identifying Common Fracture Patterns
Reductions
Consultations
Management of Sprains and Strains
Application of Decision Rules
Amputations and Management
When to Consult Orthopedics
Day 2 Saturday Afternoon
Skin and Soft Tissue Conditions
Emergent Rash Identification
Cellulitis
Abscess Incision and Drainage
DVT Identification and Decision Rules
Burn Care and Referral Criteria
What Not to Send Home
Procedure Clinic
Lumbar Puncture
Upper and Lower Extremity Splinting
Intraosseous Access Insertion
IUD Insertion/Removal Trainer
Central Venous Catheter Insertion
The APP Clinical Skills and Procedure Workshop is two days in length from 8am – 5pm on Friday and Saturday. In addition, every student will receive the same exposure and hands-on training in an organized round-robin fashion. Additional after-hour time with procedure simulators may be available after the first day session has ended.