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The Advanced and Difficult
Airway Course
This one-day – AIRWAY ONLY – program includes the ins and outs of airway management, hands-on intubation, application of a difficult airway algorithm, and clinical scenarios. Limited spots available.
10 CME/CE Hours | 8.5 Emergency Procedure Hours | 1.5 Pharmacology Hours
| Included with Purchase | Value |
|---|---|
| The Live Airway Course | $1095 |
| 1 Year Access to all Videos and Slides | $795 |
| 1 Year Access to the Clinical Toolkit | $150 |
| TOTAL VALUE |
SIGN UP NOW FOR $1095
Sign up EARLY and save $100 ($995)!
This option combines our 1-day airway course with our 2-day clinical skills and procedure workshop for a 3-day conference experience. Perfect for anyone practicing Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Acute Care, or Critical Care medicine!
33 CME/CE Hours | 20.5 Emergency Procedure Hours | 4.5 Pharmacology Hours
Click here to see the Schedule
| Included with Purchase | Value |
|---|---|
| The Live Airway Course | $1095 |
| The 2-Day Workshop | $1895 |
| 1 Year Access to all Videos and Slides | $1890 |
| 1 Year Access to the Clinical Toolkit | $150 |
| Suture Simulator, Instruments, Tote Bag, and Course Book | $170 |
| TOTAL VALUE |
SIGN UP NOW FOR $2595
Sign up EARLY and save $300 ($2295)!
This self-study program includes the same material taught in the live In-Person Event, but without the hands-on component. It is included with all Live programs and can be purchased by itself to learn at your own pace.
10 CME/CE Hours | 8.5 Emergency Procedure Hours | 1.5 Pharmacology Hours
| Included with Purchase | Value |
|---|---|
| The Online Airway Course | $895 |
| 1 Year Access to the Clinical Toolkit | $150 |
| TOTAL VALUE | $1045 |
SIGN UP NOW FOR $495
This option combines our 1-day airway course with our 2-day clinical skills and procedure workshop for a 3-day conference experience. Perfect for anyone practicing Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Acute Care, or Critical Care medicine!
33 CME/CE Hours | 20.5 Emergency Procedure Hours | 4.5 Pharmacology Hours
Click here to see the Schedule
| Included with Purchase | Value |
|---|---|
| The Live Airway Course | $1095 |
| The 2-Day Workshop | $1895 |
| 1 Year Access to all Videos and Slides | $1890 |
| 1 Year Access to the Clinical Toolkit | $150 |
| Suture Simulator, Instruments, Tote Bag, and Course Book | $170 |
| TOTAL VALUE |
SIGN UP NOW FOR $2595
Sign up EARLY and save $300 ($2295)!
This one-day – AIRWAY ONLY – program includes the ins and outs of airway management, hands-on intubation, application of a difficult airway algorithm, and clinical scenarios. Limited spots available.
10 CME/CE Hours | 8.5 Emergency Procedure Hours | 1.5 Pharmacology Hours
| Included with Purchase | Value |
|---|---|
| The Live Airway Course | $1095 |
| 1 Year Access to all Videos and Slides | $795 |
| 1 Year Access to the Clinical Toolkit | $150 |
| TOTAL VALUE |
SIGN UP NOW FOR $1095
Sign up EARLY and save $100 ($995)!
This self-study program includes the same material taught in the live In-Person Event, but without the hands-on component. It is included with all Live programs and can be purchased by itself to learn at your own pace.
10 CME/CE Hours | 8.5 Emergency Procedure Hours | 1.5 Pharmacology Hours
| Included with Purchase | Value |
|---|---|
| The Online Airway Course | $895 |
| 1 Year Access to the Clinical Toolkit | $150 |
| TOTAL VALUE | $1045 |
SIGN UP NOW FOR $495
1-Day Advanced and Difficult Airway Course Schedule
Day 1 Morning
8:00am
Airway Anatomy and Assessment
- How to assess an airway
- Identification of landmarks
- Predicting a difficult airway
- Special scenarios
- Airway classification and grading
Indications for Airway Management
- Clinical conditions
- Respiratory status
- Anatomy
- Predictors of airway need
- Common approaches
Non-Invasive and Invasive Airway Management
- Escalation of intervention
- Sequential oxygenation
- BIPAP
- CPAP
- Endotracheal Intubation
- Airway Adjuncts (LMA, OPA)
Airway Options and Medications
- Types of airway devices
- Airway equipment
- Laryngoscopes
- Fiberoptic and Video Scopes
- Induction agents and dosing
Induction and Intubation
- Procedure organization and setup
- Stepwise airway protocols
- Anatomy
- Endotracheal Intubation
- Hands-On Procedure Practice
Tube Confirmation and Difficult Airway Management
- Confirmatory tests
- Defining an intact airway
- How to manage a failed airway
- Difficult airway algorithm and management
- Fiberoptic laryngoscopy
- Laryngeal mask airway
- Video laryngoscope
Day 1 Afternoon
Ends Approximately 4:00pm
Difficult Airway Algorithm and Simulation
- Application of the difficult airway algorithm
- Simulated patient scenarios
- Intubation with video laryngoscopy
- Hands-On airway procedure lab
- Individual review with instructor
- Certification Examination
Days 2 and 3 Skills and Procedure Workshop
Day 2 Morning
8:00am
Cardiac Disorders
- Course Introduction
- Cardiac Overview
- EKG Interpretation
- Acute MI (recognition, management)
- Common Dysrhythmias
- Electrolyte Abnormalities and rhythm impacts
- Conduction blocks
- Bundle Branch Blocks
- Application to practice
Pulmonary Disorders
- Pulmonary Overview
- Basic Airway Assessment
- Pneumothorax
- Asthma Management
- COPD Management
- Supplemental Oxygenation
- Wells Criteria
- PERC Rule
- Using D-Dimer
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism
Introduction to Radiology – Chest and Abdomen
- Overview of Radiograph Interpretation
- Chest, Shoulder, Clavicle Radiographs
- Systemic Reading Process
- Abnormal Radiographs
- Radiographic Signs of Major Diseases
- Suggested treatment guidelines based on findings
- Radiographic Signs of High Impact Injuries
- Foreign body ingestion, aspiration, and insertion
- Pediatric foreign body aspiration and management
Day 2 Afternoon
Ends around 4:00pm
Procedure Overview
- Procedural Overview
- Needle Decompression
- Chest Tube Insertion
- Tracheostomy Replacement
- Shoulder Reduction and Immobilization
- Upper Extremity Joint Aspiration
- Trigger Point Injection
- Nail Trephination
- Nail Removal
- Foreign Body and Fish Hook RemovalIntroduction to Suture Techniques
The Suturing Course
- Suture Clinic and Equipment Introduction
- Knot Tying
- Simple Interrupted
- Simple Running
- Mattress
- Subcutaneous/Multiple Layer Closure
- Staples
- Skin Adhesive
- Surgeon’s Knot
- Buried Knot
- Billing and Documentation for Sutures
- Local Injections and Digital Blocks
Procedure Workshop
- Knee Injection and Aspiration
- Shoulder Injection
- Needle Decompression
- Chest Tube Insertion
Day 3 Morning
8:00am
Cervical Spine Injuries
- Long Board and Collar Removal
- NEXUS Criteria
- Unstable Fractures
- Mechanisms of Common Fractures
- Immobilization
- Ordering the Correct Studies
- Correct Consult and Referral
Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Injuries
- Spine form and function
- Mechanisms of Injury
- Unstable Fractures
- Mechanisms of Common Fractures
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Epidural Abscess
- Ordering the Correct Studies
- Correct Consult and Referral
Upper and Lower Extremity Injuries
- Speaking Orthopedics
- Common Patterns of Fractures
- Common Dislocation and Reduction Techniques
- Splinting Techniques and Compartment Syndrome
- Clavicle, Shoulder, Humerus, Elbow, Radius. Ulna. Paired fractures, Wrist and Carpal Bones, Hand
- Amputations
- When to Consult Orthopedics
- When to Consider Transfer/EMS
- What to send home
Day 3 Afternoon
Ends around 4:00pm
Skin Conditions Not to Miss
- 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 Workshop
- Procedure Clinic
- Lumbar Puncture
- Splinting Workshop
- Intraosseous Access
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion
Here’s What You Get When you Take Our Live Programs
Academic education delivered by a team of residency trained and board-certified physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners
Our team-based approach encourages thoughtful dialogue and discussion with our actively practicing specialists in their fields! learn more about our faculty here.
Fast-Paced, Thorough, and Concise
Morning lectures are well timed and paired with afternoon procedure sessions. At completion, participants will have heard, seen, felt, touched, and fully understand key clinical conditions and their stabilization and management.
Individual Attention in an Interactive Setting
We want you to ask questions! We want you to engage! Everybody learns differently and it is our goal to tap into your inner expert and make you shine. Whether it’s FINALLY clearing up a question you haven’t understood for years, or guiding your hand to master a procedural skill, it is our mission to make you succeed!
Dedicated and focused instruction in a small group format
We don’t go above 30 students, and we staff to a 6:1 ratio for the Skills and Procedure Workshop. Our staff auditions, orients, and also goes through extensive training to give you the best experience possible.
Well timed didactic sessions, frequent breaks, coffee, beverages, and lunch
Our fast pace will keep you engaged, interested, and also keep your mind active.
Approachable Faculty who are able to answer your questions personally
Unlike large conference settings, our programs are kept small to maximize your education and also encourage discussion with our team.
Documentation and Ordering Tips
We take every opportunity to interject risk-protective charting tips, improved coding and billing techniques, and also ways to document in a safer manner to protect your practice.
Continuing Medical Education from the AAPA
All of our activities have been reviewed by the AAPA Review Panel and are compliant with AAPA CME Criteria.
These credits are generally interchangeable with every major Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant accrediting body, and will also designate additional credits (pharmacology, emergency procedure, etc.) on your certificate. Learn more about our complete credits here.
1 FREE YEAR of access to our Clinical Toolkit and Optional Certification
When you sign up for ANY of our programs, you get access to our Clinical Toolkit for a full year! This massive online resource includes videos, references, current guidelines, and additional online training opportunities. Every live program also includes an optional certification exam which, if passed, will get you a certificate and/or letter of reference for potential employers! You will also have access to our medical blogs with open commentary for members only to share your experiences and ask questions from our community!
PLUS: 1 YEAR FREE ACCESS to all lecture videos from your live program
Live lecture videos are available online and include all slides from every presentation in the workshop.
Academic education delivered by a team of residency trained and board-certified physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners
Our team-based approach encourages thoughtful dialogue and discussion with our actively practicing specialists in their fields! learn more about our faculty here.
Fast-Paced, Thorough, and Concise
Morning lectures are well timed and paired with afternoon procedure sessions. At completion, participants will have heard, seen, felt, touched, and fully understand key clinical conditions and their stabilization and management.
Individual Attention in an Interactive Setting
We want you to ask questions! We want you to engage! Everybody learns differently and it is our goal to tap into your inner expert and make you shine. Whether it’s FINALLY clearing up a question you haven’t understood for years, or guiding your hand to master a procedural skill, it is our mission to make you succeed!
Dedicated and focused instruction in a small group format
We don’t go above 30 students, and we staff to a 6:1 ratio for the Skills and Procedure Workshop. Our staff auditions, orients, and also goes through extensive training to give you the best experience possible.
Well timed didactic sessions, frequent breaks, coffee, beverages, and lunch
Our fast pace will keep you engaged, interested, and also keep your mind active.
Approachable Faculty who are able to answer your questions personally
Unlike large conference settings, our programs are kept small to maximize your education and also encourage discussion with our team.
Documentation and Ordering Tips
We take every opportunity to interject risk-protective charting tips, improved coding and billing techniques, and also ways to document in a safer manner to protect your practice.
Continuing Medical Education from the AAPA
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