Frequently Asked Questions
REGISTRATION AND COST QUESTIONS
- You can register for any live course HERE.
- You can register for any live course HERE.
- Your employer can register for you through our website HERE.
- No problem! Please contact us directly. We will need to receive your check and deposit funds prior to completing your registration. You can complete THIS FORM to create an invoice and we will work with you to get you signed up!
- We’ve got you covered. Click HERE for information about our 2-day Clinical Skills and Procedure Workshop
- Click HERE for information about our Ultrasound Program
- Click HERE for information about our Advanced and Difficult Airway Course
- Click HERE for information about our Emergency Medicine/Urgent Care Professional Development Series
- Click HERE for information about our Hospitalist Medicine CAQ Board Review Series for Physician Assistants
- Our three day programs combine either the 1-day Ultrasound or Airway program (Thursday) with our 2-day Clinical Skills and Procedure workshop (Friday and Saturday)
- Each live program ranges from $995 to $2595.00 and includes either a 1-day course, 2-day Clinical Skills and Procedure Workshop, or a 3-day combination of both programs.
- All of live programs include a hands on procedure lab, 1 year online access to our website and clinical content, additional CME credits, optional online certification, and a letter of reference.
- The 2-day clinical skills and procedure course also includes a practice suture kit, tote bag, and optional course companion and reference textbook.
- Yes – we offer regular promotions and discounts. These can be found on our promo page.
- Discounted pricing is posted in real time on our website.
- Group discounts are offered for groups of 3 or more who book at the same time, and range from 15-25% based on the size of the group.
- You can also contact us directly and ask us nicely 🙂
- We do not include hotel costs in our programs, but discounted room rates are available and can be booked directly through our website at the time of registration.
- You may stay anywhere you choose for our program.
- You will be responsible for coordinating your own travel arrangements.
- The POCKET course companion is a printed booklet with a collection of reference normal findings (EKG and radiographs) that you can use during the program to compare abnormal findings shown to the normal studies that you need to compare. It can also be used during your clinical practice! This is optional and can be purchased at the time of your registration.
- A comprehensive course book is included with the live 2-day program and the ultrasound course, and includes all program slides in high quality color, and space for taking notes.
- All of our programs also have recorded lectures included in the Toolkit, which can reviewed at any time for 1 year.
Our terms and conditions can be found HERE.
All requests for refunds must be made in writing or email format. Refunds for program fees (defined as the total sum of any payments made excluding hotel reservations) are determined based on a pro-rated schedule prior to the date of the program as follows: 91 or more days prior to the program date:
All program fees are fully refundable minus a $250 reservation fee.
90 to 61 days prior to the program date: 50% of the total program fees will be eligible for a refund
60 to 31 days prior to the program date: 25% of the total program fees will be eligible for a refund
NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR CUSTOMER CANCELLATIONS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE SCHEDULED EVENT.
HOTEL BOOKING FEES ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR REFUNDS REGARDLESS OF DATE OF REFUND REQUEST.
ALL ONLINE CONTENT PURCHASES (INCLUDING MEMBERSHIPS, REVIEW PROGRAMS, LECTURES, OR OTHER ITEMS PURCHASED THROUGH THE COMPANY WEBSITE OR ITS REFERRAL SOURCES, AND NOT DESIGNATED AS LIVE EVENTS) ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. ALL SALES ARE FINAL FOR THESE PRODUCTS.
CONTENT AND SCOPE QUESTIONS
- This activity gives a wide exposure to a number of clinical topics and is well suited to any provider in any practice setting.
- This activity gives a wide exposure to a number of clinical topics and is well suited to any provider in any practice setting.
- Participants in this course will have a clear understanding of how to identify common emergencies, perform primary care procedures, perform emergency procedures and life-saving interventions, and apply these in ANY PRACTICE SETTING.
- Yes – all of our programs are accredited for CME credits that are interchangeable with most nursing and physician assistant certifying organizations.
- All program purchases include membership to our online Clinical Toolkit, which has additional accredited CME opportunities for you.
- Content is added on a regular basis.
- Physicians may claim credit from the American Academy of Family Physicians, which count toward the Physician Recognition Award (PRA) as Category I AMA credits.
The table below breaks down all CME credits, by product:
| Category I CME Credits | Emergency Procedure Credits | Pharmacology Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Day Airway Course (Live or Online) | 10 | 8.5 | 1.5 |
| 1 -Day Ultrasound Course (Live or Online) | 14 | 10 | 1.5 |
| 1-Day Advanced Suturing Workshop | 12 | 10 | 1 |
| 2-Day Clinical Skills and Procedure Workshop | 23 | 12 | 3 |
| 3-Day Airway, Skills, and Procedure Workshop | 33 | 20.5 | 4.5 |
| 3-Day Ultrasound, Skills, and Procedure Workshop | 37 | 22 | 4.5 |
| 4-Day Virtual Conference | 47 | 30.5 | 6 |
| Emergency Medicine QBank | 30 | 10 | 18 |
| Emergency Medicine ENP/CAQ Core Review Series | 60 | 10 | 7 |
| Hospitalist Medicine Qbank | 40 | 0 | 18 |
| Hospitalist Medicine CAQ Core Review Series* | 40 | 0 | 7 |
| Online ECG and Cardiology Course | 25 | 10 | 15 |
| Inpatient Guide | 12 | 10 | 1 |
*Also includes risk management module.
This activity has been reviewed by the American Academy of Physician Associates Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 324 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. Approval is valid from 2/20/2025 to 2/20/2026. AAPA reference number: CME-2013021.
The AAFP has reviewed the Physician Skills and Procedures Series, and deemed it acceptable for AAFP credit. Term of approval is from 05/01/2025 to 04/30/2026. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
NPs can often claim AAPA Category 1 CME credit as continuing education with AANPCB and ANCC. AAPA recommends that NPs check with their certification/licensing authority to confirm that AAPA credit is acceptable.
AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the following organizations. Please contact them directly about how participants should report the credit they earned.
- American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB)
- American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
- American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM)
- American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM)
- American Board of Preventative Medicine (ABPM)
- American Board of Urology (ABU)
Our one-day focused programs in Advanced Suturing, Advanced Airway Management, and Ultrasound will train you to become highly competent in suturing, airway management and diagnostic and procedural ultrasound. All live programs are in-person versions of our enduring material.
- In short, we offer a high-intensity course filled with a TON of practice-related education
- EKG Interpretation
- We have a thorough EKG course including basics of conduction, patterns of injury, STEMI, Arrhythmias, Electrolyte disorders, common artifacts, and treatments. Identification of lethal conduction disturbances, and treatment of acute coronary syndrome.
- Pulmonary Management
- Identification and treatment of common airway emergencies including COPD, Asthma, Pneumothorax, and pulmonary embolism
- Radiology, Radiology, and Radiology!
- We cover normal plain film interpretation and common abnormalities of the entire human body, including chest, abdomen, spine, upper, and lower extremities.
- Presentation and explanation of the various types of radiology studies, including radiographs, CT, MRI, and Ultrasound
- Quality metrics and ordering guidelines
- We cover normal plain film interpretation and common abnormalities of the entire human body, including chest, abdomen, spine, upper, and lower extremities.
- Identification of emergent skin conditions, lethal skin diseases, and treatment guidelines
- PROCEDURES!
- Afternoon sessions are dedicated to procedures that correlate to the lectures given in the first half of each day.
- Procedures include Needle Decompression, chest tube insertion, knee aspiration/injection, Shoulder injection, Central Line insertion, Lumbar Puncture, IUD insertion and removal, Fish hook removal, Nail trephination, punch biopsy, Abscess incision and drainage, and common joint reductions.
- SUTURE WORKSHOP
- We have a focused suture workshop that includes knot tying, and several types of suture patterns. We staff to a very low student to teacher ratio to maximize individual learning!
- SPLINTING WORKSHOP
- Get your hands wet and learn how to apply all types of splints using actual splinting materials!
All live programs are in-person versions of our enduring material.
Our three day courses combine either our ultrasound, airway, or suturing courses with our 2-day clinical skills and procedure workshop! All live programs are in-person versions of our enduring material, and credit is assigned upon completion of course content in the Clinical Toolkit.
- Our courses are taught by experienced, seasoned, and board-certified physicians and advanced practice providers with diverse clinical and academic backgrounds.
- All of our faculty members are actively practicing in their fields and up to date with current management and guidelines.
- Online lectures and additional content are created by and narrated by faculty members who are experts in their subject matter.
- There is truly nothing out there that does what we do, the way we do, in the amount of time that we do it, and provides the resources we provide.
- A team of physicians and Advanced Practice Providers for each course ensures you will receive balanced education.
- Our online clinical resources are direct, focused, and not full of fluff seen on other online sites
- Additional CME opportunities will ensure regular annual CME requirements are met every year
MEMBERSHIP QUESTIONS
- No. Membership will get you access to our PPE Clinical Toolkit, billing, coding, decision-making, and guideline content, but will not give you access to the live program or videos from the live program. Registering for the course is a separate registration.
- All toolkit memberships include CME, and all CME awarded for our programs are enduring in nature. All live programs are in-person versions of our enduring toolkit content, and programs costs ensure high quality in-person education of our enduring material.
- Membership includes 1 year of renewable access to all of the clinical resources on our website, discounts to textbooks, clinical gift certificates, and other resources.
- This subscription automatically renews for $49.99 annually
- You may opt out at any time through our website
- If you register for our Live procedure course, 1 year of membership in included in your purchase, and you have unlimited access to our simulators at all future programs while your membership remains active.
- You are not required to attend any live programs to become a member of PPE!
- Yes – members have discounts to all course registrations, which will be credited back to you.
- The initial membership fee is $99.00, and then recurs annually for $49.99.
- You may opt out of future renewals through our website
- If you register for any of our live or online courses your initial membership fee will be waived and access will be included free for the first year. Regular renewals will occur annually for $49.99.
- You can register for a membership at www.ppemedical.com/members
PROGRAM LOCATION QUESTIONS
- Our live programs are held at the Doubletree Resort at SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida, the Aloft Dallas Downtown hotel in Dallas, Texas, or the Crystal City DoubleTree in Washington, DC.
- Additional locations may appear throughout the year.
- Our live programs are held at the Doubletree Resort at SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida, the Aloft Dallas Downtown hotel in Dallas, Texas, or the Crystal City DoubleTree in Washington, DC.
- Additional locations may appear throughout the year.
- Yes, you have the option to book a room at the hotel for the course.
- All programs begin at 8am and end around 4-5pm.
- Students are encouraged to arrive at 7:30am to allow time to pick up course materials prior to the course beginning
- We are a very informal group and encourage you to dress comfortably for your best learning environment.
- Bring whatever you need to learn. You will receive a notepad, pen, suture kit, suture materials, tools, and a printed course companion (if available for your course).
- All of the live material presented in your course is recorded and available online for you to review any time. There is no pressure to take notes or be concerned about missing content – its all available online for you to review at your leisure!
- If you registered for our live program, your account access and membership will be activated immediately upon registration and will be active for one year.
- Website access renews annually for $49.99
- To access the website, click on “Go To Toolkit” on the top of our web page or in the menu. Enter your username and password. If you are unable to access the website, go HERE.
ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS
- Once you have completed an enduring module, you need to complete a post-course survey, which can be found in the toolkit. Once you complete this survey, you will automatically receive a certificate.
- We are unable to report your completion or award a certificate until you have completed a post-course survey.
- Our accrediting body requires a post-course survey be completed. Our survey is online, and helps us ensure that our quality standards are being met. Once you complete this survey, you will automatically receive a certificate.
- Please log in to the Toolkit to access your post-course survey. Once you log in, scroll down to the course section you are claiming credits for and click on the survey button.
- We are unable to report your completion or award a certificate unless you have completed a post-course survey.
- The optional Certification test is located in the Clinical Toolkit, and you will have access to the test when you log in.
- Scroll to the course section of the toolkit, find the survey/CME button, and click the button to be taken to the survey.
HOW DO I GET A COPY OF MY CME CERTIFICATE?
Once you complete your program, you will need to complete an online survey which will automatically generate your certificate.
CONTACT US
We can be reached by email at Support@ppemedical.com or by telephone at (321) 506-9303
