PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT CME
Physician Assistant training places a heavy emphasis on clinical skill mastery and physician teamwork. Moreover, the expectations of Physician Assistants are becoming greater, and strong skills are becoming even more important for the management of complex patients. What’s more, because of today’s uncertain world of clinical practice, it is likely that you will be relied upon to provide management and skills you haven’t practiced in years. As a result, you may even be expected to manage patients like a seasoned professional right out of training.
Are you undeniably prepared to handle whatever condition walks in your door? Do you know the subtle things to look for that can make the difference between life and death, function and disability? Our program will significantly arm you with these skills and do it in a way that makes it fun and engaging! Accordingly, we will provide you with up to date management techniques that should be mastered by every Physician Assistant.
Each two-day class is well organized, filled in advance, and planned to run seamlessly. To start, Didactic morning sessions are open and engaging. Following that, Afternoon procedure sessions match morning topics. In short, everything from suturing techniques, joint aspiration, and central venous catheter insertion is taught live, in person, and in an organized manner to maximize your time and allow you to perfect your technique.
The Procedure Workshop
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Radiology Interpretation
- Lectures focused on the ENTIRE human body and common fracture patterns
- How to communicate findings to the orthopedic surgeon
- What needs emergent, urgent, and delayed treatment
- CT and MRI interpretation
- Splint application and management
- Shoulder, elbow, knee, ankle, and hip reductions
- In total, 75 topics are covered!
EKG Interpretation
- Electrical conduction of the heart
- Identification and treatment of STEMI
- Posterior MI
- Common MI Patterns
- Left Main Disease
- Electrolyte disturbances and management
- All Major Dysrhythmias and advanced treatment
- Understanding of Bundle Branch Blocks and MI
- Over 20 EKG abnormalities are included!
Pulmonary Disorders and Management
- Pneumothorax
- COPD
- Asthma
- Current management guidelines
- Peak Flow application
- Tracheostomy management
- 12 pulmonary clinical scenarios and current management guidelines!
Lethal Skin Conditions
- 7 lethal skin conditions, identification, and treatment
- Burn identification and management
- Rash Identification
Practice Improvement Tips
- How to present cases to attending physicians and specialists
- What attending physicians and specialists need to know from you
- Current PQRS and documentation guidelines.
- Resources to maximize documentation reimbursement and MIPS bonuses
Procedure Workshop
- Full afternoon suture workshop (all types) including Suture Cam
- Joint injection and aspiration of knee and shoulder
- Foreign body/fishhook removal
- Nail trephination
- Lumbar Puncture
- Needle Decompression of Pneumothorax
- Chest Tube (Thoracostomy) insertion
- Splinting workshop
- IUD Insertion and Removal
- In total, 31 procedures are included in our afternoon sessions!
In order to focus on your individual needs, class sizes are kept to a maximum of 30 participants per class. Coffee, drinks, and lunch are provided.
The Schedule
Day 1 Morning Skills Session
Cardiac 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
Overview of Radiograph Interpretation
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 Afternoon Procedure Session
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 Morning Skills Session
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
When to Consult Orthopedics
Day 2 Afternoon Procedure Session
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
IUD Insertion and Removal
Patella Reduction
Ankle Reduction
Upper and Lower Extremity Splinting
Intraosseous Access Insertion
Central Venous Catheter Insertion
Our program 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.
The Certification
In addition to earning continuing education credits, we offer a Physician Assistant program certification option. If you choose to take our test and score high enough, you will receive a certificate and a Letter of Recommendation from our Medical Director to share with prospective employers and subsequently credentialing boards. Anyone who has tried to get their first job can without a doubt validate how important a letter like this can be to supplement your credentials and help verify your abilities. If you have been looking to stand out from your competition, look no further. Put another way – our medical director believes that our program will help your clinical skills so much, that he literally put his name on your success! This is another bonus included in your program registration package!
The Total CME Package!
How does this course compare to others?
Unlike other Physician Assistant courses that last several days, have more students, and are cumulatively more expensive, our courses allow for intensive training on key topics, with one-on-one education in a small group setting. You can’t beat our combination of lecture material and hands-on procedure experience. Further, our locations and guaranteed rates are the the most affordable around. There are no hidden fees, and no add-on costs – our Physician Assistant lectures and procedures are all rolled into one well-organized two-day experience!
Our program price includes:
- Small group format with individual attention from our Physician and Physician Assistant expert clinical staff
- Tote bag, Sim Vivo Suture Kit with sutures and instruments ($99 value)
- Online Tutorial Videos
- Live lectures and access to all material through the PPE Clinical Toolkit (One year membership included – $99 value)
- Unlimited simulator access to members
- Discounts on future programs
- Certification Examination and Letter of Reference signed by our medical director
- No add-on fees for additional material. What you see here is what you get, all for one low price!
- Great rates at the hotels where we hold our programs!
- Additional CME opportunities*
Also, don’t forget – your time is also your money. Not to mention, extra hotel nights and time away from work or home has an additional cost! Why spend several days in a classroom when you can get it all done in two?