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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This package includes a variety of courses to help build a strong foundation in common primary care orthopedic issues. The bundle includes common orthopedic concerns, pitfalls to watch for, evaluation of knees and upper extremities, common spine issues, and radiology interpretation of extremities.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Common Orthopedic Concerns in Primary Care
After taking part in this educational activity, participants should be better able to:
List the elements of the history that differentiate between various common MSK causes of regional pain
Describe the distinguishing features found on examination for various common MSK causes of regional pain
List the key treatments for common MSK causes of regional pain
Common Spine Issues in Primary Care
Diagnose and manage common spine disorders managed in primary care.
Identify imaging findings for common spine disorders managed in primary care, including common x-ray and MRI findings.
Identify at least 3 referral red flags to orthopedic specialists for common spine disorders managed in primary care.
Evaluation and Treatment of Knee Pain
As a result of this activity, the learner will be able to:
Describe commonly used orthopedic exam techniques such as a flexion pinch and anterior drawer test for the knee
Perform the more commonly incorporated examination techniques used in a musculoskeletal examination for the knee joint
Incorporate the use of orthopedic examinations into their practice
Orthopedics: Upper Extremities
As a result of this activity, the learner will be able to:
Identify the primary pathology that affects the shoulder of an adult patient.
Recognize shoulder diagnoses that can be treated by the primary care clinician vs those requiring urgent referral to a specialist.
Discuss treatment options for the primary care provider for common shoulder pathology.
Pitfalls in Orthopedics for the Primary Care Practitioner
As a result of this activity, the learner will be able to:
Discuss and perform the orthopedic physical exam.
Evaluate and diagnose common orthopedic problems in the primary care setting.
Using case studies, highlight diagnosis, differential, and treatment of common orthopedic issues.
Radiology Interpretation: Upper and Lower Extremities
As a result of this activity, the learner will be able to:
Describe a systematic approach to viewing and interpreting radiographs.
List basic descriptors used to describe a fracture & basic fracture patterns.
Identify essential anatomic landmarks when viewing selected upper and lower extremity x-rays.
TIME TO COMPLETE
Approximately 6 hours and 30 minutes.
Each video is accessible twice within six months of purchase.
CREDITS
NPACE designates this educational activity for a maximum of 6.5 CNE credit(s), of which 1.5 is pharmacology credit. Participants should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclaimer: Certain NPACE bundles contain courses that are included in other NPACE bundles or sold individually. When completing a course bundle, participants may claim only 1 credit hour for any course that appears more than once within bundles they purchase (e.g., contact hours cannot be earned more than once on the same CE course).
RELEASED
December 2021
ACCREDITED PROVIDER
Program ID: Ortho1121
Provider Accreditation Statement
This program is provided by Nurse Practitioner Associates for Continuing Education (NPACE).
Nurse Practitioner Associates for Continuing Education (NPACE) is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
In addition to ANCC, NPACE is approved as a provider of continuing education in nursing by: the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP8720 and Florida CE Broker #50-1476.
NPACE, the Provider of awarding contact hours, is responsible for adherence to ANCC criteria.
FACULTY
Michael E. Zychowicz, DNP, ANP, ONP, FAAN, FAANP
Professor & Lead Faculty, Orthopedic NP Specialty
Duke University School of Nursing
Michael E. Zychowicz, DNP is a Professor at Duke University School of Nursing. Dr. Zychowicz has built a 20-year career in orthopedics as both a clinician, educator, and scholar. He leads the only Orthopedic NP graduate educational program at Duke University. Dr. Zychowicz is board certified as both an Adult NP and Orthopedic NP.
Karen M. Myrick, DNP, APRN, FNP, ANP, ONP, FAAN
Associate Professor, University of Saint Joseph, Interdisciplinary Health and Science
Nurse Practitioner, Orthopedics Associates of Hartford
Karen M. Myrick, DNP, APRN, FNP, ONP, FAAN, is an Associate Professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Health and Science, Department of Nursing, University of Saint Joseph, West Hartford, Connecticut, and the track coordinator for the Post-Master's Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Certificate program for Nurse Practitioners and Physician. Assistants. She is also a Clinical Associate Professor of Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, Quinnipiac University, Hamden, Connecticut.
Dr. Christopher Hemmer, DNP, ANP, ONP-C, FAANP
ANP, Piper Spine Care
Assistant Professor, Saint Louis University School of Nursing
Dr. Hemmer has been board certified as an adult nurse practitioner since 1999. He is also a board-certified orthopedic nurse practitioner and a fellow of the American Association of nurse practitioners. His area of specialty is in adult spinal disorders for the last 22 years. He currently evaluates new patients as well as established pre and post-operative patients.
Kim Zuber, PA-C
Executive Director, American Academy of Nephrology PAs
Kim Zuber graduated from UCSD with a bachelor’s in molecular biology and chemistry, picked up a teaching credential at San Diego State University and taught high school for many years. Deciding that medicine had to be easier than teaching teenagers, Kim went on to attend the St. Louis University PA program.
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