Hey there, healthcare heroes! Are you seeing a lot of patients with muscle, bone and joint conditions, but not sure about your exam skills, or what treatments you can confidently offer? Have you been referring patients to ortho specialists but have the feeling you could probably treat them in the clinic with the right skills? Not to worry, as fellow clinicians we understand and we're here to help. We've developed our nationally accredited Orthopedic Primary Care (OPC) CE curriculum specifically to help you, your patients and your practice. ![]() Why musculoskeletal knowledge is key Your patients are in pain – more than half of US adults report having a musculoskeletal condition. That’s a staggering number, greater than those with chronic circulatory conditions. Whether it's neck pain, low back pain, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, or repetitive stress injuries – these are ailments that affect millions but are often inadequately addressed in primary care settings. Why? Because most primary care clinicians lack the specialized training to effectively manage these conditions. What our research shows As our course creators A.J. Benham, DNP and Kathleen Geier, DNP wrote in their article in the Journal for Nurse Practitioners (JNP), primary care physicians and nurse practitioners are inadequately prepared to manage musculoskeletal problems, but their skills and confidence improve with focused musculoskeletal training. Training also can reduce unnecessary referrals to specialists. With the ranks of orthopedic physicians decreasing and the incidence of chronic musculoskeletal conditions on the rise, effective management of these problems in primary care settings may become an increasingly important strategy for preserving access to care while reducing costs and preventing the escalation of debilitating symptoms. To effectively manage these conditions, clinicians must be able to distinguish acute presentations of non-urgent musculoskeletal problems from true orthopedic emergencies and to know when and how to appropriately refer patients to orthopedic specialists. How can OPC help you?
Courses to fit any schedule and budget We appreciate how busy you are and how much competition there is for your time. We've designed our courses to be as flexible as possible to fit into your work and life schedule.
We invite you to browse our updated CE shop, and please drop us a line with any questions. Meanwhile, you can also view our webinar that presents an overview of OPC and earn 1 free CE hour. Get 1 CE free: Watch our webinar As always, we're here for you as your continuing education partner. Wishing you all the best on your learning journey!
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