Who this course is for
This course is ideal for:
- Nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, and APRNs
- Physicians and other advanced practice providers
- Clinicians seeking deeper MSK competence in primary care, urgent care, or outpatient settings
What makes this course different
Developed by experienced orthopedic nurse practitioners and educators, this course reflects how MSK care actually shows up in primary care, not how it’s taught in isolation.
You’ll learn:
You’ll learn:
- When MSK conditions can be managed safely in primary care
- How to evaluate, treat, and educate patients with confidence
- When referral is appropriate, and when it isn’t
What you'll learn
- Maximizing function and managing pain
- Evidence-based, non-surgical approaches to MSK pain and functional limitation
- Non-narcotic medications, supplements, and lifestyle strategies
- Progressive exercise for strength, flexibility, and balance
- Mobility aids, ergonomic modifications, and adaptive devices
- Splinting and casting
- Evaluation and management of acute MSK injuries
- Fundamentals of immobilization, casting, and splinting
- Techniques aligned with national orthopedic standards
Injections and arthrocentesis
- Scientific foundations of joint and soft tissue injections
- Indications, contraindications, and medication selection
- Clinical decision-making and referral considerations
Practical impact
After completing this course, clinicians report:
- Greater confidence managing MSK complaints in primary care
- Improved patient education and shared decision-making
- Fewer unnecessary referrals and clearer care pathways
- Stronger professional value within their practice setting
Course format and access
- 65 hours of self-paced online learning
- Readings, videos, assignments, and clinical evaluation
- Access details sent within 24–48 hours of purchase
- CE credits nationally recognized and ANCC-accredited