The MSK Fundamentals Mini Course provides a review of basic terminology and principles related to the evaluation and management of musculoskeletal conditions commonly seen in primary care.
This course is ideal for nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists and APRNs. Also great for physicians and other APPs. In addition to adding valuable job skills to your resume, you'll be able to help patients maximize function, manage pain, prevent re-injury, and slow disease progression -- as well as help your practice reduce unnecessary referrals.
This course is ideal for nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists and APRNs. Also great for physicians and other APPs. In addition to adding valuable job skills to your resume, you'll be able to help patients maximize function, manage pain, prevent re-injury, and slow disease progression -- as well as help your practice reduce unnecessary referrals.
Content includes:
- The roles and resources for health care providers managing common musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions in primary care settings
- General MSK functions, anatomy, and terminology
- Identifying 10 pathological processes contributing to common MSK disorders
- Eliciting a focused MSK history
- Identifying components of a systematic, focused MSK exam
- The GALS musculoskeletal screening exam
- Tests commonly used to evaluate specific joints
- Indications for use of imaging and other diagnostic tools.
