Hybrid Course: Lower Extremity & Inflammatory Conditions
SKU:
$500.00
$500.00
per item
CE Value: 80 hours (65 hours self-study + a 15-hour skills weekend Workshop in Lafayette, California). CE hours valid in any state.
Once you purchase this course we'll email you a login to our online learning platform in 24-48 hours.
Once you purchase this course we'll email you a login to our online learning platform in 24-48 hours.
Need to improve your skills & confidence in treating patients with musculoskeletal conditions? Start learning today with this hybrid course covering spine and metabolic conditions commonly seen in primary care settings.
This course includes 65 hours online study plus a corresponding 2-day (15 hour) Orthopalooza Workshop, scheduled for April 11-12 2025. The workshop will be held in Lafayette, California.*
The 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.
*Traveling to join us?
Please note: While we are excited to welcome you to Orthopalooza, we kindly recommend waiting until one month prior to the event to finalize travel arrangements - and/or booking refundable/flexible arrangements if possible.
This is to account for any unforeseen circumstances or emergencies that may require changes or cancellation of a workshop. Please be aware that Jackson Orthopedic Foundation cannot be liable for any travel or accommodation costs incurred should the event be postponed or cancelled.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
This course includes 65 hours online study plus a corresponding 2-day (15 hour) Orthopalooza Workshop, scheduled for April 11-12 2025. The workshop will be held in Lafayette, California.*
The 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.
*Traveling to join us?
Please note: While we are excited to welcome you to Orthopalooza, we kindly recommend waiting until one month prior to the event to finalize travel arrangements - and/or booking refundable/flexible arrangements if possible.
This is to account for any unforeseen circumstances or emergencies that may require changes or cancellation of a workshop. Please be aware that Jackson Orthopedic Foundation cannot be liable for any travel or accommodation costs incurred should the event be postponed or cancelled.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
Content includes
Lower extremity
Arthritis & inflammatory conditions
- Lower extremity anatomy in relation to hip, knee, ankle, and foot dysfunction
- Components of a focused lower extremity history and systematic physical examination
- Presentation of specialized maneuvers for differential diagnosis
- Indications for diagnostic imaging and other tests for lower extremity conditions
- Identification of common stable hip, knee, ankle and foot fractures
- Identification of orthopedic emergencies requiring immediate referral
- Development of evidence-based treatment plans for common lower extremity conditions
- Principles for self-management of common hip, knee, ankle and foot conditions
Arthritis & inflammatory conditions
- Details of the H&P pertinent to evaluating arthritic/ inflammatory conditions
- Formulating differential diagnoses based on findings of the H&P
- Recognizing arthritic/inflammatory emergencies requiring immediate consultation
- Developing evidence-based treatment and self-care plans
