OPC Blended Learning Course: Lower Extremity & Inflammatory Conditions

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Need to improve your skills & confidence in treating patients with musculoskeletal conditions? Start learning today with this blended-learning course covering common lower extremity and arthritic/inflammatory conditions commonly seen in primary care settings. 


CE Value: 80 hours (65 hours self-study + 1 15-hour skills weekend Workshop*)

Content includes

Lower extremity
  • 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


*Note: Due to the COVID health crisis, we have suspended our in-person Workshops until health guidelines permit in-person gatherings. Normally, there is only one skills weekend per course so you will need to confirm your availability for each. The weekends are held in Oakland, California. 


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