Hybrid Course: Spine & Metabolic Conditions
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$500.00
$500.00
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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 online course we'll email you a login to our online learning platform in 24-48 hours.
CE hours valid in any state.
Once you purchase this online 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 blended-learning course covering spine and metabolic conditions commonly seen in primary care settings.
This course includes 65 hours online study plus one 2-day (15 hour) Orthopalooza Workshop, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, October 4-5 2024 in Lafayette, California (San Francisco Bay Area).*
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 one 2-day (15 hour) Orthopalooza Workshop, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, October 4-5 2024 in Lafayette, California (San Francisco Bay Area).*
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
Spine
Metabolic conditions
Imaging
- Spine anatomy in relation to pain and dysfunction
- Pathologies contributing to spine disorders
- Components of a focused spine history and systematic physical examination
- Special tests used to evaluate spine complaints and form differential diagnoses
- Indications for diagnostic imaging and other tests used to evaluate spine conditions
- Recognizing “red and yellow flags” associated with spine conditions
- Identification of spine emergencies requiring immediate referral
- Development of treatment plans based on etiology and persistence of spine conditions
- Self-management of common spine conditions based on etiology and persistence
Metabolic conditions
- Components of a thorough medical history pertinent to metabolic bone conditions
- Recognizing metabolic bone emergencies requiring immediate consultation or referral
- Relating physical findings to differential diagnoses in metabolic bone conditions
- Evidence-based treatment plans for commonly encountered metabolic bone conditions
Imaging
- Identification of gross musculoskeletal anatomy on imaging studies
- Identification and description of fractures on X-rays
- Selection of appropriate imaging for musculoskeletal injuries and conditions
