The most comprehensive musculoskeletal education pathway offered by Jackson Orthopedic Foundation — combining deep academic study with structured, hands-on clinical skill development. Bundle enrollment offers a $250 savings over purchasing each course separately.
The Comprehensive MSK Hybrid Bundle includes all 260 hours of online coursework plus participation in our Orthopalooza one-day skills workshops, typically scheduled one per quarter.
This program is designed for clinicians who want full-spectrum MSK competence — from foundational knowledge to applied procedural confidence.
The Comprehensive MSK Hybrid Bundle includes all 260 hours of online coursework plus participation in our Orthopalooza one-day skills workshops, typically scheduled one per quarter.
This program is designed for clinicians who want full-spectrum MSK competence — from foundational knowledge to applied procedural confidence.
Who this bundle is for
This program is ideal for:
No prior advanced MSK experience is required. The curriculum builds progressively from foundational principles to applied clinical execution.
- Nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, and APRNs
- Physicians and other advanced practice providers
- Clinicians preparing for expanded MSK responsibilities
- Providers transitioning toward orthopedic-focused roles
- Clinicians who want to immerse themselves in MSK knowledge while building real-world procedural skills
No prior advanced MSK experience is required. The curriculum builds progressively from foundational principles to applied clinical execution.
What's included
260 Hours of Online Study
Full access to:
Together, these courses provide comprehensive training in:
Orthopalooza Hands-On Saturday Workshops (24 CE Total)
Participants attend four, one-day, in-person Orthopalooza workshops, typically scheduled one Saturday per quarter.
These sessions provide structured, faculty-guided practice in:
The workshops are intentionally spaced to reinforce online learning and allow integration into clinical practice between sessions.
Participants must complete the online coursework before attending each corresponding workshop to maximize hands-on time.
Full access to:
- MSK Skills and Procedures (65 hours)
- Upper Extremity & Pediatrics (65 hours)
- Lower Extremity & Inflammatory Conditions (65 hours)
- Spine & Metabolic Conditions (65 hours)
Together, these courses provide comprehensive training in:
- Systematic MSK history-taking and examination
- Differential diagnosis development
- Imaging interpretation and selection
- Fracture recognition
- Red and yellow flag identification
- Evidence-based treatment planning
- Pain management and functional rehabilitation
- Metabolic bone conditions
- Referral decision-making
Orthopalooza Hands-On Saturday Workshops (24 CE Total)
Participants attend four, one-day, in-person Orthopalooza workshops, typically scheduled one Saturday per quarter.
These sessions provide structured, faculty-guided practice in:
- Focused physical examination techniques
- Diagnostic reasoning using case-based learning
- Injection principles and technique
- Casting and splinting application
- Procedural safety and scope-appropriate decision-making
- Applied imaging interpretation
The workshops are intentionally spaced to reinforce online learning and allow integration into clinical practice between sessions.
Participants must complete the online coursework before attending each corresponding workshop to maximize hands-on time.
What makes the hybrid bundle different
This is not simply a collection of courses. The Hybrid Bundle creates a longitudinal MSK learning pathway that:
- Builds shared clinical language and structured reasoning
- Reinforces knowledge through hands-on repetition
- Strengthens procedural safety and confidence
- Supports appropriate referral thresholds
- Encourages real-time application in primary care settings
- The integration of academic depth and applied skills sets this bundle apart from standalone online education.
Practical impact
Clinicians who complete the Hybrid Bundle report:
- Sustained improvement in diagnostic clarity
- Greater independence in managing MSK complaints
- Stronger procedural confidence
- Improved patient education and shared decision-making
- Expanded professional opportunities
Course format and access
- 260 hours of self-paced online learning
- 4 one-day Orthopalooza workshops (typically one per quarter)
- Structured progression from foundational knowledge to applied skill
- Access details sent within 24–48 hours of purchase
Accreditation
CE credits are nationally recognized. Jackson Orthopedic Foundation is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation and approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Workshop location
Workshops are held at Creekside Commons in Lafayette, California, on Saturdays to minimize disruption to clinical schedules. Additional cities are planned and will be announced.
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.
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.
Questions?
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