2023 My Bones, My Muscles, Oh My!

These sessions are included in the on-demand 2023 Summer Conference (47th Annual) package.  This bundle includes four lectures (4 CME total): 

  • General Principles of Fracture Description and Treatment
  • Twitchy and Sneaky: A Discussion on RLS/PLMD
  • All About Arthritides
  • It's Not Just A Tremor: A Review of Parkinson Disease

 NCAPA is unable to refund or credit learners for expired courses.  Be sure to pay close attention to the expiration date for each course.  

 

All CME lectures within this bundle must be completed by their EXPIRATION DATE of August 25, 2024.  CME is not accessible after this date, which is one year from the conference dates not the purchase date.  

Seminar Information
Seminar Date:
September 18, 2023
General Principles of Fracture Description and Treatment

Basic overview of common fracture vocabulary, identification and treatment options.  At the end of this session leaners will be able to: 

  1. Evaluate radiographs for potential fractures.
  2. Accurately describe a fracture to someone who cannot visually see the radiograph in question.  
    1. Identify the types of fractures thta can be treated non surgically and what types require further referrals/evaluations beyond ED/PCP/urgent care settings.
Speaker Information
Kathleen (Katy) Martinelli MHS, PA-C  [ view bio ]
Twitchy and Sneaky: A Discussion on RLS/PLMD

Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is easy to miss and easier to misdiagnose. This can lead to years of misery and frustration for both the patient and their healthcare team. Why aren't they better since treating their sleep apnea? Why aren't the sleep pills or stimulants helping? Why can't we catch a break in helping this person feel better? In this lecture you'll learn ways to keep RLS from sneaking past you in clinic, while increasing your management confidence for this twitchy sleep disorder.  At the end of this lecture, attendees will be able to: 

  1. State how Restless Legs Syndrome is different from Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD).
  2. Discuss testing recommendations in the setting of suspected or confirmed RLS/PLMD.
  3. Use patient-centered factors to assist in choosing a pharmacologic agent for treatment of RLS/PLMD.
  4. List nonpharmacologic strategies which may benefit the patient with RLS/PLMD.
Speaker Information
Carrissa Hankins MSN, APRN, FNP-C  [ view bio ]
All About Arthritides

Review the differences b/w OA and RA as well as other inflammatory arthritides.  At the end of this session the learner will be able to:  

  1. Understand the term "arthritis" and what entities fall under this umbrella, including their similarities and differences.
  2. Complete a basic evaluation of someone with joint complaints and order appropriate diagnostics.
    1. Initiate a treatment plan or appropriate referral for someone with joint complaints.
Speaker Information
Kathleen (Katy) Martinelli MHS, PA-C  [ view bio ]
It's Not Just A Tremor: A Review of Parkinson Disease

Discuss the pathophysiology and common risk factors for Parkinson disease (PD).  Highlight the typical clinical features (motor and nonmotor), key exam components and findings to establish and/or support the diagnosis of PD. Review the management, including DBS, discuss the common side effects and adverse effects of the medications and briefly discuss common complications of PD.  Attendees will: 

  1. Discuss the pathophysiology and risk factors for  Idiopathic Parkinson Disease.
  2. Recognize the typical clinical presentation and review essential physical exam skills to support the diagnosis of Idiopathic Parkinson disease.
  3. Discuss the management of Idiopathic Parkinson disease.
Speaker Information
Sonia Rupani DMS, MS, PA-C, AE-C   [ view bio ]
Individual topic purchase: Selected
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Category 1 CME : 4.00
Products
2023 My Bones, My Muscles, Oh My!
NCAPA Price:$80.00