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Skills & Procedures for the Advanced Practice Provider, training the NP/PA Nationwide!
Our Live Practitioner Workshops are held year round in 30 cities, we offer small class sizes and hands-on training. Make this year a great CME/CE learning experience at one of our many conferences! Below are our courses detailed for you!
All workshops are taught by instructors who have been trained with years of experience and include quality handouts to take home for future reference. Our small groups allow you plenty of time to perfect these skills. You will leave the workshop feeling confident performing them!
Course: Procedures Portfolio Splinting & Ultrasound Basics
Our Procedures Portfolio splinting and ultrasound basics workshop is approved for 7 AANP contact hours and AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Taught by thoughtful and engaging instructors, this workshop isn’t just a review! It is hands on learning!
Splinting
Using our small group method, we will not only review concepts of splinting, but take ample time for you to practice applying splints on each other using the steps we share. You even get to take your moldable split and wrap home with you for continued practice!
Ultrasound Basics
As technology moves forward, the expectation for primary and urgent care providers to keep current with new and emerging skills. Ultrasound is where it’s at! We will not only educate you on the basics of point of care ultrasound (POCUS), including “what the heck am I even looking at” and device use, but also give practice time with an actual hand-held ultrasound device!
Our instructors will guide you through everything you need to meet the following objectives:
Splinting
- Identify indications for Splinting vs referral
- List potential complications of Splinting
- Recognize required equipment for Splinting
- Describe basic application of a splint
- Provide follow-up instructions and homecare for patients
- Confidently demonstrate application of a basic splints use on upper/lower extremity
Ultrasound Basics
- Demonstrate understanding of basic Ultrasound terminology
- Explain the use of Ultrasound waves to create images (physics)
- Understand and recognize basic hand-held Ultrasound capabilities and navigate settings
- Demonstrate the proper handling and movements needed for proper visualization
- Explain common areas of use for Ultrasound in Primary and Urgent Care Practice (POCUS-point of Ultrasound)
- Actively visualize and recognize basic structures
- Participate in hands-on utilization of hand-held Ultrasound device to get you started!
This workshop includes hands-on training in both splinting techniques and foundational ultrasound skills, giving you practical experience in a safe, supportive learning environment.
You’ll begin with a comprehensive review of splinting, including indications, assessment, complications, and proper implementation, followed by guided hands-on practice with a variety of splints such as volar, thumb spica, ulnar and radial gutter, long arm, sugar tong, posterior short leg (PSL), PSL with stirrup, and fiberglass splints. The day continues with an introduction to ultrasound basics, covering terminology, techniques, interpretation, and common point-of-care (POCUS) applications. You’ll then gain hands-on experience using handheld ultrasound devices in a small group setting, focusing on probe movement, positioning, and identifying key anatomical structures. The workshop concludes with a review session, refresher, and open discussion.
All sessions are led by experienced instructors and include quality take-home materials for continued learning. Our small group format ensures personalized attention, guided assistance, and plenty of time to practice so you leave confident in your skills. (And yes, lunch and light beverages are included!)
Workshop starts at 7:30am and finishes mid to late afternoon.
LUNCH INCLUDED!
Procedures Portfolio: Click here for Splinting and Ultrasound schedule
Course: Procedures & Skills 101 In-Person Workshop
This fully synthetic Procedures & Skills 101 Course is AANP approved for 8.0 contact hours including (3.0 hours of pharmacology) and approved by AAPA Category 1 CME credits, includes training and practice in:
- The assessment and administration of shoulder injections
- The assessment and administration of knee injections
- Knee aspirations
- Toenail/fingernail removal
- Nail trephination
- Carpal tunnel injections
- Incision and drainage of abscesses
- Shave
- Punch
This workshop includes hands on practice on a non-live smart synthetic model (so you won’t hurt anyone while you learn).
All taught by instructors who have been trained with years of experience and include quality handouts to take home for future reference. Our small groups allow you plenty of time to perfect these skills so you leave comfortable performing them! All skills taught in this class allow time for guided assistance while you practice. Smaller group sizes are emphasized to get more personalized attention from instructors who have the experience and the skills to help you succeed. (And yes, lunch and light beverages are included!)
Workshop starts at 7:30am and finishes mid to late afternoon.
LUNCH INCLUDED!
Click here for Skills and Procedures 101 Sample Schedule - Live in person
Course: suturing essentials in-person workshop
Our fully synthetic Suturing Essentials Course is approved for 7.5 AANP contact hours (Includes 2.0 hours of pharmacology) and 7.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. We do much more than just a lecture! We provide high quality information in all our live workshops! The workshop provides training and practice in basic to more advanced suturing techniques. We specialize in training YOU to have the skills you need to perform suturing techniques required in most Primary care and urgent care settings. All skill levels!! From a beginner to those advanced individuals that need a refresher course! Our smaller class sizes and patient yet knowledgeable instructors will make sure YOU leave confident in your skills! We cover multiple suturing techniques, supplies and materials (and their uses), anesthetic review, charting, sterile field and safety, plus tips and tricks of the trade! All this AND we give you instruments and a high-quality synthetic suture board ($80 value!) to use and take home!
Skills Learned:
- Assessment
- Anesthetics including administration of local, field and digital blocks
- Prep/drape/sterile fields
- Materials used and why
- Suggested suture use
- Pearls of wisdom
Education and practice in:
- simple interrupted
- simple running
- vertical mattress
- horizontal mattress
- corner stitch
Workshop starts at 730am and finishes mid afternoon.
LUNCH INCLUDED!