Nashville TN. Practitioner NP-PA-CME Skills & Procedures Conference October 2026

This 7 contact hour workshop includes training and practice in:

COURSE: PROCEDURES PORTFOLIO SPLINTING AND ULTRASOUND BASICS IN-PERSON WORKSHOP

Our Procedures Portfolio splinting and ultrasound basics workshop is 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!

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!)

LUNCH INCLUDED!

Workshop starts at 7:30 am and finishes mid afternoon

Our instructors will guide you through everything you need to meet the following objectives:

Skills Learned:

• Identify indications for splinting vs referral
• Discuss potential complications of splinting
• Describe required supplies used for splinting
• Describe basic procedure for splinting
• Provide follow-up instructions
• Provide patient home care instructions
• Understanding basic ultrasound terminology
• Explain how ultrasound works (physics)
• Explain its use in practice (POCUS)
• Demonstrate proper handling for accuracy
• Demonstrate movements for proper visualization

Hands-on Practice in:

• Volar Splint
• Thumb Spica Splint
• Ulnar / Radial Gutter Splint
• Posterior Long Arm Splint
• Sugar Tong Splint
• Posterior Short Leg Splint
• Posterior Short Leg Splint with Stirrup
• Ultrasound visualization techniques for
• Vascular visualization
• IV and needle insertion
• Ultrasound visualization of musculoskeletal areas
• Ultrasound visualization of soft tissue areas
• Locate foreign bodies, abscesses, etc.

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SAMPLE SCHEDULE

Procedures Portfolio: Splinting and Ultrasound (*in Primary and Urgent Care)

07:30-9:00 Presentation: Splinting: indications, referrals, assessment, complications, and implementation
9:00-11:00 Hands-on Lab: Splinting: volar, thumb spica, ulnar/radial gutter, long arm, sugar tong, posterior short leg, PSL w stirrup, the fiberglass splint
11:00-11:30 Lunch
11:30-1:00 Presentation: Ultrasound Basics: a foundational review of terminology, approaches, interpretations, common point of care ultrasound (POCUS) areas of visualization, device handling, application to practice
1:00-2:30 Hands-on Lab: Practice in a small group with a handheld Ultrasound device, gain familiarity with movements, manipulation and basic structural identification.
2:30-3:00 Presentation: Review, refresher, clean-up, and closing discussion/questions

*Note: This workshop will not address acute care uses and does NOT discuss/review more complex ultrasound uses such as cardiac, chest tube placement, epidurals, etc.

This activity is approved for 7.0 contact hour(s) of continuing education by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and approved by the American Association of Physician Assistants for Category 1 CME credits. This activity was planned in accordance with AANP & AAPA Accreditation Standards and Policies. Please note that this course does not add skills to an individual’s scope of practice if it is not already included within that scope.

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This fully synthetic 8 contact hour workshop 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
• Trigger point injections
• Incision and drainage of abscesses
• Shave biopsies
• Punch biopsies

This workshop includes hands on practice on a non-live smart synthetic model (so you won’t hurt anyone while you learn).  Latex products are used.

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!

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SAMPLE SCHEDULE

7:30-8:30 Presentation: Joint Injection and Aspiration
8:30-9:15 Lab: Instructor Guided Hands-on to Practice
9:15-9:30 Break
9:30-10:00 Presentation: Nail Avulsions (full and partial) with Ablation and Trephination
10:00-10:30 Lab: Nail Lab
10:30-11:00 Presentation: Carpal Tunnel Injections
11:00-11:30 Lab: Carpal Tunnel Lab
11:30-12:00 Lunch Provided!!
12:00-12:45 Presentation: Incision and Drainage
12:45-1:15 Lab: Practice I&D Techniques
1:15-1:45 Presentation: Trigger Point Assessment and Injections
1:45-2:10 Lab: Practice Assessment and Skills
2:10-2:25 Break
2:25-3:15 Presentation: Shave and Punch Biopsies
3:15-4:00 Lab: Practice Shave and Punch
4:00-4:15 Clean-up and Evaluations

This activity is approved for 8.0 contact hour(s) of continuing education (which includes 3.0 hours of pharmacology) by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and approved by the American Association of Physician Assistants for Category 1 CME credits. This activity was planned in accordance with AANP & AAPA Accreditation Standards and Policies. Please note that this course does not add skills to an individual’s scope of practice if it is not already included within that scope.

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Our fully synthetic 7.5 contact hour 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 8am and finishes mid to late afternoon.

LUNCH INCLUDED!

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SAMPLE SCHEDULE

07:30-08:30 Presentation: Anesthetics- Local Block, Digital Block, Field Block
08:30-09:30 Lab: Instructor Guided Hands-on to Practice Anesthetic Blocks
09:30-10:1510:15 Presentation: The Suturing Environment: More Than Tying a Knot (Suture Materials, Supplies, Assessment, Sterile Environment)
10:15-10:45 Presentation: Suturing Basics
10:45-11:30 Lab: Simple Interrupted, Simple Running
11:30-12:00 Lunch Provided!
12:00-1:00 Presentation: Suturing: Getting Advanced
1:00-3:15 Lab: Vertical Mattress, Horizontal Mattress, Corner Stitch
3:15-3:30 Closing Discussion and Home Practice Prep

This activity is approved for 7.5 contact hour(s) of continuing education (which includes 2.0 hours of pharmacology) by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and approved for American Association of Physician Assistants Category 1 CME credits. This activity was planned in accordance with AANP & AAPA Accreditation Standards and Policies. Please note that this course does not add skills to an individual’s scope of practice if it is not already included within that scope.

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