Home Study: Federal Advanced Skills Training-Limb Trauma (FAST-LT)

Program Description

This activity is a skills training for clinicians involved in amputation and limb trauma care. This would include both the surgical specialties as well as the rehab clinicians. Morning didactic presentations will be reinforced by afternoon skills training in the anatomic teaching lab. This activity was held on the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences Campus on June 27-29, 2023.

To access this course in VCLASS:

  1. Log into JKO (jkodirect.jten.mil)
  2. Click VCLASS in the toolbar near the top of the page.
  3. Click Enter Classroom
  4. Open a new tab in the same browser and go to the EACE FAST-LT 2023 Home Study course site: https://jkosgst.jten.mil/portal/site/d018c42f-1719-45c7-b44e-dc15e6022b37
  5. Learners will be prompted to become a member of EACE FAST-LT 2023 Home Study. Select “Yes”.
  6. Using the left-hand table of contents, watch the videos associated with the course. Learners will then be able to take the course evaluation through DHA J-7 CEPO.

Target Audience

This CE/CME activity is accredited by the DHA, J-7, Continuing Education Program Office (CEPO). This activity provides continuing education for physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists, and physical therapist assistants. A certificate of attendance is available for other attendees.

Learning Objectives

  1. Describe two indications for amputation or completion amputation.
  2. Implement three principles of the open, limb length-preserving surgical processes.
  3. Explain two examples of downstream sequelae of point of injury care regarding decisions/management.
  4. Assess for three common injuries that can be safely managed with splints.
  5. Identify the basic components of external fixation, including clinical applications and biomechanics that determine construct stiffness in the pelvis, ankle, and elbow.
  6. Summarize the basic science of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT).
  7. Define practical and advanced applications of NPWT.
  8. Compare external fixation versus splints in the limb trauma population.
  9. Justify helpful materials that can function for splints in low resource settings.
  10. Determine the appropriate time to place a vascular shunt.
  11. Compare the different types of shunts and the advantages of each.
  12. Demonstrate the key steps in placing a vascular shunt.
  13. Explain the challenges and pitfalls of vascular shunts.
  14. Identify the key steps to confirming adequate vascular bypass in the absence of a doppler in an expeditionary environment.
  15. Integrate current best practices in vascular, plastic, and orthopedic surgery into clinical practice to improve limb salvage outcomes from surgery to rehabilitation.
  16. Outline key orthopedic, vascular, and plastic surgical skills to maintain combat readiness and apply cross-specialty skills to produce best outcomes in limb salvage.
  17. Develop and refine surgical skills to improve amputation/limb trauma outcomes in combat care.

Additional Information

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 21.25 ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit
    DHA J-7 CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers will be provided a certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers may receive a maximum of 21.25 hours for completing this Enduring Material (Home Study) activity.
  • 21.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    DHA J-7 CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DHA J-7 CEPO designated this Enduring Material (Home Study) activity for a maximum of 21.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 21.25 ANCC
    The DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Joint Accreditation/ Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) to provide this Continuing Nursing Education Enduring Material (Home Study) for a maximum of 21.25 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 21.25 AOTA
    The Defense Health Agency, J-7, Continuing Education Program Office is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 07137. This course is offered at 2.125 CEUs, . AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
  • 21.25 APTA
    American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
    The DHA, J-7, CEPO is an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Approved Provider of continuing education. This activity was planned by and for the health care team, and learners will receive 2.125 APTA CEUs. The assignment of APTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by APTA. APTA CEUs are accepted by most state PT licensing boards. Learners are encouraged to check with their local chapter or state board to ensure that they accept APTA accredited courses for licensure renewal.
  • 21.25 Certificate of Attendance
  • 21.25 IPCE
    This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners can receive up to 21.25 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change. In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by DHA, J-7, CEPO. DHA, J-7, CEPO is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), the Association of Regulatory Boards of Optometry's Council on Optometric Practitioner Education (ARBO/COPE), the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), the American Psychological Association (APA), the American Dental Association’s Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP), and Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) to provide continuing education for the health care team.
Course opens: 
12/01/2023
Course expires: 
12/01/2024

COL Benjamin K. Potter, M.D., F.A.C.S. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose

Ian L. Valerio, M.D., M.S., M.B.A., F.A.C.S. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose

Jason M. Souza, M.D., F.A.C.S. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.

COL Jonathan B. Lundy, M.D., F.A.C.S. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.

Col Joseph F. Alderete, Jr. M.D., F.A.O.A. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.

MAJ Ean R. Saberski, M.D. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.

CDR Scott M. Tintle, M.D. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.

Col Brandon Propper, M.D, F.A.C.S, F.S.V.S., R.P.V. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.

CAPT Brian S. Knipp, M.D., F.A.C.S. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.

LTC Marlin W. Causey, M.D. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.

Dr. Rebecca A. Marmor, M.D, M.A.S. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.

LTC Jonathan J. Sexton, M.D. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.

CAPT Eamon Boyce O’Reilly, M.D., F.A.C.S. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.

CDR Bradley K. Deafenbaugh, M.D. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.

LTC Daniel J. Stinner, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.O.A., F.A.A.O.S. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.

LCDR Kirk J. Hippensteel, M.D., F.A.A.O.S Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.

LCDR Christopher H. Renninger, M.D. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.

 

All relevant financial relationships have been resolved.

Available Credit

  • 21.25 ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit
    DHA J-7 CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers will be provided a certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers may receive a maximum of 21.25 hours for completing this Enduring Material (Home Study) activity.
  • 21.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    DHA J-7 CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DHA J-7 CEPO designated this Enduring Material (Home Study) activity for a maximum of 21.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 21.25 ANCC
    The DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Joint Accreditation/ Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) to provide this Continuing Nursing Education Enduring Material (Home Study) for a maximum of 21.25 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 21.25 AOTA
    The Defense Health Agency, J-7, Continuing Education Program Office is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 07137. This course is offered at 2.125 CEUs, . AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
  • 21.25 APTA
    American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
    The DHA, J-7, CEPO is an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Approved Provider of continuing education. This activity was planned by and for the health care team, and learners will receive 2.125 APTA CEUs. The assignment of APTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by APTA. APTA CEUs are accepted by most state PT licensing boards. Learners are encouraged to check with their local chapter or state board to ensure that they accept APTA accredited courses for licensure renewal.
  • 21.25 Certificate of Attendance
  • 21.25 IPCE
    This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners can receive up to 21.25 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change. In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by DHA, J-7, CEPO. DHA, J-7, CEPO is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), the Association of Regulatory Boards of Optometry's Council on Optometric Practitioner Education (ARBO/COPE), the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), the American Psychological Association (APA), the American Dental Association’s Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP), and Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) to provide continuing education for the health care team.
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