Orthopaedic Physical Assistant Introductory Course

March 20, 2023 to March 24, 2023

Program Description

This one-week course located at Tripler Army Medical Center will provide attendees a broad overview of orthopaedic medicine and will aid Ortho PA staff in the selection of future candidates for the US Army – Baylor University Physician Assistant Post-Graduate Doctoral Program in Orthopaedic Surgery. Participants will work with Ortho trained providers on treating orthopaedic injuries and acute emergencies. Students will also receive lectures on orthopaedic medicine topics, participate in simulation labs, gain experience in orthopaedic ultrasound procedures, and application of casts/splints

Target Audience

This CE/CME activity is accredited by the DHA, J-7, Continuing Education Program Office (CEPO). This activity provides continuing education for physician assistants. A certificate of attendance is available for other attendees.

Learning Objectives

  1. Evaluate and understand the basics of MRI imaging in regards to the shoulder and spine.
  2. Evaluate the trauma patient in regards to pelvic and shoulder injuries. The presentation, imaging, and  management regarding these injuries
  3. Comprehend the basic concepts of ultrasound imaging and the guidance for injections in the musculoskeletal patient.
  4. Discuss how to properly care for various upper extremity injuries by being able to apply various splints and casts.
  5. Outline how to properly care for various lower extremity injuries by being able to apply various splints and casts.
  6. Summarize how to properly inject the shoulder, hip, and extremity tendons using ultrasound guidance.
  7. Describe how to enter the operating room under sterile conditions and maintain a sterile surgical environment.
  8. Recognize how to properly don sterile scrub attire without breaking sterility of the operating room.
  9. Analyze basic evaluation techniques of the orthopedic trauma patient.
  10. Evaluate and treat the orthopedic patient for various foot and ankle injuries.
  11. Comprehend the sports evaluation for shoulder, hip, and knee in regards to various ligamentous and bony injuries common to sports and athletes.
  12. Identify the research design process and how it is utilized to produce the evidence-based medicine used today.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 30.00 AAPA
    DHA J-7 CEPO has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 30.00 hours of AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Physician assistants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
  • 30.00 Certificate of Attendance
  • 30.00 IPCE
    This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners can receive up to 30.00 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: 
03/13/2023
Course expires: 
04/07/2023
Event starts: 
03/20/2023 - 1:00am EDT
Event ends: 
03/24/2023 - 5:30am EDT
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Army CPT Joseph Vespe, DSc.
Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.

Army LTC Ryan Rodriguez, DSc.
Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.

Army LTC Kristopher Lewis, DSc.
Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.

Army MAJ Meghan Joyce, DSc.
Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.

Army MAJ Preston Lopez, DSc.
Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.

Army MAJ Garrett Latham, DSc.
Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.

Army CPT Renee Serell, MPAS.
Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.

Available Credit

  • 30.00 AAPA
    DHA J-7 CEPO has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 30.00 hours of AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Physician assistants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
  • 30.00 Certificate of Attendance
  • 30.00 IPCE
    This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners can receive up to 30.00 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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