Orthopedic Physician Assistant Introductory Course-Landstuhl Regional Medical Center- April 2025

April 14, 2025 to April 18, 2025

Program Description: 

The course is designed to provide a beyond entry level introduction to orthopedic medicine, covering 4 of the 65D Individual Critical Task Lists which includes treating traumatic pelvic injuries, extremity fractures, crush injuries, and traumatic wounds.

Target Audience

This activity provides continuing education for physician associates/physician assistants. A certificate of attendance is available for other attendees.

Learning Objectives

  1. Discuss Physician Assistant skillset beyond general practice in orthopedic medicine regarding the evaluation and treatment of emergency, acute, and chronic orthopedic conditions.
  2. Analyze core content of pathology related to orthopedic medicine to include evaluation and management of the orthopedic trauma patient.
  3. Outline components of musculoskeletal exams, fracture and dislocation reduction techniques, casting and splinting management, x-ray and advanced imaging evaluation, joint aspiration, and injection with and without image guidance used commonly within orthopedic medicine.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 31.50 Physician Assistants (AAPA)
    DHA J-7 CEPO has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 31.50 hours of AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until Friday, May 2, 2025 - 11:59pm ET. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
  • 31.50 Certificate of Attendance
Course opens: 
04/02/2025
Course expires: 
05/02/2025
Event starts: 
04/14/2025 - 1:30am EDT
Event ends: 
04/18/2025 - 10:00am EDT
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Landstuhl
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CPT Brandon Burt. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.
MAJ Timothy Atkins. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.
MAJ Gregory Lause. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.
MAJ Bryan Adams. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.
Maj Brendon Bauer. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.
MAJ Christopher Wallace. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.
Maj Zachary Adkins Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.
MAJ Zackary Johnson. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.
Kenneth Rivera. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.
CPT Casey Mueller. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.
MAJ Preston Lopez. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.
All relevant financial relationships have been resolved.

Disclosure: DHA J-7 staff, planning committee members, and content reviewers have no financial interest to disclose.

Available Credit

  • 31.50 Physician Assistants (AAPA)
    DHA J-7 CEPO has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 31.50 hours of AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until Friday, May 2, 2025 - 11:59pm ET. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
  • 31.50 Certificate of Attendance
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Requirements: CE/CME certificates are awarded to participants who fully complete the activity, successfully submit the evaluation survey, and pass the posttest. The deadline to claim credit is May 2, 2025.

Access Code: Some activities require an access code to register or claim credit. Please contact the organization providing the activity for the access code. The Continuing Education Program Office (CEPO) does not provide access codes.

Accommodations: Please contact the course instructor to inquire about accommodations. For additional technical support, email [email protected].