Orthopedic Physician Assistant Introductory Course – Fort Carson

March 24, 2026 to March 27, 2026

This course provides a beyond entry level introduction to orthopedic medicine, and covers 4 of the 65D Individual Critical Task Lists which includes treating traumatic pelvic injuries, extremity fractures, crush injuries, and traumatic wounds. The training establishes and reviews didactic and clinical knowledge required by Physician Assistants for the evaluation and treatment of patients with chronic, acute, urgent, or emergent orthopedic conditions and covers musculoskeletal examination, diagnosis and treatment of orthopedic injuries along with hands-on training for ultrasound guided examinations and injections, splinting, and surgical first assisting.

Target Audience

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

Learning Objectives

  1. Develop an evidence-based approach to the evaluation and management of emergency, acute, and chronic orthopedic conditions across clinical settings.
  2. Apply core orthopedic medicine principles to assess and manage trauma patients, including comprehensive musculoskeletal examination, fracture and dislocation reduction techniques, and casting/splinting strategies.
  3. Interpret diagnostic imaging and perform joint aspiration and injection procedures with and without image guidance to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning in orthopedic care.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 24.50 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 24.50 hours of AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until Friday, April 10, 2026 - 11:59pm ET. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

  • 24.50 Attendance
Course opens: 
03/17/2026
Course expires: 
04/10/2026
Event starts: 
03/24/2026 - 9:30am EDT
Event ends: 
03/27/2026 - 2:00pm EDT
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Fort Carson
Fort Carson, CO 80913
United States

Orthopedic Physician Assistant Introductory Course Faculty. Presenters have no relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) relating to the course content or with ineligible companies to disclose.

Disclosure: DHA J-7 staff, planners, authors, faculty, and content reviewers for this educational activity have no relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Available Credit

  • 24.50 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 24.50 hours of AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until Friday, April 10, 2026 - 11:59pm ET. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

  • 24.50 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 Apr 10, 2026.

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 accommodation requests and/or technical support, email [email protected].

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