AO CMF NA Course - Management of Facial Trauma (Sep 11 - 12, 2021)

AO CMF NA Course - Management of Facial Trauma is organized by AO North America (AO NA) and will be held from Sep 11 - 12, 2021 at Crowne Plaza Redondo Beach And Marina, Redondo Beach, California, United States of America.

Target Audience:
This course is designed for surgeons in training in the fields of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Otolaryngology, Plastics and Reconstruction, Ophthalmology and Oculoplastics.  Some practicing surgeons may also find this course beneficial.

Accreditation:
Continuing Education Credit: 13.25

Designation Statement - AO North America designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 13.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Description:
This course provides learners with the fundamental knowledge and principles for the treatment of craniomaxillofacial fractures and their complications. It covers diagnostic and treatment principles for midface and mandibular fractures, as well as the prevention and treatment of complications.

• Online Preparations—4 weeks prior to the face-to-face event
During these 4 weeks, participants are required to complete a self-assessment and conduct online self-study, including recommended reading material, viewing videos and completion of surgical simulation modules. Participants will receive a link to the learning materials from their event organizer.

• Face-to-face event—2 days
The face-to-face event is delivered through a combination of short lectures, small group discussions, and practical exercises. This combination enables participants to hear, discuss, and apply the concepts of facial trauma management.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants should be able to:
• Diagnose facial injury through history, physical examination, and diagnostic investigations
• Formulate a treatment plan (operative and non-operative)
• Perform the specific treatment for facial trauma
• Modify the treatment plan when necessary
• Manage patient follow-up and rehabilitation
• Identify and manage complications.