2-Day Clinical Skills and Procedure Workshop is organized by Provider Practice Essentials (PPE), LLC, and will be held from Nov 17 - 18, 2023 at Aloft Dallas Downtown, Dallas, Texas, United States of America.

Topics you will learn about:

EKG interpretation and 22 cardiovascular topics including dysrhythmias and blocks
Foreign bodies, Asthma, COPD, Pulmonary Embolism Well’s Criteria, PERC, D-Dimer, PESI and management
Radiology review of the chest, abdomen, spine, and upper, and lower extremities. Includes ordering guidelines
Lethal skin conditions, rash identification, burn management, meningitis, DVT anticoagulation guidelines
Over 31 hands-on advanced procedures throughout each session including the Suturing Course™

The APP Clinical Skills and Procedure Workshop Schedule
Day 1 Morning:
Cardiac Disorders

Course Introduction
Cardiac Overview
EKG Interpretation
Acute MI (recognition, management)
Common Dysrhythmias
Electrolyte Abnormalities and rhythm impacts
Condition blocks
Bundle Branch Blocks
Application to practice

Pulmonary Disorders

Pulmonary Overview
Basic Airway Assessment
Pneumothorax
Asthma Management
COPD Management
Supplemental Oxygenation
Wells Criteria
PERC Rule
Using D-Dimer
Pulmonary Embolism
Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism

Introduction to Radiology – Chest and Abdomen

Overview of Radiograph Interpretation
Chest, Shoulder, Clavicle Radiographs
Systemic Reading Process
Abnormal Radiographs
Radiographic Signs of Major Diseases
Suggested treatment guidelines based on findings
Radiographic Signs of High-Impact Injuries
Foreign body ingestion, aspiration, and insertion
Pediatric foreign body aspiration and management

Day 1 Afternoon:
Procedure Overview

Procedural Overview
Needle Decompression
Chest Tube Insertion
Tracheostomy Replacement
Shoulder Reduction and Immobilization
Upper Extremity Joint Aspiration
Trigger Point Injection
Nail Trephination
Nail Removal
Foreign Body and Fish Hook Removal
Introduction to Suture Techniques

Procedure Workshop

Knee Injection and Aspiration
Shoulder Injection
Needle Decompression
Chest Tube Insertion

Day 2 Morning:
Cervical Spine Injuries

Long Board and Collar Removal
NEXUS Criteria
Unstable Fractures
Mechanisms of Common Fractures
Immobilization
Ordering the Correct Studies
Correct Consult and Referral

Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Injuries

Spine form and function
Mechanisms of Injury
Unstable Fractures
Mechanisms of Common Fractures
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Epidural Abscess
Ordering the Correct Studies
Correct Consult and Referral

Upper and Lower Extremity Injuries

Speaking Orthopedics
Common Patterns of Fractures
Common Dislocation and Reduction Techniques
Splinting Techniques and Compartment Syndrome
Clavicle, Shoulder, Humerus, Elbow, Radius. Ulna. Paired fractures, Wrist and Carpal Bones, Hand
Amputations
When to Consult Orthopedics
When to Consider Transfer/EMS
What to send home

Day 2 Afternoon:
Skin Conditions Not to Miss

Skin and Soft Tissue Conditions
Emergent Rash Identification
Cellulitis
Abscess Incision and Drainage
DVT Identification and Decision Rules
Burn Care and Referral Criteria
What Not to Send Home

Procedure Workshop

Procedure Clinic
Lumbar Puncture
Splinting Workshop
Intraosseous Access
Central Venous Catheter Insertion