2-Day Skills and Procedure Workshop is organized by Provider Practice Essentials (PPE), LLC and will be held from Jan 19 - 20, 2024 at Aloft Dallas Downtown, Dallas, Texas, United States of America.

Description:
Dedicated and focused instruction in a small group format lead by a physician and APP team
We don’t go above 30 students, and we staff to a 6:1 ratio. Our staff auditions, orients, and goes through extensive training to give you the best experience possible.

Well timed didactic sessions, frequent breaks, coffee, beverages, and lunch
Our fast pace will keep you engaged, interested, and your mind active.

Approachable faculty who are able to answer you questions personally
Unlike large conference settings, our programs are kept small to maximize your education and encourage discussion with our team.

Documentation and Ordering Tips
We take every opportunity to interject risk-protective charting tips, improved coding and billing techniques, and ways to document in a safer manner to protect your practice.

Sim Vivo (R) Suture Simulator, Instruments, Suture Material, and PPE Tote Bag
Just show up! Nothing to ship, everything is waiting for you at the program.

Focused, Current, and Concise Content
We cover a lot of material by focusing on the critical points you need to know.

A Printed Course Companion and optional Pocket Guide
A full size text contains all of the program slides in full color format, along with room for taking notes. This is included in your purchase. The pocket companion includes normal radiology images, room for note taking, and high yield clinical guidelines for use in practice. This is only available for purchase when you book your course online.

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

Cardiac
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

The Suturing Course

Suture Clinic and Equipment Introduction
Knot Tying
Simple Interrupted
Simple Running
Mattress
Subcutaneous/Multiple Layer Closure
Staples
Skin Adhesive
Surgeon’s Knot
Buried Knot
Billing and Documentation for Sutures
Local Injections and Digital Blocks

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

Skin Conditions Not to Miss
Skin and Soft Tissue Conditions
Emergent Rash Identification
Cellulitis
Abscess Incision and Drainage
DVT Identification and Decisions 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