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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This lecture, recorded during the 2022 Review Course & Clinical Update, educates NPs about the diagnosis and treatment of orthopedic conditions commonly seen in primary care. Content reflects evidence-based guidelines and focuses on the most important steps in patient diagnosis and management.
FORMAT
Choose video or audio delivery.
Video: Video format requires Google Chrome; each video purchase can be viewed three times within 6 months of purchase. Rewind and fast-forward options available to ensure understanding.
Audio: Each audio purchase is accessible for 1 year from the date of purchase.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be able to:
- Discuss the etiology and prevalence of the following orthopedic conditions and injuries: arthritis, soft tissue injuries, shoulder and rotator cuff injury, low back pain, hip pain, plantar fasciitis, and knee pain and injury.
- State the common symptoms and assessment findings associated with arthritis, soft tissue injuries, shoulder and rotator cuff injury, low back pain, hip pain, plantar fasciitis, and knee pain and injury.
- Describe the appropriate pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic management of patients with arthritis, soft tissue injuries, shoulder and rotator cuff injury, low back pain, hip pain, plantar fasciitis, and knee pain and injury.
CREDITS
This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hour(s) (which includes 1 hour(s) of pharmacology)
TIME TO COMPLETE
1 hour, 6 minutes plus posttest
RELEASED
February 2022; Reviewed and renewed February 2023
ACCREDITED PROVIDER
Advanced Practice Education Associates (APEA) is accredited by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners as an approved provider of nurse practitioner continuing education. Provider number: 100820. This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hour(s) (which includes 1 hour(s) of pharmacology) . Program ID #2022-02-12P, 2022-02-35P.
FACULTY
This course is taught by Amelie Hollier, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, a nationally certified family nurse practitioner who is one of the most dynamic speakers in the healthcare industry. She is the president and CEO of APEA.
APEA App Access
This course may be accessed through the APEA app. Purchases must be made through apea.com and will automatically be synced to your app. Content downloaded to your device from the app can be accessed at any time, even without an internet connection.
Minimum space required: Each video may take up to 150 MB. Viewable on iPhone versions 5 and above, iPad Air and iPad Mini.
