
COURSE CREDITS & HOURS
16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™16 ACPE Credits
16.0 Contact Hours
COURSE FEES
TARGET AUDIENCE
PROGRAM PURPOSE
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Special Considerations for the Geriatric Patient
- Describe and discuss the unique needs of a geriatric patient.
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Hospital Medicine Literature Highlights I
- Describe key updates & current literature related to the modern practice of hospital medicine.
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Hospital Medicine Literature Highlights II
- Describe key updates & current literature related to the modern practice of hospital medicine.
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Clinical Decision Making & Diagnostic Test Interpretation
- Interpret medical test results in a scientific manner.
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Peri-Operative Management
- Identify areas of increased risk for patients undergoing surgical procedures.
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Sepsis and Shock
- Describe the current state of sepsis recognition in accordance with widely accepted published guidelines.
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Tick Borne Disease
- Recognize key clinical features of tick-borne diseases.
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Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism: Prophylaxis and Treatment
- Describe the current standard of care for prophylaxis and treatment of venous thrombosis in a hospitalized patient.
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Common Eye Conditions in Primary Care
- Identify common eye conditions and differentiate them from more serious conditions that require immediate intervention.
- Discuss eye conditions managed in the primary or urgent care setting versus when to refer the patient for specialist care.
- Correct myths or misunderstandings to improve clinical accuracy.
- Provide tips on how to explain eye conditions to patients and provide reassurance.
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The Acute Abdomen
- Differentiate common acute abdominal conditions.
- Recognize red flags for serious abdominal conditions that require urgent intervention.
- Provide guidance on when to use imaging for abdominal conditions, and how to interpret common findings to guide management.
- Build confidence in decision-making about when to refer patients for further diagnostic testing, surgery, or specialist consultation.
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Marine Medicine
- Diagnose and manage marine-related injuries, including envenomations, decompression sickness, and drowning.
- Gain insights into waterborne infections and barotrauma, focusing on symptom recognition, accurate diagnosis, and effective treatment approaches.
- Strengthen communication strategies to effectively educate patients on prevention, treatment, and recovery from these marine-related illnesses.
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Men's Health Care
- Discuss the diagnosis and management between common male conditions.
- Discuss sensitive issues like sexual health, mental health, and infertility with male patients.
- Address the stigmas surrounding conditions like infertility and ED and encourage early intervention for male patients.
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Geriatric Trauma
- Enhance skills to recognize and manage trauma in older adults.
- Understanding the aging patients anatomy and physiology impact on trauma care.
- Recognize the warning signs and impact of elder maltreatment.
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Inflight Medical Emergencies
- Quickly identify and manage common inflight medical emergencies, including cardiovascular, respiratory, and neurological conditions.
- Become familiar with onboard medical equipment and learn how to use them effectively in time-sensitive situations.
- Recognize the physiological effects of flight on medical conditions.
- Discuss the legal and ethical considerations of inflight care.
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Ultrasound Applications in Primary Care
- Introduction to ultrasound technology and its principles (e.g., sound waves, image formation, probe types).
- Discuss the various fields in which settings in which ultrasound be applied in both the outpatient and inpatient setting.
- Learn clear guidelines on when to use ultrasound effectively.
- Provide online reading resources to learn further about ultrasound medical applications.
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Minor Injuries—Sprains, Bites, and Burns
- Diagnose and manage common fall-related injuries.
- Describe the treatment of animal bite injuries.
- Review burn injury management and recognize red flags for potentially serious conditions.