THE ART OF SUTURING
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
– Lisa Wetherhold, PA-C
– Matt Wetherhold, MS, PA-C
– Lane Bower, MHSc, PA-C Emeritus, DFAAPA
This workshop will cover the basics of suturing materials, preparation, and proper techniques for obtaining that perfect closure. A brief overview of the different types of suture material available and the proper application in various situations will be discussed. There will be plenty of direct experience to practice your newly learned basic suturing skills including basic interrupted, continuous, subcutaneous, and mattress technique closures.
WHEN TO REFER TO ORTHO
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
– Robert W. Emery, PA-C, MBA, DFAAPA
If you practice in primary care, urgent care, pediatrics, or any practice setting, you will certainly come across some type of an orthopedic issue. Often, you may find yourself trying to determine if you should treat an issue conservatively or just place the referral to your local orthopedic specialist. This workshop is designed to help providers of varying practices recognize common orthopedic pathology, differentiate when certain issues can be managed more conservatively versus if a more urgent referral is in order. It is a great review of both upper and lower extremity orthopedics.
Learning Objectives:
- Review common orthopedic referral questions
- Identify common orthopedic referral pathology
- Describe appropriate diagnostics (imaging, laboratory) that can be performed prior to referral
- Differentiate common orthopedic pathology that requires urgent referral to those that can be managed more conservatively
POINT OF CARE ULTRASOUND FOR BEGINNERS
Thursday, November 30, 2023 8:00 am – 10:00 am, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
– Katie Kugler, PA-C
This course is a primer for those participants who want to begin building a foundation for Point of Care Ultrasound skills. It will consist of lecture and hands on ultrasound probe technique learning utilizing a real-time simulated model.
CARDIAC POINT OF CARE ULTRASOUND
Thursday, November 20, 2023 8:00 am – 10:00 am, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
– David Chu, MD Pulmonary and Critical Care
– Shane Kinard, MD Hospitalist
– John Madara, MD Pulmonary and Critical Care
This course is for beginners in Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) who have a basic understanding of ultrasound technology and the beginner techniques utilized for POCUS. It will consist of lecture and personal hands on Cardiac POCUS practice on standardized patients.
Please note, this course will not certify or qualify the participant to perform cardiac POCUS independently as further education will be required for competency.
ABDOMEN AND AORTA POINT OF CARE ULTRASOUND
Thursday, November 30, 2023 8:00 am – 10:00 am, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
– David Chu, MD Pulmonary and Critical Care
– John Madara, MD Pulmonary and Critical Care
– Shane Kinard, MD Hospitalist
This course is for beginners in Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) who have a basic understanding of ultrasound technology and the beginner techniques utilized for POCUS. It will consist of lecture and personal hands on Abdomen and Aorta POCUS practice on standardized patients.
Please note, this course will not certify or qualify the participant to perform abdomen and aorta POCUS independently as further education will be required for competency.
CHEST AND PLEURA POINT OF CARE ULTRASOUND
Thursday, November 30, 2023 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
– David Chu, MD Pulmonary and Critical Care
– John Madara, MD Pulmonary and Critical Care
– Shane Kinard, MD Hospitalist
This course is for beginners in Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) who have a basic understanding of ultrasound technology and the beginner techniques utilized for POCUS. It will consist of lecture and personal hands on Lung POCUS practice on standardized patients.
Please note, this course will not certify or qualify the participant to perform chest and pleura POCUS independently as further education will be required for competency.
ABG INTERPRETATION
Friday, December 1, 2023 7:00 am – 9:00 am
– TJ Berger, PA-C
Attendees will begin with an in depth analysis of the physiology of acid/base derangement and how the human body attempts to compensate and correct these to regain homeostasis. This will include the discussion of the clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, physical exam findings, laboratory and diagnostic imaging abnormalities, and management of metabolic acidosis, respiratory acidosis, metabolic alkalosis, and respiratory alkalosis.
In depth review of blood gas acquisition (including indications and contraindications), Aa gradient, documentation and conversion from VBG to ABG.
Learning Objectives:
- Overview of arterial blood gas sampling including site selection, safety, technique, and possible complications.
- Define anion gap, pH, arterial blood gas values, plasma electrolytes, and the Henderson-Hasselbach equation.
- Discuss the four main acid/base derangements and their clinical presentations, ABG interpretation skills, including helpful hints and strategies useful in diagnosing the primary and compensatory processes involved.
- Review case presentations and examples from simple acid base problems all the way up to complicated mixed acid/base problems (including the use of tools such as Winter’s Formula and Delta/Delta) to solve triple acid / base disorders.
MEDICAL SPANISH
Friday, December 1, 2023 7:00 am – 9:00 am
– Hoonani Cuadrado, MSPAS, PA-C
This workshop is designed to introduce participants into the world of medical Spanish. Beginning with an in-depth examination of the Hispanic culture as it relates to medical care, one will gain knowledge in the development and identification of basic medical Spanish as well as the ability to formulate and interpret the composition of basic medical phrases. This will allow for an enhanced communication and understanding between your patients and yourself.
EKG INTERPRETATION FROM A-Z
Friday, December 1, 2023 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
– Alan Heckman, PA-C
This interactive learning workshop provides a solid foundation for mastering the art of EKG interpretation, from waves to segments to complexes and more.
LABOR & DELIVERY
Friday, December 1, 2023 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
– Heather Fritz, PA-C
– Elise Somers, PA-C, MPAS
PAs can deliver babies in Pennsylvania, so why are only 1.2% of PAs in the specialty of ob-gyn? PAs are trained both didactically and clinically to care for pregnant females, deliver babies vaginally, and care for a postpartum female. The aim of this workshop is to refresh clinical knowledge and skills for the ob-gyn specialty and labor and delivery. Participants will review the different trimester needs of a pregnant female, review the stages of labor, and practice a vaginal delivery with a high-fidelity birthing mannequin. We hope to increase the confidence and interest of PAs to enter the specialty of ob-gyn in Pennsylvania.