The Art of Suturing – Friday, November 4, 2022, from 7:00 – 9:00 am

Speakers: Lane Bowers, MHSc, PA-C Emeritus, DFAAPA, Lisa Wetherhold, PA-C, Matthew Wetherhold, MS, PA-C
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.
Learning Objectives

1. Discuss proper preparations/techniques for suturing and closures
2. Discuss basics of suture materials
3. Brief overview of different types of sutures, materials, and applications

EKG Interpretation from A-Z – Wednesday, November 2, 2022, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm

Speaker: Eric J. Dueweke, MD, MBA, FACC
This interactive learning workshop provides a solid foundation for mastering the art of EKG interpretation, from waves to segments to complexes and more.
Learning Objectives:

1. Identify and recognize proper lead placement for a 12-lead electrocardiogram
2. Determine abnormalities that require urgent and/or emergency intervention
3. Identify axis deviation, hypertrophy, and artifact\Identify ischemic changes and tachy / brady arrhythmias
4. Discuss conditions and tracings that mimic myocardial infarctions on an EKG

Billing and Coding Update 2022 – Thursday, November 3, 2022, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm

Speaker: Kathryn Kugler, PA-C, MEd, DFAAPA
Join this case-based interactive workshop where you will code patient notes for billing using the updated billing requirements including shared billing changes.
Learning Objectives:

1. Analyze patient visit notes to identify appropriate documentation present to meet specific levels of Evaluation and Management services.
2. Identify required documentation to qualify for a shared visit according to 2022 updated guidelines.
3. Practice use of a standard billing checklist as a tool to bill and audit your own patient documentation to achieve accurate billing of Evaluation and Management services.

Brace Yourself: Orthopedic Splinting – Thursday, November 3, 2022, from 7:00 – 9:00 am

Speaker: Therese DiNinno, PA-C
While orthopedic PAs are expected to demonstrate expertise when it comes to splint and cast application, such skills will deem necessary in other settings with considerable frequency. Radiology interpretation, joint assessment, and the need for immobilization often become the responsibility of the EM and urgent care clinicians. This orthopedic splinting workshop will navigate through the most common upper and lower extremity orthopedic injuries, complimented by associated radiographic images for these injuries, and review current recommendations for splinting. Indications for each splint (volar, ulnar gutter, sugar tong, thumb spica, and posterior ankle), proper technique used to ensure best clinical outcome, contraindications, and potential complications will all be reviewed. Participants will have hands on opportunities to practice and perfect their splinting skills on each other for hands-on-experience. Brace Yourself:  this will be fun!
Learning Objectives:

1. Identify common extremity injuries that warrant immobilization with splinting.
2. Execute proper techniques and placement of upper and lower extremity splints.
3. Appreciate contraindications to splint use, as well as post application complications.

Dermatologic Procedures – Friday, November 4, 2022, from 7:00 – 9:00 am

Speaker: Abhishek Aphale, MD
Common dermatological procedures include tangential biopsies (commonly called “shave biopsies”), punch biopsies, cryotherapy, electrodesiccation, and electrodesiccation & curettage (commonly called “ED&C” or “C&E”). The purpose of these procedures can be diagnostic alone, therapeutic alone, or both. In order to perform these procedures well, one must also be able to provide adequate local anesthesia. The objective of this workshop is to familiarize the participants with how the procedures are performed and for which purpose(s) they are performed. Additionally, guidelines for optimal local anesthesia will be provided.
Learning Objectives:

1. Identify routine dermatologic procedures such as shave biopsies, punch biopsies, cryotherapy and curettage-and-electrodessication (C&E)
2. Understand the purpose of each procedure
3. Understand which biopsy method is most appropriate given the circumstance

Mandated Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse: Knowing Your Role in the Protection of Children – Thursday, November 3, 2022, from 7:00 – 9:00 am

Speaker: Gail Brown
Pittsburgh Action Against Rape

People who work with or come into contact with children in the course of their employment or profession are mandated reporters. However, it is clear that people are often reluctant to report child abuse because of their own fears or misunderstanding of the law. As a mandated reporter, you play a vital role in preventing child abuse.
What you will learn in this training:

1. The elements of child abuse, definitions and categories of child abuse
2. Your duties as a mandated reporter, including how to make a report and protections for those who report
3. The connection between child abuse/neglect and long-term health outcomes
4. Signs and symptoms of child abuse/neglect
5. How to respond to a disclosure of child abuse

Monitoring the Acutely Ill Patient: From Head to Toe – Thursday, November 3, 2022, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm

Speaker: TJ Berger, MS, PA-C, RPSGT
An introductory lecture combined with a show-and-tell of monitoring equipment used in the inpatient acute care setting.
Aimed at students, new graduates, and interested, experienced practitioners.

Participants who complete this workshop will become familiar with:

1. the use and implementation of data obtained on various forms of bedside monitoring.
2. the indications and complications of targeted temperature management and normothermia protocol.
3. how to determine choosing between noninvasive versus invasive hemodynamic monitoring.
4. interpretation of monitoring wave forms including intracranial pressures, arterial and venous pressures, and pulmonary artery pressures.
5. various inpatient pieces of monitoring equipment that will be available for hands on learning

Orthopedic Joint Injections – Wednesday, November 2, 2022, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm

Speaker: Greg Carolan, MD
Learning Objectives:

1. Discuss the most common pain pathologies that can be treated with injection therapies (i.e., adhesive capsulitis, bursitis for knee/shoulder)
2. Discuss pharmacologic agents used for joint injections.
3. Learn the various techniques and injection approaches for shoulder and knee injections