Armchair athlete season is in full swing (pun intended!) which means plenty of weekend warriors are making their way to their PCP offices with complaints of aches, pains, and possibly even broken bones. This live webinar will cover common upper extremity complaints, assessment, and management.
Additionally, we are pleased to offer 3 CE-accredited Partner Programs! These programs will cover COVID Special Populations, Influenza, and a Psoriasis Update. That’s a total of 4.0 CE credits for the price of 1.
Don’t miss this Grand Slam event! All registrants will receive a $10 Grubhub Gift Credit to be used on the day of the event. Participants will have the opportunity to engage and interact with the speakers and get answers through a Q&A session directly following each of the presentations.
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Speakers
Neil Skolnik, M.D.
Dr. Hemmer has been board certified as an adult nurse practitioner since 1999. He is also a board-certified orthopedic nurse practitioner and a fellow of the American Association of nurse practitioners. His area of specialty is in adult spinal disorders for the last 22 years. He currently evaluates new patients as well as established pre and post-operative patients. Chris has spent over nine years moonlighting in the emergency department in the past as well.
Dr. Hemmer started teaching as an adjunct for Saint Louis University in 2007. In the fall of 2013, Christopher accepted a full-time position with the school of nursing as an assistant professor for graduate students. He has co-taught several graduate-level courses over the years as well as performed as a guest lecturer during residency for the NP students. Chris has been receptive for several years to teaching in the clinical setting as a preceptor for NP students interested in spinal diseases and wanting to increase their radiology knowledge. Dr. Hemmer chairs a cadaveric CNE course yearly for spine specialists. Chris has presented various spine topics on the local, state, and national level over the years.
Dr. Hemmer research area is in vertebral compression fractures and osteoporosis. Specifically, the identification and management of fractures and osteoporosis in the adult population is a strong area of interest.
Charles P. Vega, MD, FAAFP
Agenda
Friday, July 30, 2021
DKB MED PARTNER PROGRAM: COVID Program: Special Populations
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Sponsored CE Webinar
Learning Objectives
– Describe current management strategies and identify potential treatments for mild to moderate COVID-19, with a specific focus on vulnerable populations.
– Evaluate best practices for managing patients with COVID-19 using monoclonal antibodies and other agents, with a focus on efficacy against emerging viral variants.
– Clinicians require education about treating people with COVID-19 requiring hospitalization.
– Describe current management strategies and identify potential treatments for COVID-19 requiring hospitalization.
Sponsored by: DKB MED
VINDICO MEDICAL EDUCATION PARTNER PROGRAM: Influenza in the House: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prophylaxis
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
Sponsored CE Webinar
20 minutes
– Diagnosing Flu Early to Improve Outcomes
– Array of tests – evaluating sensitivity and specificity
– Differentiating respiratory conditions with an eye on COVID
– When to test versus treating without testing
25 minutes
– Treating Influenza with an Eye On Efficacy and Use as Prophylaxis
– Deciphering treatment options based on efficacy and safety
– Comparison of baloxavir maroxil to NAIs regarding MOAs, viral resistance, reduction of duration of clinical illness, and cessation of viral shedding in normal patients and those at high risk for complications
– Use of prophylaxis in those exposed to influenza
15 minutes
– Post-test & Question/Answer
Sponsored by:Vindico Medical Education
NPACE WEBINAR: Orthopedics: Upper Extremities
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
NPACE Webinar
Description
Upper extremity pain and injuries are common. In this presentation, nurse practitioner Dr. Chris Hemmer will review common upper extremity complaints, assessment, and management.
Learning Objectives
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NATIONAL PSORIASIS FOUNDATION PARTNER PROGRAM: Psoriasis Update for the Primary Care Provider
3:45 pm - 5:00 pm
Sponsored CE Webinar
Learning Objectives
– Describe Pathophysiology of Psoriatic Disease
– Identify and Review comorbidities associated with Psoriatic disease
– Employ appropriate strategies for diagnosing and treating Psoriatic disease and screening for comorbidities associated with psoriatic disease
Sponsored by:
Financial Support for this program is provided by The National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF)
Fee
General
$35
Discounted Price
If Registered By
$30
Monday, July 12, 2021
Registration
Virtual Conference
Webinar (NPACE)
Webinar (Sponsored-Free)
In-person Conference