May 2021 Objectives
Dementia -
2) Differentiate between common types of dementias.
3) Identify treatments for dementia..
4) .Discuss caregiver role strain.
Nuts & Bolts of Pain Management -
1) Review how to validate acute and chronic pain complaints
2) Describe indications for multidimensional approach to pain management
3) Describe different etiologies in common pain complaints
4) Discuss evidence-
5) Develop patient education and referral plans
Speech Therapy for Primary Providers -
1) Review Assessment parameters utilized by the Speech Therapist for adults and children
2) Identify treatments according to assessed deficits
3) Discuss when to refer to a speech therapist and when the therapist refers to other specialties.
Health Care Provider Stress Management -
1) List at least 4 adverse impacts that stress has on the body and mind.
2) List at least 5 reasonable action items to implement to decrease stress and enhance well being
3) Demonstrate 3 different techniques during the lecture to decrease stress
Controlled Drugs -
1)Discuss how and why certain medications are controlled.
2)List specific pharmacotherapy principles for many of the controlled classes to aid in the practitioner's medical decisions.
3)Describe the role of analgesic adjunctive agents for patients with chronic pain. Dosage and efficacy will be discussed.
4)List particulars associated with efficacy dosage, side effects and drug interactions of non-
5)Know the different stimulant medications and how to prescribe and monitor them.
OTC Meds -
1) Discuss current OTC medication recommendations for specific conditions (i.e, GERD, Cough and Cold, Topicals, etc)
2) Discuss the process for how a medication gets OTC status. 3) Discuss the efficacy and side effects of select OTC medications.
3) Discuss the efficacy and side effects of select OTC medications
Suturing Workshop -
1) Review the history that should be obtained prior to the closing a wound
2) Discuss anesthetics that can be used before suturing
3) Explain different suture material and techniques for wound closure
4) Demonstrate a proficiency in a variety of suturing techniques
Heart Disease -
2) Elaborate on “risk factors” causing predictors of heart disease
3) Differentiate between prevention, slowing, and reversing heart disease to include reality and practicability
4) Articulate “self-
5) List what a NP needs to practice “prevention”
Interview Techniques -
1) Discuss the rationale for why everyone should maintain strong job interview skills
2) Describe the 4 main components of an interview
3) Explain how to fit experiences (medical and personal) into the interview process
4) Discuss at least 4 things NOT to do in an interview
5) Describe 3 tips to help you stand out against the competition in the interview process
Thursday -
Coding in Primary Care -
1) Distinguish between a 213 & 214 code
2) Discuss when and how to use modifiers
3) Review the importance of and how to utilize basic coding
Hypertension Updates -
2) Describe the burden of hypertension.
3) Devise a care plan for the patient with hypertension.
2) Describe the burden of hypertension.
3) Devise a care plan for the patient with hypertension.
Friday -
Saturday -
Legislative Issues -