Orthopaedic Team Member Course
This course has been specifically created for:
Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Advanced Practice Nurses, Registered Nurses,
Surgical Assistants and Physical Therapists specializing in total joint arthroplasty.
About the Ortho Team Member Course
This course, which will take place on Friday, November 3, has been specifically created for physician assistants, nurse practitioners, advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, surgical assistants and physical therapists specializing in total joint arthroplasty.
Scope & Objective
This course will cover the diagnoses and treatments of disorders seen by the orthopaedic team specializing in hip and knee reconstruction. It is designed for the non-physician surgical team members who care for these patients. During interactive sessions, expert faculty will:
- Present options for nonoperative treatment
- Highlight clinical and non-clinical challenges PAs face
- Hold mini debates on robotic TKA and anterior vs. posterior approach for THA
- Discuss perioperative hot topics such as minimizing narcotics
- Evaluate complications
Agenda
The 2023 Orthopaedic Team Member Course agenda is under development. For an example of previous years’ content, please see the 2022 Orthopaedic Team Course Agenda.
Faculty
TBD
CME Credits
The American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) designates this live activity for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
