Optional Hands-On Workshops

Billing and Coding: Getting Paid for Your Efforts & Increasing Your Revenue
Learn the components of billing and coding and how it can lead to revenue enhancement for your practice! Workshop participants will review current documentation, coding guidelines and coding regulations. Furthermore, participants will learn the components of billing based on the patient visit and diagnosis.
Monday, 3:30 – 5:30 PM
Price for members and non-members: $100

Nail Problems and Procedures
This hands-on workshop will help participants identify common nail problems encountered in primary care. Learn how to distinguish between onychomycosis and other common causes of nail discoloration and learn & demonstrate the proper toenail removal technique.
Monday, 3:30 – 5:30 PM
Member price: $50
Non-member price: $60

Joint Injections for the Primary Care Provider: Shoulder and Knee THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL
Participants in this hands-on workshop will learn how to describe the anatomical structures of the shoulder and knee and their functions. You will learn how to identify common conditions and injuries affecting the shoulder and knee joint and how to describe the potential complications of joint injections in the shoulder and knee. Practice the proper sterile technique for aspiration and injection of the shoulder and knee on a model. Participants should plan to wear shorts and sleeveless or short-sleeve shirts to this workshop.   
Monday, 3:30 – 5:30 PM
Member price: $50
Non-member price: $60

Suturing Techniques
This hands-on workshop will cover wound care, suture material selection and anesthesia as well as basic and advanced closure techniques. The workshop will be comprised of lecture and demonstration when necessary. All participants will have the opportunity to have individual instruction and to adequately practice techniques on pigs feet.
Monday, 3:30 – 5:30 PM
Member price: $50
Non-member price: $60

Selecting the Proper Imaging Study: A Primer THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL
This workshop will explain the indications, contraindications and complications of various imaging studies including CT, MRI, Ultrasound and X-Ray. Learn how to order the proper imaging study that corresponds to your diagnosis and learn the limitations of various imaging studies.
Tuesday, 2:30 – 4:30 PM
Member price: $50
Non-member price: $60

Medical Spanish
In this workshop, participants will learn how to introduce themselves in Spanish as well as recite the days of the week, months, and numbers from 1 – 100. You will learn how to recite time relative terms and recite basic anatomical parts in Spanish, apply close-ended interview skills in the chest pain scenario, to recite screening questions for thrombolytic use and to recite Spanish terms related to the “P-Q-R-S” of pain. 
Part I:  Tuesday, 2:30 – 4:30 PM
Part II:  Thursday, 4 – 6 PM
Member price: $65
Non-member price: $75

Managing Obesity:  A Practical Approach
In this workshop, learn about the neurohormonal dysfunction in obesity and discuss the reasons behind the obesity epidemic in America. Learn how to interview an obese patient and administer constructive behavioral interventions for treatment. Also learn how to discuss pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatments for obesity with your patient.  
Tuesday, 2:30 – 4:30 PM
Member price: $50
Non-member price: $60

The Effective PA Preceptor
Wondering how to become a PA Preceptor? Already a PA preceptor but want to sharpen your skills? This workshop will provide the PA the tools to be an effective PA preceptor. As a participant in this workshop you will understand your responsibilities as a PA preceptor, enhance the experience for you and your student, and be given the opportunity to learn time saving teaching techniques. This workshop is complimentary to all PAs practicing in Virginia. Space is limited register today!!
Tuesday, 2:30 - 4:30 PM

Virginia PAs: Free
Must register with your Virginia address.

EKG Review THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL
Sharpen your 12 lead EKG Interpretation skills! In a systematic fashion, participants in this workshop will learn how to interpret rate, rhythm, axis, PR, QRS & QT Intervals and ST Segment & T Wave morphology on 12 lead electrocardiograms. Participants will also learn how to identify and interpret cardiac arrhythmia’s, accelerated conduction, heart blocks, pacing, ischemia and infarction.
Wednesday, 2:30 – 4:30 PM
Member price: $50
Non-member price: $60

Physical Exam Technique Review WORKSHOP CLOSED
This hands-on workshop will teach participants the proper techniques to administer physical exams for the following: Breast, Pelvic, Testicular/Rectal and Thyroid. Participants will perform the physical exam techniques on standardized patients and receive patient feedback. You will also review the current physical exam recommendations for each exam performed, including patient education for self-examination.
Wednesday, 2:30 – 4:30 PM
Member price: $65
Non-member price: $75

Musculoskeletal Physical Exam THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL
Participants in this hands-on workshop will review the multiple special exam techniques completed during the musculoskeletal exam in order to determine a diagnosis and will perform these exam techniques with guidance by specialty-trained providers.
Wednesday, 3:30 – 5:30 PM
Member price: $50
Non-member price: $60

COPD/Asthma:  A Review
Participants in this workshop will learn how to distinguish between restrictive and obstructive pulmonary diseases as well as understand the pathology of each disease and the goals of therapy. You will review the current treatment guidelines for each disease and the application of the guidelines in clinical practice, discuss advances in COPD/Asthma and learn how to differentiate the medications available in the management of patients.  
Thursday, 4 – 5:30 PM
Member price: $50
Non-member price: $60

Preparing to Recertify?  Test Taking Strategies and Review Options for PANRE
If you are preparing to recertify, this is the workshop for you! In this workshop you will learn the formulation process of the PANRE examination and how to integrate test taking strategies into the preparation and taking of the PANRE exam. You will design a study strategy involving the PANRE blueprint, be introduced to the types of study materials available to you and learn how to determine the benefits of each in self-preparation.
Friday, 2 – 3:30 PM
Member price: $35
Non-member price: $40

A Primer on Current In-Office Cosmetic Procedures WORKSHOP CLOSED
In this workshop you will compare and contrast the pros and cons of common cosmetic procedures in order for you to increase your knowledge and educate your patients. Furthermore, the benefits of adding cosmetic procedures to your list of services will be discussed so that you can decide if adding in-office cosmetic procedures is appropriate for your practice.
Friday, 2 – 4 PM
Member price: $100
Non-member price: $110

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