Clinical procedures and skills CME

Image of a family physician wrapping an arm injury, putting on a splint.

Everyday skills and procedures that improve patient outcomes.

From splinting and wrapping to musculoskeletal examination, suturing and beyond, deepen your expertise of practice-ready skills you can use in the clinic. Explore dermatologic CME, sports medicine CME, Family Medicine Update courses and more.

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    Clinical procedures and skills FAQ

    What topics are covered by clinical procedures and skills CME?

    Procedural skills are important for the practicing family physician. Our procedure CME courses include important topics, such as:

    • Suturing
    • Nail procedures
    • Splinting, wrapping and casting
    • Joint injections and aspiration
    • Osteopathic manual manipulation
    • Musculoskeletal examination

    Do you have sports medicine CME courses?

    Yes, we have a variety of online sports medicine courses. These classes cover common sports and musculoskeletal topics, including:

    • Injury avoidance
    • Concussion management
    • Common pediatric injuries
    • Joint pain
    • Manual manipulation
    • MRI for diagnostics
    • Range of motion assessment
    • Splinting, wrapping, casting and taping
    • Suturing

    Do I have to be an AAFP member to take clinical procedures and skills?

    Most of our procedures CME courses do not require AAFP membership and are available to physicians, nurses and other medical professionals. However, you’ll get benefits to being an AAFP member, including CME price discounts as well as access to exclusive CME offerings.

    What is Family Medicine Update?

    Family Medicine Update includes the newest practice recommendations and medical updates that can be implemented immediately in your clinic. Designed by family physicians for family physicians, what you’ll learn will have a direct impact on patient outcomes.

    Visit our FMU hub to learn more.

    What dermatology CME is available?

    The AAFP provides multiple courses on skin conditions. These classes cover common dermatological issues including:

    • Nail disorders
    • Seborrhea
    • Dermatitis
    • Bacterial skin infection
    • Acne
    • Fungal skin infections
    • Topical steroids
    • Ulcers
    • Pressure sores