Splinting, Wrapping, Casting and Taping Edition 2.1
Splinting and casting online CME for family physicians
The application of splints, wraps, casts and tape is a vital skill for family physicians. Expand the scope of your practice and eliminate referrals through this in-depth, step-by-step video CME. Designed as if you were learning in person, this online CME course can help you increase your confidence and help you better determine the severity of injury to provide better care to your patients.
- Casts, splints, wraps and tape techniques
- Determining severity of injuries
- Soft tissue injuries and fractures
The application of splints, wraps, casts and tape is a vital skill for family physicians. Expand the scope of your practice and eliminate referrals through this in-depth, step-by-step video CME. Designed as if you were learning in person, this online CME course can help you increase your confidence and help you better determine the severity of injury to provide better care to your patients.
- Casts, splints, wraps and tape techniques
- Determining severity of injuries
- Soft tissue injuries and fractures
Learning Objectives
Choose preferred suturing methods for would closure.
Perform local anesthesia with minimal pain and maximum effectiveness for patients.
Evaluate options for skin biopsy, including shave punch and excisional biopsies.
Compare appropriate biopsy selections for skin lesions depending upon the type of lesion and its expected depth.
Demonstrate proficiency in performing shave, punch, and excisional biopsies.
Speakers
Activity chair
Michael Petrizzi, MD, FAAFP, CAQSM, FAMSSM - Private Practice, Hanover Family Physicians; Mechanicsville, Virginia; Clinical Professor of Family Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
Faculty
Steve L. Cole, Med, LAT, ATC - Cole Consulting Services, Inc., Williamsburg, Virginia
Mary Petrizzi, MS, LAT, ATC, PAM-Mc - Athletic Trainer, Mechanicsville, Virginia