CSON Continuing Ed

Conference Session D: 4:10 - 5:25 pm

northeast regional nurse practitioner conference

Seminar 16 *

Assessment of the Painful Knee in the Primary Care Setting
C. Christopher Smith, MD

A case-based discussion on the key skills and knowledge needed to effectively diagnose and treat common causes of knee pain identified in the primary care setting will be presented. In addition to a case-base discussion, the session will utilize video and live model demonstrations to emphasize key teaching points.



Seminar 17 *

Illness in the Returning Traveler
Todd King, PA

In today’s world of international business and leisure travel, many of our patients come in contact with illnesses that are non-endemic to their home environment. In this session, common travel illnesses will be discussed so that the primary care provider can learn to identify and begin proper treatment.



Seminar 18 *

Thrombolitic Events: A Primary Approach
James Bradner, MD

This session is designed to help the participant assess, diagnose, and manage the more common throbolitic events. This session will discuss advances in the literature including the latest treatments options.



Seminar 19

Dizziness and Syncope in the Pediatric Population
Thomas Johnson, MD

The child who presents with symptoms of dizziness is a clinical challenge. In this session, we will learn to differentiate the causes and develop an efficient approach to evaluating these patients.



Seminar 20

Neoplasia of the Female Lower Genital Tract: Update on Screening and Intervention
Annekathryn Goodman, MD

In this presentation the participant will learn the etiology and pathophysiology of lower genital tract neoplasia, including current screening guidelines. A presentation of strategies for prevention such as lifestyles and the HPV vaccine will be addressed.



* Eligible for pharmacology contact hours