Join us for the Illinois Academy of PAs (IAPA) Spring CME Conference on March 21, 2025, in Carbondale! This one-day event brings together PAs and other healthcare professionals for high-quality continuing education, networking, and professional growth. Featuring expert-led sessions on the latest clinical updates, legislative advocacy, and PA practice advancements, this conference is designed to enhance your skills and expand your professional connections. Don't miss this opportunity to earn CME credits while engaging with colleagues from across Illinois. Register today and be part of the future of PA practice in our state!
This program is not yet approved for CME credit. Conference organizers plan to apply for seven (7) AAPA Category 1 CME credits from the AAPA Review Panel. The total number of approved credits is yet to be determined.
Agenda
Agenda
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Musculoskeletal Topic Rapid Fire (Brian Reach, MD)
Musculoskeletal Topic Rapid Fire (Brian Reach, MD)
1. At the conclusion of this presentation participants will gain familiarity with common musculoskeletal and sports medicine problems encountered in primary care. 2. At the conclusion of this presentation participants will become familiar with common history and exam findings for many musculoskeletal problems, including provocative testing. 3. At the conclusion of this presentation participants will be able to describe management options for common musculoskeletal problems.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Obesity Treatment in Primary Care: Myths, Management, and Motivation
Obesity Treatment in Primary Care: Myths, Management, and Motivation
At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to: 1. Discuss obesity as a chronic medical condition. 2. Identify common myths surrounding obesity and weight management. 3. Provide evidence-based strategies for obesity management. 4. Discuss motivational approaches to promote long-term success
We have to identify and treat people affected by HIV as well as make universally available means for preventing transmission to stop all transmission. We will assess the feasibility of this grand undertaking and explore our roles as care providers.
1. Introduce to providers a population/subculture that is poorly understood by the medical care community at large. 2. Provide insight to help providers address common and unique medical issues that veterans deal with. 3. Improve the ability of providers to connect and communicate with the veteran population.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Sponsored Lunch
Sponsored Lunch
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Thyroid Disorders: Diagnosis, Management and Evidence-Based Practices
Thyroid Disorders: Diagnosis, Management and Evidence-Based Practices
1. At the conclusion of this presentation participants will be able to understand the physiology of the thyroid gland 2. At the conclusion of this presentation participants will be able recognize clinical presentations of thyroid disorders 3. At the conclusion of this presentation participants will be able to diagnose and manage common thyroid conditions. 4. At the conclusion of this presentation participants will be able to apply evidence-based practices for diagnosing and treati...
1. At the conclusion of this presentation participants will be able to understand the physiology of the thyroid gland 2. At the conclusion of this presentation participants will be able recognize clinical presentations of thyroid disorders 3. At the conclusion of this presentation participants will be able to diagnose and manage common thyroid conditions. 4. At the conclusion of this presentation participants will be able to apply evidence-based practices for diagnosing and treating thyroiditis.
1. The learner will be able to define perimenopause, menopause, and post menopause and the diagnostic criteria 2. The learner will understand many of the physiologic changes of menopause 3. The learner will be knowledgeable in the hormonal versus nonhormonal treatment options for menopause
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