TARGET AUDIENCE

This program is designed for MDs, PAs, NPs, RNs, PTs, OTs, and ATCs. All other members of the health care team who are interested in education about clinical advances and current controversies in orthopedic subspecialties are welcome to attend.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

All Northwell Health CME activities are intended to improve patient care, safety and outcomes. At the conclusion of this conference, participants should be able to:

• Describe the difference in clinical outcomes for the osteoarthritis patient population who elect to have joint replacement surgery vs. nonoperative treatment methods.
• Apply state-of-the-art orthopedic and rehabilitative care in the evaluation and treatment of injuries in the upper and lower extremities.
• Describe the difference in outcomes for ACL repairs versus ACL reconstructions.

ACCREDITATION

In support of improving patient care, Northwell Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the health care team.

Physicians: Northwell Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For more information please visit the official event page.