This course is accredited for:

• 15 Category 1 CME credits, 11 credits also qualify for ABOS SAE hours
• 10 Radiation Safety CME hours required by California’s Radiologic Health Branch
• 6 hours of Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) CME credit hours

This program has been designed for the general orthopaedic surgeon to instruct them in the latest research and technologies in: Infections, Trauma, Foot and Ankle, Spine, Hand and Upper Extremities, Oncology and Sports Medicine. The QME course will update physicians on the latest Medical-Legal Fee Schedule reforms and what prompts a Workers’Compensation Audit.

Target Audience

General Orthopaedic Surgeons, Orthopaedic Practice Managers, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and other healthcare professionals whose scope of practice includes the care and management of musculoskeletal injuries.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

• Be able to implement the new advancements in Infections, Trauma, Foot and Ankle, Spine, Hand and Upper Extremities, Oncology and Sports Medicine.
• Understand the best practice models through interactive networking sessions.
• Federal and State Legislative Update affecting Orthopaedic surgeons and their patients.
• Understand how culture miscommunications can hinder the QME evaluations. 
• Learn how to serve the growing millennial population using modern medical technology and other techniques.
• Learn about the newest orthopaedic technology that will improve clinical treatment options.

For more information about the meeting and to register: http://annualmeeting.coa.org/

To view course agenda: https://annualmeeting.coa.org/meeting/