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KAPA 2024 Heart of America - On Demand CME Activity

CE Information
20.0 CME credits
Completion Time
20 hours
Available Until
December 31, 2024
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Overview

If you missed the opportunity to attend the in-person CME event in Wichita you can now purchase access to the presentations through the On-Demand Library. (The registration cost for the 20 CME sessions is $300 for KAPA members and  $400 for non-members.)

Our CME's main focus is to address those issues from a primary care perspective.  We aim to address the growing educational needs of PAs by providing current information from specialists within their respective fields.

Once you have registered for the On-Demand conference you can access the presentations to download the PowerPoints or watch a video of the presentation. You will be able to access these files through our “On Demand”  portal until December 31, 2024.

The recorded presentation materials are available with audio files, including PDFs and PowerPoints. 

Remember to earn CME credit you must complete the session evaluation for all the lectures you viewed or intend to claim CME credit for.

CME participation certificates will be provided after you have completed the CME evaluation.

KAPA appreciates your continued support of our annual CME Conference! 

Kami Albers

CME Chairperson

Learning Objectives

The educational design of this activity addresses the needs of PAs involved in the treatment of patients in a primary care setting.

KAPA 2024 CME – Learning Objectives by Presenter

 

The PA Preceptor: A Call to Action – Julie Slade, PA-C

  • Recognize the level of PA participation in precepting students.
  • Discuss the settings in which skilled clinical practice experiences (SCPEs) must occur.
  • List at the type of medical professionals who can precept PA students per the ARC-PA
  • Describe three factors that contribute to the challenge of securing preceptors/SCPE sites.
  • Outline ways PAs can contribute to PA students’ clinical year of education.

 

Protecting Patient Data – Logan Rhamy - Air Capital Cyber Security LLC

  • Learn how data breaches impact business owners.
  • Review the Cyber Risk assessment tool and how you can use it to protect your patient data
  • Learn what resources are available to help assess your risk and to deal with data breaches.

 

Neurological Presentations in Emergency Room – Krisha McLaughlin, PA-C

  • Describe updated Ischemic Stroke Guidelines, implement appropriate treatment, and recognize pitfalls
  • Describe updated Hemorrhagic Stroke Guidelines, implement appropriate temporizing measures, and recognize pitfalls
  • Identify seizure presentations, describe treatment options, and recognize pitfalls
  • Discuss brain mass initial treatment options and select appropriate disposition
  • Identify potential meningitis cases, implement appropriate initial management, and select appropriate disposition
  • Identify encephalopathy, classify potential causes, and select appropriate disposition
  • Formulate increased differential diagnosis list and identify obscure neurological conditions, such as posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome, vertebral dissection, dural venous sinus thrombosis, and basilar occlusion

 

American Academy of Physician Associates Advocacy Update - Aileen Berquist, Manager, State Advocacy and Outreach

  • Review Compact Update
  • Review Title Change Update
  • Discuss OTP and Modernization
  • Review other policy issues
  • Discuss the importance of advocacy

 

Appropriate Opioid Prescribing - Danielle Bedore, PA-C

  • Define pain
  • Understand the complexity of pain/importance of treating pain
  • Describe nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic options for pain treatment
  • Understand when and how to initiate opioid therapy
  • Understand how to escalate opioid dosing
  • Describe potential risks and specific patient considerations related to opioid medication
  • Describe options for monitoring patients during opioid therapy
  • Understand when it is appropriate to consider titrating/discontinuing opioid therapy

 

HIV Update 2024 – Susan George, PA

  • Review the current guidelines for HIV screening.
  • Discuss appropriate options for ART for people with HIV according to the guideline recommendations by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
  • Discuss behavioral and pharmaceutical prevention of HIV including U=U

 

Update on HRT – Mandy Twist, PA-C

  • Identify menopause related terminology and staging
  • Understand physiology of menopause transition
  • Identify key findings from recent research
  • Identify risks associated with use of HRT as evidenced by current data
  • Differentiate current types of HRT and clinical indications of each type

 

Kansas Academy of Physician Associates Update – Hillary Lewia, PA-C, Seth Metzler, PA-C and Doug Smith

  • Gain an understanding of the current professional issues faced by PAs at both state and national levels
  • Comprehend proposed policy changes aimed at eliminating barriers for physician assistants practicing in Kansas
  • Gain insight into the impact of politics on healthcare policy process
  • Identify various avenues for advocacy and learn effective strategies for PAs to advocate on public policy

 

Afib, a Cardiology Update – Subbu Boppana, MD

  • What is atrial fibrillation?
  • Why it is important?
  • Pathogenesis
  • Types of atrial fibrillation
  • Diagnosis
  • Workup
  • Management

 

A Mental Health Refresher – Mallory Harris, PA-C

  • Review diagnostic criteria for common mental health disorders
  • Review treatments (on label and off label)

 

Kansas State Board of Healing Arts Update – Cameron Charity, Education and Outreach Coordinator

  • Educate Physician Assistants on the KSBHA’s functions and role in healthcare regulation
  • Highlight common pitfalls that can lead to disciplinary action by the Board
  • Discuss the stages of the disciplinary process and potential outcomes
  • Provide prevention tips and helpful resources

 

Hidradenitis Suppurativa – Crystal Brownlee, PA-C

  • Gain confidence in identifying the clinical features and symptoms of HS
  • Become familiar with medical and surgical interventions
  • Understand the psychological and emotional toll HS can cause
  • Connect with HS patients to empower him/her with sound information to normalize the condition and decrease embarrassment/shame

 

Orthopedics Trauma To Know – Christina Byerley, PA-C

  • Review the most common orthopedic emergencies
  • Discuss the acute work up of each type of injury
  • Discuss the stages of care and treatment for each type of injury

 

Perioperative Surgical Care: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery – Marc Duversea, MD

  • Evidence-based protocols that standardize care around surgery
  • Perioperative preparation of surgical patients
  • Perioperative management of surgical patients

 

Type 2 Diabetes Review – Matthew Atchison, PA-C

  • Review basic pathophysiology of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
  • Understand the 8 core defects of diabetes and how we use medications to target those deficits
  • Update our knowledge and strategy for treatment to reduce complications associated with T2DM
  • Review treatment of Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS)

 

Hidden in Plain Sight: Commonly Missed EKG Findings Every Clinician Should Recognize - Stephen Lewia, PA-C

  • Identify commonly missed EKG findings that can have significant clinical implications.
  • Interpret subtle EKG changes that indicate myocardial ischemia, electrolyte imbalances, or other life-threatening conditions.
  • Discuss the evolving terminology of “Occlusive Myocardial Infarction (OMI)” and its significance as the new “STEMI” in current clinical practice.
  • Review case examples where missed EKG findings led to critical outcomes and how to avoid similar mistakes.

 

Pediatric Dermatology Review-Using Our Words - Amy Seery, MD

  • Correctly describe and document pediatric skin lesions
  • Recognize common, benign neonatal rashes and lesions
  • Recognize common pediatric skin conditions and the next steps in treatment for these conditions
  • Explore variable manifestations of dermatological conditions in skin of color

 

Urology 102 – Hayley Letchworth PA-C

  • Be able to identify the most common routine inpatient consults
  • Learn to identify the most common inpatient STAT urology consults/surgical emergencies.
  • Discuss common inpatient problems that do not need a urology consult and how to manage them.

 

Update from NCCPA: Focus on the PANRE/PANRE-LA – Alicia Quella, PhD, MPAS, PA-C, Director of Communications and PA Relations

  • Describe the options, resources and details on recertification for PAs: focusing on the PANRE and PANRE-LA
  • Describe the CAQ program and the new CAQs available for PAs
  • Describe the ways PAs contribute to the work of NCCPA
  • Update on recent legislation guiding PA Practice, the PA Licensure Compact and title change.
  • Describe the practice characteristics of Kansas PAs.

Speakers

Evan Ohlman PA-C
Julie Slade PA-C

Physician Assistant at Kansas Gastroenterology

Logan Rahmy
Krisha McLaughlin PA-C
Aileen Berquist
Danielle Bedore PA-C
Susan George PA
Mandy Twist PA-C
Hillary Lewis PA-C
Seth Metzler PA-C

Seth Metzler, DMSc, PA-C, joined the SFHC team in 2016. The Newton, Kansas native achieved his Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science from Kansas University and his PA degree from Wichita State University. He also completed his Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) at the University of Lynchburg. Seth has always had a strong desire to help his fellow Kansans achieve good health. He has a special interest in sports medicine and procedures. We are incredibly proud to have Seth representing SFHC on the Kansas Academy of Physician Assistants. His peers elected him to serve as Vice-President of the organization in 2019-2020, and again for 2020-2021. Seth's favorite part of being a PA is the relationships that he builds with his patients. Seth believes that it is important to consider patient preferences in healthcare treatment plans, making plans that specifically fit into the patient's desires for their healthcare. Away from work, Seth loves spending time with his children and family - with whom he is incredibly close. He also enjoys watching his favorite NFL team, the Las Vegas Raiders.

Subbu Boppana
Subbu Boppana M.D., F.A.C.C., R.P.V.I.

Dr. Boppana, Subbu as he prefers to be called, is an interventional cardiologist and peripheral interventionalist who came to Heartland Cardiology in July 2017. He is Board-Certified in Cardiovascular Diseases, Echocardiography, and Vascular Interpretation. He specializes in percutaneous coronary and peripheral vascular interventions. In his free time, Subbu likes spending time with his wife and daughter. His wife Dr. Kolli is pursuing her radiology training at Wesley Medical center. Dr. Boppana enjoys hiking, long drives and working out when possible.

Mallory Harris PA
Cameron Charity
Cameron Charity
Crystal Brownlee
Crystal Brownlee PA-C

Physician Assistant at Heartland Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center

Christina Byerley PA-C
Marc Duverseau
Marc Duverseau MD
Matthew Aitchison
Matthew Aitchison PA-C
Stephen Lewia
Stephen Lewia DMSc, PA-C

Director of Clinical Education at Wichita State University’s Physician Associate Program, Emergency Medicine PA at Wichita Via Christi

A strong advocate for advancing the PA profession (with emphasis on the early-career PA), cultivating quality healthcare, and the pursuit of holistic, patient-focused, medical education. Director of Clinical Education, and Assistant Clinical Professor at Wichita State University’s Physician Associate program. Practicing Emergency Medicine PA with Vituity at Wichita Ascension Via Christi Emergency Departments. Completed Vituity’s EMPA Fellowship at Arrowhead Medical Center in Colton, California, along with a Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) degree at the University of Lynchburg.

Amy Seery
Amy Seery MD

Pediatrics

Pediatrician Amy Seery, MD, is faculty for the Ascension Via Christi Family Medicine Residency Program and assistant professor of Family and Community Medicine with the University of Kansas School of Medicine- Wichita. She serves as the Pediatric Section Chair for Ascension Via Christi's Wichita hospitals. Dr. Seery regularly does physician rounds on patients at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis and Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph, where she works with medical residents caring for pediatric patients and newborns; she also works with medical residents and students in caring for patients at Ascension Via Christi's outpatient pediatric clinic. She is known for her passion for educating medical residents, healthcare professionals and parents on health and safety issues affecting children, bringing enthusiasm and creativity to community education and outreach. She serves as a board member for several community non-profits and as local TV news stations' go-to resource for timely comment on family health-related topics.

Hayley Letchworth PA-C
Alicia Quella
Alicia Quella Ph.D, PA-C

Alicia Quella is the Director of Communications and PA Relations at the NCCPA. She has served as a PA Program Chair and Director and has practiced in emergency medicine and primary care. She has served as an epidemiologist and has published research on the PA workforce, global health and issues affecting diversity in PA program admissions. Alicia earned her Masters of PA Studies degree and her doctoral degree in epidemiology from the University of Iowa.

CE Information

This activity offers 20.0 CME credits to attendees.

Accredited by American Academy of Physician Associates.

This program has been reviewed and is approved for a maximum of 20 hours of AAPA Category I CME credit by the Physician Assistant Review Panel.  Physician Assistants should claim only those hours actually spent participating in the CME activity.

 

This program was planned in accordance with AAPA’s CME Standards for Live Programs and for Commercial Support of Live Programs. The program also includes an education module designed to meet Kansas Board of Healing Arts Category III requirements.

Disclosures

Unless otherwise noted, we have no reported or disclosed relationships of a financial, professional or personal nature with ineligible companies or information about off-label use of a product for a purpose other than that for which it was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Registration to this activity includes access to the following supporting materials.

  • 01a Ohlman WSU Program Update (Size: 14.5 MB)
  • 01b Slade 2024 PA Preceptor (Size: 866 KB)
  • 02 Rhamy Protecting Patient Data (Size: 15.4 MB)
  • 03 McLaughlin Neurological Presentation in Emergency Room (Size: 25.8 MB)
  • 04 Berquist AAPA Update (Size: 763 KB)
  • 05 Bedore Appropriate Opioid Prescribing (Size: 488 KB)
  • 06 George HIV Update 2024 (Size: 34.6 MB)
  • 07 Twist Update on Hormone Replacement Therapy (Size: 611 KB)
  • 08 KAPA Update 2024 (Size: 17.2 MB)
  • 09 Boppana Afib, a Cardiology Update (Size: 6.66 MB)
  • 10 Harris Mental Health Refresher (Size: 106 KB)
  • 11 Charity KSBHA PA Professionalism (Size: 15.7 MB)
  • 12 Brownlee Hidradenitis Suppurativa (Size: 34.2 MB)
  • 13 Byerley Othropedics Trauma To Know (Size: 40 MB)
  • 14 Duverseau Perioperative Surgical Care (Size: 13.4 MB)
  • 15 Aitchison Type 2 Diabetes Review (Size: 0 Bytes)
  • 16 Lewia Missed EKG Findings (Size: 12.4 MB)
  • 17 Seery Pediatric Dermatology Review (Size: 17.3 KB)
  • 18 Letchworth Urology 102 (Size: 39.2 MB)
  • 19 Quella NCCPA Update (Size: 30.3 MB)
Presentation - Part 1: 01a and 01b WSU Program Update and PA Preceptors
Duration: about 1 hour | Quality: HD
Presentation - Part 2: 02 Protecting Patient Data
Duration: 41 minutes | Quality: HD
Presentation - Part 3: 03 Neurological Presentations in Emergency Room
Duration: about 1 hour | Quality: HD
Presentation - Part 4: 04 American Academy of Physician Associates Update
Duration: 25 minutes | Quality: HD
Presentation - Part 5: 05 Appropriate Opioid Prescribing
Duration: 36 minutes | Quality: HD
Presentation - Part 6: 06 HIV Update 2024
Duration: 44 minutes | Quality: HD
Presentation - Part 7: 07 Update on Hormone Replacement Therapy
Duration: about 1 hour | Quality: HD
Presentation - Part 8: 08 Kansas Academy of Physician Associates Update
Duration: 42 minutes | Quality: HD
Presentation - Part 9: 09 Afib, a Cardiology Update
Duration: 44 minutes | Quality: HD
Presentation - Part 10: 10 A Mental Health Refresher
Duration: about 1 hour | Quality: HD
Presentation - Part 11: 11 Kansas State Board of Healing Arts Update
Duration: 38 minutes | Quality: HD
Presentation - Part 12: 12 Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Duration: about 1 hour | Quality: HD
Presentation - Part 13: 13 Orthopedics Trauma To Know
Duration: about 1 hour | Quality: HD
Presentation - Part 14: 14 Perioperative Surgical Care
Duration: about 1 hour | Quality: HD
Presentation - Part 15: 15 Type 2 Diabetes Review
Duration: 41 minutes | Quality: HD
Presentation - Part 16: 16 Commonly Missed EKG Findings
Duration: 44 minutes | Quality: HD
Presentation - Part 17: 17 Pediatric Dermatology Review 2 Hours
Duration: about 2 hours | Quality: HD
Presentation - Part 18: 18 Urology 102
Duration: about 1 hour | Quality: HD
Presentation - Part 19: 19 Update from NCCPA
Duration: about 1 hour | Quality: HD
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