About the Course

In collaboration with Evan Cataldo, who is an orthopedic NP, The Elite Nurse Practitioner is proud to announce the release of our second clinical focused course: The Orthopedics for the Nurse Practitioner Course, The Elite Nurse Practitioner guide on how to evaluate and treat the most common orthopedic complaints seen in practice! This course is designed for the nurse practitioner who wants to expand their clinical knowledge and obtain the knowledge necessary to evaluate, diagnosis, treat, follow up, and refer 90% of the most common orthopedic conditions you will see in practice. Plus, you will earn 7 CEU hours to go towards your certification and licensure!

Orthopedic complaints are an extremely common complaint seen in practice for every nurse practitioner. Regardless of if you own and operate your own practice or work at an urgent care, primary care office, or in the emergency department, you see these patients! I often times see orthopedic complaints at my men’s health practice, and I am happy I obtained the knowledge to treat these patients vs. just referring them out. Not only does this increase my practices revenue, put it improves patient outcomes, increases patient satisfaction, and is extremely convenient for the patient.

So, it doesn’t matter if you operate an aesthetics practice, weight loss center, primary care office, or any type of niche practice type, you should be able to evaluate and treat basic orthopedic complaints. Not only will this make you a more well-rounded nurse practitioner, but it also will also make your patients love your practice even more!

Practically every single person on this planet will suffer from some sort of musculoskeletal issue at some point in their life, therefore it is critical that you understand how to effectively evaluate and treat those problems. Why refer out a variety of orthopedic complaints when you can treat them in your office? This helps reduce wait times at orthopedic offices and will make you a more powerful, confident, and competent nurse practitioner. A win-win!

This course will teach the astute nurse practitioner the foundations of orthopedics including the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and referral process for 50+ of the most common orthopedic complaints seen in practice! We cover 90% of what you will see starting from head to toe. You will step away from this course empowered to see these patients vs. referring them out and increasing healthcare costs. I guarantee it! It doesn’t matter if you are a seasoned nurse practitioner or a new grad starting at an urgent care, this course will improve your clinical skills!

You will learn:

• The regulations, liabilities, risks, and scope of practice considerations of providing orthopedic care.
• The clinical foundations of orthopedics.
• When to splint or cast.
• When to refer orthopedic complaints and injuries.
• The types of fractures and injuries seen in practice.
• How to evaluate, diagnosis, treat, follow-up, and refer 50+ of the most common orthopedic complaints including everything from cervical radiculopathy to subacromial bursitis to wrist fractures to arthritis of the hip to ankle sprains and everything in between!
• How to effectively document orthopedic complaints.
• How to bill insurance for orthopedic focused visits.
• How to integrate this into a cash practice.
• How to negotiate cash pay rates with imaging centers.
• How to increase your clinical knowledge, succeed, and more!

PLUS, this course will award 7 official CEU hours so you can stay up to date with your certifications and licenses!

There are over 5 hours of video and audio content where Evan and I go over a 167-slide presentation in detail. There will also be streaming audio recordings so you can learn on the go.

This course will also include a copy of the presentation in PDF format and an orthopedics cheat sheet so you can have it available in the office!

If you are wanting to expand your clinical knowledge, gain the foundational skills to effectively assess and treat orthopedic issues, and earn some official CE hours, then you should take this course today! Not only will you improve your clinical competency, but you will also improve your patients’ clinical outcomes and make care more CONVENIENT for them! So, what are you waiting for? Check out this course today and get started.

This course will be on sale for only $399! This is a great deal if you are wanting to learn the foundations of orthopedics AND earn 7 CEU hours!

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I have unlimited access to this course?

Absolutely! You can access this course however many times you want for however long you want! All Elite Nurse Practitioner Courses are pre-recorded and accessible indefinitely!

Will this course be beneficial for the established nurse practitioner?

Absolutely! This course covers 90% of the most common orthopedic complaints you will see in practice. Regardless of what type of practice you operate, you will see these patients... Therefore, it is critically important you understand how to manage orthopedic complaints if you want to be a well-rounded nurse practitioner!

Will this course cover how to treat and refer orthopedic complaints?

YES! This course not only covers the evaluation and diagnosis of orthopedic issues, but it also covers the treatment options and WHEN to refer to a higher level of care.

I am a NP that doesn't work in an acute setting, would this course still benefit me?

100%! Our aim is to help educate all nurse practitioners on how to safely and accurately diagnose and treat the most common orthopedic complaints because we ALL see these patients, regardless of the practice setting.

Do I need to have a special certification to evaluate and treat orthopedic complaints?

No, you do not. Treating common orthopedic complaints falls within the scope of all nurse practitioners excluding PMHNPs (unless it is causing significant anxiety and depression in your client's life...).

Does this course cover any practice creation topics?

Not in detail. This is more of a clinical focused course, but it does cover some practice management components such as documentation, billing, and practice integration.

Does this course cover billing?

Absolutely. We cover documentation, billing, and even cash pay considerations.

Will this offer CME?

YES! This course offers 7 CE hours. The Elite Nurse Practitioner is credentialed as an organization that can provide CEU through the ANCC. CEU awarded through The Elite Nurse Practitioner applies to ANCC, AANP, and all boards of nursing!

Will this course provide a certificate of completion?

Yes! A certificate is issued at the end of the course that will show the CEU hours and your completion of this course. You can also use this to submit for reimbursement and it is a tax write off!

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