2-Day: Medical Screening and Differential Diagnosis Master Class - Seminar
2-Day: Medical Screening and Differential Diagnosis Master Class
- Where:
- PITTSBURGH, PA
- When:
- Monday, November 4, 2019 - Tuesday, November 5, 2019
This event is not currently available for purchase.
For more information: Call (800) 844-8260
Course Description:
Your caseload is rapidly expanding as more patients skip the physician and go to the direct access route.
But so is your liability, and the risk for your patients – unless you’re up to speed on medical screening and differential diagnosis. From meningitis to cardiovascular disease, many medical pathologies mimic musculoskeletal conditions, and in a busy clinical setting they’re easy to miss without consistent, accurate screening and sound clinical reasoning.
Join your fellow clinicians at this upcoming seminar, and learn a step-by-step medical screening model that helps you protect your patients and your practice. Upgrade your diagnostic accuracy and clinical reasoning skills as you review a series of interactive case studies, paying special attention to past medical history, risk factor assessment, clinical presentation, and associated signs and symptoms.
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to easily identify the signs of sinister medical pathologies and confidently determine when to refer patients for medical care.
So Sign up today, become the go-to resource in your facility for medical screening, and build referrals as the therapist physicians trust.
Your caseload is rapidly expanding as more patients skip the physician and go to the direct access route.
But so is your liability, and the risk for your patients – unless you’re up to speed on medical screening and differential diagnosis. From meningitis to cardiovascular disease, many medical pathologies mimic musculoskeletal conditions, and in a busy clinical setting they’re easy to miss without consistent, accurate screening and sound clinical reasoning.
Join your fellow clinicians at this upcoming seminar, and learn a step-by-step medical screening model that helps you protect your patients and your practice. Upgrade your diagnostic accuracy and clinical reasoning skills as you review a series of interactive case studies, paying special attention to past medical history, risk factor assessment, clinical presentation, and associated signs and symptoms.
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to easily identify the signs of sinister medical pathologies and confidently determine when to refer patients for medical care.
So Sign up today, become the go-to resource in your facility for medical screening, and build referrals as the therapist physicians trust.
Objectives:
- Identify critical anatomy as it relates to pathology.
- Review best practices for medical screening.
- Discuss interview questions every clinician should ask.
- Recognize and synthesize symptoms that are concerning for medical pathology.
- Become familiar with various symptom clusters that could warrant referral.
- Utilize medical screening and differential diagnosis to guide a review of systems for your patients.
- Identify sinister medical pathology that oftentimes mimic neurological and musculoskeletal conditions.
- Identify hidden yellow flags to screen for depression.
- Develop and demonstrate clinical-decision making skills to guide hands-on assessment and intervention.
- Understand the difference between inductive and deductive reasoning while incorporating a bottom-up or top-down approach to patient care.
- Discuss strategies to assimilate information contained within clinical practice guidelines (CPG’s) and clinical prediction rules (CPR’s) and incorporate into your clinical decision-making and problem-solving.
- Apply the medical screening model discussed in this seminar to a series of interactive case scenarios.
OUTLINE
Identify common pathologies by system
Identify common pathologies by system
- Musculoskeletal
- Integumentary
- Neurological
- Behavioral
- Cardiopulmonary
- Gastrointestinal
- Urogenital
- Hepatic/biliary
- Hematologic
- Medical history
- Risk factors
- Interview questions
- Clinical presentation and associated symptoms
- Physical exam findings
- Understanding physician-ordered labs and imaging
- Red flags
- Cardiac
- Vascular
- Neurologic
- Oncologic
- Yellow flags
- Depression
- Keys to spotting red and yellow flags early
- Topics include (but aren’t limited to):
- Gallbladder disease
- Liver/kidney disease
- Lung disease
- Gynecological conditions
- Clear, consistent clinical reasoning – step by step
- What to do when systemic, orthopedic, and neurologic conditions overlap
- Situations that require an urgent medical referral
- Identify the root cause of impairment
- Migraine vs. headache
- Dizziness vs. vertigo
- Meningitis vs herniated disc
- Femur/tibia fracture vs. muscle strain/tendinitis
- Anxiety/panic attack vs cardiovascular/cardiopulmonary disease
- Peripheral vascular disease vs intermittent claudication
- Hip flexor strain vs. abdominal infection
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm vs. umbilical hernia
- Shoulder/cervical muscle strain vs. hepatitis/cholecystitis
- Bring your own cases to discuss! (please redact patient identifiers)
Target Audience
- Physical Therapists
- Physical Therapist Assistants
- Occupational Therapists
- Occupational Therapy Assistants
- Athletic Trainers
- Strength and Conditioning Specialists
- Exercise Physiologists
- Nurses
- Nurse Practitioners
SHAUN GOULBOURNE, DHSC, PT, MTC, OCS, SCS, STC, CSCS, NSCA-PT, OSTEOPRACTIC DIPLOMA
Shaun Goulbourne, DHSc, PT, MTC, OCS, SCS, STC, CSCS, NSCA-PT, Osteopractic Diploma, is an expert in sports rehabilitation with over 20 years of experience guiding athletes to peak performance. His practice includes on- and off-site treatment of athletes, and he has extensive history playing and coaching competitive sports. Formerly an international basketball player, he serves as a coach with the Olympic Development Program for the United States Soccer Federation. In his spare time, he competes in marathons and full ironman events.
Dr. Goulbourne earned his Doctorate in health science with emphasis in orthopedics and sports medicine from the University of St. Augustine, and he holds numerous certifications in manual and sports therapy. He is a Sports Certified Specialist and Orthopedic Certified Specialist through the American Board of Physical Therapy, is an osteopractor through the American Spinal Manipulation Institute, and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach and Personal Trainer with the NSCA.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Shaun Goulbourne has employment relationships with Caverna Medical Center, Intrepid USA, Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team, and Caverna Schools. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Shaun Goulbourne is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the APTA.
Dr. Goulbourne earned his Doctorate in health science with emphasis in orthopedics and sports medicine from the University of St. Augustine, and he holds numerous certifications in manual and sports therapy. He is a Sports Certified Specialist and Orthopedic Certified Specialist through the American Board of Physical Therapy, is an osteopractor through the American Spinal Manipulation Institute, and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach and Personal Trainer with the NSCA.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Shaun Goulbourne has employment relationships with Caverna Medical Center, Intrepid USA, Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team, and Caverna Schools. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Shaun Goulbourne is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the APTA.
Credits listed below are for full attendance at the live event only. After attendance has been verified, pre-registered attendees will receive an email from PESI Customer Service with the subject line, “Evaluation and Certificate” within one week. This email will contain a link to complete the seminar evaluation and allow attendees to print, email or download a certificate of completion if in full attendance. For those in partial attendance (arrived late or left early), a letter of attendance is available through that link and an adjusted certificate of completion reflecting partial credit will be issued within 30 days (if your board allows). Please see “live seminar schedule” for full attendance start and end times. NOTE: Boards do not allow credit for breaks or lunch.
If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. For other credit inquiries not specified below, or questions on home study credit availability, please contact cepesi@pesi.com or 800-844-8260 before the event.
Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of mental health professionals. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.
The planning committee and staff who controlled the content of this activity have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. For speaker disclosures, please see speaker bios.
PESI, Inc. offers continuing education programs and products under the brand names PESI, PESI Healthcare, PESI Kids, PESI Rehab and Psychotherapy Networker.
Athletic Trainers
Exercise Physiologists
ASEP members will earn 10.0 CECs for full attendance at this seminar. The ASEP allows members to earn a maximum of 10 CECs in any one 5 year period.
Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Clinical Nurse Specialists
PESI, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Nurses in full attendance will earn 12.6 contact hours. Partial contact hours will be awarded for partial attendance.
Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants
Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants
This activity consists of 12.5 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists. CE requirements for physical therapists vary per state/jurisdiction. Please retain the certificate of completion that you receive and use as proof of completion when required.
Illinois Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270. This course qualifies for 12.5 CE Credit Hours.
Ohio Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: This course has been approved by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association for 12.5 hours.
Pennsylvania Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: The Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy recognizes approval by all other state boards. This activity consists of 12.5 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists.
West Virginia Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: This course has been approved for 12.5 contact hours by the West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy. Approval #: PESI-F19-05. “Approval of this course does not necessarily imply that the WV Board of Physical Therapy supports the views of the presenter or sponsor.”
Other Professions
This activity qualifies for 760 minutes of instructional content as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific requirements.
If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. For other credit inquiries not specified below, or questions on home study credit availability, please contact cepesi@pesi.com or 800-844-8260 before the event.
Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of mental health professionals. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.
The planning committee and staff who controlled the content of this activity have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. For speaker disclosures, please see speaker bios.
PESI, Inc. offers continuing education programs and products under the brand names PESI, PESI Healthcare, PESI Kids, PESI Rehab and Psychotherapy Networker.
Athletic Trainers
Exercise Physiologists
ASEP members will earn 10.0 CECs for full attendance at this seminar. The ASEP allows members to earn a maximum of 10 CECs in any one 5 year period.
Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Clinical Nurse Specialists
Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants
Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants
This activity consists of 12.5 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists. CE requirements for physical therapists vary per state/jurisdiction. Please retain the certificate of completion that you receive and use as proof of completion when required.
Illinois Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270. This course qualifies for 12.5 CE Credit Hours.
Ohio Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: This course has been approved by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association for 12.5 hours.
Pennsylvania Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: The Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy recognizes approval by all other state boards. This activity consists of 12.5 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists.
West Virginia Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: This course has been approved for 12.5 contact hours by the West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy. Approval #: PESI-F19-05. “Approval of this course does not necessarily imply that the WV Board of Physical Therapy supports the views of the presenter or sponsor.”
Other Professions
This activity qualifies for 760 minutes of instructional content as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific requirements.
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Your satisfaction is our goal and our guarantee. Concerns should be addressed to PESI, P.O. Box 1000, Eau Claire, WI 54702-1000 or call (800) 844-8260.
ADA Needs
We would be happy to accommodate your ADA needs; please call our Customer Service Department for more information at (800) 844-8260.
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