UPMC Advanced Practice Provider Primary Care Transition to Practice
This program is developed to help novice APPs begin their careers in primary care, as there is significant role change and increased responsibility. With this transition, many providers experience anxiety, fear, and burnout which can lead to subsequent poor job satisfaction, performance, and retention. By providing primary care education gradually throughout the onboarding process, APPs can feel confidence and improved satisfaction in their role. In addition, the organization can feel assured that mentoring is standardized, and new providers feel adequate preparation for their role as a primary care provider..
Target Audience
This course is designed for physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other health care professionals who seek improved quality of care for the patients.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Define Key components of APP Professional Practice.
- Identify, diagnose, and treat key components in the acutely and chronically ill patient in the outpatient setting.
- Demonstrate the highest level of accountability when providing care to the individual and family
- Integrate appropriate technologies for patient education to facilitate shared decision making with the individual family
- Communicate effectively by demonstrating empathy and respectful behavior when interacting with other healthcare professionals.
- Improve skills to provide the optimal and methodological workup through continuing education
Planning Committee:
Course Directors and Topics Presented:
Module 1:
- Welcome and overview - Kori A. Morgan, DNP, FNP-C - Senior Director, APP Relations, UPMC in Central PA
- APP Career Development - Benjamin R. Reynolds, MSPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA -Chief Advanced Practice Officer, UPMC; Director, UPMC Office of Advanced Practice Providers; Co-Director, University of Pittsburgh Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education; Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical School
- Navigating Practice as a New Hire - Kori A. Morgan, DNP, FNP-C - Senior Director, APP Relations, UPMC in Central PA
- Mentor Me - Danielle Gourley, DNP, APRN, BC, ADM-BC - Expert, Endocrinology, UPMC in Central PA
- Orientation to Medical Group Services - Kori A. Morgan, DNP, FNP-C - Senior Director, APP Relations, UPMC in Central PA
Module 2:
- Introduction to Clinical Practice - Rory Michael O'Neill, DO - Emergency Medicine, Medical Director of Quality Retail Medicine, UPMC in Central PA
- Examination Techniques - Justin Lawrence Rohrback, CRNP - Staff, Family Medicine, UPMC in Central PA
- Pediatric Tips and Tricks - Ronda Marie Harris, PA-C - APP Manager Retail Medicine, UPMC in Central PA
- The Patient Experience - Ronda Marie Harris, PA-C - APP Manager Retail Medicine, UPMC in Central PA
- Problem Focused Documentation - David Allen Sanchez, PA-C - APP Supervisor Retail Medicine, UPMC in Central PA
Module 3:
- Visit Guide - Tracee Matincheck, CRNP - Advanced Practice Primary Care Program Manager, UPMC in Central PA
- Billing and Coding in Primary Care - Carrie Louise DeLone, MD – Internal Medicine, UPMC West Shore, UPMC Harrisburg, UPMC Community Osteopathic, and UPMC Carlisle
Module 4:
- ENT Part I - Rebecca Rose Wright, PA-C - Expert, Retail Medicine, UPMC in Central PA
- ENT Part II - Rebecca Rose Wright, PA-C - Expert, Retail Medicine, UPMC in Central PA
- Common Eye Complaints - Rory Michael O'Neill, DO - Emergency Medicine, Medical Director of Quality Retail Medicine, UPMC in Central PA
Module 5:
- Dermatology Overview - Elizabeth ‘Vinny’ Seiverling, MD - Associate Professor of Dermatology, University of Pittsburgh, Dermatology Medical Director, UPMC in Central PA
- Skin and Soft Tissue Infection - Cynthia Marie Class-Mcgrew, MSN, CRNP, FNP-BC -Expert, Retail Medicine, UPMC in Central PA
- Leaves of Three, Let Them Be: Common Rashes - Rory Michael O'Neill, DO - Emergency Medicine, Medical Director of Quality Retail Medicine, UPMC in Central PA
Module 6:
- Endocrinology - Gabrielle Kulig, CRNP - Senior, Endocrinology, UPMC Central PA
- Steroid Stewardship - David A. Figucia, MD - Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Chief UPMC Urgent Care
Module 7:
- Diabetes - Danielle Gourley, DNP, APRN, BC, ADM-BC - Expert, Endocrinology, UPMC in Central PA
Module 8:
- Gastroenterology (Acute Conditions) - David Allen Sanchez, MSPAS, PA-C - APP Supervisor Retail Medicine, UPMC in Central PA
- Gastroenterology (Chronic Conditions) - Na Na Miknis, CRNP - Family Medicine and Nurse Practitioner, Pinnacle Health At Harrisburg Hospital, UPMC
Module 9:
- Acute Pulmonary Conditions - Cynthia Class-McGrew, MSN, CRNP, FNP-BC - Expert, Retail Medicine, UPMC in Central PA
Module 10:
- Lead EKG - N.A. Mark Estes III, MD - Professor of Medicine, Program Director, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology (CCEP) Fellowship, University of Pittsburgh
- EKG Pitfalls - Rory Michael O'Neill, DO - Emergency Medicine, Medical Director of Quality Retail Medicine, UPMC in Central PA
- Leg Swelling, DVT, and PVD - Alyssa Marie Hanna, PA-C – Urgent Care, Physician Assistant, UPMC
Module 11:
- Hypertension (HTN) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) - Christine M. Hudgins, CRNP – Family Medicine, Physician Assistant, UPMC
- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) - Christine M. Hudgins, CRNP - Family Medicine, Physician Assistant, UPMC
Module 12:
- Basic Office/Health Screenings - Jessica Mielnik, DPAS, MPAS, PA-C - APP Education Co-Manager, Women’s Health, Magee Women’s Specialty Services - Altoona, UPMC
- Uterine Disorders - Melissa Anne Laidacker, MSN, RNC-OB, CRNP, WHNP-BC, MSCP - Menopause Society Certified Practitioner at Women First Obstetrics & Gynecology - UPMC
- PCOS: Treatment Options - Janet Robb, CRNP - Expert, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, UPMC Magee-Womens Center for Fertility and Reproductive Endocrinology
- Vaginitis - Kaitlin Zdilla, PA-C - Senior, Obstetrics and Gynecology, UPMC Woodward & Associates
- Vulvar Disorders - Heather Adams, MPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA - Staff, Obstetrics and Gynecology, UPMC Magee Women’s Specialty Services
- Sexually Transmitted Infections - Claire Steiner, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC - Staff, Obstetrics and Gynecology, UPMC Magee Women’s Hospital
- Pelvic Pain - Sarah Allen, MD - Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Pelvic Pain: The Endometriosis Center - Pamela Keller, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC - Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, UPMC
- Early Pregnancy Loss/Miscarriage - Shayna Cohen, MPAS, PA-C – Supervisor, Physician Assistant, UPMC Magee Women’s Hospital
- Ectopic Pregnancy - Christine Rause, MSN, CRNP - Expert, Obstetrics and Gynecology, UPMC
- Menstrual Disorders - Megan Schreiber, PA-C - Obstetrics and Gynecology, UPMC Magee Women’s Specialty Services
- Contraceptive Discussion - Lacie A. Rodman, PA-C - Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, UPMC Magee-Womens Center for Fertility and Reproductive Endocrinology
- Breast Health Part I - Shannon Ferrari, PA-C - Physician Assistant, Expert at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
- Breast Health Part II - Shannon Ferrari, PA-C - Physician Assistant, Expert at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
- Menopausal Management - Dr. Helana Carla Pietragallo, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology, NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner, UPMC Magee-Womens Specialty Services
Module 13:
- ABX Stewardship and Common Genitourinary Conditions - Sandra Starling Halbruner, DNP, FNP-BC - Senior, Family Medicine, UPMC in Central PA
- Male Urology - Alicia Ann Mills, PA-C, MPH - Senior, Physician Assistant, Urology of Central PA
Module 14:
- Common Neurologic Presentations - Rory Michael O'Neill, DO - Emergency Medicine, Medical Director of Quality Retail Medicine, UPMC in Central PA
- Approach to the Dizzy Patient - Rory Michael O'Neill, DO - Emergency Medicine, Medical Director of Quality Retail Medicine, UPMC in Central PA
- Navigating Neuro - Sarah Stoddart Sturgis, CRNP, DNP – Family Medicine, Pinnacle Health Fisher Road Family Practice, UPMC Community Osteopathic, UPMC Harrisburg, and UPMC West Shore
Module 15:
- Diagnosis and Management of Anxiety and Depression - Christy Lynn Lejkowski, PA-C - Senior, Family Medicine, UPMC in Central PA
- Mental Health in Pregnancy - David Silver, MD - Director of Gynecologic Oncology Services at The Women's Institute for Gynecologic Cancer & Special Pelvic Surgery, UPMC
Module 16:
- Ortho for Urgent Care - Tara Cross, PA-C - Senior, Orthopedic Surgery, UPMC in Central PA
- Management of Atraumatic Joint Pain - Rory Michael O'Neill, DO - Emergency Medicine, Medical Director of Quality Retail Medicine, UPMC in Central PA
Module 17:
- Rheumatology Part 1 - Ashley Utz Peck, PA-C -Rheumatology Physician Assistant, UPMC Hanover
- Rheumatology Part 2 - Ashley Utz Peck, PA-C - Rheumatology Physician Assistant, UPMC Hanover
- Rheumatology Part 3 - Ashley Utz Peck, PA-C - Rheumatology Physician Assistant, UPMC Hanover
Module 18:
- Hematology and Oncology in Primary Care - Mona Patel MS, PA-C - Senior, Hematology and Oncology, UPMC in Central PA
Module 19:
- Febrile Child - Jacob Morrison, CRNP - Senior, Pediatrics, UPMC in Central PA
- Pediatric Abdominal Pain - Jacob Morrison, CRNP - Senior, Pediatrics, UPMC in Central PA
- It Hurts Right Here, Mom: Pediatric Orthopedic Care - Rory Michael O'Neill, DO - Emergency Medicine, Medical Director of Quality Retail Medicine, UPMC in Central PA
- Mindset for Success - Peter Lee Kang, MD, MBA, FACEP - Emergency Medicine, Chief of Retail Medicine, UPMC in Central PA
Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
- Dr. Elizabeth ‘Vinny’ Seiverling discloses they are a consultant for DermaSensor Melatech.
- Dr. David Silver discloses they are a member of the CE Speakers' Bureau for SAGE Pharmaceuticals.
No other planners, members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose.
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physician Assistant (AAPA)
The University of Pittsburgh has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 48.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 48.0 contact hours.
Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.
Available Credit
- 48.00 AAPA Category I CME
- 48.00 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 48.00 Attendance
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