Orthopedic Education Day - December 15, 2026

December 15, 2026

Orthopedic Education Day - December 15, 2026

Contact: Maryalyce McCormick

Target Audience

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

PCT/ Nurse Assistant

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this class, participants should be able to:

Demonstrate correct application and removal of orthopedic devices

Identify signs and symptoms of post operative complications and preventative measures

Discuss the role of the nurse care coordinator- how impacts the patient and care team

Discuss nursing care of the post-operative hip/knee and spine patient based on updates to standards of care

Perform a CAM assessment for delirium identification

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.75 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 3.75 Attendance
Course opens: 
12/15/2026
Course expires: 
01/15/2027
Event starts: 
12/15/2026 - 7:00am EST
Event ends: 
12/15/2026 - 11:00am EST
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UPMC Community Osteopathic
Harrisburg, PA
United States

Maryalyce McCormick, MS, RN, ACNS-BC, ONC, CNRN

Tina Keck, MSN, MHA, RN, ONC

Brandi Topper, BSN, RN

Emily Hoover, BSN, RN

Margaret Brady, BSN, RN

Amanda Holt BSN, RN

Allison Sherer, BSN, RN

Linda Keen, BSN, RN

Krislyn McMullen, MSN, MHA, RN, CNOR

Kristin McCann, RN

Sarah Williamson, MOT, OTR/L

Anna Over, MSN, RN, TCRN, EMT

Jennifer Crockett, BSN, RN

Shelby Farrall, PT, DPT

Elise Pryor, MS, OTR/L

Stephanie Watson, BSN, RN

Cara Nies, MSN, RN

Martyna MacFadden, BSN, RN

Lisa Wysocki, MSN, RN

Dianna Cole, BSN, RN

Chris Liggett, MOT, OTR/L

Lauren Barley, BSN, RN

Rebecca Stevens, DPT

Julie Miller, DPT

Nicole Stengle MOT, OTR/L

Melissa Stubljar, MOT, OTR/L

Abbey McHugh, DPT

Ashley Niedziela, PTA

Ashley Johnstone, COTA

Corey Schwerin, BSN, RN

Tammy Smith, BSN, RN

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In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physician (CME)

The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing (CNE)

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1.0 contact hours.

Available Credit

  • 3.75 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 3.75 Attendance
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