Workshops

Workshop Information

Each year, a series of informative and educational workshops are offered to meeting attendees. Below is a description of what's slated for this year - a large array of complementary learning opportunities.

Workshops To Be Presented

Preventive Healthcare Systems: Improving Quality of Care

Wed., Dec. 3rd, 2008, 3:30 - 7:00 pm

It is well-recognized that many of the chronic diseases and early deaths caused by tobacco use, unhealthy diet, and inadequate physical activity are largely preventable by the adoption of preventive healthcare practices. Experts, including the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, recommend building prevention systems into doctors’ offices in order to combat these chronic diseases. Learn how to get started by offering brief counseling to help patients quit tobacco, eat healthier, and increase exercise in this CME course conducted by NC Prevention Partners, a leader in reducing preventable illness and early death in North Carolina. Additional CME will be provided. There is no fee to attend. However, registration is required.

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Latinos in NC – Where are they? & What are their healthcare needs?

Wed., Dec. 3rd, 2008, 7:15 - 9:00 pm

This free workshop includes a full dinner and one-hour lecture. Attendees will learn to facilitate the doctor-patient interaction through a culturally-competent approach, promote cultural awareness in the medical environment and will take away practice pearls that will help providers treat the NC Latino patient. This program is supported by a Health Disparities grant from the NC Health and Wellness Trust Fund. There is no fee to attend. However, registration is required.

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Regional ICARE Workshop & Lunch on Pediatric Bipolar Disease

Thurs., Dec. 4th, 1:00 – 2:30 pm

This free workshop includes a full lunch and lecture. This program will provide an overview of the diagnostic and treatment of children with bipolar disorder including distinguishing BPD from other disorders. Attendees will review the considerations in diagnosing pediatric bipolar disorder; distinguish co-morbidities of bipolar disorder; describe the combination of treatment modalities most effective in the management of pediatric bipolar disorder; and, discuss suicide prevention related to the disorder and the impact of appropriate identification and treatment of bipolar youth on public health. There is no fee to attend. However, registration is required.

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New Horizons in Medicine:
Cosmetic Procedures Workshop & Demonstration

Thurs., Dec. 4th, 4:30 - 6:30 pm
& Friday, Dec. 5th, 7:00 - 9:00 am

Using various laser techniques, attendees are introduced to laser surgery, techniques for laser hair removal, vascular and pigmented lesions, wrinkle reduction, skin tightening and tattoo removal. The speaker will discuss different business models of incorporating laser in their practices. This lecture qualifies for CME credits. There is no fee to attend. However, registration is required. The Hands–on Demonstations will follow this workshop on Friday, Dec. 5th from 7:00 – 9:00 am.

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Risk Management Workshop

Thurs., Dec. 4th, 4:30 - 6:30 pm

Unfortunately, family physicians are sued frequently. Nationally, family medicine ranks third behind OB/GYN and Internal Medicine in numbers of professional liability suits. Fortunately, the majority of medical liability lawsuits are closed without a payment to the plaintiff. And in some cases, outcomes may actually offer some pearls of wisdom. In this session, a veteran North Carolina defense attorney will address some “hairy cases” in primary care, with a professional risk manager offering loss prevention pointers for each. This afternoon session will offer refreshments, sponsored by MAG Mutual Insurance Company. There is no fee to attend. However, registration is required.

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Introduction to Botulinum Toxin Type A

Thurs., Dec. 4th, 6:30 – 9:00 pm

This lecture includes a dinner with demonstrations following. This training will provide both didactic and demonstrations, which will allow medical professionals to incorporate these aesthetic procedures into a new or existing practice. Instructors also will cover best business practices to assist participants in expanding into the aesthetic medical field. Registration fee is $25

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Half Day Botulinum Lecture & Hands-On Training

Fri., Dec. 5th, 1:30 -5:30 pm

The learning objectives of this workshop will describe the mechanism of action of botulinum toxin injections and discuss the injection technique; recognize the risks and potential complications and summarize how to present botulinum toxin injections to patients; discuss coding and reimbursement issues; individualized hands on instruction. Registration is limited to 10–12 participants. Fee is $295.00.

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Mastering Joint Injections for Physicians, FNPs, and PAs Workshop

Fri., Dec. 5th, 5:00 - 6:30 pm

This hands-on workshop will describe the indications and contraindications for joint and soft-tissue injections and aspirations, discuss the critically reviewed evidence-based literature and identify safe and effective techniques for the 10 most common procedures. Fee is $50.00

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Spirometry Workshop

Fri., Dec. 5th, 5:00 - 6:30 pm

This workshop will address the significant barriers that currently exist in the family physician’s office with respect to the use of spirometry when diagnosing patients with COPD. The barriers include but are not limited to: physician and staff unfamiliarity, uncertainty interpreting results, time and reimbursement. The current Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) guidelines state that the diagnosis of COPD is confirmed by spirometry, yet is estimated that many family physicians do not routinely use this important diagnostic tool when diagnosing patients with COPD. The workshop will be hands-on, case-based patient simulated workshop. The fee to participate is $25.00. Seating is limited.

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Successful Innovations & Practice Models Seminar

Sat., Dec. 6th, 4:30 - 6:00 pm

This lively panel presentation discussion will recognize the benefits of innovation and flexibility in practice design, describe several innovative practice structures that operate outside of traditional large medical groups; demonstrate how these principles serve the needs of their communities and are tailored to fit the lifestyle, commitments, and personality of the family physician. Additional CME will be provided. There is no fee to attend. However, registration is required.