About the Course

In collaboration with orthopedic NP Evan Cataldo, The Elite Nurse Practitioner presents The Orthopedics for the Nurse Practitioner Course. This course is designed for the nurse practitioner who wants to expand their clinical knowledge and obtain the skills necessary to evaluate, diagnose, and treat the most common orthopedic conditions seen in practice. 

Orthopedic concerns are some of the most common reasons a patient may visit a nurse practitioner. Whether you own a practice or are an employed NP, it’s important to be well prepared for patients presenting with these complaints. Rather than referring a patient to a specialist, you can address orthopedic complications in the same visit! This can increase practice revenue, patient satisfaction, and helps providers hone their skills in a crucial clinical specialty.  

It doesn’t matter if you operate an aesthetics practice, weight loss center, primary care office, or a niche practice: 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! 

Most people will suffer from at least one musculoskeletal injury or condition at some point in their life. Therefore, it’s crucial for NPs to understand how to effectively evaluate and treat these problems. Your office can be the place for patients to get quality care quickly.  This helps reduce wait times at orthopedic offices and will make you a more powerful, confident, and competent nurse practitioner.  

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 each body system, from head to toe. You will step away from this course empowered to see these patients, rather than relying on referrals and other providers to do this important job. 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 providing orthopedic care 
• The clinical foundations of orthopedics 
• Splinting and casting 
• Referral processes for orthopedic complaints and injuries 
• Types of fractures and injuries 
• How to evaluate, diagnosis, treat, follow-up, and refer 50+ of the most common orthopedic complaints, including: 
• Cervical radiculopathy 
• Subacromial bursitis 
• Wrist fractures 
• Arthritis 
• Ankle sprains 
• How to effectively document orthopedic complaints 
• How to bill insurance for orthopedic focused visits 
• Steps for creating a cash-based orthopedic practice 
• How to negotiate cash pay rates with imaging centers 
• Tips for negotiating pay rates with imaging centers 

Plus, this course will award 7 official CEU hours so you can stay up to date with your certifications and licenses! Learning objectives will be covered through over five hours of video and audio content, featuring clinical insights from Evan Cataldo and Elite Nurse Practitioner founder Justin Allan. There will also be streaming audio recordings so you can learn on the go.  

This course will include a copy of the presentation in PDF format and an orthopedics cheat sheet that can be used in clinical settings.  

If you want to expand your clinical knowledge, gain the foundational skills to effectively assess and treat orthopedic issues, and earn some official CE hours, take this course today! Not only will you improve your clinical competency, but you will also improve your patients’ clinical outcomes. So, what are you waiting for? Get started now. 

This course is now offered for only $399! This is a great deal if you want to learn the foundations of orthopedics AND earn 7 CEU hours! 

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I have unlimited access to this course? 

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 conditions. 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 covers the evaluation and diagnosis of orthopedic issues, and also covers the full spectrum of treatment options, including situations that warrant a higher level of care. 

I am a NP who doesn't work in an acute setting. Will this course still benefit me? 

100%! Our aim is to educate all nurse practitioners on how to safely and accurately diagnose and treat the most common orthopedic complaints. These are essential skills to know, no matter your specialty.  

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

No. Treating common orthopedic complaints falls within the scope of all nurse practitioners, excluding PMHNPs. 

Does this course cover any practice creation topics? 

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

Does this course cover billing? 

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

Will this offer CME? 

This course offers 7 CE hours. The Elite Nurse Practitioner is credentialed as a CEU provider 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? 

A certificate is issued at the end of the course that will display the CEU hours and verify your completion of this course. You can use this certificate for reimbursement through your malpractice insurance carrier, or as a tax write off.

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