TPMA Assistants Educational Program

Course Overview

Our speakers and the topics they’ll be covering:

• Cyril Thomas, PhD - Foot and Ankle Anatomy and Physiology
• Cyril Thomas, PhD - Introduction to Podiatric Medicine
• Lilly Khavari, DPM - Common Podiatric Pathologies
• Lilly Khavari, DPM - Common Medications Used in Podiatry
• Lilly Khavari, DPM - Performing a Foot Examination
• Tyler Coye, DPM - Diabetic Foot Care: Role of the Podiatric Medical Assistant in Patient Education

Learning Objectives

• Understand the anatomy and physiology of the foot and ankle and common podiatric terminology

• Gain a foundational understanding of podiatric medicine and the role of the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)

• Recognize common podiatric conditions and important red-flag findings. Develop familiarity with medications commonly used in podiatry and medication-related emergencies

• Understand the components of a comprehensive podiatric foot examination

• Strengthen knowledge of diabetic foot care, screening, wound assessment, prevention, and escalation 

Components

• This course provides for 8 CE credits for Podiatric Medical Assistants.   
• Estimated time to complete the activity -  For Assistants - The program will take approximately 8 hiours to complete including watching the videso and home study to pass the test.  
• The course was originally released in 2026
• There is a post assessment quiz after each module, and a survey at the end of the course. A score of 80% or better is required to pass the course

Course Staff

About the Speaker

Tyler Coye, DPM

Dr. Coye, assistant professor in the Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, Baylor College o Medicine, specializes in diabetic limb salvage. Dr. Coye earned his doctorate in podiatric medicine and surgery from Temple University. He completed his surgical residency at Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, NY, serving as chief resident during his final year. Following residency, Dr. Coye completed rigorous fellowship training in diabetic limb salvage at the University of Texas Southwestern. He trained as a member of the diabetic limb salvage team at both Parkland Memorial Hospital and Clements University Hospital and received extensive medical and surgical training in lower extremity limb preservation and management of all aspects of foot and ankle complications.  He has delivered numerous presentations, published several academic articles and won multiple research awards related to his areas of expertise. 

About the Speaker

Cyril Thomas, PhD

Cyril Thomas, PhD, MBA, is the managing director of Invosight Practice Management Solutions in Katy, Texas, where he has led a portfolio of healthcare businesses since 2003. He advises healthcare practices on strategic planning, marketing, and operations, helping them use staff and resources more effectively, improve profitability, and support patient care. Dr. Thomas holds a PhD in business and healthcare administration and an MBA from the University of Houston.

About the Speaker

Lilly Khavari, DPM

Dr. Khavari is a board certified, surgically trained foot & ankle specialist in private practice in Dallas, TX. She has been practicing since 2014.   She has a special interest in podiatric dermatology, minimally invasive surgery, regenerative medicine, wound care, and sports medicine. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with honors at the University of Texas at Dallas.  She then attended Barry University School of Podiatric medicine in Miami, FL.  She completed 3 years of surgical training in foot and ankle surgery where she served as chief resident at the prestigious Kern residency program at Michigan Surgical Hospital in Warren, MI. 

Cost of Course

Refund Policy

No refunds are available for online courses

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