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NonCPME: 1 2023 IPMS PMAC Program

2023 IPMS PMAC Program


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PMAC Program

This course consists of the following lectures

Patrick DeHeer, DPM

  • Equinus in the Pediatric Patient
  • The Toe-Walking Child - When is a Neuro Consult Appropriate, and What is the Best Surgical Approach

    • Dallas Sanders, PA-C

  • Foundations in Diabetes Care and Advances in 2023

    • Hodges Davis, MD

  • Ankle Instability: Rethinking the Risks of Non Operative Care
  • Diagnosis and Treatment of Common in Season Foot and Ankle Injuries
  • The Cavus Foot: What We Need to Know

    • Scott Gall

  • Shoe Technology, Past/Present/Future
  • Estimated time to complete the activity - This is a 3 hour program with the quiz and survey. The entire program will take approximately 3 hours to complete
  • The course was originally released in 2023
  • There is a post assesment quiz and a survery at the end of the event. A score of 76% or better is required to pass the course.

    • Learning Objectives: Equinus in the Pediatric Patient

  • 1. Understand proper clinical examination for equinus deformityv
  • 2. Understand the definition of equinus
  • 3. Understand the biomechanics of equinus
  • 4. Understand the role of equinus in the pediatric flatfoot
  • 5. Understand the role of equinus in Sever’s disease
  • 6. Understand the role of equinus in idiopathic toe walking
  • 7. Understand the role of equinus in pediatric cerebral palsy
  • 8. Understand the role of recurrent equinus in pediatric clubfoot
  • 9. Understand the role of recurrent equinus in pediatric Charcot Marie Tooth
    • The Toe-Walking Child - When is a Neuro Consult Appropriate, and What is the Best Surgical Approach
  • 1. Understand when the past medical history and clinical findings for a toe-walking child indicate a pediatric neurology consult /li>
  • 2. Describe the indications for surgical correction in the toe-walking child/li>
  • 3. Understand the various surgical options for the toe-walking child
    • Foundations in Diabetes Care and Advances in 2023
  • - Identify patients with whom a more aggressive medical approach may be necessary to prevent complications from diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
  • - Demonstrate the changes in guidelines, updated treatment options and technological advancements.
  • - Improve understanding of glycemic control, with the goal of reducing microvascular complications, namely diabetic foot complications.
    • Ankle Instability: Rethinking the Risks of Non Operative Care
  • 1. Describe the natural history of ankle sprains with instability
  • 2. Describe the history of ankle instability reconstruction
  • 3. Identify the most successful techniques for reconstruction
  • 4. Explain the implications of benign neglect for our patients
    • Diagnosis and Treatment of Common in Season Foot and Ankle Injuries
  • 1. List 5 common in season foot and ankle injuries
  • 2. Describe what is a Jones Fracture
  • 3. Describe complications of a missed Navicular stress fracture
    • The Cavus Foot: What We Need to Know
  • 1. List common etiologies of a Cavus foot
  • 2. Describe common conditions associated with a cavus foot
  • 3. Describe a list of procedures that a surgeon should have readily available if treating cavus foot
    • Shoe Technology, Past/Present/Future
  • 1. Learn about the Evolution of Training Shoes for Endurance Sports
  • 2. Understand the differences in Dual Density Foams vs. Stability by Geometry
  • 3. Review the pros and cons of Max Cushion as it enters the market
  • 4. Understand the Marriage of Max Cushion w/ Stability Technology

    • Course Staff

    Patrick DeHeer, DPM

    About the Speaker:

    Patrick DeHeer, DPM

    Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM, is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) and a fellow of the American Society of Podiatric Surgeons (ASPS), American College of Foot and Ankle Pediatrics, and American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow Fellowship of Faculty of Podiatric Medicine (Glasg); Diplomat of American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery certified in foot surgery and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. He practices in Central Indiana as part of the national supergroup Upperline Health. Dr. DeHeer serves as the residency director of the podiatric surgical residency program at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. In addition, he served as the team podiatrist for the Indiana Pacers for thirty years, from 1992 to 2022. Dr. DeHeer is a member of the Editorial Board of Podiatry Today, a regular blogger for Podiatry Today, a Guest Editor for Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Pediatric Edition 2013, and Guest Editor for Foot and Ankle Quarterly Clubfoot Edition 2014. Dr. DeHeer has published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and textbook chapters and is an international and national lecturer. He is the inventor of The Equinus Brace™ and a partner in IQ Med. He is the President and Founder of Step-By-Step Haiti and Foot Aid. Dr. DeHeer’s passion for teaching and providing lower extremity healthcare in developing countries culminated in recognition by the 2014 International Federation of Podiatrists Humanitarian Award and the 2011 APMA Humanitarian of the Year Award. Dr. DeHeer serves as a Trustee on the APMA Board of Trustees, currently in his ninth year on the Board. Dr. DeHeer is the past President of the Indiana Podiatric Medical Association and continuing education chairperson.

    Dallas Sanders PA-C

    About the Speaker:

    Dallas Sanders PA-C

    Dallas was born and raised in Buffalo, Wyoming. He attended undergraduate school at Carroll College in Helena, Montana where he majored in Spanish with a minor in chemistry. He attended Physician Assistant school at Touro College, Manhattan Campus, in New York City where he was given the Maimonedes Award for highest academic standing both for the academic and clinical year. He has worked in Des Moines, Iowa, in Internal Medicine with a focus in diabetes for his entire 19 year career. He has been a certified diabetes educator since 2008 and is the medical director of MercyOne Internal Medicine Des Moines Diabetes Center that is embedded at MercyOne internal medicine East Village office. He is adjunct faculty at Des Moines University and a long-time preceptor for PA students where he was awarded preceptor of the year in 2023. He was awarded the Physician Assistant of the Year in 2017 by the Iowa Physician Assistant Society.

    Hodges Davis, MD

    About the Speaker:

    Hodges Davis, MD

    Dr. Davis completed his medical degree and orthopaedic residency at Tulane University and did his fellowship in New York City at HSS and Roosevelt Hospital. Dr. Davis has practiced foot and ankle orthopaedic surgery in Charlotte, North Carolina, since 1992. He has been teaching and mentoring residents and fellows for over 31 years. Currently, Dr. Davis is transitioning from the OrthoCarolina Foot and Ankle institute in Charlotte, which is focused on clinical research that drives what we do in a busy, broad-reaching foot and ankle practice. He has five sons who are teaching him new lessons every day.

    Scott Gall

    About the Speaker:

    Scott Gall

    Scott Gall has been the owner/operator of The Runner’s Flat retail store in Cedar Falls, IA for the past 20 years. He himself is a former Collegiate All-American Cross Country runner. In 2000, he achieved a significant milestone by qualifying for the Olympic Trials in the Marathon. With almost 30 years of occupational experience in running and fitness, he’s witnessed a variety of changes in shoe technology.  Which new technology and how to use it is an ever-expanding conversation in the world of exercise and fitness.  For over 20 years, The Runner’s Flat has offered simple, video gait-analysis paired with the most up to date knowledge of shoe options from various brands to help persons from all walks of life choose shoes that help them feel better and stay healthy.

    Fees

    Free for Attendees of the 2023 IPMS Heartland Conference $45 for all others

    Intended Audience : Podiatric Medical Assistants

    Refund Policy

    No refunds are available for online courses

    Compliance Statement

    In accordance with the Council on Podiatric Medical Education's Standards and Requirements for Approval of Providers of Continuing Education in Podiatric Medicine, any relevant financial relationships with commercial interests of faculty, planning committee, or any others who have influence over the content of this educational activity must be disclosed to program participants.

    Commercial Interests: None for this course.

    For more information contact CMEonline https://www.cmeonline.com

    CMEonline is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. CMEonline has approved this activity for a maximum of 0.75 continuing education contact hours.

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