Saturday features 3 workshops: Opioid Update; EKG Workshop; and Suture Workshop. In addition, there is also a tract of informative sessions you can attend.

The Suture workshop is a unique hands-on experience to teach NP providers bedside applications of wound closure techniques. Participants will practice capturing specific stitching techniques on models under the guidance of experienced faculty. The hands-on sessions will be complemented by didactic lectures to improve the participants' knowledge of the indications, technical skills, and clinical integration of bedside suturing. An extra $50 will be charge for supplies. You must register for the full conference in order to attend the Suture Workshop. Click to register for the Suture workshop.

The EKG workshop is an interactive four-hour course will focus on the diagnosis and management of adult patients with cardiac arrhythmias via an evidence-based approach. Principles of electrophysiology and interpretation pertinent to primary and acute care will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on the following areas: SA and AV node dysfunction, supraventricular arrhythmias, ventricular arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation and flutter, bundle branch and hemi-blocks, ST-T wave abnormalities, and common drug/electrolyte effects. There is no additional registration or charge to attend this workshop.

Following the Opioid Guidelines Update the participant should be able to:

Summarize new knowledge related to current guidelines for prescribing opioid therapies in non-cancer pain; Describe appropriate pain management for non-cancer patients in both the primary and acute care settings; Integrate improved communication methods and management strategies regarding use of opioid medications for non-cancer pain in their practice settings; State the statistics of drug use in Alabama compared to other states; Cite information regarding the current political environment in Alabama related to Controlled Prescribing; State the application process; current protocols and CME/renewal requirement for the QACSC and LPSP. Earn your required 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM hours for the QACSC and LPSP. There is no additional registration or charge to attend this workshop.