Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, Farragut ENT and Allergy, and Covenant Allergy and Asthma Care will host a three-day continuing medical education (CME) program for primary care practitioners Oct. 11-13 at LMU-Knoxville, 9737 Cogdill Road. The accredited course, titled “ENT for the Primary Care Practitioner: Promoting Performance Change in Clinical Practice,” is open to currently licensed physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
There are many common ear, nose and throat conditions that a primary care clinician can help treat. By integrating otolaryngology within this CME program, clinicians gain additional knowledge and skills beyond what they receive in initial professional education, according to a press statement.
“Many of these conditions can be managed at the primary health care level, which can potentially decrease the financial burden on patients, hospitals and specialty referrals and improve quality of care overall,” said Dr. Leonard Brown, president of Farragut ENT and Allergy.
Using demonstrations, realistic learning experiences and hands-on skill-building techniques, this workshop will provide an appreciation of allergy testing, protocols for evaluating hearing loss and dizziness, relevant Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment and training for in-office flexible nasolaryngoscopy. Those who attend the entire program will receive a CME Certificate. Attendees who meet additional didactic and skill proficiency requirements will be eligible to receive and a Certificate of Proficiency in flexible nasolaryngoscopy.
In 2017, LMU and Farragut ENT & Allergy forged a commitment to address common ENT conditions that can be managed at the primary health care level, especially in rural, underserved areas. Together they host multiple programs per year both in person and online.
Register for the event here and click on course catalog or contact Patricia Stubenberg, Ph.D., director of CME and Preceptor Development at 423-869-6819 or patricia.stubenberg@LMUnet.edu.