These "joints" are legal in all 50 states: evaluation of the Upper Extremity
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This session focuses on the evaluation and management of common upper extremity orthopedic complaints seen in the ambulatory care setting. Emphasis will be placed on the shoulder, elbow, and hand, with a review of key clinical findings and commonly used provocative tests. Instruction will be enhanced through the use of diagrams and video demonstrations, offering a practical approach to diagnosis and treatment.
*Due to rapidly changing clinical knowledge, once purchased, you have 90 days access to complete this education.
Credits: 1.0 Contact Hours; 0 are Pharmacology
This activity is designated for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid from 8/20/2025 to 8/19/2026 . PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Expiration Date: December 31, 2026
$27.5
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After taking part in this educational activity, participants should be better able to:
- The participants will demonstrate improved knowledge of MSK anatomy of the shoulder, elbow, and hand
- The learner will increase proficiency in provocative testing to help diagnose pathology of the discussed joints
- The learner will recognize those findings which may require a more urgent orthopedic referral
Christopher Hemmer
DNP, APRN, ANP, ONP-C, FAANP
Assistant Professor, Saint Louis University School of Nursing
Practice: Dr. Christopher Hemmer has been board certified as an Adult Nurse Practitioner since 1999, with over 25 years of experience specializing in adult spinal disorders. He currently practices with Mercy Neurosurgery, managing adult patients with chronic and traumatic spinal injuries. In addition to his specialty practice, Dr. Hemmer has extensive experience in emergency medicine, having moonlighted in various emergency departments throughout his career.
Teaching: Dr. Hemmer began his academic career in 2007 as an adjunct faculty member at Saint Louis University. In 2013, he accepted a full-time position in the School of Nursing as an Assistant Professor, where he teaches in the graduate nurse practitioner program. Dr. Hemmer is also a dedicated clinical preceptor, mentoring nurse practitioner students with a focus on spinal pathology and radiology interpretation. He has delivered numerous presentations on spine-related topics at local, state, national, and international conferences.
CE/CME INFORMATION
Obtain Your Credits
To earn credits for this activity, navigate to the Content(s) tab and complete all course components in the following order: 1) watch the course presentation video; 2) complete the course evaluation; 3) pass the post-test with a score of 2/3 (66.7%) or higher. You may retake the post-test until a passing score is achieved, at which point you will be able to view/print a copy of your certificate of completion. This online certificate will also be saved within your profile 'My Courses/Certificates' -> 'Transcript/Certificates Earned' for future access.
Designation Statement
NPACE designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 contact hours, of which 0 is pharmacology credit. Participants should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity is designated for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid from 8/20/2025 to 8/19/2026
Accreditation Statement
Nurse Practitioner Associates for Continuing Education is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
This activity has been reviewed by the American Academy of Physician Associates Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid from 8/20/2025 to 8/19/2026 . PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
DISCLOSURES
Faculty
Contributing faculty, Chris Hemmer, DNP, APRN, ANP, ONP-C, FAANP has disclosed no relevant financial relationship.
Planners
All planners and contributors involved in this educational activity have disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
Disclaimer
The material presented in this continuing education program is being made available for educational purposes only and is not intended to represent the best or only methods, medications and/or guidelines appropriate for the medical situation discussed. Rather the material is intended to present an approach, view, statement, or opinion of the presenter(s), which may be helpful, or of interest to other practitioners and should not be used by clinicians without the evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities. NPACE disclaims any liability, loss, injury, or damage incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of any information given in a presentation.
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may mention the uses of products that are not approved by the FDA for the indication(s) being discussed. The presenter(s) are instructed to notify participants when they are discussing unapproved uses or investigational agents. The opinions related to unapproved uses of products are solely those of the presenter(s) and are not endorsed or recommended by NPACE. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.
Commercial Support
There is no commercial support for this activity.
