AP Skills Refresher Course - April 30, 2026

Wilkes-Barre, PA US
April 30, 2026
This is an in-person educational activity. This course will provide a review of common clinical skills for APPs employed in primary care-based practices. These skills include, but are not limited to Basic ECG interpretation, Preliminary interpretations of CXR, Triaging Pediatric Orthopedic complaints, Introduction to Ortho Urgent Care, Evaluation of low-back pain, Basic suturing, splinting/joint injections, and evaluating common neurologic complaints and neuro exam skills. Learners should attend to hone these skills which can contribute to reduced ED utilization.

Target Audience

This activity is designed for Geisinger Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants from all regions who specialize in primary-care based practices, specifically Family Medicine and ConvenientCare. 

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this course, the participant should be able to:

  • perform basic interpretation of 12 lead EKGs
  • demonstrate basic suturing and techniques
  • describe the systematic approach to CXR review
  • describe components of a screening neurological exam
  • identify strategies for triaging and treating common childhood orthopedic injuries
Course Cancellation Policy
In the unusual circumstance that this course is cancelled, you will be called and/or emailed.
 
Attendance
Attendance will be recorded within three to four days of the conclusion of the activity.  Credit will display on your continuing education transcript once the activity evaluation is completed.  
    Course summary
    Available credit: 
    • 6.00 AAPA Category I CME
    • 6.00 ANCC
    • 6.00 Participation Credit
    Course opens: 
    01/12/2026
    Course expires: 
    12/31/2026
    Event starts: 
    04/30/2026 - 8:00am EDT
    Event ends: 
    04/30/2026 - 4:00pm EDT
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    Schedule

    8:00 am – 9:00 am    
    Basic EKG Interpretation
    Stan Yanik, PA-C                                    
    Cardiology
     
    9:00 am – 10:00 am  
    Preliminary Interpretation of CXRs
    Christian Cooney, PA-C                      
    Emergency Medicine
     
    10:00 am – 11:00 am             
    Preliminary Interpretation of Ortho Films
    Rob Emery, PA-C                                    
    Orthopedics
     
    11:00 am – 12:00 pm             
    Splinting/Joint Aspirations & Injections
    Rob Emery, PA-C                                    
    Orthopedics
     
    12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch (Provided)
     
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Dizzy/TLOC Assessment/Neuro exam    
    Karen Tillotson, PA-C                                 
    Neurology
     
    2:00 pm – 3:00 pm          
    Suturing/I&D
    Tyler Longstreet, PA-C, Christian Cooney, PA-C                                                                           
    Emergency Medicine
                                                                           
    3:00 – 3:15 pm                          
    Closing/Evaluations                           

     

    Geisinger Northeast GEMS Center
    6 Wildflower Dr.
    Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
    United States

    The Geisinger Northeast GEMS Center is located across from the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital campus.

    Geisinger Faculty

    Christian Cooney, PA-C
    Activity Speaker
    Emergency Medicine
     
    Rob Emery, PA-C
    Activity Speaker
    Orthopedics
     
    Tyler Longstreet, PA-C
    Activity Speaker
    Emergency Medicine
     
    Alison Mowery, DNP, CRNP
    Activity Planner
    System Chief Nurse Practitioner, Cardiology
     
    Karen Tillotson, DHSc, PA-C
    Activity Director
    Director, AP Neuroscience Residency and Education
     
    Stan Yanik, PA-C
    Activity Speaker
    Cardiology

    Content Disclosure

    The faculty has attested that their presentations and/or content are HIPAA compliant.  
     
    Individuals in a position to control educational content for this activity have disclosed no relevant financial relationships. 
     
    CE Committee Members/Content Reviewer(s) have disclosed no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests. 
     
    *Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.  

    Accreditation 

    In support of improving patient care, Geisinger College of Health Sciences is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

     

     

     

     

    Credit Designation 

    Geisinger College of Health Sciences designates this live activity for 6 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational activity. 

    Geisinger College of Health Sciences has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 6 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. 

     

    Disclosure Policy 

    Faculty and all others who have the ability to control the content of continuing education activity sponsored by Geisinger College of Health Sciences must disclose to the program audience whether they do or do not have any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest or other relationships related to the content of their presentation(s). 

    Commercial Support

    None

    Available Credit

    • 6.00 AAPA Category I CME
    • 6.00 ANCC
    • 6.00 Participation Credit
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