ASGE Annual GI Advanced Practice Provider Course (Virtual) - Onboarding (Day One)

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The ASGE Annual GI Advanced Practice Provider Course is scheduled for March 21-22, 2025, in a virtual format. Now in its sixth year, this two-day course targets Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) in gastroenterology, offering a spectrum of educational content for both novices and seasoned practitioners. Day one covers the basics of GI consultations, endoscopic practices, and collaborative strategies for APPs and physicians. It also introduces new sessions on billing, coding, and career development. The first day emphasizes case studies in radiology on topics like pancreatic lesions and large bowel obstruction.<br /><br />Day two focuses on advanced endoscopic concepts, liver disease management, and the treatment of conditions such as pancreatitis and inflammatory bowel disease. Both days combine fundamental and advanced learning opportunities, allowing APPs to select content based on their professional needs.<br /><br />Learning objectives are structured around enhancing consultation skills, developing an understanding of medical record documentation, billing codes, best procedural practices, and collaborative imaging casework on day one. Day two aims for understanding advanced management of liver conditions, pancreatitis, gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea and bloating, and treatment of GERD, Barrett’s Esophagus, among others.<br /><br />The program is designed for all APPs, from beginners seeking foundational knowledge to experienced providers wishing to refine their skills, as well as supervisors and administrators facilitating APP integration into GI teams.<br /><br />Participants can earn up to 14.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits upon completion. The course adheres to rigorous scientific standards with a focus on evidence-based practice, ensuring neutrality and transparency regarding conflicts of interest.<br /><br />Faculty and planners have been selected for their expertise, with financial disclosures reviewed and managed per ACCME guidelines. The course aims to enhance knowledge and improve APP integration and cooperation in GI care delivery. Participants access the course through the GI LEAP platform, where they can complete evaluations and claim CME credits.

Keywords

ASGE

GI Advanced Practice Provider Course

gastroenterology

endoscopic practices

billing and coding

liver disease management

pancreatitis

inflammatory bowel disease

CME credits

GI LEAP platform