Advanced practice providers (APPs) are an integral part of any gastroenterology practice’s clinical team. This virtual two-day course was designed for those APPs and the physicians and practice staff who work with and/or supervise them. Given a mix of lectures and interactive panel discussions, this is an excellent introductory or refresher course. This course will highlight ways to build and sustain more collaborative working relationships, and it will detail the steps a GI practice should take to integrate APPs into its clinical team.

Day one will address the APP’s normal day-to-day roles and responsibilities – as well as touching on some practice management and professional development topics. Day two will delve into more advanced concepts like pancreatic disease, dysphagia, GI bleeding, IBD, and GI emergencies. 

Depending on interests and needs, register for one or both days! 

• List recommendations for developing optimal GI consultation skills, including proper medical record documentation.
• Identify common GI billing codes (supported by the appropriate documentation).
• Discuss best practices for preparing patients for procedures, including sedation, bowel preparation, and anticoagulation management in the peri-endoscopy period.
• Discuss key GI medicolegal principles.
• Assess the tools and resources that are needed to develop an APP onboarding program for GI practices.
• List the key elements of a high-performing and APP-based and supported GI team.
• Discuss strategies to avoid and manage provider burnout.

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