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Online Residency Procedures Program

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Titles include:

Colposcopy -- This program is designed for the family physician interested in providing evaluation and therapy for women presenting with pre-neoplastic changes of the genital system. Contains topics such as: HPV, the colposcopic examination, cervical cryotherapy, cervical loop electrosurgery, and equipment selection and care.
EGD -- This self-study program is designed for the family physician interested in a comprehensive overview of diagnostic EGD. Topics include endoscopic equipment, EGD technique, indications and contraindications, complications of GI endoscopy, patient preparation, and more.
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy -- This program includes sections on techniques of scope manipulation, office organization, descriptive anatomy of endoscopic findings, equipment selection, colonoscopy/polypectomy, and more.
Nasolaryngoscopy -- Topics in this program include anatomy and physiology, techniques of scope manipulation, indications and contraindications, potential complications, equipment use and care, and CPT coding.
No Scalpel Vasectomy -- Topics include surgical setup, instruments and preparation, vasal block anesthetic, aftercare, management of complications and more.
Basic Suturing -- "Basic Suturing" offers basic techniques such as knot-tying principles, skin-edge eversion, fusiform excision, and more.
Advanced Suturing --  "Advanced Suturing" illustrates the more advanced techniques, such as facial nerve block, basic Z-plasty, rhomboid and bilobed flaps, and extensor tendon repair.
Skin Biopsy -- This program is designed to enhance the family physician’s comfort and ability in performing office skin surgery techniques. Skin biopsy, excision, and nailbed repair techniques are covered in this program.
Joint Injection and Aspiration -- Injections and aspiration of joints are helpful techniques both therapeutically and diagnostically. This program demonstrates specific techniques for commonly used injections.
Examination Skills of the Musculoskeletal System -- This program is designed to give you a practical review of essential examination techniques necessary to diagnose patients presenting with common musculoskeletal complaints.
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