When? Where? How Much?

The Case for Orthopedic Primary Care Education

Musculoskeletal disorders affect a third of the U.S. population and are among the most prevalent, costly and debilitating medical conditions. (U.S. Bone and Joint Initiative, 2014.) Chronic musculoskeletal disorders comprise between 20% and 40% of primary care office visits and overall health care expenditures, (Benham & Geier, 2014) yet many primary care providers receive fewer than 10 hours of orthopedic content in their educational programs.

 
JOF's OPC Course Contents

Orthopedic Primary Care (OPC) is a comprehensive 250 CEU-course that prepares clinicians to diagnose and manage common orthopedic conditions in primary care settings.  OPC emphasizes non-surgical, patient-centered approaches to:
  • maximizing function
  • managing pain
  • preventing injury
  • and slowing disease progression.
 
Since 2013 OPC has been available to a limited number of students each year in Oakland, California. The course is currently presented over six months in a hybrid format with six hours of online learning per week plus six 2-day weekend skills workshops.  The weekend workshops provide time for supervised practice of:
  • exam techniques
  • radiology interpretation
  • splinting and casting
  • joint injections
  • and prescription of exercise and assistive devices. 
 
Survey Rationale

Given continuing interest from NPs everywhere and the positive feedback from our students -  not to mention objective evidence of improvement in their confidence and skills -  we're exploring new ways to make the OPC course available to more Nurse Practitioners in ways that will best meet their learning preferences, schedules, and budgets.  
 
By completing this survey you can help design new OPC formats that will work for YOU.   If you answer EVERY question and provide your contact information in the last one, you will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card in appreciation of your time and effort.
 
IMPORTANT: BE SURE TO CLICK "OK" TO BEGIN AND TO ENSURE YOUR RESPONSES ARE RECORDED. 
Using your Tablet or Phone??  Please use the slider (or whitespace) along the right of your screen to drag/scroll down and see all the queries and their options.
 
 
 

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* 1.
The first 4 questions all ask about different ways to attend OPC.  The first question will ask which you like best, the second will ask which you like next best, etc.    You may want to review all 4 choices and jot down the order of your preferences before answering the first question.  That will make answering the next 3 questions quick and easy since the choices are the same for each question.


1.  When you're ready to improve your ortho skills, which of the following formats would be your FIRST choice for participating in OPC?



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* 2.
When you're ready to improve your ortho skills, which of the following formats would be your SECOND choice for participating in OPC?


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* 3.
When you're ready to improve your ortho skills, which of the following formats would be your THIRD choice for participating in OPC?



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* 4.
When you're ready to improve your ortho skills, which of the following formats would be your LAST choice for participating in OPC?



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* 5. What other formats could we offer to help you become great at Orthopedic Primary Care?

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* 6.  WHAT WOULD YOU PAY TO FEEL GREAT ABOUT ORTHO?
The next 4 questions ask about what you would be willing to pay for each of the options described above.

What's the MOST you would pay for the traditional 12 module hybrid course taken over 6 months with weekly online assignments? SIX 2-day weekend workshops (1 each month) provide plenty of time for case study review and skills practice as described above, plus individual coaching. 
ONLINE + SIX 2 day weekend workshops.  6mos/250 CEUs

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* 7. What's the MOST you would pay for the 12 module hybrid course taken over 6 months with weekly online assigments and THREE 2-day weekend workshops with skills practice as described above?
Online + THREE 2 day weekend workshops. 6 mos/125 CEU

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* 8. What's the MOST you would pay for a 3-day weekend intensives on Spine or Upper Extremity or Lower Extremity?  A comprehensive exploration of one body part at a time with time for skills practice and coaching.
20 CEUs/ Intensive. 60 CEUs Total. 

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* 9. What's the MOST you would pay for all of the readings,  lectures, and videos from the original 6 month course presented online in 12 individual modules to study at your own pace?   
Fully online/Self paced.  6 CEUs per module/72 CEUs total. 

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* 10. What else would you like to tell us or suggest about cost/pricing for Orthopedic Primary Care?

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* 11. What else would you like to tell us about helping NPs feel more competent and confident about their ortho skills? 

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* 12. To take advantage of the opportunity to win the Amazon gift card drawing, please  provide the following:

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