American Gastroenterological Association Principles of GI for the NP and PA 2021

Description

+ Include: 21 videos + 1 pdf, size: 10.5 GB

+ Target Audience: gastroenterologists

+ Sample video: contact me for sample video

+ Information:

Principles of GI for the NP and PA 2021 is a focused educational program designed for nurse practitioners and physician assistants who care for patients with gastrointestinal and liver disorders. Through practical lectures, case-based discussions, and step-by-step reviews of common scenarios, the course strengthens day-to-day clinical decision-making across outpatient, inpatient, and urgent care settings.

What You Will Learn

• Structured approaches to common GI complaints: abdominal pain, dyspepsia, reflux, dysphagia, diarrhea, constipation, GI bleeding

• Evidence-based evaluation and initial management of inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, and microscopic colitis

• Functional GI disorders: IBS, functional dyspepsia, and pelvic floor dysfunction

• Liver disease fundamentals: NAFLD/NASH, viral hepatitis overview, abnormal LFT workup, cirrhosis basics and decompensation red flags

• Pancreaticobiliary topics: gallstone disease, acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis pearls

• GI infections, antibiotic stewardship, and alarm features that warrant urgent escalation

• Practical skills: when to order endoscopy or imaging, test interpretation, and coordination with GI specialists

Event Details

• Year: 2021

• Format: Multi-session course featuring concise lectures, case panels, and algorithm-driven reviews

• Audience Level: Introductory to intermediate, tailored to advanced practice providers in GI and primary care

Who Should Attend

• Nurse practitioners and physician assistants working in gastroenterology or primary care

• APPs rotating on GI services in hospital or ambulatory settings

• Clinicians seeking practical refreshers on common GI and liver problems

Why Attend

• Gain ready-to-use algorithms and checklists for everyday GI presentations

• Build confidence in triage, initial therapy, and knowing when to escalate to specialty care

• Learn efficient ordering and interpretation of labs, imaging, and endoscopic tests

• Improve patient communication and follow-up planning using evidence-based pathways

 

+ Topics:

• GERD, dyspepsia, and H. pylori management

• Dysphagia evaluation and esophageal motility basics

• Acute and chronic diarrhea, constipation, and GI bleeding triage

• IBD essentials: induction, monitoring, and safety basics for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis

• Celiac disease and other malabsorption syndromes

• Liver disease overview: abnormal LFTs, NAFLD/NASH, basics of cirrhosis care

• Gallbladder and pancreatic disorders: acute biliary disease and pancreatitis

• Functional GI disorders and pelvic floor considerations

• Test selection and interpretation: labs, imaging, endoscopy

• Care coordination, patient education, and follow-up strategies