NCAPA

Board of Directors Meeting
2024-11-09 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-04-20 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-11 12:45 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | NCAPA / Stead Center, 1121 Slater Road, Durham, NC

Piedmont Association of Physician Assistants (PAPA) Fall Seminar
2024-10-19 07:30 - 15:30 | Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center Conference Center, 3333 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston Salem, North Carolina, 27103, United States
Join PAPA in celebrating National PA Week!

2024 PAPA Fall Seminar Highlights

Free for PAs and NPs

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

6 hours of AAPA Approved Category I CME

Multiple Exhibitors

Registration is Required, please click the button below to learn more.

Primary Care Psychiatry Workshop
2024-10-05 09:00 - 17:00 | NCAPA / Stead Center, 1121 Slater Road, Durham, NC
This is an all-day, in-person training.

This workshop will equip PAs and NPs at all stages in their careers with skills sets to confidently diagnose and manage prevalent mental health conditions. The focus will be on evidence-based pharmacological interventions and the most recent advancements in the field of psychopharmacology.

The workshop will be delivered through a blend of enlightening lectures and engaging interactive discussions, providing participants with a robust foundation in current best practices, evaluation techniques, and treatment options for common behavioral and mental disorders.

Upon completion, participants will be better prepared to handle behavioral and emotional health problems in their day-to-day practice and be equipped to apply learned knowledge in their primary practice settings.

Objectives for the day include the following:

– Assess, differentiate, and diagnose psychiatric disorders commonly encountered in primary care.

– Prepare effective plans to diagnose, treat, and manage common mental and behavioral health conditions seen in primary care.

– Recognize when to consult and when referrals are necessary.

– Identify new and emerging trends in psychiatric medicine.

– Devise strategies to help patients overcome barriers to change in relation to disease management, including cultural competency, literacy skills and access to services or care.

Virtual Board of Directors Meeting
2024-09-07 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-15 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-03 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-09-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual

Office Closed - Labor Day
2024-08-30 00:00 - 2024-09-02 23:59
NOTICE: NCAPA Office/Stead Center Closed The NCAPA Office/Stead Center will be closed on Friday, August 30 and Monday, September 2 for the Labor Day Holiday. Thank you!

NCAPA 48th Annual Summer Conference
2024-08-18 00:00 - 2024-08-23 23:59 | Myrtle Beach, SC
NOTICE: NCAPA Office/Stead Center Closed The NCAPA Office/Stead Center will be closed from Friday, Aug. 16 at 2:30pm – Friday, Aug. 23, 2024 for the 48th Annual Summer Conference in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. For any Conference-related questions, please contact the NCAPA staff at (919)-479-1995. Thank you!

The NCAPA Summer Conference is a hybrid event so you can register for in-person or virtual attendance. This event combines an option for PAs and NPs to attain Category 1 CME along with enjoying a family-friendly beach environment. The general sessions and workshops provide opportunities to explore best practices, enhance skills, and stay up to date on innovative practices.

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NCAPA Office/Stead Center Closed
2024-08-16 14:30 - 2024-08-23 23:59
NOTICE: NCAPA Office/Stead Center Closed The NCAPA Office/Stead Center will be closed from Friday, Aug. 16 at 2:30pm – Friday, Aug. 23, 2024 for the 48th Annual Summer Conference in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. For any Conference-related questions, please contact the NCAPA staff at (919)-479-1995. Thank you!

Association of Physician Associates in Obstetrics and Gynecology Annual Conference
2024-07-29 00:00 - 2024-07-31 23:59 | Crowne Plaza Resort, 1 Resort Dr, Asheville, North Carolina, 28806, United States
The Association of Physician Associates in Obstetrics and Gynecology (APAOG) will host its Annual Conference in Asheville, NC July 29-31. The APAOG and Conference participants will work to further strengthen and advance women’s health. This conference is packed with CME, hands-on trainings and networking opportunities for the PA student, the newly starting out PA, and the seasoned practitioner.

Office Closed - July 4th Holiday
2024-07-04 00:00 - 23:59

Office Closed - Memorial Day
2024-05-27 00:00 - 23:59

2024 PA Day at the Legislature
2024-05-15 09:00 - 14:00 | North Carolina Legislative Building, 16 W Jones St, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601, United States
PA Day at the NC Legislature, held on May 15, 2024 from 9am-2pm, is NCAPA’s annual advocacy day where practicing PAs, PA students, and PA advocates meet with legislators at the NC General Assembly in Raleigh, NC.

The 2023 PA Day at the Legislature was one of the largest PA days to date. A record amount of 82 PAs and PA students traveled to Raleigh for the event. NCAPA hopes to continue this momentum this year.

NCAPA invites all NCAPA Members and Student Members to meet with legislators and your representatives, with the goal of sharing information about PAs and their scope of practice, while advocating for the protection and enhancement of PA rights within the state.

Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Workshop
2024-04-13 09:00 - 12:00 | South College
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.

SUMMARY:

This 3-hr hands-on and skills-based workshop at South College in Asheville will teach learners the fundamentals and basic skills of Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS). The primary purpose of this educational activity is to provide an overview of the general physics, knobology, and to develop a systematic approach to utilize POCUS into the modern medical practice. The workshop will provide an introduction to POCUS techniques, imagery, and equipment.

At the end of this workshop, learners will be able to:

– Identify the utility of ocular ultrasound in a patient presenting with a visual complaint.

– Demonstrate the ability to perform cardiac point of care ultrasound to assess for a pericardial effusion and signs of right heart strain.

– Differentiate between the aorta, IVC, and bowel on point of care ultrasound, and describe ultrasound findings consistent with an abdominal aortic aneurysm.

– Identify scenarios in which point of care renal ultrasound is useful and appropriate, and differentiate between mild, moderate, and severe hydronephrosis on ultrasound imaging.

– Demonstrate the ability to recognize lung sliding on point of care ultrasound as part of the assessment for pneumothorax.

– Demonstrate how POCUS can be utilized as a tool to enhance care in rural settings.

FEES:

$400 ($300 for NCAPA Members | $150 for NCAPA Student Members)

Member Webinar: PA Day at the Legislature 101
2024-03-13 12:30 - 13:00 | via Zoom

NC Society of the ACOFP Conference
2024-03-02 00:00 - 23:59
On March 2, 2024 the NC Society of the ACOFP (NCS-ACOFP) will host a CME event in Raleigh at the Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law. The theme of the conference is Real-World Treatment of Obesity – Case-Based Presentations. The half-day event will offer 4.5 hours of AOA Category 1-A Credit.

AccreditationCME – 4.5: AOA Cat. 1AThe Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum 4.5 AOA Category 1A Credits.

2024 NCAPA Virtual Winter Conference
2024-02-23 07:50 - 2024-02-25 15:00
The NCAPA Winter Conference includes a broad agenda for PAs and NPs. It focuses on core medical knowledge and provides an overview of the organ systems. In addition, it includes various topics found within PANRE and PANRE-LA. This conference does not formally offer sessions dedicated to testing tips or exam-taking practices but does offer clinicians an opportunity to review general knowledge across commonly seen primary care conditions.

The agenda includes a combination of scheduled, virtual sessions and on-demand sessions, giving you access in real-time from anywhere you are. You also receive access for 90-days via the Virtual Attendee Hub.

2024 Student Leadership Retreat
2024-02-10 09:00 - 15:00 | NCAPA / Stead Center, 1121 Slater Road, Durham, NC
Registration closes on February 8, 2024.

This event is open to all NCAPA student members and offers a full day of networking opportunities, speakers, panels, and enrichment on topics relevant to PA students. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Registration is required and we have spots available for six students from each NC PA program, so be sure to register ASAP! We will be maintaining a waitlist for any additional registrants from each program and will update registrants as we get closer to the date.

The agenda for the Student Leadership Retreat will be released in mid-January, and will include speakers and panels on topics such as advocacy for the PA profession, What I Wish I Knew as a New PA, DE&I within PA school and the profession, and tips for taking the PANCE.

If you have any questions please reach out to Membership Services Manager Caroline Purdy at caroline.purdy@ncapa.org.

Office Closed - MLK Jr. Day
2024-01-15 00:00 - 23:59

Office Closed - New Years Holiday
2023-12-29 00:00 - 2024-01-01 23:59

Office Closed - Winter Holiday
2023-12-25 00:00 - 2023-12-27 23:59

Office Closed - Thanksgiving
2023-11-23 00:00 - 2023-11-24 23:59

Virtual Radiology Workshop
2023-10-14 12:00 - 15:00
This is an all-virtual event on the fundamental approach to Radiology.

This workshop will concentrate on the basics of reading x-rays within different systems of the body including Neuro (CT and MRI review, bleeds, CVAs, tumors, and infections), Head and Neck (salivary glands, thyroid, parathyroid, and using ultrasound probes), Chest (general approach to x-rays, congestive heart failure, pneumonia, and coronary artery disease), Gastrointestinal (general assessment and common pathology of liver, gall bladder, colon, and spleen), and Genitourinary systems (general assessment and common pathology of adrenals, kidneys, and bladder).

At the end of this workshop, attendees will be able to:

– Identify various bleeds.

– Understand the general approach to chest x-rays.

– Assess the various GI and GU issues a patient may have.

– Identify common pathology.

– Identify which ultrasound probes to use.

CME/Accreditation – This activity has been reviewed by the AAPA Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 3 AAPA Category 1 CME credits.

PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. Approval is valid from 10/14/2023 to 10/14/2023. AAPA reference number: CME-209854.

$400 ($300 for NCAPA Members)

Piedmont Association of PAs (PAPA) 2023 Fall Seminar
2023-10-14 07:15 - 14:30 | Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center Conference Center, 3333 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston Salem, NC 27103, Winston Salem, North Carolina, 27103, United States
Join the Piedmont Association of Physician Assistants (PAPA) for their 2023 Fall Seminar with 6 hours of AAPA Approved Category I CME (pending). Visit and interact with multiple exhibitors! Registration is required and it is free for PAs and NPs.

Registration Information

Registration is required: 2023 Registration Form

Free to PA students form Elon, HPU, and WFU PA programs ONLY

Check in starts at 7:15am

Breakfast starts at 7:30am

Email info@papanc.org with any questions.

Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Summit for Advanced Practice Providers (CAPSAPP)
2023-09-08 00:00 - 2023-09-10 23:59
Organized and held by the Academy of Physician Associates in Cardiology and the Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Provider. This event is a live, multi-day educational summit designed exclusively for Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) who specialize in cardiology and pulmonary medicine, held in Orlando, FL. Earn up to 10 hours of accredited continuing education per specialty track along with engaging panel discussions and more! Click here to learn more.

Office Closed - Labor Day Holiday
2023-09-01 00:00 - 2023-09-04 23:59

NCAPA 2023 Summer Conference
2023-08-20 00:00 - 2023-08-25 23:59 | Embassy Suite, 9800 Queensway Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
The conference kicks off with a reception on Sunday, August 20, 2023! The NCAPA Summer Conference combines an option for PAs and NPs to attain Category 1 CME along with enjoying a family-friendly beach environment. The general sessions and workshops provide opportunities to explore best practices, enhance skills, and stay up to date on innovative practices. Learn more and register here.
