APAO Podcast

Season 3, Episode 4 - Minimally Invasive Surgery APPs First Assist

In this episode, we sit down with Jenilette Cristo, Dayne Thomas, and Heather Gibson to discuss “Minimally Invasive Surgery APPs First Assist”.
Objectives:
Overview of minimally invasive surgical history
APP role as a first or bed side assist
Overview of establishing a MIS training program at MDACC
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Season 3, Episode 3 - PAs in Radiation Oncology

In this episode, we sit down with Amanda Stanton, DMSc, PA-C and Katey Wert, PA-C to discuss “ PAs in Radiation Oncology”.
Objectives: 
Discuss the unique clinical roles that exist in radiation oncology for PAs/NPs.
Describe professional development opportunities for PAs in Radiation Oncology and the impact of mentoring.
Discuss student opportunities for pursuing a career in Radiation Oncology.
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Season 3, Episode 2 - HPV Cancers

In this episode, we sit down with Katey Wert, PA-C and Amanda Stanton, DMSc, PA-C to discuss “HPV Cancers”.
Objectives:
Describe common sites of HPV related malignancies.
Discuss HPV vaccination recommendations.
Discuss the potential role of monitoring circulating tumor DNA in HPV cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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Season 3, Episode 1 - Enhancing Patient Care with Post-Operative Pathways

In this episode, we sit down with Melissa Arvide, PA-C and Morgan Bruno, PA-C to discuss “Enhancing Patient Care with Post-Operative Pathways.” 
Objectives: 
Describe what a post-op pathway is. 
Discuss the benefits of creating standardized workflows/post-op pathways for in-patient care. 
Describe how to create a post-op pathway based on your own practice. 
Discuss how post-op pathways have led to practice-based changes. 
 

Season 2 Episode 6 - Ophthalmology In A Cancer Clinic

In our latest episode, we sit down with Neema Pathiyil, PA-C and Carolyn Varghese, FNP to discuss “Common Eye Diseases Encountered in Oncology Patients.”
Objectives include:
Describe the role of an APP in Ophthalmology at a Cancer Institution.
Describe basic eye anatomy and function of the retina.
Discuss imaging used to evaluate retina health.
Describe causes, symptoms, and treatment of common retinal pathologies such as: Retinal tears, Retinal detachments, Diabetic retinopathy/Radiation retinopathy, ERM, Macular holes, Macular degeneration, and posterior vitreous detachments.
Discuss procedures performed by an APP in Ophthalmology.

Season 2 Episode 5 - Lung Cancer from a Surgical Perspective

In this episode, we sit down with Courtney Robb, APRN, CRNFA, FNP-C, Zohra Ali, APRN, FNP-C and, Tamseela Khan, MPAS, PA-C to discuss “Lung Cancer from a Surgical Perspective.”
OBJECTIVES: 
Define the updated staging guidelines for lung cancer, 
List the criteria for surgical eligibility
Describe key components of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS)
Explain the new thoracic surgery clinical data
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Season 2 Episode 4 - Osteosarcoma

Participants & Moderator:  
Laura Salvador
Shelbi Westfield
Whitney Throckmorton (Moderator)
Objectives:  
Discuss the presentation and epidemiology of osteosarcoma  
Describe the workup/how to diagnose osteosarcoma as well as lack of traditional staging.
Discuss the surgical options for Osteosarcoma including risks/benefits of each option. 
Describe chemotherapy options for osteosarcoma.
Review overall patient outcomes in Osteosarcoma   

S02E03 Vascular Access Devices Part Two

In this two-part series of the APAO Podcast Series, we sit down with Ivy Cocuzzi, PA-C and Jacob Kuruvila, PA-C to discuss "Vascular Access Devices”.
Objectives: 
Describe the ultrasound guided non-tunneled CVAD placement 
Describe the selection process and determine the need for a non-tunneled CVAD/ Non-tunneled CVC 
Discuss indications for a non-tunneled CVC selection and contraindication for CVC placement 
Explain the supplies needed and pre procedure patient evaluation 
Discuss possible procedure-related immediate and delayed complications 
 

S02E03 Vascular Access Devices Part One

In this two-part series of the APAO Podcast Series, we sit down with Ivy Cocuzzi, PA-C and Jacob Kuruvila, PA-C to discuss "Vascular Access Devices”.
Objectives: 
Describe the ultrasound guided non-tunneled CVAD placement 
Describe the selection process and determine the need for a non-tunneled CVAD/ Non-tunneled CVC 
Discuss indications for a non-tunneled CVC selection and contraindication for CVC placement 
Explain the supplies needed and pre procedure patient evaluation 
Discuss possible procedure-related immediate and delayed complications 

S02E02 Hospice and Palliative Care for the non-hospice PA Provider

In this episode of APAO Podcast we sit down with Jeanine Smith, PA-C to discuss Hospice and Palliative Care for the non-hospice PA Provider moderated by APAO President Tiffany Statler, PA-C.
 
Objectives:
Explain the difference between hospice and palliative care and why it is important for all physician assistants to understand who see serious illness patient populations
Review guidelines for palliative and hospice and explain how they differ.
Recommend ways specialty practice PAs can assist with palliative treatment goals and treatment preferences while allowing palliative care and hospice to be a continuum for those with serious illness.
Review oncology patient scenarios to consider when referring to a palliative or hospice outpatient programs.
What can be done when palliative and hospice programs are not available to the patient in their home setting?