South Dakota Academy of PAs

Thank you to our Spring CME 2025 Sponsors! Dakota Radiology Delta Dental Ins. Eli Lilly and Company Johnson & Johnson Monument Health Sanford Health Novo Nordisk Takeda Viatris #physicianassociate #continuingmedicaleducation #SouthDakotaPA

Great meeting Dr. Quella and NCCPA for coming out to speak at our Spring CME Conference in Rapid City! #PAsgobeyond #physicianassociate #physicianassistant #continuingmedicaleducation #SouthDakotaPA

?? The Role of Primary Care in Community Resilience ?? Dr. Jamie Anne Gustafson, PhD shared powerful insights on resilience in leadership, tackling professional challenges, and how they shape team dynamics and organizational culture. ???? Primary care plays a critical role in strengthening communities—building trust, adapting to change, and fostering a culture of support and innovation. Together, we create more resilient teams and healthier communities! #CommunityResilience #PrimaryCareLeadership #Teamwork #HealthcareInnovation #physicianassociate #physicianassistant #continuingmedicaleducation #SouthDakotaPA Prepared Service

?? Update from NCCPA: Focus on PA Recertification! Dr. Alicia Quella, PhD, PA-C is Director of Communications and PA Relations for NCCPA and shared on: ?? Volunteer Opportunities – Get involved and make an impact in the PA community! ?? Legislative Updates – Stay up to date on PA Practice and Compact bills and the latest on title change efforts. ?? PA Insights – Key data on the characteristics of PAs in South Dakota. Learn more and stay engaged: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) #PAsLead #NCCPA #PARecertification #PAAdvocacy #StayInformed #physicianassociate #physicianassistant #continuingmedicaleducation #SouthDakotaPA

?? Exercise-Induced Hyponatremia: An Emerging Threat ?? Last lecture of today, we heard from Dr. Gregory Davenport in an insightful lecture on Exercise-Induced Hyponatremia (EIHy)—a potentially life-threatening condition caused by excessive fluid intake during endurance exercise. ??♂??? ?? Topics Covered: ? Causes & Risk Factors of EIHy ? Signs & Symptoms—When to Be Concerned ? Diagnosis & Treatment Strategies ? Key Differences Between Hyponatremia & Hypernatremia ? Prevention tips for patients It was an excellent opportunity to deepen understanding of electrolyte imbalances and how EIHy may mimic dehydration. ?? #Hyponatremia #ElectrolyteBalance #ExerciseScience #SportsMedicine #physicianassociate #physicianassistant #continuingmedicaleducation #SouthDakotaPA American Academy of Physician Associates Prepared Service SIU Medicine Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

?? The Silent Strain in Primary Care ?? Burnout and compassion fatigue are major challenges in healthcare, but they’re not the same. James P. McGinnis, Ed.D., PA-C led an insightful discussion on burnout and compassion fatigue, breaking down the key differences, the factors that contribute to each, and the serious implications for patient safety. So, how can we combat these risks? Resilience. By strengthening resilience, healthcare professionals can better navigate stress, reduce burnout, and continue providing compassionate, high-quality care. #Healthcare #BurnoutPrevention #CompassionFatigue #Resilience #CME #continuingmedicaleducation #SouthDakotaPA American Academy of Physician Associates Towson University Towson University College of Health Professions

Mid-afternoon CME pick-me-up: coffee ?? What's your mid-afternoon go-to? #physicianassociate #physicianassistant #CME #SouthDakotaPA American Academy of Physician Associates

Check out our great line up of speakers for our Spring CME Conference this week! Virtual and In-person attendance available: https://lnkd.in/g2b2zBYZ

A wonderful lecture by Dr. Jamie Anne Gustafson, PhD is lined up for our SDAPA Spring Conference next week! We hope to see you there: https://lnkd.in/g2b2zBYZ Virtual and In-person attendance available!

A great speaker with TWO wonderful lectures lined up for our SDAPA Spring Conference next week!