SDPA Webinar: Laser Therapies for Medical Dermatology

SDPA Webinar: Laser Therapies for Medical Dermatology

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The Laser Therapies for Medical Dermatology webinar will introduce attendees to laser treatments that may help improve their patients' dermatologic conditions.  We will discuss a variety of medical conditions, such as tattoo allergy, folliculitis, keloids, hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, and vascular malformations, that can be treated safely and effectively with lasers in the dermatology setting.  Risks, benefits, and other treatment considerations will be discussed, as well as methods to help support the physician associate to obtain authorization from insurers if they are offering these therapies. 

Learning Objectives:

Participants will:

1. Describe the conditions in medical dermatology that can benefit from lasers.

2. Discuss laser treatment risks, benefits, complications, and consent.

3. Discuss patient expectations when receiving laser therapy for dermatologic medical conditions.

4. Discuss pearls for authorization of laser for dermatologic medical conditions.

This activity has been reviewed by the American Academy of Physician Associates Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid during the time of the live event. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. AAPA reference number: CME-2014959

Heather Onoday, FNP-C, DCNP

Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology

Oregon Health and Science University

Heather Onoday is a Dermatology Certified Nurse Practitioner at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon. She is an Associate Professor in the Department of Dermatology, specializing in lasers and surgical dermatology. Her committee service and teaching at OHSU and within professional organizations focuses on quality, laser safety, scope of practice, and dermatologic surgery. She is a past president of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association. She also served honorably in the Army Reserve for 11 years.

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