The Texas Pain Society is accredited by the Texas Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Texas Pain Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 20.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with their participation in this activity.


This course has been designated by the Texas Pain Society for 11.25 credits of education in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.

This activity contributes to the CME component of The American Board of Anesthesiology® Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology® (MOCA®) program, known as MOCA 2.0®. Please consult the ABA website, www.theABA.org, for a list of all MOCA 2.0® requirements. Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology® and MOCA® are registered certification marks of the American Board of Anesthesiology®. MOCA 2.0® is a trademark of the American Board of Anesthesiology®.

This activity partially meets the requirements of the MATE Act. 6.75 Credits meet the SAMHSA/DEA and can be used to fulfill the MATE act requirement.

Credits 

 Friday Saturday Sunday Maximum Credits
  Preconference Main Conference Main Conference & Concurrent NP/ PA Workshop Main Conference  Attendees should claim only credit commensurate with their participation in this activity.

 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

 3.0  5.0  8.5  3.75   20.25

MOCA 2.0®

3.0 Ultrasound & Addiction
0.5 Young Physicians

  3.5 7.5  3.75 17.75 

MATE Act

  3.0 Addiction Workshop  1.0 1.0  1.75 6.75 

Medical ethics and/or professional responsibility

  3.0 Ultrasound & 
Young Physicians		  3.0 2.0   3.75 11.25 

View the agenda for a detailed breakdown

How to Claim CME  

1. Go online to https://fs27.formsite.com/txasc/TPS2024/index

 2. At the start of the Conference, set up “New User” Use your Google or Microsoft account for ease of access.

 3. Fill in the form as you go. After each session, SAVE PROGRESS or you will lose your entries.

 4. If the form logs you out, sign back in under “Returning User”.

 5. Before you leave the conference, click “Submit” to receive your results instantly.

 

WORKSHOP LEARNING OBJECTIVES

NP/ PA Workshop

  • Review key updates to regulatory rules, including TMB Chapter 170 and TNP Chapter 228, and describe documentation requirements and common pitfalls in clinical practice.
  • Explain appropriate prescribing practices for buprenorphine, opioid tapering strategies, and methods for monitoring patient compliance, including interpreting urine drug screen results.
  • Identify effective interventions for treating difficult patients and outline the roles of APRNs and PAs in conducting comprehensive patient workups and managing complex cases.

 Addiction Workshop

  • Describe effective screening methods for substance use disorders and explain the overlapping neurobiology of pain and addiction.
  • Summarize strategies for cognitive reframing and adaptive thinking in managing chronic pain conditions to improve patient outcomes.
  • Identify communication techniques that enhance patient-provider interactions and discuss management approaches for patients with chronic pain and addiction, including perioperative considerations.

 Ultrasound Workshop

  • Review key anatomical structures and sonoanatomy relevant to peripheral nerve and joint injections.
  • Learn proper techniques for ultrasound-guided nerve blocks, including cervical sympathetic, ilioinguinal, suprascapular, and genicular nerve blocks.
  • Apply motor-sparing techniques for shoulder RFA and perform advanced blocks, such as Fascia Iliaca and PENG blocks, for hip and knee pain management under ultrasound guidance.

 Pain Practice Management for Young Physicians Workshop

  • Review clinical best practices and modifiable risk factors to prevent surgical site infections.
  • Evaluate the benefits and risks of investing in a surgery center as part of their practice strategy.
  • Review financial insights, including budgeting and investment strategies, to enhance long-term financial stability as a young physician.

 MAIN CONFERENCE LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Examine and apply fundamental scientific knowledge and technical skills in the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic pain conditions.
  • Update knowledge on the latest advancements in pain management, including interventional techniques, pharmacological treatments, and emerging therapies.
  • Evaluate the current evidence base for the diagnosis and clinical management of pain disorders, with an emphasis on multimodal and personalized approaches.
  • Review practice management strategies and develop plans to enhance operational efficiency, patient outcomes, and compliance with regulatory guidelines in pain medicine.
  • Develop new clinical, procedural, and regulatory compliance skills to optimize patient care and ensure adherence to legal and ethical standards in pain management.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Texas physicians,  advanced practice nurses, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. 

DISCLOSURES TO THE LEARNER

1. Notice of requirements for successful completion of continuing education activity:

  • Register for the course
  • Attend the live presentation(s) in its entirety
  • Complete the Evaluation

2. The Texas Pain Society's live course has received no commercial support. 

3. Disclosure of financial relationships to learner. The speakers and planning committee members have disclosed the following relationships:

Allen Dennis,MD-CONFERENCE SPEAKERS/ Presenter/ Author-Consultant Abbott

Mitchell Engle,MD, PhD-CONFERENCE SPEAKERS/ Presenter/ Author| Reviewer| Board Member- Grants/research support Nalu Medical, SPR Therapeutics, Boston Scientific, Nevro, Saol Therapeutics;Consultant Nalu Medical;Speaker's Bureau Nalu Medical

Dhanalakshmi Koyyalgunta,MD-Education Committee| Board Member- Grants/research support Lucid Lane

Maged Mina,MD FASA-CONFERENCE SPEAKERS/ Presenter/ Author| Moderator| Planner| Education Committee- other financial or material support Juris Medicaus
Shiraz Yazdani,MD -Board Member & Moderator- Speaker's Bureau AbbVie, Abbott, Medtronic

Brian Bruel,MD, MBA-Board Member-Consultant Saluda, Spinal Simplicity, Biotronik, Stratus, Boston Scientific, TerSera ;Honorarium conflict Saluda, Spinal Simplicity, TerSera ;Speaker's Bureau Saluda, TerSera, Spinal Simplicity, Boston Scientific ;other financial or material support R2 Technologies
Aaron Calodney,MD-CONFERENCE SPEAKERS/ Presenter/ Author- Grants/research support Medtronic; Nevro; Stryker; Boston Scientific, Spine Biopharma, Biorestorative, Vivex, Vertos, DiscGenics, ReGelTec, Saol, PainTeq, Saluda, Relievant;Consultant Medtronic; Companion Spine; PainTeq; Vertos;Speaker's Bureau Relievant

Grant Chen,MD-CONFERENCE SPEAKERS/ Presenter/ Author-Consultant SPR Therapeutics, Skyler Health

Steven Cohen,-CONFERENCE SPEAKERS/ Presenter/ Author- Consultant SPR Therapeutics, Avanos, Persica, Sword

Maxim Eckmann,MD-CONFERENCE SPEAKERS/ Presenter/ Author| Board Member-Consultant AVANOS, Brixton Biomedical

KAYCEE FREDERICK,MSN, APRN, FNP-C-CONFERENCE SPEAKERS/ Presenter/ Author- Consultant SPR Therapeutics, Biotronik

Eduardo Garcia,MD-CONFERENCE SPEAKERS/ Presenter/ Author- Consultant Nevro Corp.

IOANNIS SKARIBAS,MD FASA DABA-Moderator| Education Committee- Consultant Abbott Medical;Speaker's Bureau Abbot Medical

Michael Sprintz,DO, DFASAM-CONFERENCE SPEAKERS/ Presenter/ Author| Moderator| Education Committee- Consultant 1) Spark Biomedical 2) Patch Technologies ;Stock/shareholder 1) Cellarian, Inc 2) Bridge Therapeutics 3) Spark Biomedical;commercial interest Cellarian, Inc. ;Board of Directors or other Leadership Role 1) Cellarian, Inc. 2) Spark Biomedical 3)Patch Technologies

Ashwin Viswanathan,MD-CONFERENCE SPEAKERS/ Presenter/ Author- Consultant Boston Scientific, Medtronic

All of the financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.

All other planners, faculty, committee, board, and moderators for this educational activity have NO financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

4. Non-endorsement Statement: Accredited status does not imply endorsement of any commercial products or services by the Texas Pain Society or the Texas Medical Association.

5. Off-Label Use: There will be no discussion of off-label use during this presentations.