Dec 6 & 7: Procedure Skills Workshop

Elevate your confidence. Expand your opportunities.

This isn’t another lecture. It’s a weekend of hands-on learning designed to boost your confidence in the procedures you actually do in practice.

Saturday, December 6 (8a-4p) – Suturing & Abscess I&D: learn the art of wound closure and abscess management with guided practice and instructor feedback.

Sunday, December 7 (8a-4p) – Biopsies, Splinting & Nail Procedures: practice core dermatologic and orthopedic techniques every PA or NP should know.

You’ll work with real instruments, high-quality models, and small groups . . . no watching from the back row. Lunch is included, and every attendee leaves with skills they can use Monday morning.

Choose one day or make a weekend out of it with our 2-day pass and save.

What You'll Learn

Over two days, you’ll gain practical experience with essential office, urgent care, and dermatologic procedures:

Day 1 – Suturing & Abscess I&D

Suturing Essentials

• Principles of wound assessment and closure selection

• Simple interrupted, vertical mattress, horizontal mattress, and running sutures

• Subcuticular and deep dermal closure techniques

• Proper use of forceps, needle drivers, and knot-tying efficiency

• Local anesthesia and field block techniques

  
  

Abscess I&D

• Incision and drainage of abscesses (with simulated purulent models)

• Packing, dressing, and post-procedure wound management

  
  

Day 2 – Splinting, Nail Procedures & Skin Biopsy

Splinting

• Thumb-spica, ulnar-gutter, sugar-tong, and posterior-leg splints

• Splint type selection, proper application, follow-up care

• Padding, molding, and securing splints for patient comfort

  
  

Nail Procedures

• Digital nerve block technique and safety

• Partial and total nail avulsion for ingrown nails

• Subungual hematoma trephination

• Paronychia drainage and post-procedure care

  
  

Skin Biopsy

• Shave, punch, and excisional skin biopsy techniques

• Specimen handling and labeling for pathology

• Hemostasis options: pressure, aluminum chloride, electrocautery

  
  

This hands-on Procedural Skills Workshop is designed for clinicians ready to sharpen essential office-based procedures in a supportive, practical environment. Whether you’re aiming to improve patient care, feel more comfortable performing minor procedures, or boost your resume for urgent care, primary care, or specialty roles. This course delivers real-world value you can put into practice immediately.

Ideal for those working in emergency medicine, primary care, correctional health, student health, urgent care, or hospital-based roles.

Proper documentation is a critical part of every procedure. Each course includes a downloadable procedure note template and billing & coding guide tailored to the skills taught, helping you document efficiently and communicate clearly with your care team.

What Practitioners Are Saying

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“I took the suturing and abscess course and it was great. We got to use realistic supplies and it really improved my confidence.”

-Jeremy Klein, CPNP-PC

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“Eric was a professional expert leader in skills labs. He catered to both new and experienced providers.”

-Laura Roberts, ACNP, FNP

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“Great workshop! The instructor helped one-on-one with suturing techniques.”

-Ana Rentzel, FNP-C

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Meet Your Instructor

Eric Gordon, PA-C is a board-certified physician assistant and founder of Elevate Clinical Skills, where he leads small-group procedural workshops for PAs and NPs. Drawing on years of experience in emergency medicine, home-based urgent care, and wound care, Eric focuses on practical, hands-on learning that builds confidence and real-world clinical readiness.

Space is limited! Register early to secure your seat.

Use code "Early Bird" at checkout until 11/9/25 to receive discounted pricing.

All students receive a 20% discount by entering discount code "Student" during checkout.