Challenger LLSA 2010

Challenger LLSA 2010 is the most thorough, comprehensive, and instructionally valid curriculum for physicians preparing for LLSA. Our courses are based on a proven evidence-based learning methodology for self-instruction and retained learning. They are designed specifically to ensure that physicians achieve competency on the Key Points from these sources for each LLSA year.

The recertification process for emergency physicians gets more demanding every year, particularly with all the increased attention to evidence-based medicine (EBM). With EBM in mind, the ABEM chooses up to 20 Lifelong Learning and Self Assessment (LLSA) articles each year for you to review. By imposing annual testing requirements for these articles, the ABEM hopes to ensure that you are up-to-date on the standard of care for all major clinical categories in your practice environment. To help you stay up-to-date with the changes in the testing requirements for emergency physicians, Challenger Corporation has developed Challenger LLSA. Whether you agree with ABEM or not about this new knowledge requirement, you are still required to pass a test on it. That's where we come in!

Topics included cover:
Download the Challenger LLSA 2010 Table of Contents (PDF)

• Bundy DG, Byerley JS, et al. Does this child have appendicitis? JAMA. July 2007;298(4):438-451.
• Jacobs DO. Diverticulitis. N Engl J Med. Nov 2007;357(20):2057-2066.
• Ranji SR, Goldman LE, et al. Do opiates affect the clinical evaluation of patients with acute abdominal pain? JAMA. Oct 2006;296(14):1764-1774.
• Thomsen TW, Shaffer RW, et al. Paracentesis. N Engl J Med. Nov 2006;355(19):e21. 
• Appelbaum PS. Assessment of patients' competence to consent to treatment. N Engl J Med. Nov 2007;357(18):1834-1840.
• Edwards ED, Jacob BP, et al. Presentation and management of common post-weight loss surgery problems in the emergency department. Ann Emerg Med. Feb 2006;47(2):160-166.
• Gallagher TH, Studdert D, Levinson W. Disclosing harmful medical errors to patients. N Engl J Med. June 2007;356(26):2713-2719. 
• Karounis H, Gouin S, et al. A randomized, controlled trial comparing long-term cosmetic outcomes of traumatic pediatric lacerations repaired with absorbable plain gut versus nonabsorbable nylon sutures. Acad Emerg Med. July 2004;11(7):730-735.
• Venkat A, Piontkowsky DM, et al. Care of the HIV-positive patient in the emergency department in the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy. Ann Emerg Med. Sept 2008;52(3):274-285. 
• Sprung CL, Annane D, et al. Hydrocortisone therapy for patients with septic shock. N Engl J Med. Jan 2008;358(2):111-124.
• Cucchiara B, Ross M. Transient ischemic attack: risk stratification and treatment. Ann Emerg Med. Aug 2008;52(2):S27-S39.
• Heard KJ. Acetylcysteine for acetaminophen poisoning. N Engl J Med. July 2008;359(3):285-292.
• Ropper AH, Gorson KC. Concussion. N Engl J Med. Jan 2007;356(2):166-172.
• Singer AJ, Dagum AB. Current Management of Acute Cutaneous Wounds. N Engl J Med. Sept 2008;359(10):1037-1046.

NOTE: Challenger LLSA 2010 is included free with a purchase of Med-Challenger EM, Challenger PLUS, or the Challenger Lifetime Subscription (CLS)

Educational Objectives Challenger LLSA. After completing this program, you will be able to: 

1. Summarize the annual Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (LLSA) articles specified by the EMCC.
2. Describe key elements of history, physical examination, laboratory testing suggested by the articles.
3. Describe the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment involved in conditions addressed by EMCC.
4. Demonstrate mastery of the knowledge and cognitive skills required to achieve objectives 1-3 by scoring at least 80% on all topics studies for CME credit.

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