Colonoscopy Training

More and more primary care physicians are receiving Colonoscopy Training due to the large number of patients that require screening as well as the financial impact integrating this procedure into the office can have on a medical practice. Medicare now reimburses for screening Colonoscopy and pays more if it is done in the office. As the population ages, the incidence of colorectal polyps and cancer increase. Many are now suggesting that colonoscopy be the screening method of choice. Colonoscopy can be performed in the physician's office, which markedly reduces the cost, time, and patient anxiety.

All the Colonoscopy courses limit enrollment to small physician groups to help facilitate the learning process. Intensive one on one, preceptorship training is also available if needed upon completion of this course. Space must be reserved in advance for confirmation.

The program covers the specific indications, contraindications, equipment, sedation, and performing the technique. Lectures will also include review of normal and abnormal pathology. Emphasis will be placed on hands-on supervision and instruction while performing the technique on colon models.

Who Should Attend?

• Primary Care Physicians who recognize they can perform colonoscopy on many of their existing patients and help diagnose and treat colorectal disease.
• Physicians interested in increasing practice revenue by gaining proficiency in performing a new reimbursable service.
• Physicians who refer their patients for evaluation of colorectal disease and understand they can help these patients themselves.
• Physicians seeking a comprehensive program that encompasses both the medical as well as business protocols needed to integrate this new service into their practice.

Objectives for Colonoscopy Training

Upon Completion of this program, the physician should be able to:

1. Perform the various techniques involved with Colonoscopy (biopsy, polypectomy, cautery, etc.)
2. Evaluate basic endoscopic findings; recognition of normal vs. abnormal.
3. Perform the handling, cleaning and disinfection of the equipment used in colonoscopy.
4. Understand the role of the primary care physician as it relates to lower GI endoscopy.
5. Specific equipment needed and available options.
6. Understand basic epidemiological and clinical presentation of colorectal cancer and the role of colonoscopy in screening and maintenance.
7. Specific indications and contraindications for performing colonoscopy.
8. Performing bowel preparation and obtaining informed consent.
9. Understand the proper use of sedation and monitoring.
10. Specific methods for coding, documentation and compliance.
11. Strategies for consistent and appropriate reimbursement.

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We want you to be successful

These programs are designed to help you fully understand AND become comfortable performing the new procedure, after leaving the event.

In addition to the confidence you should gain performing each new procedure; you will also receive business training so you’ll have the tools to become financially successful with each new service.

This business training is also available prior to, or subsequent to the event by viewing an Empire Webinar Presentation on how to develop successful cash based practice. (Using your computer and telephone).  Many of these techniques have been used by Empire’s local medical practice as well as the hundreds of physician practices we have helped become successful over the past 11 years. View our Webinar Schedule for upcoming dates.

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