ACOEM’s Essentials of Occupational Medicine program will be comprised of approximately 60 individual courses in 15 sections and provides an excellent and comprehensive introduction to the clinical, technical, and professional concepts of the field for the non-specialist or new entrant.

The Musculoskeletal Foot and Ankle injuries that are commonly encountered work related injuries and provides an overview of appropriate examinations that can yield an accurate diagnosis. This course is designed to equip health professionals understand job requirements and the functional abilities of patients with these problems.

Upon completion of this educational activity, learners should be able to:
1. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the ankle and foot.
2. Describe common ankle and foot disorders.
3. Conduct a focused ankle and foot physical examination.
4. Apply decision making regarding ordering of diagnostic testing.
5. Demonstrate evidence-based treatments for common ankle and foot conditions.
6. Manage return to work for patients with ankle and foot conditions

The course provides an excellent and comprehensive introduction to musculoskeletal medicine for the non-OEM specialist or new entrant.

The activity is available on-demand, and those who register will receive access automatically. Please be sure that this is the course you wish to purchase as refunds are not permitted after the transaction is complete. Once the purchase has been completed you will be granted access to the online/on-demand activity. If this purchase was made in error, do not access the course. Refund requests must be received in writing within 24 hours of the purchase to educationinfo@acoem.org. Refunds will be issued for duplicate purchases if no progress has been made in the course and will be issued minus an administrative fee of $100.00. Refunds will not be provided for courses that have been accessed and/or started.