Musculoskeletal Health and Joint Care for
Osteopathic Practice
Friday, November 20, 2026 | 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Livestream Webinar
Target Audience
Physicians, DOs, advanced practice providers, and occupational and physical therapists.
Program Description
This program focuses on joint assessment and musculoskeletal management in osteopathic practice. The session emphasizes practical skills that enhance patient mobility, reduce pain, and improve functional outcomes.
Registration Fee
$20.00
Agenda
12 p.m. Web Conference
12:55 p.m. Question and Answer Session
1 p.m. Adjourn
Speaker
James Lester, DO is the Director of Osteopathic Education and a faculty physician with the Southern Regional Area Health Education Center (SR-AHEC) Family Medicine Residency Program. A graduate of the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) and an alumnus of the SR-AHEC Family Medicine Residency, Dr. Lester is passionate about training the next generation of physicians through hands-on, patient-centered medical education. In addition to caring for patients, he mentors family medicine residents and third- and fourth-year medical students, helping them develop the clinical skills and confidence needed to serve diverse communities. Dr. Lester is a strong advocate for osteopathic principles in primary care and is committed to advancing workforce development while improving access to high-quality healthcare across North Carolina.
Objectives
- Assess joint health and identify common musculoskeletal conditions.
- Apply evidence-based interventions to support joint and musculoskeletal health.
- Integrate osteopathic manipulative techniques into patient care when indicated.
Credit
Accreditation: The Southern Regional AHEC is a member of the Southern States CME Collaborative (SSCC). The Southern Regional AHEC is accredited by the SSCC to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CME Credit Statement: The Southern Regional AHEC designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Additional Credit: Other health professionals will receive Southern Regional AHEC CEU and/or Contact Hours and a certificate of attendance from AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ activity. These certificates are accepted by the NC boards for physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses. License requirements are subject to change. Southern Regional AHEC recommends that participants contact their licensing board with specific questions. Southern Regional AHEC will provide 0.1 CEU and 1.0 Contact Hours to participants upon the completion of this activity.
Disclosure Statement: Disclosure Statement: The Southern Regional AHEC adheres to ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosures of faculty/planning committee members and relationships with ineligible companies which are entities that produce, market, resell, or distribute health care goods or services consumed by or used on patients will be made known at the activity. Speakers are also expected to openly disclose a discussion of any off-label, experimental, or investigative use of drugs or devices in their presentations.
Substitutes/Refunds/Transfers
• Cancellations must be in writing (email or mail).
• Registrants cancelling between two weeks and five full business days prior to the first day of the event are refunded at 70% of the registration fee subject to a minimum $25 cancellation fee.
• No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received less than five full business days prior to the event.
• No refunds or credit will be given for no-shows.
• No vouchers will be issued in lieu of a refund.
• Transfers/substitute(s) welcome (notify in advance of the program).
Attendance at this activity grants permission for Southern Regional AHEC to use any photographs, audio, video, or other images from this activity for promotional or educational purposes. Please notify an AHEC staff member if you have concerns.
ADA Services
Americans with Disabilities Act Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the ADA coordinator at least five days prior to the event at (910) 678-7240 or Christi.Boahn@sr-ahec.org.
Contact Us
Shella West, Director of CME / (910) 678-7306 / shella.west@sr-ahec.org