Getting the Right Care

October 25, 2025

Dr. Hackett is a complex knee and shoulder surgeon with The Steadman Clinic and a US Ski Team physician for world class ski athletes. Dr. Hackett spoke about patient advocacy, the trauma system and in-hospital care options and follow-up for patient types we (ski patrol/EMS) are likely to encounter. This lecture revolved around case studies of orthopedic injuries and included x-ray images, CT scans, post-operative reports, recovery stories and back-to-sport progression. This lecture informed prehospital providers on the importance of “the right” in-hospital consultation and how to advocate for our patients.

Target Audience

Breckenridge Ski Patrol

Learning Objectives

splinting of long bone fracture

compartment syndrome sings and symptoms

patient transport 

patient advocacy 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 State, Local, and Individual
Course opens: 
10/25/2025
Course expires: 
10/25/2025
Event starts: 
10/25/2025 - 10:00
Event ends: 
10/25/2025 - 11:00
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
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Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
Dillon, CO 80435
United States
+1 (970) 513-5715

Dr. Thomas Hackett, MD

The Steadman Clinic

EMS Continuing Education approved by the State of Colorado through Common Spirit Health Prehospital Services Training Center and group # CO 039 (SAH), #CO 040 (PSF) and #CO 065 (SDG).

Available Credit

  • 1.00 State, Local, and Individual

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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