Ep. 208 ENT Education for APPs and Other Healthcare Partners with Dr. Jeffrey LaCour

Are you interested in learning basic ENT diagnostics and treatments? In this episode of BackTable ENT, the hosts welcome Dr. Jeffrey LaCour who discusses how he created Compassio Medical Education, an ENT educational platform for advanced practice providers. Dr. LaCour, an otolaryngologist from Hammond, Louisiana, elaborates on his efforts to educate primary care specialists and advanced practice providers through online courses and live webinars. --- SYNPOSIS Dr. LaCour describes the structure and impact of his ENT courses, which include dynamic content on ear, nose, and throat diagnostics. Dr. LaCour also highlights the importance of proper ear diagnostics to reduce unnecessary antibiotic usage and shares insights into both the challenges and successes of running an educational startup. Finally, Dr. LaCour details his vision for expanding this educational model to other medical specialties. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 03:31 - Developing ENT Courses for APPs 05:25 - Addressing Common ENT Issues 07:10 - Live Webinars and Continuous Learning 12:10 - Building a Supportive Learning Community 16:48 - Teaching Surgical Decision Making 19:03 - Hands-On Courses and Training 22:51 - Subscription Models and Membership 24:56 - Tailoring Curriculum for New Hires 28:42 - Expanding to Other Specialties 34:37 - Conclusion and Contact Information --- RESOURCES Jeffrey LaCour Profile https://www.northoaks.org/find-a-provider/jeffrey-b-lacour-md/ Compassio Medical https://www.compassiomedical.com/ BackTable+ for ENT https://plus.backtable.com/pages/ent Check out BackTable+ for ENT, our sponsor and new e-learning platform! https://plus.backtable.com/pages/ent