Respiratory Therapist Impella Training, Part 2: Console and Cannula

Tuesday, July 27, 2021, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST, Hartford Hospital, Hartford Hospital, JB118

This program will also be offered over Zoom.  Contact Tina Guasta, RRT, for the link

Monica Torresani from ABIOMED will be providing in person training. A zoom link will also be sent out for anyone interested that is unable to attend in person.

1. review the the console and cannula of the Impella device for ECMO patients
2. respond to complications with the Impella device
3. provide appropriate supportive care for ECMO patients with an Impella device

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Cardiovascular Education (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (credits designated as AMA PRA Category 1) (1.00 hours)

Hartford HealthCare designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 5 business days before the course will receive a full refund.  No refunds will be made for cancellations received after that date.  All refunds will be made in accordance with the procedures of the HHC Accounts Payable Department, and may take up to 60 days.  Please send cancellation requests to continuinged@hhchealth.org.

Hartford HealthCare reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
Hartford HealthCare is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact [email protected].

The Hartford HealthCare Continuing Education team adheres to the Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education's Criteria, Standards, and Policies regarding industry support of continuing education.  Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

The speaker for this activity, Monica Torresani, RN, MSN, is an employee of Abiomed, the manufacturer of the Impella.  Abiomed is considered a commercial interest. 

However, Ms. Torresani is allowed to present under the exception that this education is related solely to the technical and clinical aspects of the pump, and it is a device already in use at HHC.

The planner of this activity has reported no financial relationships.