1st Annual Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider Conference

Friday, October 6, 2023, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST, Heart & Vascular Insititute, Hartford Hospital, Heublein Hall, Hartford, CT

Registration is closed.  There is no waiting list for this activity.

Lecture and simulation experience to enhance Advanced Practice Provider (APRN and PA) knowledge base for commonly encountered acute care cardiology conditions.

• Morning didactic sessions geared toward APPs; however, all HHC healthcare providers are invited.
• Afternoon simulation sessions are open only to the first 28 HVI APPs.  Non-APPs and APPs not affiliated with HVI may not register for this session.

1. Identify abnormal EKG patterns that require further assessment and intervention
2. Compare temporary and permanent pacing device modalities
3. Stage cardiogenic shock
4. Review chest pain as it relates to troponin evaluation in the setting of acute myocardial infarction
5. Review the transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) process and the pathophysiology of post-operative heart block
6. Discuss differentials of hypotension and the use of point of care ultrasound (POCUS)
7. Follow recommended treatment pathways for cardiogenic shock

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (6.75 hours), ANCC Contact Hour(s) (6.75 hours), Cardiovascular Education (6.75 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (credits designated as AMA PRA Category 1) (6.75 hours)

• Physicians: Hartford HealthCare designates this Live Activity activity for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  
• Nurses: This activity is designated for a maximum of 6.75 ANCC contact hours.
• Other Learners: All other learners will receive a Certificate of Participation for 6.75 hours of education.  Consult your professional licensing board regarding the applicability and acceptance of certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education.

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.  

Full disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Hartford HealthCare adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.  Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). 

All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

There is no commercial support for this program.