UPMC HVI APP TRANSITION TO PRACTICE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

This activity is designed to facilitate experienced providers teaching a robust curriculum across the spectrum of adult cardiology and adult cardiac surgery to all newly hired HVI APP's. 

The course content for this training is hosted on The University of Pittsburgh Professional website.   This site hosts the course evaluation.  Upon completion of the evaluation the certificate and course credits will be issued. 

Target Audience

This course is designed for physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other health care professionals who seek improved quality of care for the patients of the HVI. 

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Identify UPMC’s Core Values and basic pillars.
  • Identify the basic organizational structure of the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
  • Recognize the importance of ethical patient management
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 4.00 AAPA Category I CME
  • 4.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 4.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
07/30/2022
Course expires: 
07/30/2025
Canvas Course
United States

Planning Committee:
Joseph Spiker, BS - Project Specialist, UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute

Course Directors:
Lisa Henry, DNP, CRNP, FACC - HVI APP Manager, UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
Katie Scollon, PA-C - Director, Pediatric Heart and Vascular Services, Heart Institute at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute

Presenters:

  • Lisa Henry, DNP, CRNP, FACC - HVI APP Manager, UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
  • Katie Scollon, PA-C - Director, Pediatric Heart and Vascular Services, Heart Institute at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute

No planners, members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose.

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physician Assistant (AAPA)
The University of Pittsburgh has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 4.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.  

Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 4.0 contact hours.

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

    Available Credit

    • 4.00 AAPA Category I CME
    • 4.00 ANCC
      UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
    • 4.00 Attendance
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