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ForwardAPPAC Professional Development and Education Committee Journal Club: Updates on Atrial Fibrillation 8.31.26
Target Audience
Nurse Practitioner
Physician Assistant
Learning Objectives
Accurately determine and document AF patterns Identify modifiable AF risk factors Differentiate rate vs rhythm control strategies Distinguish the types of rhythm control options: antiarrhythmic drug therapy and catheter ablation Calculate annual stroke risk Appropriately manage oral anticoagulation in the pre- operative setting Identify when to refer for left atrial appendage closure
Accreditation and credit designation
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1.0 contact hours.
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 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Other Healthcare Professionals
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
- 1.00 AAPA Category I CME
- 1.00 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 1.00 Attendance