CSU-ALS-Cardiac Surgical Unit Advanced Life Support Course Training 2.2.23

February 2, 2023
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 6.75 AAPA Category I CME
  • 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 6.75 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 6.75 Attendance
Course opens: 
02/01/2023
Course expires: 
07/31/2023
Event starts: 
02/02/2023 - 8:00am EST
Event ends: 
02/02/2023 - 4:00pm EST

Provider Course: Cardiac Surgical Unit Advanced Life Support Course
Time
Content Faculty
08:00-09:00
Lecture 1: STS/ EACTS Protocol for Resuscitation of Patients Who Arrest After Cardiac Surgery
09:00-10:00
Practical 1: Cardiac Arrest Moulage: Cardiac Arrest Management with Chest Opening
10:00-10:15 - Break
10:15-11:00
Lecture 2: Hypotension and Arrhythmias Management of Cardiac Surgical Emergencies/ 5 point plan -
11:00-11:45
Scenario 1: 5 Point Plan 1)Clinical Scenarios 1
11:45-12:30
Lecture 3: Epicardial Pacing
12:30-13:15 - LUNCH
13:15-14:00
Lecture 4: Human Factors (optional)
Scenario 2: 5 Point Plan 1)Clinical Scenarios 2 (optional)
14:00-14:15 - Break
14:15-14:45
Hands-On: Resternotomy, Internal Massage, Internal Defibrillation & sterile Technique
14:45-15:15
Lecture 5: Putting it all together
15:15-16:00
Practical 1: Cardiac Arrest Moulage: Cardiac Arrest Management with Chest Opening
16:00
Summary and Evaluation Julia & Lexi

Disclaimer Statement

The information presented at this CME program represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses

UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
United States

Julia Connolly, RN

Megan Bayley, RN

Lexi Botti, RN

Kevin Woodward, RN

Dave Herzog, RN

Mike Magner, PA

Keith Dufendach, MD

Mike Boisen, MD

Jane Gutendorf, CRNP

Faculty Disclosure

No 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 with any proprietary entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services, used on, or consumed by, patients to disclose.

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.

Physician (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh School designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 6.75 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 6.75 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

  • 6.75 AAPA Category I CME
  • 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 6.75 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 6.75 Attendance
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