Gastroenterology APProGRESS Simulation Training

July 17, 2026

Advanced Practice Providers at CHP are credentialed by via the CHP Medical Staff Office. To maintain a set of privileges the APP must demonstrate competency performing the given privilege/procedure. Not all APPs are able to perform the volume of procedures needed to demonstrate competency therefore a simulation-based training program was developed to ensure competency of privilege/procedure.

Target Audience

Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

Learning Objectives

  1. During the course the learner will demonstrate correct technique for safe removal of nasoduodenal and nasoljejunal tubes in pediatric patients using simulation-based practice. 
  2. During the course the learner will be able to Identify potential complications associated with nasoduodenal tube removal and implement appropriate prevention and response strategies. 
  3. During the course the learner will be able to apply institutional policies and evidence-based best practices to ensure patient safety, comfort, and effective communication during nasoduodenal tube removal.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AAPA Category I CME
  • 1.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
Course opens: 
07/17/2026
Course expires: 
07/31/2026
Event starts: 
07/17/2026 - 4:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
07/17/2026 - 7:00pm EDT
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UPMC: Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
United States

Kathryn Anne Williams, CRNP

Sarah Whoric, PA-C

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: The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1 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 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. 

Available Credit

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