IMPACCT - Long COVID Care 2.2.26

February 2, 2026

Target Audience

Nurse

Nurse Practitioner

Physician

Physician Assistant

Learning Objectives

By the end of this module, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the current definition, epidemiology, and public health impact of Long COVID based on guidance from NASEM, WHO, CDC, and other major sources.
  • Understand the paradigm of “The Post-COVID State:” recognizing that symptom patterns consistent with Long COVID should prompt consideration of Long COVID – alongside other potential conditions – in the differential diagnosis.
  • Recognize the diverse clinical presentation, symptom patterns, and risk factors associated with Long COVID, including demographic and health disparities.
  • Understand the role of the UPMC/Pitt IMPACCT Long COVID Care Program as a potential resource to improve Long COVID care in Family Medicine practices and as a specialty resource
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.00 AAPA Category I CME
  • 2.00 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.
  • 2.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 2.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
02/01/2026
Course expires: 
06/30/2026
Event starts: 
02/02/2026 - 12:00pm EST
Event ends: 
02/02/2026 - 2:00pm EST

Agenda: 
•    Module 1
•    Part 1: Long COVID - The Big Issue
o    Summarize the current definition of Long COVID
o    Describe the public health and societal implications of Long COVID care
•    Part 2: Long COVID at a Local Level
o    Identify initiatives taken at UPMC to improve Long COVID care
o    Identify steps that Family Practice clinicians can start utilizing today
    Provide a high-level overview of Long COVID mechanisms, presentations and clinical approach
    Case Review: "Healing in Hearing"
•    Module 2
o    Long COVID Case Reviews
    Brain Fog
    Fatigue
    ME/CFS
    POTS/Autonomic Dysfunction

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.

Teams
Pittsburgh, PA
United States

Frank Sciurba, MD, FAACP
Karla Yoney, PA-C

Disclosure Statement: 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 2.0 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 2.0 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 2.0 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

  • 2.00 AAPA Category I CME
  • 2.00 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.
  • 2.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 2.00 Attendance
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