Wiser APP Central Line Course 4.8.26

April 8, 2026

Code: NACRUD

https://cce.upmc.com/content/app-central-line-course-4826

 

Target Audience

AAPA (Physician Assistant)

ANCC (Nursing)

Learning Objectives

APP with be able to describe the indications and contraindications of central venous cannulation APP will be able to recognize potential complications of CVC along with treatment and prevention APP will be able to describe the different sites for CVC, including inherent risks, benefits and anatomy APP will be able to describe alternatives to CVC APP will be able to utilize adjuncts to CVC such as ultrasound and manometry APP will be able to demonstrate the use of the five protective barriers and proper sterile preparations for insertion of CVC APP will be able to insert a CVC in the Internal jugular, subclavian and femoral veins

Additional Information

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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: 
04/06/2026
Course expires: 
12/30/2026
Event starts: 
04/08/2026 - 9:00am EDT
Event ends: 
04/08/2026 - 1:00pm EDT
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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 4.0 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 4.0 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

  • 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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