Wiser APP Central Line Course 10.17.25 8:00am-12:00pm

October 17, 2025

Target Audience

Nurse Practitioner

Physician

Physician Assistant

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.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 4.00 AAPA Category I CME
  • 4.00 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.
  • 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: 
07/31/2025
Course expires: 
12/26/2025
Event starts: 
10/17/2025 - 8:00am EDT
Event ends: 
10/17/2025 - 5:00pm EDT
Cost:
$125.00

 

 

WISER Center
Pittsburgh, PA
United States

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 companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. 

 


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 designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit[s]™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity

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.

Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 4.0 contact hours.

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 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.
  • 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

Price

Cost:
$125.00
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