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Forward2026 Stroke Symposium: Presented by UPMC Stroke Institute
The 2026 Stroke symposium by UPMC Stroke Institute is designed to provide the most recent advance in stroke care for nurses and health care professional includes, physical, occupational, speech therapists, pharmacy, APP and physicians. This event is developed to add education requirements of nurse and other health care professional at certified stroke centers and to provide education to health care professionals who care for stroke patients.
Target Audience
Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Pharmacist
Physician
Physician Assistant
Learning Objectives
1. Enhance comprehension of pre-hospital stroke care and the paramount significance of effective communication.
2. Acquire a thorough understanding of in hospital complication and prevention
3. Engage in discussion on hot topics in management of large vessel occlusion in acute ischemic
4. Gain insight into after stroke recoveries impact on patient families
5. Familiarize oneself with unique risk factors and treatments for stroke in women
6. Participate in a discussion on unique and rare cause of acute ischemic stroke
7. Become proficient in decision-making regarding secondary stroke prevention tools
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 6.75AMA PRA Category 1 Credit[s]™. 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 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 6.75 Attendance
Price
Registration Fees:
Early Bird Physician Reg (Jan 1 – Feb 28) IN-PERSON- $70.00
Early Bird Nurse & Other Healthcare Professionals Reg (Jan 1 – Feb 28) IN-PERSON - $45.00
Physician Reg IN-PERSON - $75.00
Nurse & Other Healthcare Professionals Reg IN-PERSON – $50.00
VIRTUAL Registration - $45.00
Registration Closes April 10, 2025
**No onsite registration
All cancellations must be in writing and sent to us via email, or fax. Tuition for cancellations postmarked or date stamped before April 13, 2026 will be completely refunded. No refunds will be made after April 13, 2026. Cancellation requests can be made to:
Megan Kennedy
UPMC Stroke Institute
Fax: (412) 647-8445 Email: [email protected]