PEG Tube Insertion for the GI Nurse - April 1, 2025

April 1, 2025

Overview

Having endoscopy RNs trained in assisting with proper placement of a PEG allows for patient satisfaction, avoids a delay in the procedure while waiting for a surgical resident to become available, staff satisfaction in the learning process and growth of the RN staff.  Having the RN staff properly trained helps minimize the risk of surgical site infections as well. 

Target Audience

Registered Nurse

LPNs

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the education, learners will be able to demonstrate proper placement and technique of a PEG tube.

The learners will be able to discuss the parameters required to placing a PEG tube, the indications for the PEG and any post procedure complications that may occur.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 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: 
04/01/2025
Course expires: 
05/01/2025
Event starts: 
04/01/2025 - 7:00am EDT
Event ends: 
04/01/2025 - 9:00am EDT
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Venue

UPMC Harrisburg GI Unit 3rd floor
United States

Faculty

Dr. John McLaughlin

Accreditation

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 1.0 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 1.0 contact hours.

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 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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