HVI APP TRANSITION TO PRACTICE PROGRAM (PINNACLE)-MODULE 11: SYNCOPE/PVD

The learner should use this period as an opportunity to learn from seasoned colleagues through experiential, observational, and didactic learning. Benchmark Exams will be given for each module learned. This will serve as part of the onboarding and orientation for all APPs hired in the Heart and Vascular Institute in adult cardiology and adult cardiac surgery who are new graduates or have less than 1 year of experience as an APP in cardiology or cardiac surgery.

Target Audience

This course is designed for physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other health care professionals who seek improved quality of care for the patients of the HVI. 

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Identify patient care management decision-making tasks for patients with vascular diseases.
  • Identify the appropriate diagnostic evaluation for patients with syncope.
  • Discuss the role of cardiology in the management of TIA/CVA patients.
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: 
01/05/2023
Course expires: 
01/05/2026
Canvas course
United States

Planning Committee:
Lisa Henry, DNP, CRNP, FACC -  HVI APP Manager, UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC

Course Director:
Jennifer Campbell, PA-C - Physician Assistant, UPMC

Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
No planners, 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 to disclose.

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

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 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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