COURSE DIRECTOR
Michelle L. Alland, APRN, AGACNP-BC, M.S.N. and Melanie L. Blair, APRN

DESCRIPTION
This course will cover a broad range of both didactic and hands-on simulated learning topics in the cardiovascular specialty.  Sessions will cover assessment, diagnosis, and management of diverse cardiovascular patient populations, by applying current evidence-based studies and national guidelines, with case study discussions.  Sessions will range in length from 1 hour to 3 hours (most will be 1 hour; wtih certain skills labs or teaching series being 3 hours such as for LVAD training and hands-on echocardiogram anatomy lab). 
 
TARGET AUDIENCE
The target audience is primarily cardiovascular NP/PA but any Allied Health Professional or MD interested in the cardiovascular topic presented are encouraged to attend if relevant to their professional practice.

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

• Distinguish various subjective and objective/diagnostic findings of cardiovascular diseases and formulate appropriate differential diagnoses.
• Apply medical management principles of various cardiovascular diseases including but not limited to acute coronary syndrome, heart failure, and arrhythmias. 
• Compare patient outcome data for various cardiovascular diagnoses and summarize best practice methods to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 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.

CREDIT STATEMENT(S)
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAPA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 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 3.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 3.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

DISCLOSURE SUMMARY
As a provider accredited by Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science must ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in its educational activities.  All who are in a position to control the content are required to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible company.   Faculty will also identify any off-label and/or investigational use of pharmaceuticals or instruments discussed in their content for FDA compliance.

Listed below are individuals with control of the content of this program who have disclosed...

Relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies:
David S. Majdalany, M.D. - Honoraria - Yosira Corp. 

All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies:
Courtney R. Kenyon, P.A.-C., M.S.
Michelle L. Alland, APRN, AGACNP-BC, M.S.N. (Coordinator)
Melanie L. Blair, APRN (Coordinator)
Yeimi I. Rivera, D.N.P., F.N.P., R.N. (Coordinator)

References to off-label usage(s) of pharmaceuticals or instruments in their presentation:
None

For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s), please go here.

ATTENDANCE / CREDIT
Text the session code (provided only at the session) to 507-200-3010 within 48 hours of the live presentation to record attendance. All learners are encouraged to text attendance regardless of credit needs. This number is only used for receiving text messages related to tracking attendance. Additional tasks to obtain credit may be required based on the specific activity requirements and will be announced accordingly. Swiping your badge will not provide credit; that process is only applicable to meet GME requirements for Residents & Fellows.

TRANSCRIPT
Any credit or attendance awarded will appear on your Transcript.

QUESTIONS?
Contact Michelle Alland