COURSE DIRECTORS
Michelle L. Alland, APRN, AGACNP-BC, M.S.N.
Melanie Blair, APRN
Deandra O'Connor, C.N.P., M.S.N.

DESCRIPTION
This course will cover a broad range of both didactic and hands-on simulated learning topics in the cardiovascular specialty.  Sessions will cover pathophysiology, assessment, diagnosis, and management of diverse cardiovascular patient populations, by applying current evidence-based studies and national guidelines and using case study discussions.
 
Live-Streamed; Weekly on Mondays from 11:00-12:00 p.m.

TARGET AUDIENCE
Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Resident Fellows, and Students.

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

• Summarize the pathophysiology of various cardiovascular diseases. 
• Distinguish various physical exam and diagnostic test findings for various cardiovascular diseases.
• Formulate appropriate differential diagnoses for patients presenting with cardiovascular concerns.  
• Apply current pharmacologic therapy and approved device therapy management principles of various cardiovascular diseases.
• Analyze current clinical practice and evidence-based guidelines across the spectrum of cardiovascular diseases.

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 1.00 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 Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.00 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 1.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

IPCE

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

 
 

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:
Deandra O'Connor, C.N.P., M.S.N. (Coordinator) - Stock Equity - Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, Peloton 

All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies:
Michelle L. Alland, APRN, AGACNP-BC, M.S.N.
Melanie L. Blair, APRN
Reza Arsanjani, M.D. 
Kyle Tryon, P.A.-C.
Michel Hartley, APRN (Coordinator) (added 1.9.26)

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 Michel Hartley or Deandra O'Connor