Mayo Clinic Critical Care Review for the Nurse Practitioner and Physician Associate 2027
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options

Course Directors: Christan Santos, APRN, D.N.P., Sarah Peacock, APRN, D.N.P., Philip Lowman, M.D.
April 8 - 10, 2027 - Dune House Resort & Spa - Atlantic Beach, Florida
Mayo Clinic’s Critical Care Review for the Nurse Practitioner and Physician Associate is an interactive course designed for advanced practice providers working with critically ill adult patients. The course is comprised of lecture-based sessions covering essential acute care topics such as vasoactive support, ECMO, secondary trauma assessment, intracranial pressure, anticoagulant reversal, acute liver failure, toxicology, and more.
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| Registration Fee(s) | |
|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $750 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $650 |
Target Audience
This course is designed for Advanced Practice Providers, including Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, who provide care for critically ill adult patients in acute and critical care settings. Mayo Clinic’s Critical Care Review for the Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant 2027 is an interactive 3-day course featuring evidence-based didactic presentations and hands-on simulation experiences. Participants will receive multidisciplinary perspectives on common critical care topics to support the evaluation and management of complex adult patients
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Evaluate and implement evidence-based management strategies for common critical illness syndromes, including acute respiratory failure, shock, severe infections, and neurologic emergencies.
- Incorporate advances in critical care pharmacology, antimicrobial stewardship, transfusion medicine, vasoactive therapies, and mechanical circulatory support into comprehensive patient management plans.
- Differentiate the underlying pathophysiology and manage complex acute illness states, including toxicologic, endocrine, neurologic, infectious, hematologic, and cardiovascular disorders, with evidence-based pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
Course summary
- 18.00 AAPA Category 1
- 18.00 ANCC
- 18.00 Attendance
Pre-Course Workshop – Mayo Clinic Simulation Center Thursday, April 8, 2027 | |||
7:00am – 7:30am | Registration | ||
7:30am – 10:00am | Procedural Skills Simulation Workshop: Basic Airway Techniques (Endotracheal Intubation, Bronchoscopy, Extraglottic Device), Advanced Airway Workshop (Cricothyrotomy, Tracheotomy), Central Venous Access (Additional Registration Required) Brittney Laskey, PA-C; Michelle Ojard, PA-C; Christan Santos, DNP, APRN; Rachel Hannon, APRN; Tim Garrahy, APRN; Layton White, PA-C; Steve Mackay, PA-C; Stephanie Zhang, DNP, APRNBC; Sarah Peacock, DNP, APRN; Philip Lowman, MD; Hossny Alaws, MB, BCh, BAO; TBD... |
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10:00am – 10:15am | Break | ||
10:15am – 12:45pm | Ultrasound Workshop: Bedside Echocardiography, Lung Exam, FAST Exam, and Bedside DVT Screening |
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(Additional Registration Required) Brittney Laskey, PA-C; Michelle Ojard, PA-C; Christan Santos, DNP, APRN; Rachel Hannon, APRN; Tim Garrahy, APRN; Layton White, PA-C; Steve Mackay, PA-C; Stephanie Zhang, DNP, APRNBC; Hossny Alaws, MB, BCh, BAO; TBD... | |||
12:45pm – 1:15pm | Lunch Break | ||
1:15pm – 3:15pm | Procedural Skills Simulation Workshop: Basic Airway Techniques (Endotracheal Intubation, Bronchoscopy, Extraglottic Device), Advanced Airway Workshop (Cricothyrotomy, Tracheotomy), Central Venous Access (Additional Registration Required) Brittney Laskey, PA-C; Michelle Ojard, PA-C; Christan Santos, DNP, APRN; Rachel Hannon, APRN; Tim Garrahy, APRN; Layton White, PA-C; Steve Mackay, PA-C; Stephanie Zhang, DNP, APRNBC; Sarah Peacock, DNP, APRN; Philip Lowman, MD; Hossny Alaws, MB, BCh, BAO; TBD... | ||
3:15pm | Adjourn | ||
General Session DAY ONE Friday, April 9, 2027 | |
6:45am – 7:25am | Registration and Breakfast |
7:25am – 7:30am | Welcome and Introduction to the Course |
7:30am – 8:10am | Assessing Perfusion in the Critically Ill Patient |
8:10am – 8:50am* | ICP Crisis: Assessment and Management |
8:50am – 9:30am* | Coagulopathy: TEG Guided Resuscitation |
9:30am – 9:50am | Break |
9:50am – 10:30am | The Difficult Extubation |
10:30am – 10:50am* | Rapid Fire: Status Epilepticus Case Review |
10:50am – 11:10am | Rapid Fire: Upright Intubation: Indications and Technique |
11:10 – 11:30* | Rapid Fire: New Onset Atrial Fibrillation in the ICU |
11:30 – 12:20 pm | Lunch (If participating in the poster presentations session, please claim credit commensurate with the amount of time spent in the session, in 0.25 hour increments, up to 0.5 hours maximum.) |
12:20 – 1:00* | Massive Hematuria: The Urologist’s Point of View |
1:00 – 1:40* | Life Threatening Dermatologic Conditions |
1:40 – 2:20* | Managing the Patient with Angioedema |
2:20 – 3:00* | Ventilating the Patient with Obstructive Airway Disease |
3:00 pm | Adjourn |
*4.5 hours of Pharmacology Content on Day One
General Session DAY TWO Saturday, April 10, 2027 | |
6:45 am – 7:25 | Registration and Breakfast |
7:25 – 7:30 | Welcome and Introduction to the Course |
7:30 – 8:10* | Poisons and Antidotes: Toxicology in the ICU |
8:10 – 8:50* | Infectious Disease States of the Recent Traveler |
8:50 – 9:30* | Hyponatremia: Causes, Correction, and Complications |
9:30 – 9:50 | Break |
9:50 – 10:30 | Acute on Chronic Liver Failure |
10:30 – 10:50* | Rapid Fire: TBD |
10:50 – 11:10* | Rapid Fire: DI vs Cerebral Salt Wasting |
11:10 – 11:30* | Rapid Fire: Troponinemia: The Type 2 Leak |
11:30 – 12:20 | Lunch (If participating in the poster presentations session, please claim credit commensurate with the amount of time spent in the session, in 0.25 hour increments, up to 0.5 hours maximum.) |
12:20 – 1:00 | Neuro-ICU Zebras |
1:00 – 1:40* | Transplants in Trouble: A Survival Guide for the Non-Transplant Provider |
1:40 – 2:20 | An Introduction to Chest CT: Common Patterns and Pathologies |
2:20 – 3:00* | Severe Alcohol Withdrawal |
3:00 pm | Adjourn |
*4.25 hours of Pharmacology Content on Day Two
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development is not responsible for expenses incurred by an individual who is not confirmed and for whom space is not available at the meeting. Costs incurred by the registrant such as airline or hotel fees or penalties are the responsibility of the registrant.
Travel
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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.
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 18.00 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 18.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Pharmacology Content
This session offers up to 9.00 contact hour(s) in pharmacology or pharmacotherapeutic content. However, the final determination can only be confirmed by the licensing board or authoritative body that issued the requirement. Learners must submit required documentation to their respective board or licensing agency. This course does not offer ACPE or pharmacy credits.
Other Healthcare Professionals
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
| Course | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| Full Course with Workshops | 18.00 |
| General Sessions Only - No Workshops | 13.50 |
Procedural Skills Simulation Workshop | 2.50 |
Pre-Course - Ultrasound Workshop | 2.00 |
Available Credit
- 18.00 AAPA Category 1
- 18.00 ANCC
- 18.00 Attendance
EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES
The Mayo Clinic Critical Care for the Nurse Practitioner and Physician Associate 2027 course is pleased to offer the opportunity for commercial companies to interact with health care providers and highlight their products and services. Please review the Letter of Request for details.
To register for an exhibit space, please complete the agreement form (LOA).
Contact: Heather Schultz
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| Registration Fee(s) | |
|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $750 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $650 |
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To claim credit for livestream participation in this course, learners must view the content during the hours posted for the live activity. This course is not approved for on-demand delivery.
Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which all individuals are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
Every effort will be made to accommodate dietary requirements; however, some requests may not be feasible based on venue kitchen capabilities. Attendees will be contacted in advance if a dietary restriction cannot be fulfilled.
The Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development strives for fully accessible learning experiences. If you anticipate any barriers while attending this course, please reach out to the course coordinator who will be in touch with all registrants. If you need disability-related accommodations, please contact the Office of Wellness and Academic Support – Disability Access Services at MCCMS.DS@mayo.edu.
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