Heart, Lung, Vascular Update for Primary Care Providers:
Strategies for the
Front Line of Healthcare
September 7-8, 2012
University of Tennessee Conference Center
Knoxville, Tennessee
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Education Credits
Approved for 10.75 AMA, ACPE and AAPA credits and 1.075 CEUs.
Featuring
- J. Rod Gimbel, M.D, Cardiology Associates of East Tennessee
- Scott Kaatz, D.O., Henry Ford Hospital
- Domenic A. Sica, M.D., Medical College of Virginia
- Other regional and national experts in cardiovascular disease management
What You Will Learn
Tennessee ranks 48th in cardiovascular deaths. Using case-based examples, the Heart, Lung, Vascular Update for Primary Care Providers provides direct contact with experts focusing on cardiovascular disease management and offering guidance on treatment options for patients in the areas of carotid revascularization, pulmonary hypertension and severe aortic stenosis.
Who should attend?
- Primary Care Providers
- Internal Medicine Physicians
- Pharmacists
- Physician Assistants
- Nurse Practitioners
- Nurses
- Allied Health Professionals
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this program the participant should be able to
- Select anticoagulation strategy with the lowest risk for complications
- Optimize drug therapy for patients
- Formulate treatment options to control blood pressure
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of pulmonary hypertension
- Recognize patients with severe aortic stenosis and appropriate referrals for interventional evaluation
- Identify patients appropriate for diagnostic carotid studies and use evidence-based guidelines for referral for revascularization
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Conference Attire
We encourage you to be comfortable as we spend two days at this quality education experience. Casual business attire and a light sweater or jacket are suggested.
Handouts
All participant handouts will be included on a USB drive. Printed presentation slides will not be distributed onsite but will be available for download prior to the conference start date. Watch your e-mail inbox as the conference date approaches.
Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the University of Tennessee College of Medicine and the University of Tennessee Medical Center Heart, Lung, Vascular Institute. The University of Tennessee College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Education Credits
AMA:
The University of Tennessee College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA:
American Academy of Physician Assistants accepts Category 1 credit toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award from organizations accredited by the ACCME. The AAPA has complete reciprocity with the ACCME.
ACPE:
The University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Successful completion of this knowledge-based program will provide a statement for ten and ¾ (10.75) live contact hours credit (1.075 CEUs) and will be mailed within 3 weeks following the program. Successful completion includes attending the session, signing the attendance sheet, and completion of the program evaluation form.
UAN: 0064-9999-12-044-LOI-P
Grievance Policy
A participant, sponsor, faculty member or other individual wanting to file a grievance with respect to any aspect of a program sponsored or co-sponsored by the UTCOP may contact the Associate Dean for Continuing Education in writing. The grievance will be reviewed and a response will be returned within 45 days of receiving the written statement. If not satisfied, an appeal to the Dean of the College of Pharmacy can be made for a second level of review.
CEUs:
Adhering to guidelines set by the American Medical Association, the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine will issue Certificates of Attendance and CEUs for non-physicians attending this educational activity. This activity is designated for up to 1.075 CEUs by the University of Tennessee using the national standard that 1 hour of educational instruction is awarded .1 CEU.
Contact Hours:
Professional associations may choose to convert CEUs to contact hours by allowing .1 CEU to equal 1 contact hour.
Recertification:
As an ACCME-approved provider, UT certifies the CME credit offered during this educational activity is acceptable by ANCC, AACN and NCCPA for recertification.
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This live activity is presented by the University of Tennessee Medical Center Heart, Lung, Vascular Institute and University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine.
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The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine
Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development
1924 Alcoa Highway
Knoxville, Tennessee 37920
Phone - (865) 305-9190
FAX - (865) 305-6823
ContinuingEducation@utmck.edu
For information about continuing medical and dental education activities, contact University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine Continuing Education and Professional Development at 865-305-9190.
Accreditation
The University of Tennessee College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Education Credits
AMA: The University of Tennessee College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of * AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA: American Academy of Physician Assistants accepts Category 1 credit toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award from organizations accredited by the ACCME. The AAPA has complete reciprocity with the ACCME.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Contact Hours: Adhering to guidelines set by the American Medical Association, The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine will issue Certificates of Attendance and CEUs for non-physicians attending this educational activity. This activity is designated for .* CEUs by The University of Tennessee using the national standard that 1 hour of educational instruction is awarded .1 CEU.
Professional associations may choose to convert UT CEUs to contact hours by allowing .1 CEU to equal 1 contact hour.
* Hours vary. See conference information or contact ContinuingEducation@utmck.edu.