Continuing Education and Professional Development
University of Tennessee Medical Center Heart, Lung, Vascular Institute and
The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine
Present
Heart, Lung, Vascular Update for Primary Care Providers
Minimizing Complications while Improving Quality of Life
November 4-5, 2016
UT Conference Center
Knoxville, Tennessee
Featured Speaker:
Paul P. Dobesh, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS
Professor of Medicine
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Course Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, the participants should be able to
- Utilize newer drug therapies for congestive heart failure to improve the quality of life, lower mortality and prevent hospitalization in patients
- Recognize novel anticoagulants available and how to better manage patients and decrease the risk of bleeding and stroke
- Describe the appropriate use of bridging anticoagulation therapy to minimize bleeding and thrombosis
- around the time of invasive procedures
- Identify the appropriate patient who could benefit from the MitraClip procedure, referral processes and the risks associated with the procedure
- Utilize anti-hypertensive therapy to achieve optimal blood pressure control to minimize vascular complications in the future
Who Should Attend?
Healthcare professionals practicing in:
- Emergency Medicine
- Family Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Primary Care
2016 Registration Fees
Early Registration (through October 21, 2016)
$175 Physicians
$125 Physician Assistants, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners
$ 95 Nurses, Retiree, Allied Health Professional, Student
$ 0 GSM Resident
Conference Hotel
A block of guest rooms have been reserved for conference participants at the Knoxville Downtown Hilton at the discounted rate of $92 plus tax for Thursday, November 3, and $220 per night, plus tax for Friday and Saturday, November 4-5, 2016.
PLEASE NOTE: A two-night minimum stay is required for all guests reserving a hotel room for Friday and Saturday nights.
To make hotel reservations, please contact Knoxville Hilton directly by calling (865) 523-2300 or toll free at (888) 253-1628 and mention code HLV, or visit http://hilton.com/knoxville
How to Register for the Heart, Lung, Vascular Update
Need Directions?
Download the UT Conference Center map or contact our office 865-305-9190 for assistance. Download Map
Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of Tennessee College of Medicine and the UT 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
Physicians:The University of Tennessee College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
PAs, NPs and Nurses: Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners and Nurses may use these credit hours toward certification renewal. This credit is acceptable by the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), American Nurses Credentialing Association (ANCC) and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
Allied Health Professionals: Professional associations may choose to convert the hours earned to contact hours. Please contact your certifying board to ensure these credit hours will be accepted.
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 & 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: 0064-9999-16-046-L01-P
NABP e-PROFILE ID NUMBER: Your CE credits will also be submitted electronically to NABP. Pharmacists or pharmacy technicians with questions regarding their NABP e-Profile or CPE Monitor should refer to the FAQ section on the NABP website. To receive credit for your participation in this course, all pharmacists must include their NABP e-Profile ID number, along with their date and month of birth. If incorrect information is provided, this will result in “rejected” status from the CPE Monitor. It is the responsibility of the participant to notify The University of Tennessee (within the 60 day submission timeframe) of their corrected information. Otherwise, the completed CE will not be accepted by the CPE Monitor.
Please Note: Pharmacists must attend all sessions on both Friday and Saturday to receive CE credit. There will be no partial credit issued for pharmacists.
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