Overview

There is a critical need to address the impact of heart disease, the leading cause of mortality in both the United States and worldwide. Despite the clear guidelines established by the American Heart Association (AHA), there is a concerning gap in the evidence-based implementation of guideline-directed medical therapy. Healthcare providers, particularly Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) in cardiology, require consistent exposure and education to navigate the evolving landscape of cardiology-related guidelines. To bridge this gap, this Bootcamp aims to educate APPs on the evaluation and treatment of basic arrhythmias, hyperlipidemia, and heart failure. Given the dynamic nature of cardiovascular care, ongoing education on guideline-based therapies is essential for APPs. The CV APP Bootcamp seeks to fulfill this educational imperative through didactic sessions, interactive case studies, and clinical immersion experiences, fostering both clinical excellence and professional growth for CV APPs within CommonSpirit Health. This series will progressively cover complex topics and provide interactive experiences to enhance the knowledge, competence, and performance of CV APPs.

Time and Location

CUMC Bergan Mercy Hospital

Cardiology Clinic Conference Room

Omaha, Nebraska

Virtual Option Available

Course Director

Margaret Cecil - margaret.cecil@commonspirit.org

Kristin Miles - kristin.miles@commonspirit.org

Target Audience and Needs

This training is for CommonSpirit Health CV APPs.

Educational Methods

Educational methods will include lecture, case study, simulation and skill-based training workshops. 

Objectives

At the conclusion of the sessions, the participants should be able to:

• Identify appropriate treatment methods for atrial fibrillation.
• Identify basic arrhythmias and underlying pathophysiology causing basic arrhythmias.
• Apply guideline-directed medical therapy to differing types of heart failure patients.

Evaluation

Participants may be asked to complete a session evaluation.

Accreditation/Credit Designation

Physicians: 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 Baylor College of Medicine and CommonSpirit Health. Baylor College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Baylor College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Coordinator 

Margaret Cecil

margaret.cecil@commonspirit.org