11th Annual Western New England Acute Cardiology Conference

Springfield, MA US
October 10, 2024

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Thursday, October 10, 2024 
8:00 am - 3:35 pm
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
1000 Hall of Fame Ave.
Springfield, MA

Hybrid course: In-Person and zoom

Goal:

The goal of this conference is to support ideal cardiovascular care for our patients and the health of our community with the collaboration of the entire healthcare team. The field of acute cardiology is rapidly changing with new and innovative treatment protocols for a wide range of conditions.

Provided by:

Baystate Medical Center Heart and Vascular & Baystate Continuing Interprofessional Education

Target Audience

This course is designed for cardiologists, hospitalists, primary care physicians, physician assistants, pharmacists, emergency medicine physicians, EMTs, paramedics, nurse practitioners, nurses, and cardiovascular technologists.

Learning Objectives

      Block 1:

      1. Evaluate different clinical perspectives and evidence-based practice in the management of ACS patients.
      2. Discuss recent updates to research and evidence regarding the management of ACS patients.

      Block 2:

      1. Discuss the new research for management of complications post cardiac event patients as related to one’s scope of practice.
      2. Multidisciplinary approach to management across the continuum of care post cardiac event.

      Block 3:

      1. Review the evaluation, identification, and management of patients with cardiogenic shock from the perspective of one’s unique clinical role.
      2. Assess best practices of identifying cardiogenic shock treatment criteria.

      Block 4:

      1. Discuss prevalent topics across the broad spectrum of patient-specific populations.
      2. Create awareness of management and disease presentation for specific cardiovascular populations.
      Course summary
      Available credit: 
      • 5.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credit
        Baystate Health has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 5.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PA’s should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
      • 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
      • 5.00 ANCC Contact Hours
      • 5.00 IPCE Credit Hour(s)
      Course opens: 
      05/09/2024
      Course expires: 
      12/31/2024
      Event starts: 
      10/10/2024 - 8:00am EDT
      Event ends: 
      10/10/2024 - 3:35pm EDT
      Cost:
      $35.00
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      The 11th Annual Western New England Acute Cardiology Conference (WNEACC)

      Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (Springfield, MA):  Center Court

      October 10, 2024

       

       

       

      Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
      1000 Hall of Fame Ave.
      Springfield, MA 01105
      United States

      You will receive an e-mail with the conference's ZOOM link the day before the conference.

       

      PLANNERS

      Program Director
      Amir Lotfi, MD*
      Chief of Cardiology
      UMass Chan Medical School – Baystate
      Baystate Medical Center

      Program Coordinators
      Kristi George, BSN, RN*
      STEMI Registered Nurse Coordinator
      Baystate Medical CenterFaculty

      Victoria Weltlich, BSN, RN*
      Structural Heart Registered Nurse Coordinator
      Baystate Medical Center

       

       

      FACULTY

       

      Faculty Disclosure

      Baystate Health Continuing Interprofessional Education follows the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.  The design and content of Baystate Continuing Interprofessional Education (CE) activities support quality improvement in healthcare and provide fair and balanced views of therapeutic options. Any relevant financial relationships are mitigated prior to the educational activity.

      Planners and faculty for this educational activity marked with an * have no relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

      In support of improving patient care, Baystate Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

       

      Physicians
      Baystate Continuing Interprofessional Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.00 AMA PRA Category1 Credit(s)TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

      Nurses
      Baystate Continuing Interprofessional Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.00 contact hours for nurses.  Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

      Pharmacists
      This activity carries a maximum of 5.00 contact hour(s).  Pharmacists should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

      Physician Assistants
      Baystate Health has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria.  This activity is designated for 5.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits.  PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

      Paramedics/EMTs
      The Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) has approved this continuing education program for 5.00 hours.  Approval Number XXX. 


      This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team and learners will receive 5.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change

      Available Credit

      • 5.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credit
        Baystate Health has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 5.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PA’s should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
      • 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
      • 5.00 ANCC Contact Hours
      • 5.00 IPCE Credit Hour(s)

      Price

      Cost:
      $35.00
      Please login or register to take this course.

       

      Please Note: Your registration must be paid in order to be considered complete.
      • Each participant must register themselves for the program.
      • Registration must be paid either by credit card or *Baystate Interdepartmental transfer

      *If your Baystate department is covering the registration fee, YOU MUST

      • Notify your Education Coordinator/ Supervisor that you have enrolled in the course. For questions email Marion.Talbot@BaystateHealth.org.
      • Once an interdepartmental funds transfer form has been received, your registration will be paid and you will have access to the course.

      If you have not received confirmation of your paid registration, check to be sure all steps above have been completed.  

      In order to receive CREDIT, the evaluation must be completed by:Tue, 12/31/2024 - 11:00pm

      We appreciate your business and sincerely wish to meet your educational needs.  We understand that the schedule of a busy professional, like yourself, is subject to change.  Therefore, we have included information about our refund/cancellation policies for your convenience below.

      Cancellation:
      If you must cancel, telephone Baystate Continuing Interprofessional Education at 413-322-4242 and follow your call with a written/email request.  All cancellations will incur a $25.00 fee.  Please note that we cannot refund cancellations received less than two weeks (10 business days) before the program date.

      Refund Policy:
      Your refund, less a cancellation fee, will be processed within two (2) weeks from the date we receive the written notification.  For credit card refunds, please allow one to two (1-2) billing cycles for the credit to appear on your statement.

      Specific Aids or Services:
      Please call Tori Weltlich at 413-794-4011 if, under the Americans with Disabilities Act, you require specific aids or services during your visit to this continuing education program.