Foundations for Practice Excellence:
Core Curriculum for the Cardiovascular
Clinician
Co-sponsored by: 
Program Directors: Eileen M. Handberg,
PhD, ARNP, BC, FACC and Joseph S. Alpert, MD, FACC
October
16 - 19, 2008
Heart House
Washington, DC
PROGRAM
OVERVIEW
Statement of Need
As the number of patients with cardiovascular disease continues
to increase and physician numbers recede, utilizing team care models
of practice will be imperative for continued access to quality care
and for optimal patient outcomes. This means a highly-trained workforce
will become more important than ever. Yet too often, patient care
management skills are only acquired on the job. Given the critical
role of mid-level cardiology care team practitioners, educational
programs that offer clinical competencies in pathophysiology, diagnosis
and treatment of cardiovascular disease are urgently needed.
Overview
Join your colleagues on the cardiac care team at Heart House for
a four-day intensive and interactive look at key topics in cardiology
today. This exciting curriculum offers state-of-the-art, comprehensive
cardiovascular learning to strengthen practitioners’ knowledge
base and improve the care of cardiovascular patients. The course
content will be both case-based and evidence-based, using applicable
ACC/AHA guidelines. In addition, the program will include optional
sessions to provide guidance and tools to maximize practice efficiency.
Learner Objectives
Upon completion of this program attendees should be able to –
- Recognize the importance of evidence-based evaluation and management
of patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular disease
- Discuss the importance of active differential diagnosis and
pathophysiologic thinking while obtaining a medical history
- Describe the importance of clinical examination skills to meet
the needs of patients with cardiovascular disease
- Discuss strategies for the management of patients with an implantable
cardioverter-defibrillator
- Describe strategies for the management of patients with cardiovascular
heart disease
- Summarize current approaches for the management of patients
at risk for coronary artery disease
- Characterize the most recent treatments for arrhythmia management,
including procedures, devices and drugs
- Outline strategies for the management of the cardiovascular
practitioner clinic and practice options for the cardiovascular
professional
FACULTY
Program Directors
Eileen M. Handberg, PhD, ARNP, BC, FAHA
Associate Professor of Medicine University Florida
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Joseph S. Alpert, MD, FACC
Professor of Medicine
University of Arizona College of Medicine
Tucson, AZ
Nurse Planner
Melanie Gura, RN, MSN, CNS, DDCS, FHRS, FAHA
Director, Pacemaker & Arrhythmia Services
NE Ohio Cardiovascular Specialists
Akron, OH
Physician Assistant Planner
Ed Teaman, PA-C
Physician Assistant Coordinator
Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants
Springfield, IL
Invited Faculty
Mark J. Callahan, MD, FACC
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Cardiovascular Diseases
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
Joseph B. Esterson, MD, FACC, FACP, FACCP
Director, Cardiology Training Programs
Michael S. Gordon Center for Research in Medical Education
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Miami, FL
Alan T. Hirsch, MD, FACC
Professor of Epidemiology and Community Health
University of Minnesota School of Public Health
Medical Director, Vascular Medicine Program
Minneapolis Heart Institute and Abbott Northwestern Hospital’s
Vascular Center
Minneapolis, MN
Suzanne Hughes, MSN, RN
Director, Patient and Community Education and Research
Robinson Memorial Hospital
Ravenna, OH
Carol W. Labadie, PharmD
Director, Department of Pharmacy
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Washington, DC
William R. Lewis, MD, FACC
Chief, Clinical Cardiology
Associate Professor of Medicine
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
Jane A. Linderbaum MS, FNP
Inpatient Operations Director
Mayo Clinic, St. Mary’s Hospital
Rochester, MN
Janet B. Long, MSN, ACNP, CLS, FAHA
Co-director Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Program
Rhode Island Cardiology Center
Providence, RI
Patrick T. O’Gara, MD, FACC
Director, Clinical Cardiology
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Associate Professor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
William A. Schiavone, DO, FACC
Director of Non-invasive Cardiology
Geisinger Health System
The Heart Group, Inc.
Danville, PA
Allen J. Taylor, MD, FACC, FAHA
Chief, Cardiology Service
Professor of Medicine
Walter Reed Medical Center
Washington, DC
James E. Voyk, PA-C
Northeast Ohio Cardiovascular Specialists
Ravenna, OH
Suzanne J. Wingate, RN, PhD, CRNP
Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States
Rockville, MD
DISCLOSURES
ACCF faculty, committee members, staff and other
individuals who are in a position to control the content of this
activity are required to disclose all real or apparent conflicts
of interest. All relevant potential conflicts of interest that are
identified are thoroughly vetted through a process that includes
course directors and appropriate peer review by education committee
chairs/members, for fair balance, scientific objectivity and validity,
patient care and safety recommendations. ACCF staff involved with
this program have nothing to disclose. Refer to the links below
for committee members and faculty disclosures
Foundations for Practice
Excellence: Core Curriculum for the Cardiovascular Clinician
ACC
Live Programs Committee (2007-2010) disclosures
AGENDA
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here for agenda.
TARGET
AUDIENCE
This program is intended for advanced nurse practitioners
and clinicians, cardiovascular nurses and physician assistants.
ACCREDITATION
Nurses
The American College of Cardiology Foundation is accredited as a
provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses
Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
The ACCF designates this educational activity for a maximum of
27 continuing education hours. Each attendee should only claim credits
commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Physician Assistants
This program
has been reviewed and is approved for a maximum of 27 hours of AAPA
Category I CME credit by the Physician Assistant Review Panel. Physician
assistants should claim only those hours actually spent participating
in the CME activity.
This program was planned in accordance with AAPA’s CME Standards
for Live Programs and for Commercial Support of Live Programs.
While offering credits noted above, the program is not intended
to provide extensive training or certification in the field.
REGISTRATION
This program has reached maximum capacity and is sold out.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Location
All sessions will be held at Heart House, 2400 N St., NW, Washington, D.C. 20037; (800) 253-4636
Accommodations
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Washington
Marriott, 1221 22nd St., NW, Washington, D.C., 20037. To reserve
your room at the Washington
Marriott, please call (800) 393-3053. Identify yourself as a
participant in the American College of Cardiology Foundation program
– Core Curriculum.
Room Rates
The room rate for the Washington
Marriott is $229 plus 12.45% state tax (subject to change) per
night. The ACC room block is scheduled to be held until September
24, 2008, but may sell out prior to this date. We advise you to
register for the program and reserve your lodging as soon as possible.
When you make your reservation, please be sure to ask about early
departure fees or cancellation penalties.
LOCAL PARKING INFORMATION
THURSDAY and FRIDAY: The nearest offsite parking garage is located
at 2300 N Street, NW. The garage is managed by Colonial Parking.
The garage is open Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
The first hour is $8 and the daily rate is $16. For more information
please call (202) 295-8122.
Another parking garage is located at 2201 N Street, NW, approximately
1.5 blocks away from Heart House. The garage is managed by Marc
Parc. The daily rate is $13. For more information please call (202)
464-2900.
SATURDAY/SUNDAY: Most public garages are CLOSED on the weekends.
There is street parking available around Heart House. If a garage
is required, The Fairmont Hotel (2401 M Street NW) allows non-guests
to park in their garage. The daily rate is $30.
GENERAL
INFORMATION
Tuition
The registration tuition includes continental breakfasts, refreshment
breaks, lunches and the syllabus.
Cancellations
Cancellation, substitution or transfer to another course is allowed
if written notification is received four weeks before a scheduled
course. A full refund minus a $100 processing fee will be given
for written notifications received fewer than four weeks before
the first day of the program. No refund will be given for no-shows.
In the unlikely event that the program is canceled, the College
will refund the registration tuition in full but is not responsible
for any travel or hotel costs you may incur.
ACCF reserves the right to cancel programs in the unlikely event
of insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If
a program is canceled or postponed, ACCF will refund registration
tuition but cannot be held responsible for other costs or expenses,
including cancellations/change penalties assessed by airlines, travel
agencies or hotels.
Please Note
Smoking is prohibited in all ACCF meeting rooms.
Videotaping, audiotaping and still photography are prohibited in
all ACCF meeting rooms.
We encourage participation by all individuals. If you have a disability,
advance notification of any special needs will help us serve you
better.
Faculty and program are subject to change without notice. Views
expressed in this program are those of the individual speaker and
do not necessarily reflect views of the ACCF.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Appreciation is expressed to
for their program support.
At the time of printing, a complete listing of supporters was not
available. Appropriate acknowledgment will be updated upon confirmation
of support and at the time of the program. |
