Multidisciplinary
Providers
Nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered nurses, clinical
pharmacists, and clinical nurse specialists are a vital part of the cardiovascular
workforce. The Cardiac
Care Associate (CCA) level of membership within the College was
established because the ACC understands the importance of quality continuing
education for all CV professionals, the need for the creation of cohesive
cardiovascular teams, and the leadership roles these practitioners will
play in the improvement of quality care for patients despite workforce
shortages and increasing demand. The ACC Workforce Task Force also recognizes
this fact, and is focusing several of its efforts on increasing the utilization
of multidisciplinary providers in the cardiac care setting and promoting
the team-based care concept.
Resources for Multidisciplinary Providers:
Job Descriptions
Employment Agreements
Scope of Practice, Protocols, and Job Requirements
Interdisciplinary Team Models
All Providers: Job Search at ACC Cardiology Careers
Job Descriptions
Physician Assistants
Nurse Practitioners
Registered Nurses
Clinical Nurse Specialists
Doctors of Pharmacy
Employment Agreements
Physician Assistants
Nurse Practitioners
Registered Nurses
Clinical Nurse Specialists
Doctors of Pharmacy
Scope of Practice, Protocols, and Job Requirements
Physician Assistants
Nurse Practitioners
Registered Nurses
Clinical Nurse Specialists
Doctors of Pharmacy
Interdisciplinary Team Models
Example: Role of Mid Level Providers at Utah Heart Clinic
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