Continuing Medical Education Accreditation

Jointly Provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and The Resuscitation Group

The Resuscitation Group (TRG) and the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) jointly provide credit for the ACLS, ACLS-EP, and PALS Certification and Recertification courses. The Following Courses are Jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and The Resuscitation Group (TRG)

Estimated time to complete activity: 2 - 14 hours (unique to each course)

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients facing cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, or similar life-threatening situations.

Educational Objectives

After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Initial Provider (ACLS Certification)

Recognize and manage respiratory arrest and cardiac arrest until termination of resuscitation or immediate post-cardiac arrest care.
Respond with the appropriate life support algorithm upon recognition of specific needs of the patient in an acute life-threatening situation.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the types and dosages of medications commonly used.
Execute efficient communication and performance methods working as a member within, or a team leader of, a resuscitation team.
Employ competence in Basic Life Support (BLS) care, including proper administration of CPR and proper use of an automated external device (AED)
Provide appropriate care and counsel for patients and their families.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Update (ACLS Update)

Recognize the adult in peri-arrest and/or at risk of cardiopulmonary arrest.
Demonstrate the skills necessary for resuscitating and stabilizing the adult in respiratory failure, shock, or cardio-pulmonary arrest.
Demonstrate quality Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Demonstrate various airway and oxygen adjuncts and methods for optimum ventilation & airway control.
Identify cardiac rhythms and interact with appropriate interventions.
State the indications & dosages of medications used in resuscitation.
Perform advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of cardiopulmonary arrest in the adult patient.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support for the Experienced Provider (ACLS-EP)

Recognize the adult in peri-arrest and/or at risk of cardiopulmonary arrest.
Demonstrate the skills necessary for resuscitating and stabilizing the adult in respiratory failure, shock, or cardio-pulmonary arrest.
Demonstrate quality Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Demonstrate various airway and oxygen adjuncts and methods for optimum ventilation & airway control.
Identify cardiac rhythms and interact with appropriate interventions.
State the indications & dosages of medications used in resuscitation.
Perform advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of cardiopulmonary arrest in the adult patient.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support Initial Provider (PALS Certification)

Recognize the pediatric in peri-arrest and/or at risk of cardiopulmonary arrest.
Demonstrate the skills necessary for resuscitating and stabilizing the pediatric in respiratory failure, shock, or cardio-pulmonary arrest.
Demonstrate quality Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Demonstrate various airway and oxygen adjuncts and methods for optimum ventilation & airway control.
Identify cardiac rhythms and interact with appropriate interventions.
State the indications & dosages of medications used in resuscitation.
Perform advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of cardiopulmonary arrest in the pediatric patient.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support Update (PALS Update)

Recognize the pediatric in peri-arrest and/or at risk of cardiopulmonary arrest.
Demonstrate the skills necessary for resuscitating and stabilizing the pediatric in respiratory failure, shock, or cardio-pulmonary arrest.
Demonstrate quality Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Demonstrate various airway and oxygen adjuncts and methods for optimum ventilation & airway control.
Identify cardiac rhythms and interact with appropriate interventions.
State the indications & dosages of medications used in resuscitation.
Perform advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of cardiopulmonary arrest in the pediatric patient.

Faculty

Michael Christie
Director / Instructor
Dr. Luke Parr, MD
Medical Director
Dr. Terri Schmidt, MD, MS
Medical Director
Dr. Lynn Wittwer, MD
Medical Director
Iian Hay, MS, EMT-P, CCP, FP
Medical Director
Rod Rowan
Director / Instructor

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) requires faculty, planners, and others in control of educational content to disclose all their financial relationships with ineligible companies. All identified conflicts of interest (COI) are thoroughly vetted and mitigated according to PIM policy. The existence or absence of COI for everyone in a position to control educational content will be disclosed to participants prior to the start of each activity. The faculty reported the following relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities related to the educational content of this CE activity.

Faculty

Nothing to disclose.

Planners and Managers

The Resuscitation Group (TRG) planners and others have nothing to disclose.

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and The Resuscitation Group. Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physician Continuing Medical Education: Credit Designation; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Experienced Provider

The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Provider

The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Update

The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – Update

The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Continuing Nursing Education: Credit Designation; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Experienced Provider

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 7.5 contact hours.; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Provider

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 14 contact hours.; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Update

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 7.5 contact hours.; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – Update

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 7 contact hours.

Continuing Pharmacy Education

Credit Designation

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Experienced Provider

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 7.5 contact hour(s) (0.75 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

(Universal Activity Number - JA4008162-9999-26-043-L05-P)

Type of Activity: Application

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Provider

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 14 contact hour(s) (1.4 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

(Universal Activity Number - JA4008162-9999-26-044-L05-P)

Type of Activity: Application

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Update

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 7.5 contact hour(s) (0.75 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

(Universal Activity Number - JA4008162-9999-26-045-L05-P)

Type of Activity: Application

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – Update

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 7 contact hour(s) (0.7 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

(Universal Activity Number - JA4008162-9999-26-068-L05-P)

Type of Activity: Application

Hardware/Software Requirements (Required for Internet-based ACPE activities only)
Include minimum hardware, software, internet connectivity and connection speed requirements for accessing the internet-based activity.

Policy on Privacy and Confidentiality (Required for Internet-based ACPE activities only)
Please see final activity for the policy on privacy and confidentiality that relates to this internet activity.

Interprofessional Continuing Education: Credit Designation; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Experienced Provider

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 7.5 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Provider

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 14 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Update

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 7.5 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – Update

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 7 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

Continuing Dental Education

Credit Designation

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of the credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Experienced Provider

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this activity for 7.5 continuing education credits.

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Provider

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this activity for 14 continuing education credits.

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Update

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this activity for 7.5 continuing education credits.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – Update

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this activity for 7 continuing education credits.

Continuing Physician Assistant Education: Credit Designation; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Experienced Provider

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine 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 7.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Provider

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine 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 14 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Update

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine 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 7.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – Update

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine 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 7 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Disclaimer & Disclosures

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use

This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimer

Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient's conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer's product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

Americans with Disabilities Act (required for live meetings only)

Event staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs (i.e., physical, dietary, etc). Please contact our offices prior to the live event at (855) 735-2257 or email [hidden email].

Fee Information

No fee related to CME.