2nd Annual Pediatric Cardiology Symposium

Friday, October 11, 2024, 8:00 AM - 4:15 PM, Nationwide Children's Hospital Conference Center, Columbus, OH


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (6.00 hours), AAPA Credit(s) (6.00 hours), ANCC Contact Hour(s) (6.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (6.00 hours)

The Pediatric Cardiology Symposium is an annual conference for health care providers who treat and evaluate pediatric patients. The conference will address the diagnosis, management, and indications for referral for common pediatric cardiology diagnoses through a combination of lectures, panel discussions, and small group sessions.

1. Perform recommended screening, diagnosis, management, and referral recommendations for children with congenital heart disease, including understanding post-operative care, neurodevelopmental outcomes, quality of life, and medication issues.
2. Perform recommended screening, diagnosis, management, and referral recommendations for genetically related cardiac issues.
3. Implement management and referral recommendations for exercise restrictions and return to play guidelines in children with possible cardiac issues.
4. Perform recommended diagnosis, management, and referral recommendations for common pediatric cardiology issues such as chest pain, palpitations, syncope, heart murmurs, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and abnormal ECG findings.
5. Collaborate with the entire health care team to improve communication among all team members.

In support of improving patient care, Nationwide Children's Hospital is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC),  the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for the healthcare team.

Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (6.0), ANCC (6.0), AAPA (6.0)

Medicine CME: Nationwide Children’s Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

 

Nationwide Children's Hospital has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (APPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credits for activities planned in accordance with APPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 6.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected].

Nationwide Children's Hospital reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
Nationwide Children's Hospital is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

The Nationwide Children's Hospital® adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nationwide Children's Hospital adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Friday, October 11, 2024