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2008 NCVH ACCREDITATION CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION
This multidisciplinary international conference offers the practicing physician, podiatrist, resident, nurse and other allied health professionals a comprehensive overview of the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular disease and critical limb ischemia (CLI) with emphasis on peripheral vascular disease (PVD), coronary artery disease (CAD), limb salvage, and the diabetic foot and wound care. A multidisciplinary team approach will be utilized to highlight the recent advancements that have been made in the field of cardiovascular medicine and CLI with an emphasis on the high association of PVD and CAD. In addition to didactic lectures and workshops, the internationally acclaimed conference faculty will review concepts, as well as cutting edge non-surgical and surgical revascularization techniques for limb salvage.
CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this offering, the participant should be able to assess:
- CLI and cardiovascular disease risk factors with particular regard to diabetes
The pathogenesis, classification, and differential diagnoses of peripheral vascular disease and CLI
The various testing modalities to aid in the diagnosis of foot ulcerations and CLI
The use of pharmacologic agents and local treatments in the care of the non-healing foot wound
The non-surgical intervention (balloon angioplasty and stenting, drug-eluting stents, excimer laser, cryotherapy, and plaque excision) and the surgical options available to revascularize the ischemic foot
New non-surgical and surgical options emerging in treatment of cardiovascular disease and CLI
Diabetes Update - newest treatment for diabetes and its complications
CHF Update - Role of new therapies in treatment of CHF
New aggressive treatments for stroke - carotid stenting
Primary and secondary prevention update - cholesterol - exercise
Creative surgical, non-surgical, and local therapies for limb salvage
Newest medical, pharmacological, surgical and device treatments for coronary artery disease
TARGET AUDIENCE
Cardiologists, Vascular Medicine Specialists, Cardiothoracic, Endovascular, Vascular and General Surgeons, Interventional Radiologists, Osteopaths, Family Physicians, Internists, Endocrinologists, Podiatrists, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Residents, Diabetes & Wound Care Specialists, Registered Nurses, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Radiologic Technologists, Physical Therapists, Paramedics, EMTs and Healthcare Administrators ACCREDITATION
CME: Cardiovascular Institute of the South is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Cardiovascular Institute of the South designates this continuing medical education activity for a maximum of 30.5* AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. *Exact hours to be determined by April 1, 2008. CPME: Cardiovascular Institute of the South is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a sponsor of continuing education in podiatric medicine. Cardiovascular Institute of the South has approved this conference for a maximum of 30.5 * continuing education contact hours of CPME credit. Some states may not recognize this program for CPME credit. Please contact your state association for complete information. *Exact hours to be determined by April 1, 2008. CNE: The University of Louisiana at Lafayette College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Louisiana State Board of Nursing Provider Number 9. Nurses will be awarded 30.5 * contact hours for successfully completing the program. *Exact hours to be determined by April 1, 2008.
APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse): Rx indicates Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Pharmacology Credits for designated presentations.
Advisory: The Certificates of Attendance for CME & CNE Contact Hours will be issued ON SITE at this conference. There will be a charge of $50 for duplicate certificates after the conference.
Other Allied Health Professionals will receive a certificate of participation upon request for a maximum of 30.5 * AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM or 30.5 * Contact Hours. *Exact hours to be determined by April 1, 2008. Radiology Technologists: The University of Louisiana at Lafayette College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions has applied to the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Radiation Control for 30.5 * contact hours. *Exact hours to be determined by April 1, 2008. SICP (Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals): Portions * of this program (SICP Review Course) are ASRT (American Society of Radiologic Technologies) and American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) accredited. *Exact hours to be determined by April 1, 2008. ASRT (American Society of Radiologic Technologies): Portions * of this program (Cath Lab Symposium) have been approved by the ASRT for Category A Continuing Education Credits. *Exact hours to be determined by April 1, 2008. ACVP (Alliance of Cardiovascular Professionals): ACVP is a recognized provider of CEUs for cardiovascular professionals through its own Cardiovascular & Pulmonary (CaPCE) continuing education program. Every 60 minutes of the program is entitled to 1 contact hour or .1 CEU. In addition, ACVP is also a licensed BRN provider in the state of California thereby providing CEUs to RNs, as well. ACVP will also seek CEUs through CaPCE for all portions of the program supported by its members. Physical Therapy: The Board of Physical Therapy Examiners approval is pending. AAFP (American Academy of Family Physicians): This activity will be reviewed and acceptance is pending by the American Academy of Family Physicians. COMMERCIAL FUNDING AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT
This conference is being funded by educational grants from commercial organizations. A complete list will be published in the course notebook. EXHIBITS
Several medical device, service and pharmaceutical companies will display their products .
All faculty participating in a sponsored activity are expected to disclose to the activity audience any financial interest, related off-labeled use of products or other relationship (1) with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services discussed in an educational presentation and (2) with any commercial supporters of the activity. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, NCVH will make every effort to accommodate persons with disabilities at the conference. If special assistance is required, please indicate your needs by calling the NCVH office at (337) 261-0944.
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