Continuing Medical Education

 

 

 

Hospitalist and Emergency Procedures Course is jointly provided by Global Education Group and Hospital Procedures Consultants

This activity is supported by educational, in-kind grants of:

  • Central venous catheter kits provided by Teleflex, LLC
  • Thoracentesis kits provided by Becton Dickinson
  • Ultrasound systems provided by FujiFilm/Sonosite
  • TruCorp Airway Simulator, BFlex disposable bronchoscopes and Glidescope systems with monitors, cords, disposable laryngoscopes and stylets provided by Verathon

Program Description

The HPC Hospitalist, Trauma, and Emergency Procedures CME course is a two-part course that is comprised of two distinct components: an internet-based CME curriculum, as well as, a live CME course that is 100% hands-on procedural skills lab training. CLICK HERE for information about the Hospitalist and Emergency Procedures Online CME course that is provided for FREE to all live course registrants.

Each component of the course is certified separately. The internet-based CME course is certified for a maximum of 11.5 hours of education while the live CME course, which is part of our emergency medicine CME courses, is certified for a maximum of 20 hours of education. 

 Live Hospitalist and Emergency Procedures CME Course Description

The Live Hospitalist and Emergency Procedures CME Course is a simulation-based training activity that is continually updated, comprehensive and includes 4 hours of hands-on ultrasound education per day of instruction. These live CME training courses will be 100% hands-on procedural skills lab training. This course covers the 20 most essential procedures needed to work in the ER, ICU, and hospital wards, including the procedures needed for trauma management in the ER.

The Live CME Course is limited to 40 students (with students split into four groups of 10 learning in two conference rooms) to allow ample hands-on instruction and individualized education with the goal that every student develops the knowledge and skills necessary to begin performing these procedures at their respective institutions. The course is taught by six procedural expert instructors to improve the one-on-one hands-on experience for our students. The max student-to-faculty ratio is 6:1, but frequently this ratio is less.

During the day, students will learn about ultrasound-guided peripheral IV placement, landmark-guided and ultrasound-guided central line placement, arterial line placement, and point-of-care ultrasound training on paid models including the E-FAST exam, RUSH exam, limited echocardiography, vascular ultrasound, chest ultrasound, spine ultrasound, tube thoracostomy, pigtail catheter placement for pneumothorax evacuation, needle decompression, ultrasound-guided thoracentesis, lumbar puncture, ultrasound-guided paracentesis, basic airway management, endotracheal intubation, intermediate airway placement (LMA and King tube placement), stylet-guided intubations, video laryngoscopy, and basic suturing. One day of simulation-based training at an HPC live CME course has at least as much hands-on procedural training as most two-day procedures courses.

The second day of the live CME course will add training in cricothyroidotomy, fiberoptic intubation, ultrasound-guided pericardiocentesis, will provide simulated proctoring, and will cover case scenarios for all procedures focusing on complication prevention, detection and management.

CME Information

Live Course Learning Objectives

After participating in this educational activity, the participant will be better able to:

  • Define indications and contraindications for each procedure
  • Identify pertinent anatomy and proper positioning for each procedure
  • Demonstrate proper technique for each procedure
  • List common complications of each procedure
  • Utilize appropriate management strategies for procedural complications
  • Identify risk factors for complications from each procedure

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, resident physicians, and medical students working in the emergency department, urgent care centers, intensive care unit, or medical wards.

Live CME Course Credits

Joint Accreditation Statement

Physician Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Global Education Group (Global) and Hospital Procedures Consultants.  Global is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

 

Physician Credit Designation

Global Education Group designates this live activity for a maximum of 20.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ABIM MOC Recognition Statement

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 20.0 medical knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Nurse Practitioner Continuing Education

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Accreditation Standards of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) through the joint providership of Global Education Group and Hospital Procedures Consultants. Global Education Group is accredited by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners as an approved provider of nurse practitioner continuing education. Provider number: 110121. This activity is approved for 20.0 contact hour(s) (which includes 0.0 hour(s) of pharmacology).

Physician Assistant

AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 20.0 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program.

FAQs

What Is CME Training?

CME stands for “Continuing Medical Education.” CME training refers to educational activities and programs designed for healthcare professionals, particularly physicians and other healthcare practitioners, to help them stay up-to-date with the latest developments in their fields, enhance their knowledge and skills, and maintain their professional competence throughout their careers

What Are CME Credits?

CME credits, or Continuing Medical Education credits, are a standardized way to measure and document the participation of healthcare professionals in ongoing educational activities. These credits serve as a record of a healthcare provider’s commitment to staying current with advancements in their field and improving patient care. Healthcare professionals earn CME credits by participating in various educational programs, and the number of credits awarded typically reflects the duration and complexity of the activity. Many licensing boards and professional organizations require healthcare practitioners to earn a certain number of CME credits within specific timeframes as a condition for license renewal and board certification, ensuring that they maintain their professional competence throughout their careers.

Do you have live course accreditation questions?

For information about the approval of this program, please contact Global at 303-395-1782 or [email protected].

Instructions to Receive CME Credit

In order to receive credit for this activity, the participant must attend the CME/CE course in person and complete the program evaluation. For learners wanting to claim ABIM MOC credit, you must also pass a posttest with 70% or higher. ABIM MOC learners’ credits will be uploaded into PARS within 30 days of the course’s conclusion.

Learners cannot claim credit until they have completed the course.

To apply for continuing education credit:

  • Learners will be given a link during the course to access and complete the evaluation
  • Select your degree/specialty
  • Complete the Credit Application
  • Complete the Post Test (for ABIM MOC only)
  • Complete the Evaluation Form
  • Upon successful completion, your CME/CE certificate will be available for immediate download as well as be sent to the email address you provided when you registered.

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Global Education Group (Global) adheres to the policies and guidelines, including the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE, set forth to providers by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and all other professional organizations, as applicable, stating those activities where continuing education credits are awarded must be balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous. All persons in a position to control the content of an accredited continuing education program provided by Global are required to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible company within the past 24 months to Global.  All financial relationships reported are identified as relevant and mitigated by Global in accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE in advance of delivery of the activity to learners. The content of this activity was vetted by Global to assure objectivity and that the activity is free of commercial bias.

All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

The existence or absence of conflicts of interest for everyone in a position to control content will be disclosed to participants prior to the start of each activity.

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. Global Education Group (Global) and Hospital Procedures Consultants 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 any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Americans with Disability Act

Event staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs (ie, physical, dietary, etc). Please contact Gina Esherick prior to the live event at (805) 339-0225.

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 in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of patient conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.