Description

Overview

This two-day course builds upon the CICU basics!  It consists of a combination of didactic content and interactive breakouts that incorporate application of knowledge and simulation. Advanced CICU topics will be presented including ventilation and cardiopulmonary interactions, utilization of echo and cardiac cath data in the CICU, temporary pacemaker troubleshooting, management of residual lesions, difficult conversations and team training, and much more. The course will be taught by PCICS experts and both faculty and participants will be multidisciplinary (RNs, APPs, physicians). The course is an opportunity for multidisciplinary team learning with colleagues from various institutions.

Intended Audience

• Experienced CICU nurses (at least 2 years)
• CICU Nurse Educators
• Experienced CICU Advanced Practice Providers (at least 2 years- recommended prior completion of the PCICS APP Curriculum Course but not required)
• Senior Cardiology or Critical Care Fellows with a strong interest in pursuing a career in Cardiac Critical Care
• Advanced 4th year fellows in Cardiac Critical Care
• Fellows currently pursuing a dual-training pathway for Cardiac Critical Care

The recommended hotel is the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Toronto Downtown.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Society and the University of Virginia School of Medicine and School of Nursing. This activity is designated for 20 hours of credits (AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM or ANCC contact hours or AAPA Category 1 CME Credits) commensurate with the extent of participation.