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)

Release Date: 12/01/2023
Expiration Date: 12/31/2024

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 (ACCME)

Credit Designation

ACLS Provider Certification Course Credit

The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 14.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ACLS Update Course Credit

The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ACLS for the Experienced Provider Course Credit

The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material 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.

PALS Initial Certification Course Credit

PALS Update Course Credit

Continuing Nursing Education (ANCC)

Credit Designation

ACLS Provider Certification Course Credit

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 14.0 contact hours.

ACLS Update Course Credit

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 6.5 contact hours.

ACLS for the Experienced Provider Course Credit

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 7.5 contact hours.

PALS Initial Certification Course Credit

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 14.0 contact hours.

PALS Update Course Credit

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 6.5 contact hours.

California Board of Registered Nursing: Credit Designation
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number 13485 provided by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine, as follows:; ACLS Provider Certification Course Credit

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 14.0 contact hours.; ACLS Update Course Credit

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 6.5 contact hours.; ACLS for the Experienced Provider Course Credit

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 7.0 contact hours.; PALS Initial Certification Course Credit

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 14.0 contact hours.; PALS Update Course Credit

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 6.5 contact hours.

Continuing Pharmacy Education (ACPE)

Credit Designation
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for the below number of contact hours of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

ACLS Provider Certification Course Credit

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 14 contact hours of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education."

(Universal Activity Number - JA4008162-9999-23-354-L99-P)

ACLS Update Course Credit

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 6.5 contact hours of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education."

(Universal Activity Number – JA4008162-9999-23-374-L99-P)

ACLS for the Experienced Provider (ACLS-EP) Credit

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 7.0 contact hours of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education."

(Universal Activity Number – JA4008162-9999-23-365-L99-P)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Update Credit

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 6.5 contact hours of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education."

(Universal Activity Number – JA4008162-9999-23-366-L99-P)

Dental Continuing Education (ADA)

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.

Credit Designation

ACLS Provider Certification Course Credit

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this activity for 14.0 continuing education credits.

ACLS Update Course Credit

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this activity for 6.5 continuing education credits.

ACLS for the Experienced Provider Course Credit

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this activity for 7.0 continuing education credits.

PALS Initial Certification Course Credit

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this activity for 14.0 continuing education credits.

PALS Update Course Credit

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this activity for 6.5 continuing education credits.

Disclaimer & Disclosures

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.

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Fee Information

No fee related to CME.