Cardiometabolic Management Essentials for Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)

COURSE OVERVIEW

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This six-part course is designed to educate advanced practice providers (APPs) about cardiometabolic disease management essentials. Whether a clinician is transitioning from cardiovascular practice or another specialty to general cardiology, this course covers everything APPs need to inform clinical decision-making about lipid management, lipid diseases and prevention strategies. The series was developed and presented by Ginger Biesbrock, DSc, PA-C, MPH, MPAS, FACC, a physician assistant and university instructor along with key experts Lisa Davis, DMSc, PA-C, CLS and Jill Ellis, DHSc, MPAS, PA-C.

The course incorporates video, optional readings and online learning to cover these essential cardiometabolic disease management topics:

Module 1: Lipid Assessment and Management
Module 2: Advanced Lipid Management
Module 3: Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis and Management
Module 4: Advanced Diabetes Management
Module 5: Hypertension Management Overview
Module 6: Cardiometabolic Disease

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COURSE GOALS

For APPs: This curriculum covers everything APPs need to inform clinical decision-making about lipid management, lipid diseases, and prevention strategies.

THE METHODOLOGY

Each weekly lesson has a 60-minute didactic video providing the content for each week’s focus.

COURSE CREDITS

Accreditation

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the International Institute for Continuing Medical Education and MedAxiom. The International Institute for Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation

The International Institute for Continuing Medical Education, Inc., designates this enduring online activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Explanation of Course Credits:

Total CME Credit Value: 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

COURSE MATERIALS AND REQUIREMENTS

Internet access to include audio and visual.
Links for all reading materials will be provided for each module.

QUESTIONS AND ASSISTANCE

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I download my CME certificate?
A: Once you have completed a course (including the evaluation), select the "Download Certificate" button at the top of the course page. You can also download your certificate under "Transcript" in the left menu bar.

Q: Do I need to purchase additional reading materials for MedAxiom Academy courses?
A: Additional reading materials may be required. To view course specific materials, view the course syllabus.

Q: Is the course evaluation required?
A: Yes, you must complete the course evaluation after completing all modules to officially finish a course and receive your certificate.

Q: Do courses expire?
A: Yes. Access to the course content will expire 12 months after the start of the course.

Summary


Availability:	On-Demand


Cost:	Member: $499.00 Non-Member: $699.00 Partner: Not Eligible


Credit Offered:	4.5 CME Credits