COURSE DESCRIPTION
This eight-part course is designed to educate medical assistants (MAs) on cardiovascular essentials. Whether an MA is transitioning from primary care or another specialty to cardiology, this course will help prepare them for success. It was developed by Ginger Biesbrock, DSC, PA-C, FACC, a physician assistant and university instructor, and Lesley Jones Larson, MHA, FACHE, a cardiovascular administrative leader.
The course incorporates video and online learning to cover these essential cardiovascular topics:
- Module 1: Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology
- Module 2: Cardiovascular Terminology
- Module 3: Cardiovascular Medicine – Common CV Medications, Indications and Mechanism of Action
- Module 4: Cardiovascular Patient Assessment – Vital Signs and Intake
- Module 5: Cardiovascular Medicine – EKG
- Module 6: Cardiovascular Medicine – Diagnostics and Interventions
- Module 7: Chart Preparation Considerations
- Module 8: Professionalism
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COURSE GOALS
For Clinicians:
Develop an understanding of performing common medical assistant responsibilities in the cardiovascular ambulatory clinic
For Employers of Clinicians:
Provide clinical competency assurance on common medical assistant responsibilities in the cardiovascular ambulatory clinic
FACULTY
Ginger Biesbrock, DSC, PA-C, FACC
Combining over 25 years of clinical and operational experience with the most recent scholarship in delivery science, Ginger Biesbrock serves as executive vice president of care transformation at MedAxiom. Her objective is to combine proven organizational performance improvement techniques with an innovation overlay – optimizing the present state while continuously looking to author original solutions.
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Jaime Warren, ED.D, BHS, CNMT, NCT
With over 22 years of clinical and operational experience, Jaime Warren serves as vice president of consulting. At MedAxiom, Jaime will use her expertise to improve organizational processes, workflows, and human performance.
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Lesley M. Jones Larson, MHA, FACHE,
Lesley M. Jones Larson, MHA, FACHE, has more than 22 years of experience in the healthcare industry, in both ambulatory and acute care settings, with particular expertise in daily operations management, project management, Lean management, business development and strategy, planning, Epic electronic health records and human resources.
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Instructor Disclosures
THE METHODOLOGY
Each weekly lesson has a 10–45-minute didactic video providing the content for each week’s focus and connection to the guidance roadmap tools. Each week will conclude with a 5-10 question quiz to assure learner's understanding of the content.
This course can be taken at the student’s own pace but must be completed within 12 months of starting the course. This is a pass/fail course; students must pass each weekly quiz with a score of 80% or above and complete the course evaluation in order to receive CME credits and a certificate of completion.
ACCREDITATION
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 International Institute for Continuing Medical Education and MedAxiom. International Institute for Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
International Institute for Continuing Medical Education designates the blended format for this educational activity for a maximum of 2.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Blended activity dates: July 20, 2026 – July 20, 2029
Other Healthcare Professionals:
Nurse Practitioners and Registered Nurses
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM from organizations accredited by the ACCME. Visit the ANCC’s website for more information.
Pharmacists
Different state boards of pharmacy have different requirements for continuing education. Some accept CME credit, while others accept only ACPE-approved CPE (continuing pharmacy education) credit. Please refer to your state board of pharmacy to find out if CME is accepted.
Please note that all final decisions about credit hour acceptance will be made by the licensing organization to which the credit hours are submitted.
Physician Assistants
NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.
Financial Disclosures
All faculty, planners, reviewers, or staff report no relationships to disclose.
“I do not have at present nor have had within the last 24 months, any financial relationships with ineligible companies.”
iiCME adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME/CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest will be mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.
This activity may include discussion of investigational or off-label uses of products or devices. International Institute for Continuing Medical Education does not endorse or promote the use of any product or device outside of its approved indications.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Disclosure
In accordance with the standards and guidance set forth by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), individuals in control of content are required to disclose the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the development of educational materials. This includes identification of the specific AI tool(s) utilized and a description of how AI contributed to content creation.
iiCME maintains oversight of all educational content and conducts a thorough review process to ensure that materials are evidence-based, fair-balanced, and free from commercial bias, consistent with ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence.
While AI may be used as a supportive tool in content development, it does not replace clinical expertise or independent medical judgment. Learners are advised to critically evaluate all information presented and apply their own professional judgment when incorporating knowledge into clinical practice.
COMPETENCY
Each week will conclude with a 5-10 question quiz to assure learner’s understanding of the content.
COURSE MATERIALS: REQUIRED TEXTS, MATERIALS, OR EQUIPMENT
- Internet access to include audio and visual
QUESTIONS AND ASSISTANCE
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