Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular NP/PA Core Competencies

This program will provide a comprehensive overview of cardiovascular medicine, focusing on the core competencies required for Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Associates (PAs) to deliver effective cardiovascular care. Topics will cover the latest clinical advancements emphasizing diagnostic skills, treatment strategies, and patient education, helping improve patient outcomes and care delivery.

There is an add-on module entitled Cardiology Critical Care Topics for an additional price. 

Course Learning Objectives
Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Describe guideline-based care for acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions.
• Demonstrate enhanced collaborative practice through enhanced cardiovascular knowledge.
• Identify urgent and emergent findings of the cardiovascular patient including management considerations.
• Select vasoactive/inotropic therapies based on hemodynamic data in cardiogenic shock.
• Summarize management strategies for structural complications and acute coronary syndromes
• Develop guideline-based treatment strategies to optimize outcomes following acute cardiac events

Participation in this Mayo Clinic online course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course. 

Credit Statement(s)

AMA - Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this other activity (live and online content) for a maximum of 33.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 

AMA (Bonus Session: Cardiology Critical Care Topics)
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this other activity (live and online content) for a maximum of 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ANCC - Enduring Materials - Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 33.75 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ANCC (Bonus Session: Cardiology Critical Care Topics)
Enduring Materials - Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 4.25 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAPA – Enduring Materials - Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 33.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until 12/02/2028. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

AAPA (Bonus Session: Cardiology Critical Care Topics)– Enduring Materials - Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 4.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until 12/02/2028. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

ACPE – Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this educational activity for a maximum of 4.5 ACPE Knowledge-based contact hours. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ACPE – (Bonus Session: Critical Care) Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this educational activity for a maximum of 0.75 ACPE Knowledge-based contact hours. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ACPE Universal Activity Number (UAN): JA0000238-0000-25-102-H01-P