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Update in the Medical Management of Heart Failure for Primary Care Providers

Program Date & Time:
January 28, 2025 | 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Modalities:
  • In-person
  • Webinar
Registration Fee:
Free to $40.00
View flyer (PDF)
Additional Details
Instructional Hours:
2.00
Didactic Hours (AHEC Scholars):
2.00
Experiential Hours (AHEC Scholars):
0.00
Registration Deadline:
1/28/25 4:00 PM
Cancellation Deadline:
1/26/25 7:00 PM
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Presenter(s)
Description
The purpose of this interprofessional CE activity is to give primary care providers a comprehensive update in the medical management of the heart failure syndrome, including specific treatment recommendations for the different types of heart failure and an overview and analysis of the latest clinical trial information evaluating new therapies for this chronic medical condition.

Keywords: heart failure, primary care, medical, heart

Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the epidemiology and pathophysiology of heart failure (HF) with respect to different HF phenotypes.
  • Recognize social determinants of health that impact the care of patients living with HF.
  • Define the role of each member of the healthcare team in the medical management of HF.
  • Review recently published HF clinical trial information.
  • Discuss guideline-directed management of HF drug therapy.
  • Summarize the effectiveness of HF drug therapy on patient morbidity and mortality using the concept of number-needed-to-treat (NNT).
Disclosures
Dr. Jebaily, Dr. Morris, Dr. Howell, Ms. Parnell, and Ms. Morris declare no conflicts of interest or financial interests in any product or service mentioned in this program, including employment, gifts, stock holdings and/or honoraria. Pee Dee AHEC’s conflict of interest policy requires faculty to disclose any real or apparent commercial financial affiliations related to the content of their presentations/materials. Speakers have signed a vested interest form declaring any conflict of interest in education activities. Please see individual activities for any conflicts of interest. Provisions of these educational activities by Pee Dee AHEC does not imply endorsement by Pee Dee AHEC, SCNA or ANCC of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with activities.
Credits Available
  • Registered Nurses
    SC Nurses Association
    Credit Statement

    Pee Dee AHEC (Area Health Education Center) is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by South Carolina Nurses Association an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 2 contact hours.

  • Physicians
    Southeastern CME Consultants
    Credit Statement
    “In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Pee Dee AHEC and Southeastern CME Consultants, LLC. Southeastern Continuing Medical Education Consultants, LLC, 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.” This interprofessional CE activity provides 2.0 contact hours (0.2 CEUs) of continuing education credit for physicians, physician assistants, and pharmacists. 
  • Physician Assistants
    Southeastern CME Consultants
    Credit Statement
    “In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Pee Dee AHEC and Southeastern CME Consultants, LLC. Southeastern Continuing Medical Education Consultants, LLC, 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.” This interprofessional CE activity provides 2.0 contact hours (0.2 CEUs) of continuing education credit for physicians, physician assistants, and pharmacists.
  • Pharmacists
    Southeastern CME Consultants
    Credit Statement
    “In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Pee Dee AHEC and Southeastern CME Consultants, LLC. Southeastern Continuing Medical Education Consultants, LLC, 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.” This interprofessional CE activity provides 2.0 contact hours (0.2 CEUs) of continuing education credit for physicians, physician assistants, and pharmacists. Participants must complete an online program evaluation within 2 weeks following the program date to receive continuing education credit.  
  • APRNs
    SC Nurses Association
    Credit Statement

    Pee Dee AHEC (Area Health Education Center) is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by South Carolina Nurses Association an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 1.5 PH (Pharmacology Hours) and 0.5 CH (Contact hours).

  • Health Profession Student
    Area Health Education Consortium Student
    Credit Statement
    Participation recognition only: This 2 hour(s) program is presented by Pee Dee AHEC.
  • All other participants
    Area Health Education Consortium
    Credit Statement
    This program provides 0.2 CEUs by Pee Dee AHEC and meets South Carolina AHEC Best Practice Standards.
  • AHEC Scholars
    Area Health Education Consortium Student
    Credit Statement
    Participation recognition only: This 2 hour(s) program is presented by SC AHEC.
Locations/Participation Options
  • McLeod Pavilion First Floor Conference Room
    Location:
    Florence , SC Details
    Status:
    Open
  • Webinar
    Details
    Status:
    Open
Contact(s)

If you have questions about the credits, location/video conference information, or any other details specific to this particular program, please reach out to the contact(s) below:

  • Name:
    Kimberly Morris
    Phone:
    843-777-5352
    Email:
    kimberlymorris@mcleodhealth.org
  • Name:
    Beejay Morris
    Phone:
    843-777-5347
    Email:
    beejay.parnell@mcleodhealth.org
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