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Concurrent C75M298

Caring for the Adult with Congenital Heart Disease

Facilitator(s): Kari S Hatfield, MSN, AGACNP-BC, PCCN, CCRN; Marissa Dickerson, BSN, RN, CPN

Contact Hours 1.25
CERP A 1.25
San Diego Conference
Date Tuesday 5/19/2026
Time 1:00PM - 2:15PM PT

Session Summary

Adults born with congenital heart defects (CHD) account for approximately 2/3 of the CHD population, with over 2 million patients living in the United States. Management of various defects is challenging due to the complexity of patient anatomy and functional status. This presentation reviews three of the most common CHD lesions and provides guidance and evidence-based strategies to provide exemplary patient- and family-centered care, with an emphasis on adults with CHD.

Objectives

  • Describe three of the most common congenital heart defects and initial symptoms and management.
  • Explain long-term pathophysiologic changes that occur in CHD patients as they reach adulthood.
  • Discuss care-transition issues and opportunities as patients reach adulthood.
Topics Cardiovascular
Population Adult
Role Staff

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Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Successful Completion

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation to be awarded contact hours AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for 1.25 contact hours.

Disclosure

Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content will be identified by the Nurse Planner within the activity. Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content has been mitigated.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not imply AACN, ANCC, or CBRN approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity.

Activities with pharmacology hours are to assist the APRN in fulfilling the pharmacotherapeutic education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Activities meet the standards for most states that require mandatory continuing education for license and/or certification renewal. AACN recommends consulting with your own state board of nursing or credentialing organization before submitting your certificate of completion. 

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.