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Preconference Half Day PC114

What Do I Need to Know: Mastering Advanced Cardiac Devices with Hands-On Simulation

Facilitator(s): Wei-Ting Chen, RN, MS-CSO, CCRN, CSC; Jonathan Apolinario, BSN,RN,CCRN; Aysa Arenas, MSN, RN; Erin August, MSN, RN, CCAC; Wei-Cho Chen, MSN, RN-BC, CCRN, CSC; Melissa Fix, RN, BSN, CCRN-CMC; Daisy Samonte, MSN, RN, CCRN, CSC, CMC

Session Summary

This immersive pre-conference equips clinicians to care for patients on IABP, Impella, ECMO and other cardiac support devices. Attendees explore device functions and evidence-based management strategies and gain confidence through hands-on simulation. This session is essential for nurses in cardiac ICUs, Progressive Care Unit, CV recovery units and rapid response roles.

Objectives

  • Identify key indications, mechanisms, and clinical considerations for Impella, IABP, and VA-ECMO.
  • Apply best practices for bedside management, troubleshooting, and complication recognition across cardiac devices.
  • Perform simulated assessments and emergent interventions using IABP, ECMO, and Impella equipment.
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 3.00 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.