EP and Device Therapy for Allied Professionals: Applying Knowledge to Clinical Practice

EP and Device Therapy for Allied Professionals: Applying Knowledge to Clinical Practice is a one-day program presented by the Heart Rhythm Society that brings together allied professionals from various regions of the United States to discuss current practices and trends within the heart rhythm community. Local and regional guidelines, trends and concerns related to issues —  including technology, telemedicine, scope of practice and reimbursement — are all considered as each schedule and agenda is finalized.

A total of 5.0 CME/CE hours are available to attendees. Both the basic and advanced level programs feature didactic sessions, panel discussions and hands-on opportunities so that participants gain a comprehensive understanding of how to best manage cardiac arrhythmia patients.

National Course Directors:

• Beyond the Basics Program:
  • Aileen Ferrick, ACNP-BC, FHRS
  • Heather M. Ross, DNP, ANP-BC, FHRS
• Basic Program:
  • Robin A. Leahy, RN, FHRS
  • Nancy A. Lee, RN, FHRS (Basic)
    

Attendee Testimonials
A sampling of what attendees feedback:

• "This was by far the best educational class concerning EP that I've attended. The information across the board was great. What I've learned today will give me the confidence for patient care and job performance."
• "One of the best seminars I've attended in thirty years of nursing."
• "This session has been very informative and educational. The schedule especially has been very helpful; rotating from lecture to hands-on experiences is a great way to teach and learn. Thank you for a wonderful experience."
• "Very well-formatted course, as well as well-rounded. I appreciate seeing/doing the hands on sessions after the relevant lectures. This was a fantastic course, thank you!"
• "This was one of the best programs I have attended. Thank you. I appreciate your offering it. This was informative, educational, fun and well organized. I am more excited about EP than ever...."

Previous AP Regional Program Information
Since its pilot in 2008, the AP Regional Program has continued to expand to meet the evolving needs of its audience, with an 'advanced level' program initiated in June 2010 based on attendee feedback. In 2011, the Society is offering both 'Basic' and 'Advanced' level programs in order to best address the needs of this audience — see dates and details in the above sidebar.

• Charlottesville, VA
  University of Virginia Health System
  November 5, 2011
  
• New Haven, CT
  Yale University
  September 24, 2011
  
• Loma Linda, CA
  Loma Linda University Medical Center
  July 15, 2011
  
• Charleston, SC
  Medical University of South Carolina
  March 5, 2011
  
• Tulsa, OK
  Oklahoma Heart Institute
  February 12, 2011
• Stony Brook, NY
  Stony Brook University Medical Center
  October 23, 2010
• Jacksonville, FL
  Mayo Clinic
  August 28, 2010
• Wynnewood, PA
  Lankenau Hospital
  June 5, 2010
• Ann Arbor, MI
  Ann Arbor VA Medical Center
  April 17, 2010
• Charlotte, NC
  Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute
  March 20, 2010