Heart of the Matter: Case-Based and Hands-On Experience for the Echo Lab Team


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Add to Calendar Heart of the Matter: Case-Based and Hands-On Experience for the Echo Lab Team 10/19/2024 7:45:00 AM 10/19/2024 5:00:00 PM America/New_York For More Details: https://rutgers.cloud-cme.com/NJEcho Description: Pre-registration closes Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 11:59 pm. On site registration will be limited due to the conference room's seating capacity. Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally. Despite the multitude of strides that have been made in the field of cardiology, early recognition of some of these disease states remains a challenge. Understanding the underlying causes of death is important, ne... Rutgers RWJMS, Clinical Academic Building, 125 Paterson Street, Room 1302 false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 7:45 AM - 5:00 PM, Rutgers RWJMS, Clinical Academic Building, 125 Paterson Street, Room 1302, New Brunswick, NJ

Overview
Pre-registration closes Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 11:59 pm. On site registration will be limited due to the conference room's seating capacity.

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally. Despite the multitude of strides that have been made in the field of cardiology, early recognition of some of these disease states remains a challenge. Understanding the underlying causes of death is important, nevertheless, rigorously diagnosing and evaluating of cardiovascular disease through echocardiography provides additional tactics to tackle the epidemic of heart disease.

Professional practice gaps persist among healthcare providers regarding echocardiographic assessment, including image acquisition, interpretation, and integration into patient care plans. This program aims to address these gaps by providing a comprehensive overview of two-dimensional and Doppler echocardiography, standardized imaging protocols, understanding advanced imaging modalities, and effectively integrating echocardiographic findings into clinical practice.

The activity will highlight the recognition of systolic and diastolic heart failure, accurate assessment of valvular heart disease, and cardiac masses. In addition, small group, hands-on workshops will be offered to instruct providers in becoming proficient in 3D- and strain imaging.

Armed with the information and techniques from this activity, learners will be able to enhance their proficiency in echocardiography, improve their understanding of advanced imaging techniques, and develop skills to integrate echocardiographic findings into patient care plans effectively. As a result, learners will contribute to improved patient outcomes and the advancement of cardiovascular imaging practices.

Target Audience
This activity is intended for sonographers, nurses, residents, fellows, students and other allied healthcare professionals involved in the echocardiographic assessment of patients with cardiovascular disease. Physicians and advances practice providers may find this activity useful..

Activity Director
Kameswari Maganti, MD, FASE
Professor of Medicine
Section Chief, Non-Invasive Cardiology
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Director of Echocardiography Lab
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
New Brunswick, NJ

Activity Co-Directors
Alicia Wright, RCS, FASE
Supervisor of Echocardiography, Cardiodynamics Laboratory
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
New Brunswick, NJ

Grace Casaclang-Verzosa, MD, MBA, FASE
Administrative Director, Non-Invasive Cardiology
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
New Brunswick, NJ


Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:

  1. Review advanced imaging modalities in echocardiography, such as strain imaging, three-dimensional echocardiography, and contrast-enhanced echocardiography.
  2. Develop proficiency in standardized image acquisition techniques for echocardiography, ensuring consistency and reproducibility across examinations.
  3. Determine the proper patient positioning, transducer placement, and imaging planes to optimize image quality.
  4. Summarize principles of quality assurance and safety in echocardiography, including equipment maintenance, infection control, and patient safety measures.
  5. Interpret echocardiographic findings related to cardiac structure, function, and hemodynamics.
  6. Recognize common abnormalities, such as valvular disorders, chamber size, wall motion abnormalities, and assess their clinical significance.
  7. Implement protocols to ensure accurate and safe echocardiographic examinations for optimal patient care.

Registration
 Registration Fees 

 
 Physician  $50
 Other Healthcare Professional  $40
 RBHS/RWJBarnabas Faculty/Staff  $25
 Resident/Fellow in Training/Healthcare Student *  Complimentary
* Registration must be accompanied by program director’s letter confirming resident/fellow/student status. Please upload your letter when registering or email it to [email protected].

Registrants may be asked to furnish documentation confirming their employment status in order to be eligible for a reduced rate. If it is determined that a registrant does not meet the eligibility criteria, the registrant will be required to pay the necessary tuition fee.

Registration fee includes continental breakfast, refreshment breaks, lunch, continuing education credits, and course material. Registration can only be accepted through our secure online website until October 16, 2024. Registration will not be confirmed until payment is received. If payment is not received in time for the activity, Rutgers reserves the right to cancel the registration.

Pre-registration is recommended. On-site registration will be accommodated on a space available basis.

Confirmation
Once registered, you will receive an confirmation email.  As the activity dates approaches, you will received additional information to assist you with your plans to participate in this activity.

Cancellation/Refund
A full refund, less a $25 cancellation fee, will be granted if notice is received no later than October 18, 2024. Refunds will not be issued for any cancellation received after October 18, 2024, and cannot be given for no shows. To cancel, email your cancellation request to Rutgers Center for Continuing and Outreach Education by email at [email protected].

For any other questions, concerns, or if you require special arrangements to attend this activity, please contact Rutgers Center for Continuing and Outreach Education by email at [email protected].

Rutgers and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital reserve the right to modify program content, faculty and program activities. It also reserves the right to cancel the activity if necessary. If the activity is cancelled, liability is limited to the registration fee.

Accreditation and Credit Designation

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences 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.


Nurses: This activity is awarded 7 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim those contact hours actually spent participating in the activity.

Sonographers: An application has been submitted to Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) for approval.

Physician Associates: NCCPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME.

Method of Participation
In order to meet the learning objectives and receive continuing education credit, participants are expected to register for the activity, check in at the registration desk, attend the program, and complete the online evaluation at the conclusion of the activity. A CE certificate will be emailed to participants upon completion of the online evaluation.


Additional Information
Course Material
In an effort to provide the most complete materials to attendees and conserve resources, PDF versions of the lecture slides will be made available online to registered attendees. Additional information will be provided in future confirmation communication.

Credits
ANCC Contact Hours (7.00 hours), General Attendance (7.00 hours)