1. Evaluate different clinical perspectives and evidence-based practice in the management of STEMI patients during the COVID era.
2. Discuss recent updates to research and evidence in regard to the management of STEMI patients.
3. Review the evaluation, identification and management of patients with cardiogenic shock from the perspective of one’s unique clinical role.
4. Assess best practices/processes of establishing and maintaining cardiogenic shock programs for both referring and receiving centers.
5. Categorize ECMO/ECLS criteria and appropriate use of these therapies in critically ill cardiac patients as related to one’s unique clinical role.  
6. Interpret the role and practice scope of the critical care nurse managing ECMO therapy in a facility that has implemented nurse-driven ECMO protocols.
7. Determine evidence-based techniques to the access and management of impella or intra-aortic balloon pump patients.
8. Compare variances in the management of critically ill cardiac patients requiring impella and/or intra-aortic balloon pump therapies.
9. Establish an understanding of TherOx SSO2 technology for the LAD STEMI patient.
10. Critique the newest research for management of out of hospital cardiac arrest patients as related to one’s unique clinical role and scope of practice.

ACCREDITATION 

In support of improving patient care, Baystate Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

• 4.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credit
• 4.75 ACPE Contact Hours
• 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
• 4.75 ANCC Contact Hours
• 4.75 BCIPE Instructional Hours
• 4.75 OEMS Credit Hours

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