VASCULAR DISEASE FOR THE REFERRING PROVIDER

April 18, 2023
  • The Duke Vascular Disease for the Referring Provider CME Course is designed to educate healthcare providers on the latest advancements in identifying and evaluating vascular disease, and best-practice treatment options. The course will focus on peripheral artery disease (PAD), aortic aneurysms, leg edema/venous disease, and vascular access for dialysis. Attendees will gain an understanding of key indicators, new surgical interventions and treatment strategies, and when to refer to a vascular specialist.

Target Audience

  • Allied Health Professionals
  • Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Physicians
  • Physician Assistants

Learning Objectives

1| Outline the differences between limb and non-limb threatening disease and describe effective diagnosis for clinically significant PAD (peripheral artery disease);

2| Describe indications for aortic aneurysm repair and identify appropriate options follow up procedures;

3| Discern between emergent and non-emergent issues with dialysis access and evaluate and assess dialysis patients for possible referral back to vascular specialist; and

4| Identify symptoms of venous disease especially in patients presenting with leg edema and evaluate treatment options including referral

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)
  • 2.00 ANCC
  • 2.00 JA Credit - AH
    • 2.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)
Registration Opens: 
04/18/2023
Registration Expires: 
04/18/2025
Activity Starts: 
04/18/2023 - 6:00pm EDT
Activity Ends: 
04/18/2023 - 9:30pm EDT
Rating: 
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Durham, NC 27705
United States
  • Dawn Coleman
  • Chris Longo
  • Heather Waldrop
  • Young Kim
  • George Clark
  • Daniel Geerson
  • Nada Kamel
  • AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)
  • ANCC
  • JA Credit - AH
  • Attendance

Available Credit

  • 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)
  • 2.00 ANCC
  • 2.00 JA Credit - AH
    • 2.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)
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