Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular NP/PA Core Competencies

Date of Original Release: June 30, 2025
Date Credit Expires for this program:  December 29, 2028

Online Access
Access to online course content is available for 18 months from the date of purchase. Credit must be claimed within that time period.  

With this educational tool, learners will be able to:

• View educational videos
• Take notes on PowerPoint and PDF presentations
• Download notes and PDF materials for offline review
• Take pre- and post-assessments
• Obtain CME Credits

Course Description
This program will provide a comprehensive overview of cardiovascular medicine, focusing on the core competencies required for Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Associates (PAs) to deliver effective cardiovascular care. Topics will cover the latest clinical advancements emphasizing diagnostic skills, treatment strategies, and patient education, helping improve patient outcomes and care delivery.

There is an add-on module entitled Cardiology Critical Care Topics for an additional price. 

Course Learning Objectives
Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Describe guideline-based care for acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions.
• Demonstrate enhanced collaborative practice through enhanced cardiovascular knowledge.
• Identify urgent and emergent findings of the cardiovascular patient including management considerations.
• Select vasoactive/inotropic therapies based on hemodynamic data in cardiogenic shock.
• Summarize management strategies for structural complications and acute coronary syndromes
• Develop guideline-based treatment strategies to optimize outcomes following acute cardiac events

Participation in this Mayo Clinic online course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course. 

Target Audience
Nurse Practitioners (NP), Physician Assistants/Associates (PA), Physicians (MD), Pharmacists, and Nurses (RN)

Disclaimer
Participation in this Mayo Clinic educational activity does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course. You should be aware that substantive developments in the medical field covered by this recording may have occurred since the date of original release.

Prerequisites for Participation
There are no prerequisites needed prior to participating in this education activity.

Method of Participation
Participation in this activity consists of reviewing the educational material, completing the learner assessment and evaluation.

Acknowledgement of Commercial Support
No commercial support was received in the production of this activity.

Biblical Resources
Bibliographic resources are provided within the activity.

**Cardiovascular Education App**
The Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular CME App is an innovative educational platform that features cardiology-focused continuing medical education wherever and whenever you need it. Use this app for viewing course materials and assessment(s). Download it for free in Apple or Google stores today or scan the QR code below.

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