Continuing Education Information

About CME

How do I claim CME credits?
To claim CME/CE credits, you must submit your online evaluation form at the conclusion of the meeting. You will be receiving an email with the link to the evaluation at the conclusion of the Annual Meeting, at the email address you used to register for the event. Once you complete the survey, you will receive a link that will take you to a site where you will complete a form and attest to the number of credits you are requesting based on the number of hours you participated in the meeting. You have 30 days to complete the evaluation and receive your certificate.
How many CME/CE credits can I receive for attending the meeting?
Attendees can earn up to 32.0 CME/CE credits. CME/CE will only be awarded for sessions attended during the Annual Meeting dates (24 – 28 April, 2021).
How do I receive my certificate?
Once you complete the attestation form, you can print your certificate, and it is emailed directly to you. You have 30 days to complete the evaluation and receive your certificate.
I have another question not answered here. Who do I contact?
Please email Jenny Clark at jenny.clark@ishlt.org.
 

Target Audience

The target audience includes physicians, surgeons, scientists, pharmacists, nurses, transplant coordinators and other allied health and social science professionals engaged in the management and treatment of patients with advanced heart or lung disease, basic science or clinical research related to these fields, or other specialties which cause them to become involved in the treatment of patients with advanced heart or lung disease.

Learning Objectives

After participating in the Annual Meeting participants should have improved competence and performance in the areas of:
  1. Discussing the latest information and approaches regarding transplant research, surgical techniques, medical therapies, donor management and patient management for the treatment of patients suffering from advanced heart and lung disease.
  2. Applying state-of-the art treatment approaches, risk factors, risk management approaches, patient selection criterial, disease prevention strategies, outcome implications and psychosocial management strategies for patients with advanced heart and lung failure.
  3. Evaluating emerging technologies, medical advances and the clinical applications of basic science models of advanced heart and lung disease management and prevention.

Activity Designed to Change

This activity is designed to change knowledge, competence and performance.

Learner Attributes

Patient Care and Medical Knowledge

Disclaimer

The information presented in this activity represents the opinion of the faculty and is not necessarily the official position of the ISHTL.
 

Unrestricted Educational Grants

The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation extends its heartfelt gratitude to the following companies for their unrestricted educational grants in support of the 41st Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions.

Abbott
Medtronic
United Technologies
 

Commercial Support

The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation is grateful for the support provided by the following companies for the Society and all of its endeavors in 2020-2021.

Pinnacle Level
CareDx
Medtronic
Natera

Premier Level
Abbott
Abiomed
Paragonix

Partner Level
One Lambda
XVIVO Perfusion

Supporter Level
Altavant Sciences

Friend Level
Acceleron

Accreditation Information

Physicians

Accreditation Statement - The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement – ISHLT designates this virtual activity for a maximum of 32 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Transplant Coordinators

As a designated Approved Provider by the American Board for Transplant Certification (ABTC), the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation grants up to 32 Category 1 Continuing Education Points for Transplant Coordinators (CEPTCs) for this offering. CEPTC Approval Number: 221-25.

Nurses and Pharmacists

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and the International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the American 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 (ANCC) – Credit Designation Statement – Amedco LLC designates this virtual activity for a maximum of 32.00 ANCC contact hours.

Pharmacists (ACPE) – Credit Designation Statement –Amedco LLC designates this live virtual activity for a maximum of 32.00 knowledge-based CPE contact hours. Event UAN: JA4008163-9999-21-069-L04-P.

NOTE to Pharmacists: The only official Statement of Credit is the one you pull from CPE Monitor. You must request your certificate within 30 days of the activity to meet the deadline for submission to CPE Monitor.

Physicians Assistant

AAPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for the PRA from organizations accredited by ACCME.

Nurse Practitioners

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) recognizes the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as approved accreditors and allow reciprocity for AANPCP continuing education credit.