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ForwardUHS Professional Development Series - Demystifying Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
University Health Services (UHS) learning series is intended to assist UHS Primary Care staff in gaining knowledge to optimize the health and well-being of the college student population at UW-Madison Wisconsin.
Master the complexities of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). This session equips the healthcare team to identify clinical subtypes, navigate diagnostic pathways, and implement comprehensive management. Learn to confidently apply pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, including designing tailored, structured exercise training programs to optimize patient outcomes.
Statement of Need and Purpose
Data from UHS employee surveys, patient satisfaction results, and leadership feedback indicate an opportunity to improve support for our interdisciplinary healthcare team in delivering evidence-based care and patient-centered communication. On recent staff surveys, our team identified high-priority areas where knowledge gaps, variation in practice, and gaps in standardized clinical workflows or communication strategies exist. This educational series is designed to bridge these specific gaps by equipping our medical, nursing, support, and administrative staff with actionable, evidence-based guidelines and resources to gain knowledge and skills in these areas.
Intended Audience
This educational series is designed to meet the interprofessional needs of physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, physical therapists, and other interprofessional healthcare team members at University Health Services.
Session Learning Objectives
As a result of participation in this educational activity, members of the UHS Medical Services team will be able to:
- Define postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome and identify who is at risk.
- Explain the various subtypes of POTS.
- Describe the diagnostic approach in patients with suspected POTS.
- Apply the pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options for POTS.
- Develop appropriate exercise routines for patients with POTS.
Global Learning Objectives
As a result of participation in this education series, the UHS Medical Services team will be able to…
- Apply evidence-based, scientific literature to develop diagnoses and treatment plans to manage disease states.
- Apply principles of culturally competent care and population health management through their learned understanding of social sciences and global health systems.
- Use interprofessional communication that values team-based decision making.
- Establish rapport and build trust with patients using patient-centered, evidence based communication techniques.
Elements of Competence
This educational activity is designed to change learner competence and focuses on the following competency areas:
- Accreditation council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)/Nursing: Patient Care and Procedural Skills, Medical Knowledge, Practice-based Learning and Improvement, Interpersonal and Communication Skills, and Professionalism
- National Academy of Medicine (NAM)/Nursing: Provide Patient Person-Centered Care, Employ Evidence-Based Practice, Population Health, and Utilize Informatics
- Interprofessional Education Collaborative Competencies: Values and Ethics, Roles/Responsibilities, Communication, and Teams and Teamwork
- Social Impact and Belonging: Engage in Self-reflection, Address Differences in Health Outcomes, and Value Culturally Centered Care
Additional Information
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 Credit & Info_UHS_Sesson 1_POTS_08.26.26.pdf | 307.4 KB |
Course summary
- 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 1.00 ANCC Contact Hours
- 1.00 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
- 1.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Agenda
| Time | Activity | Speaker(s) | Learning Objective(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
7:45-7:55 AM | Registration & Check-in | ||
7:55-8:00 AM | Welcome & Introduction | Cydney Levanetz, RN, BSN | Describe how this interprofessional series addresses clinical practice gaps to optimize management and health outcomes for the UHS student population. |
8:00-8:50 AM | Demystifying Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS): An interprofessional approach to definition, diagnosis and treatment This session equips the healthcare team to identify clinical subtypes, navigate diagnostic pathways, and implement comprehensive management. Learn to confidently apply pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, including designing tailored, structured exercise training programs to optimize patient outcomes. | Kathleen Walsh, DO, MS
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8:50-9:00 AM | Questions & Answers | Kathleen Walsh, DO, MS | |
9:00 AM | Adjourn |
Program Changes
Emergency situations occasionally occur and may necessitate topic or speaker changes. The University of Wisconsin-Madison ICEP reserve the right to alter or substitute a topic or speaker without prior notification.
Speaker
| Photo | Speaker |
|---|---|
 | Kathleen Walsh, DO, MS Dr. Kathleen Walsh is a Clinical Professor of Medicine who recently retired from the UW Department of Medicine’s Division of Cardiovascular Medicine. Dr. Walsh previously served as the Associate Director of the UW Health Faint and Fall Clinic. An accomplished clinical educator, her work focused on the complexities of syncope evaluation, fall prevention, geriatric assessments, and polypharmacy optimization. |
Planning Committee
Cydney Levanetz, RN, BSN, Planning Committee Co-Chair, Registered Nurse; UHS Training Coordinator
Amy Parins, MPAS, PhD, Planning Committee Co-Chair, Physician Assistant; UHS Clinical Director
Aneeta Brown, BSN, Registered Nurse
Emily Fuchs, Medical Assistant
Katie Kieler, NP, Nurse Practitioner
Donnie Ophime, Medical Program Assistant
Caitlin Reichelderfer, BSN, MSN, Registered Nurse
Morgan Schauff, BSN, Registered Nurse
Chad Wagner, MD CAQ PCSM RMSK, Physician
Policy on Disclosure
It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) to identify, mitigate and disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies*2 held by the speakers/presenters, authors, planners, and other persons who may influence content of this accredited continuing education (CE). In addition, speakers, presenters and authors must disclose any planned discussion of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation.
For this accredited continuing education activity all relevant financial relationships have been mitigated and detailed disclosures are listed below.
*2 Ineligible companies are those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on, patients. The ACCME does not consider providers of clinical services directly to patients to be ineligible companies
NAME | ROLE(S) | FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS DISCLOSURE | DISCUSSION OF UNLABELED/UNAPPROVED USES OF DRUGS/DEVICES IN PRESENTATION? |
Nina Berge, BA, Continuing Education Specialist, Nursing Professional Development, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing | Committee Member | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Aneeta Brown, BSN | Planner | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Emily Fuchs, Medical Assistant | Planner | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Sue Gaard, MS, RN, Director, Nursing Professional Development, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing | Committee Member | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Katie Kieler, NP | Planner | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Cydney Levanetz, RN, BSN, University Health Services Training Coordinator | Activity Chair/Planner | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Tracy Mrochek, MPA, RN, NPD-BC, Manager, Nursing Professional Development, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing | Committee Member | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
Donnie Ophime, Medical Program Assistant | Planner | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
Amy Parins, MPAS, PhD, University Health Services Clinical Director | Activity Co-Chair/Planner | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Rob Poehnelt, BA, Continuing Education Specialist, Nursing Professional Development, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing | Committee Member | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Caitlin Reichelderfer, BSN, MSN | Planner | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Morgan Schauff, BSN | Planner | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
| Chad Wagner, MD CAQ PCSM RMSK | Planner | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
| Kathleen Walsh, DO, MS | Speaker | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | Yes |
Accreditation and Credit Designation Statements
Accreditation Logos | Accreditation Statements |
 | In support of improving patient care, the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP 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. |
American Medical Association (AMA) The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. | |
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 ANCC contact hours. | |
 | American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. |
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP, as a member of the University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), authorizes this live activity for 1.00 continuing education units (CEUs) or .10 hours. |
Available Credit
- 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 1.00 ANCC Contact Hours
- 1.00 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
- 1.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Accessibility
We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodation for this event. Please contact [email protected] as soon as you can make a reasonable accommodation request.