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ForwardUW-NIL: Care of the Cardiac- PCU - March 2, 2026
Overview
Learners will engage with in‑depth information on cardiac topics including heart failure, anticoagulants, post‑procedure groin and radial management, pacemakers, and mock code.
Elements of Competence
This activity has been designed to change learner competence and focuses on the following competencies:
American Board of Medical Specialties
- Patient care and procedural skills
Interprofessional Education Collaborative Competencies
- Roles and Responsibilities
Intended Audience
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of nurses and radiology technologist.
Learning Objectives
As a result of this activity, participants, as members of the healthcare team will be able to:
- List common indications for anticoagulants
- Name symptoms of left sided heart failure
- Demonstrate knowledge of ACLS protocol in mock code blue
- Describe steps for the Chest Pain Protocol
Agenda
PCU Education –
Anticoagulants Lecture – Kristen
Pacemakers – Michelle
Skills Stations
- Cath Lab Management – Michelle
- CP Protocol / 12-Lead EKG – Kristen
- Simulation: Chest pain (pacing and code) – Melissa
UW Health Northern Illinois-Swedish American Hospital
1401 E State St
Rockford, IL 61104
United States
Presenters/Planners
Michelle Youngberg‑Campos — MSN
Melissa Karenke — MSN
Kristen Tatum — MSN
Anna Burks — Technician
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* held by the speakers/presenters, authors, planners, and other persons who may influence the 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.
Name | Role | Financial Relationship Disclosures | Discussion of Unlabeled/Unapproved uses of drugs/devices in presentation? | |
| Michelle Youngberg‑Campos | Planner/Speaker | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No | |
| Melissa Karenke | Planner/Speaker | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No | |
| Kristen Tatum | Speaker | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No | |
| Anna Burks | Planner |
| No |
*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.
Accreditation Statement
 | 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. |
Credit Designation Statements
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live in-person activity for a maximum of 2.00 ANCC contact hours.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP, as a member of the University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), authorizes this program for 0.20 CEUs or 2.00 hours.
Available Credit
- 2.00 ANCC Contact Hours
- 2.00 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
Questions about Registration
Email Youngberg-Campos, Michelle <[email protected]>
Program Changes
Emergency situations occasionally occur and may necessitate topic or speaker changes. The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP reserve the right to alter or substitute a topic or speaker without prior notification.
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.