Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) CME Symposium for Community Partners

The Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) CME Symposium for Community Partners is dedicated to the basics of how ventricular assist devices work, how to assess potential complications and monitor patients.

Topics

• VAD alarms and emergency care
• Components, function and theory of device
• Potential complications associated with VADs
• How to monitor a VAD patient and normal VAD management
• How to contact a VAD team and find additional resources available for VAD

Who should Attend

Attendees from:

• EMS
• Emergency department
• Home health
• Primary care
• Physical therapists
• Hospice and cardiac rehab center providers
• Occupational therapists