Pediatric Fundamentals of Critical Care Support (PFCCS)

Monday, May 6, 2024, 7:30 AM - Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 5:00 PM, Center for Procedural Skills and Simulation (CPSS), Iowa City, IA

In some settings, the presentation of a critically ill child is a relatively rare but high-anxiety event. Pediatric Fundamental Critical Care Support (PFCCS) Provider Course is a major resource for those interested in developing or refreshing their skills regarding the recognition of critical illnesses in children and the initiation of life-saving interventions for the critically ill pediatric patient.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (14.50 hours), ANCC Contact Hours (14.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (14.50 hours)

1. Recognize and initiate management of acute, life-threatening conditions
2. Prioritize assessment needs for the critically ill or injured infant or child.
3. Select appropriate diagnostic tests
4. Respond to significant changes in the unstable pediatric patient.
5. Determine the need for expert consultation and/or patient transfer and the optimal methodology accomplishing patient transfer.

Registration: open through 5/5/24

• Physicians, Residents and Fellows: $350.00
• Any Other Healthcare Professional (Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Nurses, EMT, Paramedics, etc.): $250.00

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellation requests must be made via email to [email protected] by the end of the day, May 1, 2024.  Such requests will be refunded the cost of registration less a $50.00 per person fee. Any requests for cancellation/refunds after that date will not be honored.  

In support of improving patient care, the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine 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.

 

Physician: The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Nurse: The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.50 ANCC contact hours.  Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Other Provider: All other participants will receive a certificate of participation for this conference upon completion of the online evaluation.  It is the responsibility of each attendee to determine if the continuing education programs they attend meet the requirements of their professional licensure board.

Conference Site:
The conference will be held at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in the Center for Procedural Skills & Simulation Center (CPSS) MAPF 00170 - Elevator H, Lower Level go LEFT off elevator down the hallway past Rehabilitation Therapies, hallway will take a slight right and there are double doors on the left, follow signs.  

Iowa City Attractions:
Check out the Iowa City Downtown District’s website and/or Iowa River Landing’s website for a list of area attractions and details. More information about the area is available at https://medicine.uiowa.edu/pediatrics/about-us/why-iowa.

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights
Located across the street from Kinnick Stadium and UIHC, it’s an easy walk to the conference. Free shuttle available upon request.

The Graduate Iowa City
On the Pedestrian Mall in downtown Iowa City, approximately one mile from UIHC campus. Special University of Iowa rate of $99/night. Free shuttle available upon request.

Heartland Inn
Located near corner of Hayden Fry Way and Highway 6, approximately 1.5 miles from UIHC campus. Free shuttle available upon request.

Hyatt Regency Hotel & Conference Center - Coralville
Located in Iowa River Landing area, approximately 2.5 miles from UIHC campus. Free shuttle available upon request.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.