Description

Join us for an insightful conference focused on the latest advancements in surgical approaches, imaging, and pacing technologies related to heart conduction and heterotaxy syndromes. This event will feature leading experts sharing their research, clinical experiences, and practical applications in managing complex cardiac conditions.

Attendees will gain valuable knowledge on cutting-edge techniques and regulatory aspects of bringing new medical devices to market. In-Person attendees with also have the opportunity to engage in hands-on workshops utilizing advanced EP catheter mapping and fiberoptic confocal microscopy, giving attendees a practical, in-depth experience with these cutting-edge tools.

Course Format 

In-person attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to engage in hands-on, interactive learning experiences, including live demonstrations and simulations. Join us for a networking dinner on the first night, along with other opportunities to connect and collaborate. A virtual option is available for those who are not able to attend in person.

Learning Objectives: 

At the conclusion of this educational program, learners will be able to:

1. 1. 1. 1. Understand the anatomical variability in the presentation of conduction tissue following pediatric heart surgery and its implications for managing cardiac conduction issues.
         2. Evaluate the current surgical techniques used to address cardiac conduction issues and identify areas for improvement based on interdisciplinary perspectives.
         3. Explore the role of pathology in identifying and characterizing cardiac conduction issues, and understand how this knowledge can guide treatment decisions.
         4. Discuss innovative engineering approaches and technological advancements in reducing and managing cardiac conduction issues after pediatric heart surgery.
         5. Develop strategies for interdisciplinary collaboration among healthcare professionals to foster the ideal practice of a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to the management of cardiac conduction issues in pediatric heart surgery patients.

To register, please click on the register tab above. If this is your first time registering for a conference at Boston Children’s Hospital, you will need to create an account. Returning users can log in to their account to complete the registration process.   

Pre-registration is required. Once you have registered you will receive a confirmation email with a registration receipt. Course access instructions will be sent a few days prior to the course launch. If you have questions or need assistance with registration, please direct all inquiries to cmedepartment@childrens.harvard.edu.

Online Course Cancellation, Transfer & Refund Policy
Due to the propriety materials and content of each course, online virtual courses orders are NOT eligible for refund, cancellation or transfer.

Other Terms and Conditions:
Online training courses may NOT be transferred to another Participant. Participants have 2 weeks to access any virtual online course content. Participants have until the expiration date to access and complete any enduring material courses. Boston Children’s Hospital CE is not responsible for user technical difficulties including loss of internet, power outages, etc. 

Cancellation of Services
Although highly unlikely, in case an event is canceled or postponed, Boson Children’s can provide a full refund or offer a credit towards future events to those who have already registered.

Refund Policy
Refunds will be made in the following ways: For payments received by credit or debit cards, the same credit/debit card will be refunded.

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, Boston Children’s Hospital 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

Boston Children’s Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.

Physician Assistant

Boston Children’s Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.

Nurse

Boston Children’s Hospital designates this activity for 12.00 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Disclosure Policy 

Boston Children’s Hospital adheres to all ACCME Essential Areas, Standards, and Policies. It is Boston Children’s policy that those who have influenced the content of a CE activity (e.g. planners, faculty, authors, reviewers and others) disclose all relevant financial relationships with commercial entities so that Boston Children’s may identify and resolve any conflicts of interest prior to the activity. These disclosures will be provided in the activity materials along with disclosure of any commercial support received for the activity. Additionally, faculty members have been instructed to disclose any limitations of data and unlabeled or investigational uses of products during their presentations.

Disclosure Statement

The following planners, speakers, and content reviewers, on behalf of themselves, have reported the following relevant financial relationships with any entity producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on patients:

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Boston Children’s Hospital 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 relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.