This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Indiana State Medical Association (ISMA) through the joint sponsorship of St.Vincent Hospital and Health Care Center Inc. and the Cardiovascular Research & Education Foundation of Indiana, Inc.  St.Vincent Hospital and Health Care Center Inc. designates this educational activity for a maximum of 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits(s)™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

 

As a sponsor accredited by the Indiana State Medical Association, St. Vincent Hospital must insure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all sponsored educational programs.  All faculty participating in these programs must complete a disclosure statement indicating any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest that may have a direct bearing on the subject matter of the continuing education program.  This pertains to relationships with pharmaceutical companies, biomedical device manufacturers, or other corporations whose products or services are related to the subject matter of the presentation topic.

 

EMTs and Paramedics will receive 5.0 hours of education credit.

Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.

 

This program is being reviewed by the American College of Emergency Physicians for ACEP Category I credit.

 

This program is being reviewed by the American Osteopathic Association for 5.0 hours of Category 2A credit.

 

Nursing Accreditation: This program has been approved for 4.5 contact hours; CERP Category A.  The assigned program number is 00015207. This number must be recorded on all certificates issued for this program.