Mayo Clinic Critical Care Review for the Nurse Practitioner and Physician Associate 2026

Atlantic Beach, FL US

April 9, 2026 to April 11, 2026

This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options

Course Directors: Christan Santos, APRN, D.N.P.; Sarah Peacock, APRN, D.N.P.; and Philip Lowman, M.D.

April 9 - 11, 2026 - One Ocean Resort & Spa - Atlantic Beach, Florida

Mayo Clinic’s Critical Care Review for the Nurse Practitioner and Physician Associate is an interactive course designed for advanced practice providers working with critically ill adult patients. The course is comprised of lecture-based sessions covering essential acute care topics such as vasoactive support, ECMO, secondary trauma assessment, intracranial pressure, anticoagulant reversal, acute liver failure, toxicology, and more.

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Registration Fee(s) for General Sessions
M.D., D.O., Ph.D., Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees	$599
Optional : Pre-Course Ultrasound Workshop (one only)	$250
Optional : Pre-Course Procedural Skills Workshop (one only)	$250

Target Audience

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Critically evaluate management strategies for acute organ failure syndromes, including submassive pulmonary embolism, acute liver failure, variceal hemorrhage, and the acute abdomen
Incorporate evolving therapies and supportive care practices such as hyperbaric oxygen, palliative medicine integration, vasoplegia alternatives, and renal replacement therapy into comprehensive ICU care
Differentiate and manage complex shock states and emergencies, such as cardiogenic shock, anaphylaxis, malignant hyperthermia, and serotonin syndrome, with evidence-based pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
Interpret and utilize bedside diagnostic tools—including ultrasound for echocardiography, lung assessment, FAST, and DVT screening—to guide timely management decisions in acute care
Apply advanced airway and procedural skills by performing and troubleshooting intubation, bronchoscopy, surgical airway techniques, and central venous access in critically ill patients

Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.

Course summary

Available credit:

18.00 AAPA Category 1
18.00 ANCC
18.00 Attendance

Event starts:

04/09/2026 - 7:15am

Event ends:

04/11/2026 - 3:00pm

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Mayo Clinic’s Critical Care Review for the Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant
Mayo Clinic - Jacksonville, FL & One Ocean Resort - Atlantic Beach, FL : April 9-11, 2026
All Times in Eastern Daylight Saving Time (UTC-04:00)

Pre-Course Workshops – Mayo Clinic Simulation Center Thursday, April 9, 2026
6:45 am – 7:15 am	Registration
7:15 am – 9:45	Procedural Skills Simulation Workshop: Basic Airway Techniques (Endotracheal Intubation, Bronchoscopy, Extraglottic Device), Advanced Airway Workshop (Cricothyrotomy, Tracheotomy), Central Venous Access (Additional Registration Required) Christan Santos, APRN; Sarah Peacock, APRN; Brittney Laskey, PA-C; Stephanie Carmon, APRN; Rachel Hannon, APRN; Michelle Ojard, PA-C; Steve Mackay, PA-C; Layton White, PA-C; Philip Lowman, MD; Michael Harrison, MD; Sebastian Mikulic, MD; Emily Rogers, APRN, DNP; Raksha Venkatesan, MD
9:45 – 10:00	Break
10:00 – 12:00	Ultrasound Workshop: Bedside Echocardiography, Lung Exam, FAST Exam, and Bedside DVT Screening
10:00 – 12:00	(Additional Registration Required) Andreea Chirila, RDCS; Brittney Laskey, PA-C; Steve Mackay, PA-C; Layton White, PA-C; Rachel Hannon, APRN; Michelle Ojard, PA-C; Stephanie Carmon, APRN; Emily Rogers, APRN, DNP; Sebastian Mikulic, MD; Raksha Venkatesan, MD
12:00-12:15 pm	Registration/Break
12:15 pm – 2:15	Ultrasound Workshop: Bedside Echocardiography, Lung Exam, FAST Exam, and Bedside DVT Screening (Additional Registration Required) Andreea Chirila, RDCS; Brittney Laskey, PA-C; Steve Mackay, PA-C; Layton White, PA-C; Rachel Hannon, APRN; Michelle Ojard, PA-C; Stephanie Carmon, APRN; Emily Rogers, APRN, DNP; Sebastian Mikulic, MD; Raksha Venkatesan, MD
2:15 – 2:30	Break
2:30 – 5:00	Procedural Skills Simulation Workshop: Basic Airway Techniques (Endotracheal Intubation, Bronchoscopy, Extraglottic Device), Advanced Airway Workshop (Cricothyrotomy, Tracheotomy), Central Venous Access (Additional Registration Required) Christan Santos, APRN; Sarah Peacock, APRN; Brittney Laskey, PA-C; Stephanie Carmon, APRN; Rachel Hannon, APRN; Michelle Ojard, PA-C; Steve Mackay, PA-C; Layton White, PA-C; Philip Lowman, MD; Sebastian Mikulic, MD; Emily Rogers, APRN, DNP; Raksha Venkatesan, MD
5:00	Adjourn

General Session DAY ONE Friday, April 10, 2026
6:45 am – 7:25	Registration and Breakfast
7:25 – 7:30	Welcome and Introduction to the Course Philip Lowman, MD; Sarah Peacock, DNP, APRN; Christan Santos, DNP, APRN
7:30 – 8:10	My Sonographic Approach to Hypotension Govind Panda, MD
8:10 – 8:50*	Cardiogenic Shock: Identification and Medical Management Anna Shapiro, MD
8:50 – 9:30*	Anaphylaxis: Identification and Management Christan Santos, APRN
9:30 – 9:50	Break
9:50 – 10:30*	Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in the Critically Ill Patient Michael Harrison, MD
10:30 – 10:50*	Rapid Fire: Autonomic Storming TBD
10:50 – 11:10	Rapid Fire: Indications and Interpretation of the Swan-Ganz Catheter TBD
11:10 – 11:30*	Rapid Fire: Malignant Hyperthermia TBD
11:30 – 12:20 pm	Lunch 11:30 – Poster presentations start in General Session room. (If participating in the poster presentations session, please claim credit commensurate with the amount of time spent in the session, in 0.25 hour increments, up to 0.5 hours maximum.)
12:20 – 1:00*	The Approach to Submassive Pulmonary Embolism Sebastian Mikulic, MD
1:00 – 1:40*	Electrolyte Emergencies in the ICU Michelle Ojard, PA-C
1:40 – 2:20*	Acute Liver Failure Emily Rogers, APRN
2:20 – 3:00	The Role of Palliative Medicine in the ICU Maisha Robinson, MD
3:00 pm	Adjourn

*4.50 hours of Pharmacology Content on Day One

General Session DAY TWO Saturday, April 11, 2026
6:45 am – 7:25	Registration and Breakfast
7:25 – 7:30	Welcome and Introduction to the Course Philip Lowman, MD; Sarah Peacock, DNP, APRN; Christan Santos, DNP, APRN
7:30 – 8:10*	Awake Intubation and Bronchoscopy TBD
8:10 – 8:50*	Infectious Disease Masqueraders in the ICU Sammer Elwasila, MD
8:50 – 9:30*	Febrile Emergencies: Serotonin Syndrome and Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome Johnny Cebak, MD
9:30 – 9:50	Break
9:50 – 10:30	Intubation in the Setting of Massive Hematemesis Philip Lowman, MD
10:30 – 10:50*	Rapid Fire: Vasoplegia: Alternative Agents Sarah Peacock, APRN
10:50 – 11:10	Rapid Fire: Which Line is Right for My Patient Stephanie Carmon, APRN
11:10 – 11:30*	Rapid Fire: Endocrine Emergency Raksha Venkatesan, MD
11:30 – 12:20	Lunch 11:30 – Poster presentations start in General Session room. (If participating in the poster presentations session, please claim credit commensurate with the amount of time spent in the session, in 0.25 hour increments, up to 0.5 hours maximum.)
12:20 – 1:00*	Pacemakers: Modes, Mayhem, and Methods Quintin Quinones, MD
1:00 – 1:40*	Breaking Down the Bundle: Ventilator Associated Pneumonia Scott Helgeson, MD
1:40 – 2:20	Renal Replacement Therapy in the ICU Christopher Trautman, MD
2:20 – 3:00*	Approach to the Acute Abdomen Rachel Hannon, APRN
3:00 pm	Adjourn

*4.50 hours of Pharmacology Content on Day Two

One Ocean Resort & Spa

1 Ocean Boulevard

Atlantic Beach, FL 32233

United States

+1 (904) 249-7402

Reservations

One Ocean Resort & Spa is located in beautiful Atlantic Beach, Florida. The oceanfront resort is 25 miles from the Jacksonville International Airport and only eight miles from Mayo Clinic. Rooms are reserved for attendees at the group rate starting at $249 per night plus applicable fees and taxes. In order to receive the special rate, reservations must be made before the room block sells out or before the expiration date of March 19, 2026, whichever comes first. Please use the following link for reservations: Online Reservations. The discounted rate is available three days prior to and three days after the course dates based upon availability of group rooms at the time of the request. Requests can be made by calling the 24-hour reservation number, 904-249-7402 and are based on hotel approved availability at the prevailing rate. Rooms are limited so we encourage reserving early.

Discounted hotel parking fees are listed below:
Overnight valet parking fee $20.00 per car per night
Day of event valet parking fee $6 per car per day

The hotel is offering the following amenities for the 2026 conference with the reduced $20 resort fee:

Guest room Wi-Fi
Meeting space Wi-Fi and public area Wi-Fi
Two beach chairs and beach umbrella per day*
Two bicycles for two hours per day*
(2) In-room bottled waters upon arrival
15% off spa services Monday – Thursday*
In-room luxury bath amenities
In-room spa robes
In-room Keurig with Tayst premium coffee assortment
24-hour LavAzza coffee machine in lobby
24-Hour fitness center including Peloton bicycles
*Based upon availability

Please contact the hotel for their cancellation policy and any reservation questions

Travel

Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development is not responsible for expenses incurred by an individual who is not confirmed and for whom space is not available at the meeting. Costs incurred by the registrant such as airline or hotel fees or penalties are the responsibility of the registrant.

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 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 Statement(s):

AAPA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 18.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 18.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Pharmacology Content
This session offers up to 9.00 contact hour(s) in pharmacology or pharmacotherapeutic content. However, the final determination can only be confirmed by the licensing board or authoritative body that issued the requirement. Learners must submit required documentation to their respective board or licensing agency. This course does not offer ACPE or pharmacy credits.

Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.

Day / Session	Credit(s)
General Session	13.50
Optional Workshops - Live only - Must register for the Live General Session
Procedural Skills Simulation Workshop	2.50
Ultrasound Workshop	2.00

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Available Credit

18.00 AAPA Category 1
18.00 ANCC
18.00 Attendance

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Mayo Clinic Critical Care Review for the Nurse Practitioner and Physician Associate 2026