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This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options
Course Directors:
| Stephanie F. Heller, M.D. | Erica A. Loomis, M.D. | Kyle S. Rader, P.A.-C. | Brianna M. Skrukrud, APRN, C.N.P. | Alec J. Williams, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P. |
April 7 - 10, 2026 - Eldorado Hotel and Spa - Santa Fe, New Mexico
This widely applicable CME symposium focuses on enhancing patient care by providing:
- Expert knowledge and skill set in acute care surgery for advanced practitioners.
- The latest principles of trauma, critical care and emergency surgery.
- Topics that are geared towards the utilization of advanced practitioners in the management of emergency general surgery.
- Multiple educational formats, including didactic sessions, hands-on workshops and case presentations.
Target Audience
Designed for advanced practice providers including physician assistants and nurse practitioners. In addition, military members, physicians, clinical nurse specialists, nurse educators and nursing staff in trauma, acute care surgery, emergency medicine, and hospital medicine may benefit from this symposium.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe a systematic approach to assessment and management of the acute care surgical patients, including trauma, critical care and emergency general surgery.
- Formulate an action plan based on scientific rationale, evidence-based standards of care, and practice management guidelines for acute care surgical patients, including trauma, critical care and emergency general surgery.
- Choose appropriate and timely consultation and/or referral during admission in acute care surgery and trauma populations.
- Describe management of the pre and post-acute care surgical 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.
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual 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):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 16.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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 16.75 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 16.75 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
IPCE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 16.75 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
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.
| Course / Day | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| General Session / Tuesday | 4.25 |
| General Session / Wednesday | 4.25 |
| General Session / Thursday | 4.25 |
| General Session / Friday | 4.00 |
| General Session / Total | 16.75 |
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 16.75 AAPA Category 1
- 16.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 16.75 ANCC
- 16.75 Attendance
- 16.75 IPCE
Please update your profile to let us know if you have dietary restrictions or access requirements.
To claim credit for livestream participation in this course, learners must view the content during the hours posted for the live activity. This course is not approved for on-demand delivery.
Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which all individuals are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
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