Surgical Airway Webinar Series

The Veterans Healthcare Administration and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine are excited to announce a cutting-edge educational opportunity. This six-part monthly LIVE webinar series will focus on management of surgical airways.

Series Description: The presence of a tracheostomy or laryngectomy has life altering implications and caring for these patients can be difficult and often high risk with regards to complications, morbidity, and mortality. The literature supports the expertise of a variety of professionals for optimal management of these patients. This interprofessional series for medical professionals will provide innovative education on airway management, rehabilitation, and advances in clinical practice recommendations for respiration, communication, and swallowing needs for patients with a surgical airway. Most sessions will also include interdisciplinary panel discussions to provide robust discussion and Q&A.

Target Audience: This series is designed for medical providers, including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, respiratory therapists and speech language pathologists.

Registration is complimentary and pre-registration is required. Once registered for the webinar series, you will automatically receive your link to access the webinars and reminders so you don’t miss an event! Your link is unique to you and cannot be shared with others.

If you miss one of the live events, do not worry! Your registration provides unlimited access to the recorded webinars which will be available from December 1-31, 2021.

Participation by all individuals is encouraged. Advance notification of any special needs will help us provide better service. Please notify us of your needs at least two weeks in advance of the program by emailing events.us@atosmedical.com.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the University of Pittsburgh and The Veterans Healthcare Administration Health Foundation. The University of Pittsburgh 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 (CME) Credit:The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. To claim CME, you must complete the documentation at the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Services website Complete registration here. For more information on how to claim your credits click here.

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Nursing (CNE) Credit:The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1.5 contact hours. To claim CME, you must complete the documentation at the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Services website complete registration here. For more information on how to claim your credits click here.