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Continuing Medical Education Information

Educational Objectives

At the conclusion of the symposium, the healthcare professional participant should be able to:

  1. Discuss the epidemiology, pathogenesis, and pathophysiology of PAH
  2. Identify the benefits of early intervention in patients with suspected PAH
  3. List the various therapies available for PAH

Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the Dannemiller Memorial Educational Foundation and the Pulmonary Hypertension Association. The Dannemiller Memorial Educational Foundation is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation of Credit

Physicians
The Dannemiller Memorial Educational Foundation designates this educational activity for a maximum of three category 1 credits toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the activity.

Nurses
The Dannemiller Memorial Educational Foundation is an approved provider of the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 4229 for 3.6 contact hours. RNs outside California must verify with their licensing agency for approval of this course.

Pharmacy
Purdue University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmaceutical education. This is a continuing education activity of Purdue, an equal access/equal opportunity university. To receive the three contact hour of continuing education credit, pharmacists must attend the entire program and complete all registration and evaluations at its conclusion.

These programs are funded through educational grants from:
Actelion Pharmaceuticals
Accredo Therapeutics


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