2023 UAMS IDHI Stroke Program Conference

Wednesday, September 27, 2023, 12:30 PM - Thursday, September 28, 2023, 5:00 PM CST, Hot Springs, AR

The Annual Conference is designed to provide the latest evidence-based practice recommendations for treatment of acute ischemic stroke; how to utilize digital health in the treatment of stroke; and to educate the public on recognizing signs and symptoms of stroke.

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AMA Credit Designation Statement
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ACPE Credit Designation Statement
These knowledge based activities will provide pharmacists up to 8.5 contact hours or 0.85 CEU.  CE credit information, based on verification of live attendance and completion of the program evaluation, will be provided to NABP within 60 days after the activity completion. 

ANCC Credit Designation Statement
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.5 ANCC contact hours.  Nursing contact hours will be awarded for successful completion of program components based upon documented attendance and completion of evaluation materials.

AAPA Credit Designation Statement
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 8.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

CDR Credit Designation Statement
This activity is designated for 8.5 CDR CPEUs. Completion of this RD/DTR profession-specific or IPCE activity awards CPEUs (One IPCE credit = one CPEU).  If the activity is dietetics-related but not targeted to RDs or DTRs, CPEUs may be claimed which are commensurate with participation in contact hours.  RDs and DTRs are to select activity type 102 in their Activity Log.  Sphere and Competency selection is at the learner’s discretion.

Athletic Trainers Credit Designation Statement
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (BOC AP#: 0000298) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers (ATs). This program is eligible for a maximum of 8.5 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program. 

1. Discuss updates in evidenced based strategies related to stroke care.
2. Analyze how system wide process improvements positively affect stroke care in Arkansas.
3. Implement collaborative efforts between stroke hospitals and their community partners.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (8.75 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (8.75 hours), ACPE - Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (6.50 hours), ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center (8.75 hours), ASRT - American Society of Radiologic Technologists: Category A (8.75 hours), CDR - Commission on Dietetic Registration (8.75 hours), CHES - Continuing Health Education Commission (8.75 hours), EMS - Emergency Medical Services (8.75 hours), Pharmacy Technician (8.75 hours), AAPA - American Academy of PAs Category 1 CME (8.75 hours), Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainier (8.75 hours)

In support of improving patient care, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 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.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Office of Continuing Education adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.