Continuing Medical Education Accreditation
Advanced Medical Certification (AMC) offers continuing education credits in
ACLS, BLS and PALS certification and recertification.
Jointly provided by
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) and Advanced Medical Certification.
Release date for all certification activities:
January 1, 2024
Estimated time to complete activity:
ACLS Certification/Recertification: 8 hours
PALS Certification/Recertification: 8 hours
BLS Certification/Recertification: 4 hours
ECG Resource: 3 hours
ACLS Case Study: 3 hours
PALS Case Study: 3 hours
ACLS MegaCodes: 2 hours
PALS MegaCodes: 2 hours
ACLS Practice Test: 2 hours
PALS Practice Test: 2 hours
Hardware/Software Requirements
Any computer, tablet, or phone with a modern internet browser (ex: Internet Explorer 9+, Firefox, Chrome, or Safari) and connection to the Internet.
Policy on Privacy and Confidentiality
Please see privacy policy and confidentiality that relates to this internet activity.
Target Audience
Our certified courses have been designed to meet the educational needs of health care providers involved in the care of patients in cardiac arrest.
Educational Objectives
The distinct educational objectives that each certification adheres to can be found below. After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
- Identify and explain respiratory arrest and cardiac arrest until termination of resuscitation or immediate post-cardiac arrest care
- Recognize the appropriate life support algorithm upon recognition of specific needs of patient in acute life-threatening situation
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the types and dosages of medications commonly used
- Practice efficient communication and performance methods working as a member within, or a team leader of, a resuscitation team
- Employ competence in Basic Life Support (BLS) care, including proper administration of CPR and proper use of an automated external device (AED)
- Apply appropriate care and counsel for patients and their families
ACLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support is a system of techniques and procedures designed to sustain life after Basic Life Support methods have been employed to resuscitate a person who has suffered from a heart attack or other potentially fatal repository condition.
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
- Identify the first assessment in emergency response
- Review basic life support (BLS) principles and their role in ACLS
- Explain the principles and rationale behind defibrillation
- Integrate the concepts of “Systems of Care” in resuscitation scenarios, including Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) and Stroke
- Discuss the roles of the Rapid Response Team and the Resuscitation Team
- Recognize the algorithms for specific ACLS cases
PALS
Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification means that the trained healthcare professional is able to recognize and intervene in cases of cardiopulmonary emergencies in infants and children.
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
- Explain the importance of prevention of cardiopulmonary arrest in children
- Review pediatric basic life support (BLS) principles and their role in PALS
- Integrate the concepts of the “Pediatric Chain of Survival” in resuscitation scenarios
- Recognize the algorithms for specific PALS cases
BLS
Basic Life Support Certification refers to the type of training that healthcare providers and professionals, as well as first-responders and medical assistants receive in order to make them equipped to provide support in emergency cases such as cardiac/respiratory arrest or airway obstruction.
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
- Explain the general concepts of Basic Life Support for children and adults
- Have working knowledge of the principles of 1 and 2 rescuer CPR
- Explain how to perform CPR for adults, children, and infants
- Discuss the basic operation of automated external defibrillators (AEDs)
- Discuss the algorithms for specific BLS cases
- Explain basic airway management
- Explain how to act to relieve choking
Faculty
Dr. Karl Disque, D.O. RPh | Kim Murray, RN, M.S.
Disclosure of Conflict of Interest
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) requires faculty, planners, and others in control of educational content to disclose all their financial relationships with ineligible companies. All identified conflicts of interest (COI) are thoroughly vetted and mitigated according to PIM policy. PIM is committed to providing its learners with high-quality accredited continuing education activities and related materials that promote improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of an ineligible company.
The Advanced Medical Certification faculty, Dr. Karl Disque, D.O. RPh and Kim Murray, RN, M.S., have nothing to disclose.
The PIM planners and managers have nothing to disclose. The planners and managers from NHCPS have nothing to disclose.
Method of Participation and Request for Credit
In order to obtain your CE certificate, please follow the steps below at the conclusion of the activity:
1. Go to www.cmeuniversity.com
2. Login or Create a New Account (will take less than 1 minute)
3. Type in <18284 or 18413> at the top of the page, “Find Post-Test/Evaluation by Course”, and click enter
4. Click on the activity title when it appears
5. Choose the type of credit you desire
6. (If applicable) Complete the Post-test with a passing score of 75% or better
7. Complete the online Evaluation
8. Receive an immediate CE Certificate to download and/or print for your files
For Pharmacists: Upon successfully completing the post-test with a score of 75% or better (if applicable) and the activity evaluation form, transcript information will be sent to the NABP CPE Monitor Service.
If you have questions regarding the certification of this activity, please contact PIM via email at inquiries@pimed.com.
Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Advanced Medical Certification. Postgraduate Institute for Medicine 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 Designation
Physician Continuing Medical Education (AMA)
ACLS and PALS Certification and Recertification
The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
BLS Certification and Recertification
The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ECG Resource, ACLS and PALS Case Study
The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ACLS and PALS MegaCodes and Practice Tests
The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Continuing Nursing Education (ANCC)
ACLS and PALS Certification and Recertification
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 8 contact hours.
BLS Certification and Recertification
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 4 contact hours.
ECG Resource, ACLS and PALS Case Study
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 3 contact hours.
ACLS and PALS MegaCodes and Practice Tests
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 2 contact hours.
Continuing Dental Education (ADA)
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of the credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP
ACLS and PALS Certification and Recertification
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this activity for 8 continuing education credits.
BLS Certification and Recertification
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this activity for 4 continuing education credits.
ECG Resource, ACLS and PALS Case Study
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this activity for 2 continuing education credits.
ACLS and PALS MegaCodes and Practice Tests
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this activity for 2 continuing education credits.
Continuing Physician Assistant Education (AAPA)
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine 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.
ACLS and PALS Certification and Recertification
This activity is designated for 8 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
BLS Certification and Recertification
This activity is designated for 4 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
ECG Resource, ACLS and PALS Case Study
This activity is designated for 3 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
ACLS and PALS MegaCodes and Practice Tests
This activity is designated for 2 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Continuing Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
ACLS Certification
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 8 contact hours (8.0 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
Universal Activity Number – Pharmacist: JA4008162-9999-24-059-H99-P
Universal Activity Number – Technician: JA4008162-9999-24-059-H99-T
Type of Activity: Application
ACLS Recertification
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 8 contact hours (8.0 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
Universal Activity Number – Pharmacist: JA4008162-9999-24-060-H99-P
Universal Activity Number – Technician: JA4008162-9999-24-060-H99-T
Type of Activity: Application
PALS Certification
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 8 contact hours (8.0 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
Universal Activity Number – Pharmacist: JA4008162-9999-24-063-H99-P
Universal Activity Number – Technician: JA4008162-9999-24-063-H99-T
Type of Activity: Application
PALS Recertification
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 4 contact hours (4.0 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
Universal Activity Number – Pharmacist: JA4008162-9999-24-064-H99-P
Universal Activity Number – Technician: JA4008162-9999-24-064-H99-T
Type of Activity: Application
BLS Certification
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 4 contact hours (4.0 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
Universal Activity Number – Pharmacist: JA4008162-9999-24-061-H99-P
Universal Activity Number – Technician: JA4008162-9999-24-061-H99-T
Type of Activity: Application
BLS Recertification
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 4 contact hours (4.0 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
Universal Activity Number – Pharmacist: JA4008162-9999-24-062-H99-P
Universal Activity Number – Technician: JA4008162-9999-24-062-H99-T
Type of Activity: Application
ECG Resource
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 3 contact hours (3.0 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
Universal Activity Number – Pharmacist: JA4008162-9999-24-089-H99-P
Universal Activity Number – Technician: JA4008162-9999-24-089-H99-T
Type of Activity: Application
ACLS Case Study
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 3 contact hours (3.0 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
Universal Activity Number – Pharmacist: JA4008162-9999-24-092-H99-P
Universal Activity Number – Technician: JA4008162-9999-24-092-H99-T
Type of Activity: Application
PALS Case Study
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 3 contact hours (3.0 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
Universal Activity Number – Pharmacist: JA4008162-9999-24-094-H99-P
Universal Activity Number – Technician: JA4008162-9999-24-094-H99-T
Type of Activity: Application
ACLS MegaCodes
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 2 contact hours (2.0 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
Universal Activity Number – Pharmacist: JA4008162-9999-24-091-H99-P
Universal Activity Number – Technician: JA4008162-9999-24-091-H99-T
Type of Activity: Application
PALS MegaCodes
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 2 contact hours (2.0 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
Universal Activity Number – Pharmacist: JA4008162-9999-24-093-H99-P
Universal Activity Number – Technician: JA4008162-9999-24-093-H99-T
Type of Activity: Application
ACLS Practice Test
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 2 contact hours (2.0 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
Universal Activity Number – Pharmacist: JA4008162-9999-24-095-H99-P
Universal Activity Number – Technician: JA4008162-9999-24-095-H99-T
Type of Activity: Application
PALS Practice Test
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 2 contact hours (2.0 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
Universal Activity Number – Pharmacist: JJA4008162-9999-24-096-H99-P
Universal Activity Number – Technician: JA4008162-9999-24-096-H99-T
Type of Activity: Application
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.
Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.