Gastroenterology APP Summit: IBD, Hepatology, and Pancreatology (Self-Paced Online Course)

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ONLINE

Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 12:00 AM - Saturday, February 14, 2026, 11:59 PM, Self-Paced Online

Format: Self-paced online

This course is planned and hosted by the University of Minnesota Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition.

Gastroenterology is a rapidly evolving field with numerous subspecialties. Across the country, including in the Midwest, APPs are frequently on the front lines of the gastroenterology clinics.  Often APPs do not get exposed to specialized training in areas of gastroenterology sub-specialization, yet are often seeing the most complex patients. There is a specific need to focus on the gastroenterology education of APPs given their important role in GI care. This course will use a variety of methods to close the existing knowledge gaps focused in the areas of: Inflammatory bowel disease, hepatology, and pancreatology.

This online course was presented as a live course in Minneapolis, MN on October 28, 2022.  References in the video to CE credit and QR codes provided are not applicable to this online version of the course. See below for a description of CE credit availability and online course completion process. 

Course Structure

This course consists of multiple modules, each module includes video content, resources and a post-test. You can complete the modules in any order. 

1. Register for the course by clicking on the "register" tab above. You will need to log in to your CE Portal account or create one if you do not yet have one.
2. View each module and complete the session quizzes throughout. You can complete the modules in any order. 
3. Complete the course evaluation and access your Certificate of Participation through My CE in your CE Portal account. Your Certificate of Participation will also be emailed to you.
   

You must receive a 70% or higher on the quizzes throughout the course to complete a module; you are allowed to re-take a quiz if necessary. 

Estimated time to complete:  7.0 hours
Release date:  February 15, 2023
Content valid though:  February 14, 2026

Content Overview: 

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IBD
Module 1.1 Personalized Therapeutic Drug Monitoring in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Module 1.2 What's New in IBD Therapies
Module 1.3 Cases; includes IBD Session Quiz 

Liver
Module 2.1 Liver Transplant - When to Refer and Co-Managing Liver Disease
Module 2.2 NAFLD
Module 2.3 Case Session: Challenges in Liver Diagnostics; includes Liver Session Quiz/Attestation

General GI
Module 3.1 Difficult Dysphagia - Distinguishing EOE vs. Refractory GERD
Module 3.2 Frontline Management of C. Difficile in the Clinic
Module 3.3 Case Session: General GI: Diarrhea and Abdominal Pain; includes General GI Session Quiz

Pancreas
Module 4.1 Chronic Pancreatitis and EIP - Diagnosis & Management
Module 4.2 Pancreatic Cysts
Module 4.3 Case Session: Pancreas / Advanced Endoscopy Cases; includes Pancreas Session Quiz

Once you have completed all modules and required quizzes, your evaluation will be available in CE Portal. Select "My CE" from the top menu > Evaluations & Certificates to access. You must complete the evaluation to receive your Certificate and CE credits. 

1. Assess current comparative effectiveness data for advanced IBD therapies
2. Identify currently available advanced IBD therapies and state key limitations.
3. Compare different types of drug level tests clinically available.
4. Integrate drug level testing into practice in the context of the patient’s disease.
5. Explain evidence-based interventions for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
6. Define decompensated cirrhosis.
7. Articulate management strategies for varices, ascites, and hepatic encephalopathy.
8. Identify management strategies for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.
9. Distinguish differences between ACG and IDSA guidelines for management of C difficile infection.
10. Define the natural history of microscopic colitis.
11. Review treatment options for GERD and understanding the risk and benefits of each approach to therapy.
12. Review various approaches to chronic diarrhea not otherwise specified.

Registration Fees: $100

Registration of this online course is final with no refunds or transfers. 

Credit Designation Statements

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
This enduring activity is awarded up to 7.0 ANCC contact hours.

American Academy of PAs (AAPA)
University of Minnesota, Interprofessional Continuing Education 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 7.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until February 14, 2026. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Other Healthcare Professionals
Other healthcare professionals who participate in this CE activity may submit their statement of participation to their appropriate accrediting organizations or state boards for consideration of credit. The participant is responsible for determining whether this activity meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

University of Minnesota Continuing Professional Development adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education and has policies in place to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all of its educational activities. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities; individuals who fail to complete the disclosure in advance of the course are not eligible to be involved in this course. Specific disclosure information will be shared with learners prior to the start of the course. All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.