Professional Development With Lasting Value
Texas-CIC provides accredited educational opportunities for physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and multidisciplinary cardiovascular care teams. Through expert-led sessions, case-based learning, and collaborative discussion, attendees gain practical insights into the latest advances in cardiovascular and interventional medicine while earning continuing education credit applicable to their professional practice.
Accreditation Overview
Texas-CIC is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based education designed to support clinical excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and improved patient outcomes across the cardiovascular continuum of care.
Educational sessions focus on emerging technologies, contemporary treatment strategies, guideline-driven care, and real-world clinical applications relevant to today’s evolving healthcare environment.
Available Credit Types
Physicians
Antidote Education Company is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Methodist Hospital is accredited by the Texas Medical Association. Antidote Education Company designates this live activity for 13.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing Continuing Education
Nursing Course: This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Nurses may receive a maximum of 4.5 contact hours.
ABIM Maintenance of Certification (MOC)
Successful completion of this CME activity, including participation in the evaluation component, enables participants to earn Medical Knowledge MOC points within the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification program. Participant completion information will be submitted to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
Target Audience
Texas-CIC is designed for healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of cardiovascular disease, including:
- Interventional cardiologists seeking updates on advanced procedures, technologies, and complex interventions
- Non-invasive cardiologists and physicians managing patients with heart failure, atrial arrhythmias, structural heart disease, and related cardiovascular conditions
- Cardiothoracic surgeons and cardiac anesthesiologists involved in collaborative cardiovascular care
- Vascular surgeons interested in emerging therapies and procedural innovations
- Critical care physicians managing acute cardiovascular conditions in intensive care settings
- General practice and internal medicine physicians seeking to enhance cardiovascular patient management
- Nurse practitioners, registered nurses, intensive care nurses, and catheterization laboratory personnel focused on patient evaluation and procedural care
- Allied health professionals participating in multidisciplinary cardiovascular care teams
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Evaluate recent advancements, emerging research, and evolving treatment strategies across cardiovascular medicine
- Apply evidence-based guidelines, innovative diagnostic approaches, and novel therapies to optimize patient outcomes
- Develop comprehensive management strategies for patients with complex cardiovascular conditions using current best practices and technological innovations
- Integrate multidisciplinary and team-based approaches to improve coordination of cardiovascular care delivery
- Recognize the impact of health disparities and social determinants of health on cardiovascular outcomes and identify strategies to support equitable patient care
- Assess the clinical application of emerging interventional techniques and technologies in contemporary cardiovascular practice
Need to Knows
Claiming Credit
Participants who attend eligible educational sessions and complete the required conference evaluation will be eligible to claim continuing education credit following the activity. Detailed instructions for claiming credit and accessing certificates will be distributed to registered attendees following the conference. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational activity.
Certificates of Participation
Certificates of participation and continuing education documentation will be provided electronically after completion of all required evaluation materials. Attendees are encouraged to retain copies of all certificates for their professional licensure and credentialing records.
Disclosure Policy
In accordance with ACCME accreditation requirements, all planners, faculty, reviewers, and individuals in control of educational content are required to disclose any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. All identified conflicts of interest are reviewed and mitigated prior to the educational activity to ensure content remains fair, balanced, scientifically rigorous, and free from commercial bias.
Independent Educational Activity
This educational activity is designed to provide independent medical education that advances clinical knowledge, professional development, and improvements in patient care. All educational content, faculty selection, and program development are conducted in accordance with ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.
Commercial Support
Any educational grants or commercial support associated with this activity will be disclosed to participants prior to the start of the conference in accordance with ACCME guidelines and disclosure requirements.
Attendance & Participation Requirements
Continuing education credit eligibility is based on participation in designated educational sessions and completion of all required evaluation materials. Attendance tracking may include badge scanning, electronic participation monitoring, or other session verification methods as required for accreditation compliance.
Accreditation Questions
For questions regarding CME, CE, MOC credit, certificates, or accreditation policies, please contact the conference education team.
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