Virtual Programs
Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Curriculum Course
Dates: January 21, February 1, February 11, 2027
Location: Virtual
Price: $705 Members | $755 Non-Members
After December 11th $780 Members | $830 Non-Members
Overview
This three-day course provides a comprehensive review of the didactic content in the PCICS Advanced Practice Provider Curriculum book - a compilation of peer-reviewed, evidence-based education modules containing detailed information and recommended reading on topics necessary for managing CICU patients. Topics include congenital heart disease lesions, low cardiac output, heart failure, transplant, mechanical circulatory support, pulmonary hypertension, EKG/arrhythmias, professional development, and more. The course will be taught by PCICS expert APPs. It is an opportunity to network with APP colleagues from many institutions to learn together, compare practices, and build lasting relationships for future collaboration.
Intended Audience
CICU Advanced Practice Providers (both NPs and PAs) who are beginning practice in a CICU or are within the first 5 years of practice.
January 21, 2027
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February 1, 2027
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February 11, 2027
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Please note that these sessions are not recorded and partial refunds will not be given if you are unable to attend all 3 days.
Virtual Program Important Information
A portion of your registration will support the PCIC Foundation's mission to help educate providers in low and middle income countries in pediatric cardiac intensive care.
Residents of one of the PCICS Membership Tier 3 or Tier 4 countries and PCICS members in Latin America: You may request a 50% discount registration code. You will receive the discount code by email within two business days.
Registration closes on January 8th, 2027 at 10:00 AM EST
Advanced Practice Provider Exam
Registration Open: October 19, 2026 - January 8, 2027
Exam Period: January 15, 2027 - March 1, 2027
Location: Virtual
Price: Members - $205 | Non Member - $255
Overview
The PCICS Advanced Practice Provider Exam covers the content written in the PCICS Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Curriculum book. This comprehensive curriculum reviews topics pertinent to CICU APP practice, including congenital cardiac defects, cardiac physiology, pre- and postoperative management, medications, heart failure/transplant, and mechanical cardiac support, and other topics pertinent to CICU APP practice. A rigorous exam has been developed to evaluate learners’ knowledge of the curriculum content. PCICS partnered with the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board to train volunteer item writers who wrote items for this assessment using item writing best practices. Achieving a passing score on this exam will reflect a high level of knowledge of pediatric cardiac intensive care content.
The exam will be open from January 15, 2027 to March 1, 2027. 75% is required to pass the examination. Prior to taking the exam you should study the PCICS APP Curriculum Book. After passing the exam, there is an option to obtain CME credit, up to 20 hours, for your study and preparation time. You will receive an email from UVA to claim this credit after the exam period.
To ensure the integrity of your online examination, you are required to select an approved proctor who will oversee your test session.
Intended Audience
APPs practicing in CICU environments
Virtual Program Important Information
A portion of your registration will support the PCIC Foundation's mission to help educate providers in low and middle income countries in pediatric cardiac intensive care.
Individuals living Latin American or in a PCICS Membership Tier 3 or Tier 4 country can request a 50% discount registration code. You will receive the discount code by email within two business days.
Registration closes on January 8, 2027 at midnight EST
Virtual Nurse Curriculum Course
Location: Virtual
Price: $705 Members | $755 Non-Members
This virtual course took place in 2023. Each of the thirteen sessions consists of a didactic portion followed by a panel discussion and provided detailed knowledge, stimulated critical thinking, and highlighted management skills that are necessary to provide care for the most fragile cardiovascular patients and their families.
The content from those thirteen sessions is available for purchase as a whole or per session. Those who purchase the entire course will receive a copy of the PCICS Nurse Curriculum book.
Virtual Program Important Information
A portion of your registration will support the PCIC Foundation's mission to help educate providers in low and middle income countries in pediatric cardiac intensive care.
Individuals living Latin America or in a PCICS Membership Tier 3 or Tier 4 country can request a 50% discount registration code. You will receive the discount code by email within two business days.
Session Prices: $70 Members | $80 Non-Members
Sessions Include:
Ala carte registration is available for each recorded, on-demand session. Simply click the topic(s) above to register