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SUMMARY:Advanced Practice Provider Exam
DESCRIPTION:Registration Open: May 1\, 2026 – July 15\, 2025\nExam Period: August 3\, 2025 – October 5\, 2025\nLocation:  Virtual\nPrice:  Members – $205  |  Non Member – $255\nOverview \nThe 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. \nThe exam will be open from August 3\, 2026 to October 5\, 2026. 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. \nTo ensure the integrity of your online examination\, you are required to select an approved proctor who will oversee your test session. \nIntended Audience \nAPPs practicing in CICU environments \nRegister Today \n 
URL:https://pcics.org/event/advanced-practice-provider-exam/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260912
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SUMMARY:Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Curriculum Course
DESCRIPTION:Dates: September 9 – 11\, 2026\nLocation: Stanford Medicine Children’s Health\, Stanford\, CA\nPrice: $705 Members  |  $755 Non-Members until July 14\n$780 Members  |  $830 Non-Members July 15 – August 28\nOverview \nThis 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. \nIntended Audience \nCICU Advanced Practice Providers (both NPs and PAs) who are beginning practice in a CICU or are within the first 5 years of practice. \nRegistration \nRegistration is limited to 40 participants and closes at midnight on August 28\, 2026. \nHotel \nThe preferred hotel information is coming soon. \n  \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 9\, 2026\n8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific\n\n\nSeptember 10\, 2026\n8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific\n\n\nSeptember 11\, 2026\n8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Pacific\n\n\n\n\nRegistration closes on August 28\, 2026 at 11:59pm EST \nIn support of improving patient care\, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Society and the University of Virginia School of Medicine and School of Nursing. This activity is designated for 20 hours of credits (AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM or ANCC contact hours or AAPA Category 1 CME Credits) commensurate with the extent of participation. \nA 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. \nResidents 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. \nRegister Today
URL:https://pcics.org/event/advanced-practice-provider-app-curriculum-course-6/
LOCATION:Stanford Medicine Children’s Health\, 725 Welch Road\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94304\, United States
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SUMMARY:PCICS Bootcamp for Advanced Nurses\, APP's\, and Fellows
DESCRIPTION:Dates: September 17 – 18\, 2026\nLocation: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC)\nPrice:  $505 Members  |  $555 Non-Members \nOverview \nThis two-day course builds upon the CICU basics!  It consists of a combination of didactic content and interactive breakouts that incorporate application of knowledge and simulation. Advanced CICU topics will be presented including ventilation and cardiopulmonary interactions\, utilization of echo and cardiac cath data in the CICU\, temporary pacemaker troubleshooting\, management of residual lesions\, difficult conversations and team training\, and much more. The course will be taught by PCICS experts and both faculty and participants will be multidisciplinary (RNs\, APPs\, physicians). The course is an opportunity for multidisciplinary team learning with colleagues from various institutions. \nIntended Audience \n\nExperienced CICU nurses (at least 2 years)\nCICU Nurse Educators\nExperienced CICU Advanced Practice Providers (at least 2 years- recommended prior completion of the PCICS APP Curriculum Course but not required)\nSenior Cardiology or Critical Care Fellows with a strong interest in pursuing a career in Cardiac Critical Care\nAdvanced 4th year fellows in Cardiac Critical Care\nFellows currently pursuing a dual-training pathway for Cardiac Critical Care\n\nRegistration \nRegistration is limited and closes at 11:59pm on September 1\, 2026. \nHotel \nThe preferred hotel is to be determined. \n  \nRegistration closes on September 1st\, 2026 at 11:59pm EST. \n  \nA 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. \nI am a resident of one of the PCICS Membership Tier 3 or Tier 4 countries and am requesting a 50% discount registration code. You will receive the discount code by email within two business days. \n  \nTestimonials from prior course evaluations: \n“I really enjoyed both days.  The lectures were targeted and well-delivered.  Additionally\, the simulation cases were excellent and gave me some great ideas to bring back to my institution!” \n“An excellent blend of fundamentals and advanced cardiac critical care topics\, and wonderful job of using the sims to build on the didactic content.  Some of the sim scenarios were quite challenging\, but I liked the rotation of the simulation leads so there were opportunities for everyone to learn and participate in a variety of ways.” \n“I loved all the information presented. I felt like the didactic portion covered a lot of material.  The simulations felt realistic and the debriefs were so helpful. I also appreciated getting to know other attendees in the group from other institutions. It is interesting to hear how others practice. The instructors were all very helpful and always willing to explain their rationale. It was a great course!” \n“The thing I liked most is that the course is interdisciplinary\, we were all able to learn together and learn from one another\, and as a nurse I felt like an equal member of the team.” \n 
URL:https://pcics.org/event/pcics-bootcamp-for-advanced-nurses-apps-and-fellows/
LOCATION:Cincinnati Children’s Hospital\, 3333 Burnet Ave\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45229\, United States
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SUMMARY:Nurse Curriculum Course 2026
DESCRIPTION:Dates: September 23 and October 15\nTime:  3:00 – 6:30 PM EDT\nLocation:  Virtual\nPrice: $405 Members  |  $455 Non-Members\nSeptember 23 Session: \nThe single ventricle session covers one of the most complex defects that we care for in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit.  This comprehensive education offering includes anatomy and physiology care delivery strategies through the three stages of palliation for hypoplastic left heart syndrome. There will be thorough review of cardiac catheterization concepts and interventions for each stage.  The session will conclude with an interactive virtual simulation. This will be great session for CICU nurses will all levels of experience. \nOctober 15 Session: \nThis dynamic session will feature integral concepts of post-operative care delivery of pediatric CICU patients including hemodynamic monitoring\, cardiopulmonary interactions\, and arrythmia management.  There will be interactive portion where case studies will be facilitated and presented to the learners. This will be great session for CICU nurses will all levels of experience. \nA copy of the Nurse Curriculum textbook is included with your registration. \nA 15% discount code will be included in your registration confirmation email to purchase sessions from the previous Nurse Curriculum Course. \n\nA 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. \nResidents 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. \n\nRegister Today
URL:https://pcics.org/event/nurse-curriculum-course-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
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SUMMARY:Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care: Fundamentals and Hot Topics Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Dates: September 26 – 30\, 2026\nLocation: Melbourne\, Australia\nOverview \nMark your calendar to join PCICS experts at WFPICCS 2026 in Melbourne\, Australia\, for an 8-hour CICU workshop covering the fundamentals and today’s most critical topics from resuscitation and single ventricle care to ECMO\, heart failure\, and managing complex comorbidities. \nThis is a can’t-miss session covering the most important concepts for our patient population. \nMore Information \n\nRegister Today
URL:https://pcics.org/event/pediatric-cardiac-critical-care-fundamentals-and-hot-topics-workshop/
LOCATION:Melbourne\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Bootcamp for Experienced Nurses\, APP's\, and Fellows in Australia
DESCRIPTION:Dates: October 1 – 2\, 2026\nLocation: Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne\, Australia\nPrice:  $505 Members  |  $555 Non-Members – US Dollars\nOverview \nThis immersive two-day course combines expert-led lectures\, interactive breakouts\, and simulation-based learning focused on CICU topics like physiologies of congenital heart disease\, ventilation and cardiopulmonary interactions\, managing post-operative residual lesions and complications\, echo\, hemodynamics\, pacemakers\, team dynamics\, cardiac arrest prevention\, and more! \nLearn alongside a multidisciplinary group of CICU professionals and bring new strategies back to your institution. \nTarget Audience \nThis course is CICU RNs and Advanced Practice Providers with at least 2 years of experience\, and CICU MDs (trainees or junior attendings)\, but all interested CICU learners will be welcome! \nNurses are invited to apply for a $100 discount code\, available to the first 20 applicants. If you’re interested\, please submit your request as soon as possible—these opportunities will go quickly. \nView the agenda. \nRegistration closes on September 24\, 2026 at 11:59pm EST. \n  \nA 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. \nI am a resident of one of the PCICS Membership Tier 3 or Tier 4 countries and am requesting a 50% discount registration code. You will receive the discount code by email within two business days. \nTestimonials from prior course evaluations: \n“I really enjoyed both days.  The lectures were targeted and well-delivered.  Additionally\, the simulation cases were excellent and gave me some great ideas to bring back to my institution!” \n“An excellent blend of fundamentals and advanced cardiac critical care topics\, and wonderful job of using the sims to build on the didactic content.  Some of the sim scenarios were quite challenging\, but I liked the rotation of the simulation leads so there were opportunities for everyone to learn and participate in a variety of ways.” \n“I loved all the information presented. I felt like the didactic portion covered a lot of material.  The simulations felt realistic and the debriefs were so helpful. I also appreciated getting to know other attendees in the group from other institutions. It is interesting to hear how others practice. The instructors were all very helpful and always willing to explain their rationale. It was a great course!” \n“The thing I liked most is that the course is interdisciplinary\, we were all able to learn together and learn from one another\, and as a nurse I felt like an equal member of the team.” \n  \nRegister Today
URL:https://pcics.org/event/bootcamp-for-experienced-nurses-apps-and-fellows-in-australia/
LOCATION:Royal Children’s Hospital\, 50 Flemington Rd\, Parkville VIC\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261207
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SUMMARY:2026 PCICS Annual Meeting & NeoHeart 2026
DESCRIPTION:Two Meetings – One Location. \nVisit the annual meeting website for more information
URL:https://pcics.org/event/pcics-annual-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Sheraton New Orleans\, 500 Canal St\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States
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