Care of the Patient With a VAD

1. Identify basic ventricular assist device functionality and appropriate assessment actions for patient with a VAD.
2. Self-report an increase in confidence to provide holistic care to VAD patients and their families.

To register for this course, you will need a CloudCME profile. 

1. If you are connected to the CMH network, you can skip to #3.

   If you are not on the CMH network, Click “Sign In” from the top menu bar.

   1. Select “Sign in with Children’s Mercy Username & Password” (on the left)

2. Enter your CMH username and password when prompted.If this is the first time you have logged in, you will be asked to complete your profile. Be sure all required fields are entered, as well as other information you wish to provide. You can always go back in and add information. But do make sure your credit is marked appropriately. Be sure to use your CM Email in your profile.

 3. Once your profile is complete, follow the steps below to complete the one-time text for attendance set-up.

1. Text your CMH email to 855-966-4664

   1. If successful, you will get confirmation that your account phone number has been updated.

   2. Once you have this success message, you are now set-up to text your attendance at future events.

       

Children’s Mercy Kansas City is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by VTL Center for Professional Development, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

To register for this course, you will need a CloudCME profile. 

1. If you are connected to the CMH network, you can skip to #3.

   If you are not on the CMH network, Click “Sign In” from the top menu bar.

   1. Select “Sign in with Children’s Mercy Username & Password” (on the left)

2. Enter your CMH username and password when prompted.If this is the first time you have logged in, you will be asked to complete your profile. Be sure all required fields are entered, as well as other information you wish to provide. You can always go back in and add information. But do make sure your credit is marked appropriately. Be sure to use your CM Email in your profile.

 3. Once your profile is complete, follow the steps below to complete the one-time text for attendance set-up.

1. Text your CMH email to 855-966-4664

   1. If successful, you will get confirmation that your account phone number has been updated.

   2. Once you have this success message, you are now set-up to text your attendance at future events.

       

Wednesday, August 26, 2026