GEARING UP! Approach to Physical Activity and Sport in Congenital Heart Disease

Saturday, May 4, 2019, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Joseph B. Martin Center at Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

On May 4, 2019 the Heart Center at Boston Children’s Hospital will be hosting the inaugural Gearing Up! Approach to Physical Activity and Sport in Congenital Heart Disease course. Optimal recommendations for sports participation and physical activity promotion remain one of most  debated topics in cardiology. This course aims to demystify risk assessment and the science of exercise physiology for medical and athletic professionals, families, and patients. The goal is for attendees to walk away with the scientific and practical knowledge they need to develop action plans for congenital heart patients so they may engage in the highest level of safe activity.

For Medical Professionals

When making recommendations for physical activity and sports, it is crucial for health care providers to understand the principles of risk assessment and exercise physiology as they apply to the unique cardiac characteristics of children, adolescents and adults with congenital heart disease. This course will explore a pragmatic approach to develop recommendations to safely promote physical activity for congenital heart patients that are supported by the latest science and data for cardiovascular disease and exercise.

For Patients, Families, and Non-Healthcare Professionals

We know that exercise is good for us, but how do we know which activities are safe, how much is enough, and when might it be too much? This course aims to provide patients, families, and others involved in the care of congenital heart patients with knowledge and decision making tools needed to work with their healthcare providers to optimally participate in and enjoy physical activity and sports.

Target Audience

The unique combined format of this course is intended to educate healthcare clinicians, patients, caregivers, athletic and school personnel who are interested in learning more about the science and application of physical activity in congenital heart disease.

We encourage pediatricians, adult and pediatric cardiologists, advanced practitioners, allied health professionals, physical therapists, athletic trainers, coaches, patients, and families to attend the course.

Course Directors

• Sarah de Ferranti, MD, MPH
• Naomi Gauthier, MD
• Keri Shafer, MD

Course Administrator 

• Allison Mitchell,  Allison.Mitchell@cardio.chboston.org

Course Location and Parking Information 

Joseph B. Martin Conference Center, 77 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Boston, MA 02115

There are plenty of public parking options in the area. Please reference this link for more information. A map of the Harvard Medical School campus can be found here. 

Special Thanks 

Thank you to the Boston College Golf program for their activity demonstration assistance.

Follow these links for more information about the men's and women's golf programs at Boston College. 

1. Describe the cardiovascular processes that occur in physical activity, exercise, and sports
2. Apply exercise physiology principles to assess risk and benefits of exercise and physical activity for children, adolescents, and adults with congenital heart disease
3. Use this knowledge to develop a practical and enjoyable approach to physical activity and exercise for children, adolescents, and adults with congenital heart disease

Discounted early bird registration rates are available until April 1, 2019.

Rate	Physicians	Allied Health Professionals	Trainees & Students	Physical Therapists & Athletic Trainers	Families, Coaches, and Others
Early Bird Rate (ends 4/1/19)	$200.00	$150.00	$150.00	$150.00	$50.00
Regular Rate (After 4/1/19)	$250.00	$200.00	$200.00	$200.00	$100.00

Registration and Refund Policy

• Registration by credit card: Select the "Register" tab at the top of this page and fill out the registration forms. Please note: online registration works best on a desktop computer or laptop, if experiencing registration issues while using a mobile device or tablet, try switching to another device.
• Registration by check (draft on a United States bank): Please make checks payable to Boston Children’s Hospital and contact the continuing education department at cmedepartment@childrens.harvard.edu to discuss payment.
• Registration via telephone and fax are not permitted. Registration with cash payment is not permitted.

If you have questions or issues with registration, please contact the continuing education office via email: cmedepartment@childrens.harvard.edu.

Upon receipt of your paid registration, an email confirmation from the Boston Children’s office will be sent to you. Be sure to include an email address that you check frequently. Your email address is used for critical information, including registration confirmation, evaluation and certificate.

Fifty-percent (50%) refunds will be issued for all cancellations received prior to the start of the course. Refund requests must be received by postal mail, email or telephone. “No shows” are subject to the full course fee, and no refunds will be issued once the conference has started.

In support of improving patient care, Boston Children's Hospital is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 

Physicians

Boston Children’s Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.

AAPA accepts AMA category 1 credit for the PRA from organizations accredited by ACCME.

Nurses

Boston Children’s Hospital designates this activity for 7.5 contact hours for nurses. Nurse should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Disclosure Policy

Boston Children's Hospital adheres to all ACCME Essential Areas, Standards, and Policies. It is Boston Children’s policy that those who have influenced the content of a CME activity (e.g. planners, faculty, authors, reviewers and others) disclose all relevant financial relationships with commercial entities so that Boston Children's may identify and resolve any conflicts of interest prior to the activity. These disclosures will be provided in the activity materials along with disclosure of any commercial support received for the activity. Additionally, faculty members have been instructed to disclose any limitations of data and unlabeled or investigational uses of products during their presentations.

CME - AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (7.50 hours), Non-Physician (Attendance) (7.50 hours), CNE (Nursing) (7.50 hours)

Saturday, May 4, 2019