HFSA Heart Failure Seminars

Program Overview

The Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA) and International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) are pleased to offer a free, five-part seminar series for nurses and allied health professionals involved in advanced heart failure and transplant care. Physicians and other members of the multidisciplinary team may also benefit. 

This practical series explores the transplant journey across heart and lung programs, including heart transplant care from evaluation through post-transplant management; lung transplant referral and evaluation pathways; and the evolving roles of advanced practice providers (APPs) in transplant programs. Sessions focus on real-world workflows, team-based care, and strategies to improve patient outcomes and continuity across the transplant lifecycle.

Price

Free for members

Credits

• 2.25 CEPTC Credits
• 2.25 CME Credits
• 2.25 NCPD Credits
• 2.25 AAPA CME Credits

Seminars

1. The Journey of a Heart Transplant Patient
2. The Art and Science of Lung Transplantation Evaluation
3. The Art and Science of Lung Transplantation Referral
4. The Art and Science of Lung Transplantation Remote Monitoring
5. Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Roles in Heart and Lung Transplantation 

Focus on Assessment of HF Patients for Advanced HF Therapies

Price

• Member: FREE
• Non-Member: $59.00

Credits

• 1 CME Credit
• 1 NCPD Credit
• 1 CPE Credit
• 1 AAPA CME Credit
• 0.1 CEU Credit

Full Details

The HFSA Heart Failure Seminar: Focus on Assessment of HF Patients for Advanced HF Therapies is designed to equip the heart failure care team with the latest strategies for recognizing and managing advanced HF patients. The seminar, will cover how to recognize clinical indicators, evaluate patients for transplant or LVAD candidacy, and apply best practices for advanced therapies.

Focus on Pulmonary Hypertension and Right Ventricular Heart Failure

Price

• Member: FREE
• Non-Member: $59.00

Credits

• 1 CME Credits
• 1 CNE Credits
• 1 CPE Credits

Full Details

The HFSA Heart Failure Seminar: Focus on Pulmonary Hypertension and Right Heart Failure is designed to provide updates on the latest advances in the diagnosis, classification, and management of pulmonary hypertension, with an emphasis on the most recent recommendations from the 2022 ESC/ERS Guidelines.

Focus on Palliative Care

Price

• Member: FREE
• Non-Member: $59.00

Credits

• 1 CME Credits
• 1 CNE Credits
• 1 CPE Credits

Full Details

HFSA Heart Failure Seminar: Focus on Palliative Care features statement co-authors Sarah Chuzi, MD, MSc, and Haider Warraich, MD, as they highlight key takeaways from the HFSA Consensus-Based Recommendations on integrating palliative care into heart failure care.

Focus on HFSA Scientific Statement on Cardio-Oncology and Heart Failure

Price

• Member: FREE
• Non-Member: $59.00

Credits

• 1.5 CME Credits
• 1.5 CNE Credits
• 1.5 CPE Credits

Full Details

HFSA Heart Failure Seminar: Focus on HFSA Scientific Statement on Cardio-Oncology and Heart Failure explores the Cardio-Oncology and Heart Failure Scientific Statement from the Heart Failure Society of America. Hear directly from the statement's authors as they discuss four complex case presentations, followed by insightful panel discussions.

What You Need to Know STAT! HF Stats

Price

• Member: FREE
• Non-Member: $59.00

Credits

• 1.5 CME Credits
• 1.5 NCPD Credits
• 1.5 CPE Credits
• 1.5 AAPA CME Credits

Full Details

HFSA Heart Failure Seminar: What You Need to Know STAT! HF Stats, where leading experts delve into the latest trends and statistics on heart failure. This session is designed to provide the recent insights on heart failure incidence, mortality, hospitalizations, and treatment. Attendees will also gain a comprehensive understanding of the strategies HFSA is employing to address these trends and close critical gaps in care.

The content in this Seminar draws on the HFSA HF Stats Report, an annual report that seeks to fill the gap in data and statistical analysis on the depth and breadth of heart failure and its impact on the health systems in the U.S. In addition to highlighting key findings, HFStats.org offers resources to help you interpret and share the data, including infographics, fact sheets, and downloadable statistics. Similar to the American Heart Association’s Heart Disease and Stroke Statistical Update, HF Stats is the go-to resource for the most up-to-date statistics on heart failure.