March 20, 2020—This competency document identifies the knowledge and skills important for nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) working in general cardiovascular medicine and cardiac subspecialty areas, thereby assisting NPs and PAs in identifying learning needs and opportunities for professional growth. It also helps to increase awareness of the roles that NPs and PAs have within the cardiovascular team. Such efforts will promote and enhance collaborative, high-quality, patient-centered care teams.
The Heart Rhythm Society endorsed the document on February 19, 2020.
HRS Endorsed
- Yes
Topic
- Clinical Topics
- Training
Resource Type
- Clinical Documents
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