2026 Critical Care Conference

Scranton, PA US
June 11, 2026
This is an in person educational activity. Attending a Critical Care Medicine education conference centered on clinical equipoise or controversy offers learners an invaluable opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research and expert perspectives on unresolved or debated topics. These sessions foster critical thinking, evidence based decision-making, and nuanced understanding of complex clinical scenarios, empowering participants to refine their practice. By exploring diverse viewpoints and emerging evidence, learners can enhance their ability to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in the dynamic field of critical care medicine.
 
 

Target Audience

This activity is designed for Physicians, Advance Practitioners (PA, CRNP), Pharmacists, Nurses, and Respiratory Therapists.  Other learner groups such as Medical Students, Residents, Fellows, and Dietitians would also benefit from this education. 

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this course, the participant should be able to:

1. describe the rationale and clinical need for studying different durations of device‑based fever prevention after out‑of‑hospital cardiac arrest.
2. interpret the key clinical outcomes measured in the trial, including neurologic recovery and survival, and evaluate how duration of fever prevention may influence these outcomes.
3. evaluate the methodology and primary outcomes of the REVISE randomized controlled trial.
4. explain why pantoprazole is effective at preventing clinically and patient‑important upper GI bleeding without increasing mortality or major infectious complications

Refund Policy
A full refund will be given for any cancellations received up to one week prior to the course.  No refunds for no-shows. 
 
Course Cancellation Policy
In the unusual circumstance that this course is cancelled, you will be called and/or emailed, and any tuition fees received would be refunded in full.  Geisinger is not responsible for any airfare, hotel or other costs incurred.
 
Attendance
Attendance will be recorded within three to four days of the conclusion of the activity.  Credit will display on your continuing education transcript once the activity evaluation is completed.  
 
 
    Course summary
    Available credit: 
    • 7.00 AAPA Category I CME
    • 7.00 ACPE
    • 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    • 7.00 ANCC
    • 7.00 Participation Credit
    Course opens: 
    03/17/2026
    Course expires: 
    12/31/2026
    Event starts: 
    06/11/2026 - 7:30am EDT
    Event ends: 
    06/11/2026 - 4:30pm EDT
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    Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
    525 Pine Street
    Scranton, PA 18509
    United States

    Guest Faculty

     
     

    Geisinger Faculty

    Brenda Engler, DNP
    Activity Planner
    Director, GSON AGAC Nurse Practitioner Program
     
    Kristin Franklin, PharmD
    Activity Planner
    Pharmacy Coordinator, GWV
     
    Samantha Freeman, B.S.
    Activity Planner
    Senior Administrative Assistant, Pulmonary Medicine, GWV
     
    Meghan Gallagher, BSN, RN
    Activity Planner
    Nursing Professional Development Practitioner, GWV
     
    Stephen Redding, PA-C
    Activity Planner
    Chief Physician Assistant, Critical Care Medicine, GCMC
     
    Nora Scotch, RRT
    Activity Planner
    Clinical Educator, Respiratory Therapy General Care, GWV
     
    Rayhan Shariff, MD
    Activity Director
    Critical Care Physician, GWV

    Content Disclosure

    The faculty has attested that their presentations and/or content are HIPAA compliant.  
     
    Individuals in a position to control educational content for this activity have disclosed no relevant financial relationships. 
     
    CE Committee Members/Content Reviewer(s) have disclosed no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests. 
     
    *Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.  

    Accreditation 

    In support of improving patient care, Geisinger College of Health Sciences 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.

     

     

     

     

    Credit Designation 

    Geisinger College of Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational activity.

    Geisinger College of Health Sciences designates this live activity for 7 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational activity. 

    This live activity is approved for 7 contact hours (0.7 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit JA0008072-0000-26-pending. 

    Geisinger College of Health Sciences has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 7 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. 

     

     

    This program has been approved for 7 contact hours Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425 N MacArther Blvd. Suit 100 Irving TX 75063. Course # [NUMBER]. 

    Disclosure Policy 

    Faculty and all others who have the ability to control the content of continuing education activity sponsored by Geisinger College of Health Sciences must disclose to the program audience whether they do or do not have any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest or other relationships related to the content of their presentation(s). 

    Commercial Support

    None

    Available Credit

    • 7.00 AAPA Category I CME
    • 7.00 ACPE
    • 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    • 7.00 ANCC
    • 7.00 Participation Credit
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