This conference provides 12 contact hours of pharmacy CE and (1.2 CEU) of live AAFP/ AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, ACPE and pharmacology CE/CME credit over two days.
2026-01-20 Cholesterol Management, Hyperlipidemia Management, Heart Failure, Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome
2026-01-23 Acute Coronary Syndrome, Clinical Cases, Common Office Uses, Valvular Heart Disease and Atrial Fibrillation, Risk Stratification
Bonus: On Demand CME Course
Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas
How to Attend
Book the cabin through Continuing Education Inc: 800-926-3775
Book the seminar through University Learning Systems 800-940-5860
Cruise Information
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Location |
Arrival |
Departure |
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Day 1 |
Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
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4:00 PM |
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Day 2 |
Nassau, Bahamas |
8:00 AM |
5:00 |
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Day 3 |
At Sea seminar day |
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Day 4 |
Falmouth,Jamaica |
7:00 AM |
3:30 PM |
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Day 5 |
Labadee,Haiti |
9:00 AM |
5:00 PM |
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Day 6 |
At sea Seminar day |
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Day 7 |
Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
6:00 AM |
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How to Book the Cruise
To attend the conference, participants must book their cruise through Continuing Education, Inc.. This ensures the company can provide full conference services and complimentary social amenities to all meeting participants and their guests. Note also, that participants' family and friends are welcome to book within our group to take advantage of our typically excellent cruise rates. Thank you for your cooperation.
Prices are per person for double occupancy and include Taxes & Fees $155.87 per person. Other stateroom categories and single, triple or quad occupancy are available. Rates include all meals and entertainment, excluding specialty retaurants.
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Room |
Price |
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Interior Stateroom Category 4V |
$761.77 |
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Boardwalk View Balcony Category 2I |
$893.77 |
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Central Park View 2J |
$1076.77 |
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Ocean View Stateroom 4N |
$1535.77 |
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Ocean View Balcony 4D |
$1731.77 |
Make Cruise Reservations: with Continuing Education Inc: 800-926-3775
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy
Per Person CRUISE plus Taxes & Fees $155.87 per person
Cruise line reserves the right to impose a fuel surcharge up to $10/ day.
Rate includes: 5 Star ship, all meals-unlimited gourmet dining, and entertainment each evening.,
Passport required
Refundable deposit of $250 perperson is due at time of booking.
Attendees who do not book with Continuing Education Inc/University at Sea will be charged $300/cabin surcharge at point of registration.
Airfare and roundtrip transfers are additional.
Prices are subject to change without notice.
Final payment due by October 13, 2025
Refundable Deposit: $250 towards cruise fare, per person at time of booking.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation policies vary by cruise line, itinerary and length of cruise. When reserving your stateroom, please review the policy applicable to this cruise with University at Sea staff.
Seminar Information
Dr. Nihar Desai, MD, MPH,
Nihar R. Desai, MD, MPH is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Vice Chief of the Section of Cardiovascular Medicine at Yale University School of Medicine, an Investigator at the Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation, and Executive Director for Bundled Payments and Clinical Service Line Operations at the Yale New Haven Health System.
https://medicine.yale.edu/profile/nihar-desai/
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Cardiology Day 1
1. Apply risk stratification tools to estimate 10 and 30 year risk of CV events
2. Review guidelines for primary prevention of CV disease
3. Determine optimal LDL-C levels for patients with secondary prevention
4. Develop evidence based approach for use of statin and non-statin therapies to address Cv risk
5. Review guidelines for diagnosis and management of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
6. Understand the role of quadruple therapy in management of HFrEF
7. Apply validated tools to improve the diagnosis of HFpEF
8. Use evidence based therapies to improve outcomes in HFpEF
9. Review the framework on Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome
10. Apply cardio-reno-metabolic therapies to improve outcomes for patients with CKM syndrome
Presentations:
Evidence based LDL-Cholesterol Management
Beyond LDL - Optimal management of hyperlipidemia
Updates in Heart Failure (HFrEF)
Updated in Heart Failure (HFpEF)
Identifying and Managing the Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome
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Cardiology Day 2:
1. Review the pathophysiology and management of acute coronary syndromes
2. Understand the role of invasive and non-invasive testing in the management of chest pain
3. Develop an approach to statin associated muscle symptoms
4. Diagnose and manage atrial fibrillation including the role of early ablation
5. Review guidelines for the management of aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation
6. Apply the latest hypertension guidelines to achieve optimal BP in patients across CV risk spectrum
7. Understand the role of pre-operative cardiac testing for patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery
8. Diagnose and management patients with amyloid heart disease.
Presentations:
Management of Acute Coronary Syndrome
Clinical Cases in Cardiology
Common Office Uses in Cardiology
What's New In Valvular Heart Disease and Atrial Fibrillation
Pre-operative Risk Stratification and Management
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Select any 5 hour University Learning Systems Zoom Live Stream or On-Demand recorded course at No Charge.
TARGET AUDIENCE / ACCREDITATION
PHYSICIANS: AAFP TBD AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 Credit toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1. CME programs approved by the AAFP are eligible for Category 2 credit (or Category 1-A under special circumstances) through the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
CANADIAN PHYSICIANS: Members of the College of Family Physicians of Canada are eligible to receive up to 10 MAINPRO-M1 credits for participation in this activity due to reciprocal agreement with the American Academy of Family Physicians.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS: American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for Prescribed credit• Refundable deposit of $250 per from AAFP. Physician assistants may report the number of hours stated above of Category I credit for completing this program.
PHARMACISTS: UNIVERSITY LEARNING SYSTEMS IS ACCREDITED BY THE ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR PHARMACY EDUCATION (ACPE) AS A PROVIDER OF CONTINUING PHARMACY EDUCATION.
SESSION 1: 6.5 CONTACT HOURS ACPE UAN 0741-0000-26-001-L01-P, KNOWLEDGE
SESSION 2: 5.5 CONTACT HOURS ACPE UAN 0741-0000-26-002-L01-P, KNOWLEDGE
CONSULTANT PHARMACISTS: Some consultant pharmacist boards accept University Learning Systems courses for recertification either as is or with board approval. Please contact your board regarding course approval and ULS with any questions.
CANADIAN PHARMACISTS: Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy (CCCEP) accepts courses accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). This credit is applicable to health professionals who may require
NURSE PRACTITIONERS/ NURSES: This course provides 10 contact hours (1.5 CEU) over three days, 2.5 to 5 hours per day, to fulfill the pharmacotherapeutics/ pharmacology requirements for American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Category 1 Continuing Education Hours for certification renewal.
The same hours submitted to renew certification may be submitted to a State Board of Nursing for re-licensure.
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts formally approved continuing education sponsored by organizations accredited or approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).
University Learning Systems is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).
University Learning Systems is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (Provider CEP11409)
OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: Contact your respective board regarding approval.
CE Broker Tracking #: 50-11357: University Learning Systems is approved byFlorida Boards of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, Arkansas, District of Columbia, New Mexico, and West Virginia, Boards of Nursing, and the State Medical Board of Nursing.
Seminar Only Fees
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Advanced until October 13, 2025 |
Regular |
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Physicians and Dentists |
$895 | $945 |
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Physician Assistants |
$695 | $745 |
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Nurses, Residents, Students |
$495 | $545 |
Conference Policies - Please review before registering.
Conference registration includes workshop attendance, handouts and refreshments during the meetings and documentation of continuing education credit*. Spouses, family and friends are welcome and do not need to register unless they attend the educational sessions. Special conference fees are available for non-professional accompanying persons who wish to attend one or more session (no special receipt, certification or credit issued).