Interventional Nephrology - Self-Assessment 

Program

Specific Learning Objectives for Tunneled catheter placement:

• Describe the different types of catheters available for hemodialysis vascular access

• Discuss the risks involved in tunneled hemodialysis catheter placement

• Review tunneled hemodialysis catheter placement technique

Media: Online activity - Internet. Online content and post-exam

Method of Physician Participation: Each portion of the Interventional Nephrology-Self Assessment Program includes a study article that allows the learner to study the materials at their own pace. Each curriculum article is supported by images and tables that help the audience visualize the content. There are also references associated with each article. The content of the IN-SAP Curriculum is highly relevant to the scope of practice of a wide audience with an interest in vascular access.

Estimated Time to Complete this Educational Activity: 1 clock hour

Date of Original Release: June 6, 2016

​Most Recent Review and Update: N/A. Enduring Material is in original approval period.
Enduring Material must be reviewed at least once every 3 years or more frequently if indicated by new scientific developments.

Termination date*: May 18, 2019
*date after which enduring material is no longer certified for credit

Accreditation Statement:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) through the joint sponsorship of MSSNY and The American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology (ASDIN). MSSNY is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Medical Society of the State of New York designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.