Endoscopic Advancements in Therapeutic Endoscopy – Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy - Recorded Webinar

Overview: Monica Saumoy, MD MS presents “Endoscopic Advancements in Therapeutic Endoscopy – Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy” on behalf of SGNA.

A review of achalasia and its current management options, particularly per oral endoscopic myotomy. 

At the conclusion of this presentation, the participants will be able to:

1. Recognize achalasia as a disease process and patient’s symptom presentation 2. Describe per oral endoscopic myotomy as a procedure 3. Compare endoscopic options for achalasia (dilation, botulinum toxin injection and per oral endoscopic myotomy)

The Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Commission on Accreditation. This course is worth 1.0 contact hour(s). Contact hour(s) expire on 05/12/2023.

Participants must attend the session in its entirety in order to receive contact hours.

SGNA is provider-approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11579. Check with your state board of nursing for acceptability of education sessions for re-licensure.

ABCGN: According to he American Board of Certification for Gastroenterology Nurses (ABCGN), 1.0 hour(s) earned in this activity are considered approved (GI Specific).

CBSPD: According to the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc. (CBSPD), 1.0 hour(s) earned in this activity are considered approved.

IAHCSMM: According to the criteria of the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM), 1.0 hour(s) CE earned in this activity are considered approved.