Family Medicine

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is designed for all healthcare professionals, including Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physicians and Physician Assistants.

EDUCATION MODULES

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Describe the current definition, epidemiology, and public health impact of Long COVID based on guidance from NASEM, WHO, CDC, and other major sources.
  
• Apply the paradigm of the “Post-COVID State” by identifying when symptom patterns consistent with Long COVID should prompt consideration of Long COVID alongside other potential conditions in the differential diagnosis.
  
• Identify the diverse clinical presentations, symptom patterns, and risk factors associated with Long COVID, including relevant demographic and health disparities.
  
• Utilize the UPMC/Pitt IMPACCT Long COVID Care Program as a resource to support and improve Long COVID care in Family Medicine practices and as a specialty referral option.
  

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

No other planners, members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose.

COURSE DIRECTORS

	Frank C Sciurba, MD, FCCP Professor of Medicine and Edication Director, Emphysema/COPD Research Center Co-PI IMPACCT Long COVID Care Program Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine University of Pittsburgh
	Karla K Yoney, MPAS, PA-C Senior Physician Assistant, UPMC Post-COVID-19 Recovery Clinic Clinic Coordinator, IMPACCT Long COVID Care Program Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine University of Pittsburgh

ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR

Jenna Kotcher, CAPM, PT, DPT University of Pittsburgh Medical Center harrisonjn@upmc.edu

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

No members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships with any proprietary entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services, used on, or consumed by, patients to disclose.

ACCREDITATION

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh 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. 

Physician (CME)

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this blended activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.   Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 2.0 contact hours.  

Physician Assistant (AAPA)

The University of Pittsburgh 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 2.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. 

Other health care professionals

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.  

Disclaimer Statement:

The information presented at this CME program represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.

HOW TO OBTAIN CONTINUING EDUCATION

Continuing education can be claimed for the above learner groups. Learners must complete the full program (all modules, attain grades of 80% or higher on assessments) as well as submit the required information to the CE office (e.g. profile information and evaluations) prior to the deadline to receive continuing education credit. Partial credit will not be awarded.

Released: 04/05/2026
Expires: 04/05/2029