This activity focuses on evaluating patient candidacy for hypoglossal nerve stimulator, identifying patients with hypoglossal nerve stimulator implants who are experiencing changes in achieving optimal outcomes, and reviewing titration sleep studies to support ongoing management and success.

Course Directors:

• David Hyman, MD; Aurora ENT/Otolaryngology
• Brianne Gebhardt, NP; Aurora ENT/Otolaryngology

Planner point of contact:
Brianne Gebhardt at [email protected]

Overall Objectives:

1. Evaluate patient candidacy for hypoglossal nerve stimulation using current evidence-based criteria
2. Identify clinical indicators of hypoglossal nerve stimulation performance
3. Enhance interdisciplinary communication to support consistent and coordinated patient care.
4. Integrate updated clinical guidelines and best practices into management of patients with hypoglossal nerve stimulation devices.

Target Audience:  
This activity is designed for physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, Advocate Health 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 Statements

American Medical Association (AMA) 
Advocate Health designates this live activity 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.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Board Recognition Statement

American Board of Surgery (ABS)
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.

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