APSF Technology Education Initiative (TEI) : Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIED)
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This course consists of eight topics designed to empower the anesthesia professional with the knowledge and skill set to care for patients with CIEDs. The eight topics are: 1) Introduction to Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs); 2) Principles of Basic Electrophysiology (Optional); 3) Understanding the CIED – Pacemakers and Defibrillators; 4) Understanding Electromagnetic Interference; 5) Perioperative Management of CIEDs – Pacemaker; 6) Perioperative Management of CIEDs – Defibrillator; 7) On the Horizon – What’s Next for CIEDs and Why It Matters to the Anesthesia Professional; 8) CIED Identification and Perioperative Management Selection.
Click here to take the Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device (CIED) course on the ASA website
(This link navigates away from the APSF website to the ASA website to sign-in and access the course.)
Courses are available to any learner at no cost. All courses are delivered through the ASA learning management system. Completion of the CIED course satisfies requirements for 3 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits including safety designation and 3 MOCA QI points. AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits are often accepted for nursing Continuing Education (AANP, NCCPA); please check with your relevant CE program.
ASA members can use member login credentials.
Non-ASA members can create an ASA account at no charge.
To create an ASA login and access the courses follow these steps:
- Click HERE to create an ASA account.
- Sign in to the ASA account.
- Return to the APSF webpage for the course of interest and click the link to take the course on the ASA website.
CARDIAC IMPLANTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES VENDORS IN THE US
Thank You to the 2026 APSF Partner Collaborative Members
Other Vendors in the US
Abbott
Boston Scientific
BIOTRONIK
APSF does not promote or recommend any particular device or manufacturer. APSF does partner with companies interested in supporting the APSF mission through membership in the APSF Partner Collaborative. Links to manufacturer websites are provided by APSF partners and intended to provide a convenience for professionals interested in additional education on specific devices. For completeness, APSF also provides the names of companies who supply in the United States technology relevant to the educational topic.
CME Accreditation and Designation Statements
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation. The American Society of Anesthesiologists is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Society of Anesthesiologists designates this live activity for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology® program and MOCA® are registered certification marks of The American Board of Anesthesiology®. MOCA 2.0® is a trademark of the American Board of Anesthesiology®.
This activity contributes to the patient safety CME requirement for the CME component of the American Board of Anesthesiology’s (ABA) redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology® (MOCA®) program, known as MOCA 2.0®.
This activity contributes to the Quality Improvement (QI) component of the American Board of Anesthesiology’s (ABA) redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology Program® (MOCA®), known as MOCA 2.0™. Earn up to 3 QI points for the completion of the activity.
