Cardiology CME helps nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), RNs, and physicians stay current on EKGs, heart failure, cardiac pharmacology, and emergency medicine. Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts offers full-day Cardiology CME sessions at eight 2026 destination conferences, led by top educators Jen Carlquist, PA-C and Sarah Schroeder, PhD, ACNP-BC. Online CME options are also available through virtual, on-demand, and Encore series formats.
Why Cardiology CME Matters for Today’s Clinicians
Medical professionals need to continue their education throughout their careers in order to provide the highest possible level of patient care, advance their career, maintain membership in professional organizations, and stay aligned with state board requirements. As the American Association of Continuing Medical Education points out, that learning continues by way of continuing medical education, or CME, and it is crucial. CME allows a practitioner to learn and discover viable ways to improve the patient care they deliver and helps them effectively manage a career in the ever-changing medical industry.
Cardiology CME is especially important. Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, and treatment guidelines, pharmacology options, and diagnostic standards evolve constantly. Clinicians who invest in Cardiology CME are better equipped to recognize subtle presentations, apply current heart failure guidelines, and adjust pharmacotherapy as new agents reach the market.
Cardiology CME at Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts
At Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts, our mission is simple: deliver high-quality CME at destination locations. We serve nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), registered nurses (RNs), and physicians. Every session is led by the most engaging thought leaders in the medical community. Our topics include cardiology and emergency medicine, endocrinology, dermatology, diabetes, orthopedics, and men’s and women’s health. Every session is designed to keep medical professionals current on the latest developments and research. That knowledge translates directly into better patient care.
Our cardiology and emergency medicine sessions have always been the most highly sought after. That is why we offer full-day Cardiology CME sessions at every 2026 In-person CME Conference.
Meet Your 2026 Cardiology CME Speakers
The strength of any Cardiology CME experience comes down to the speakers. In 2026, we are bringing two of the most respected NP and PA cardiology educators in the country to lead our destination sessions.
Jen Carlquist, PA-C, FMACP, ER-CAQ
Jen will lead the Cardiology CME sessions at our Hilton Head Island, SC, Nashville, TN, Orlando, FL, and Las Vegas, NV conferences. A PA of over 18 years, Jen works in inpatient cardiology after previously spending 16 years in the ER. She was one of the first PAs in the country to earn the ER-CAQ, and she has authored papers for various urgent care journals. Jen is a regular speaker at state and national-level conferences and is known for bringing real-world ER and inpatient cardiology cases into every session.
Sarah Schroeder, PhD, ACNP-BC, MSN RN, AACC
Sarah leads cardiology and emergency medicine at four 2026 destinations. Catch her at Myrtle Beach, SC and Pensacola Beach, FL (July). She also leads sessions at Pensacola Beach, FL (September) and Denver, CO. Sarah is a board-certified Acute Care NP. She has more than 20 years of cardiac nursing experience. Her NP cardiac experience spans 15 years. She completed her PhD in nursing in December 2022. Her doctoral research focused on frailty assessment in advanced heart failure and left ventricular assist devices (LVAD). Today, she continues that work at Bryan Heart in Lincoln, NE. She improves quality of life for the LVAD population.
2026 Cardiology CME Topics You Will Cover
Join us in 2026 and sharpen your skills across the most clinically relevant Cardiology CME topics, including:
- EKG interpretation and 12-lead demystification
- Cardiomyopathy and athletic cardiomyopathy
- Heart failure guidelines and case-based learning
- Cardiogenic shock recognition and management
- Cardiac pharmacology updates, including new agents in the medicine cabinet
- STEMI equivalents and sneaky cases of ACS
- Critical cardiology cases drawn from real-world ER and inpatient practice
Every session is designed to be evidence-based and immediately applicable. You will leave with tools you can use on Monday morning.
2026 In-Person Cardiology CME Conferences
Ready to make 2026 the year you plan ahead for the Cardiology CME you need? Register today for one of our remaining In-person CME Conferences:
- June 29-July 2, 2026: Myrtle Beach, SC (Rx=2.75)
- July 7-10, 2026: Pensacola Beach, FL (Rx=1.75)
- July 21-24, 2026: Hilton Head Island, SC (Rx=2.50)
- August 31-September 3, 2026: Nashville, TN (Rx=3.50)
- September 15-18, 2026: Pensacola Beach, FL (Rx=4.00)
- October 19-22, 2026: Orlando, FL (Early Bird closes June 19) (Rx=3.50)
- October 27-30, 2026: Denver, CO (Early Bird closes June 27) (Rx=2.75)
- November 10-13, 2026: Las Vegas, NV (Super Saver closes June 10) (Rx=4.50)
Online Cardiology CME and Flexible Learning Options
Looking to tap into online Cardiology CME to maximize your flexibility? Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts offers something for everyone.
Virtual CME Conferences (attend live online, interact with speakers) — A fully interactive experience that streams directly from one of our in-person CME conferences. You can network with peers and submit questions to the speakers in real time via the chat function.
On-Demand CME Courses (complete at your own pace) — Our most flexible online option, allowing you to earn CME credits from anywhere at any time by purchasing a pre-recorded course and learning at your own pace. Our comprehensive, 22-course Best of the Best of 2025 package, for example, offers 29.25 CME credit hours (Rx = 7) and includes cardiology and obesity. Other available topics include dermatology, skin and soft tissue infections, diabetes technology, spine assessment, cervical cancer prevention, chronic pain conditions, and more.
Encore Virtual CME Events (recorded sessions from top conferences) — An additional option for earning online Cardiology CME, giving you full access to the recorded sessions so you can watch when it works for you and earn valuable credits along the way. How you complete the course is entirely up to you. Commit four days to CME and knock it out in less than a week, or take your time and finish within two years of the release date.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cardiology CME
What is Cardiology CME? Cardiology CME is continuing medical education focused on the heart and cardiovascular system. It covers topics like EKG interpretation, heart failure, cardiac pharmacology, cardiomyopathy, and emergency cardiology, and helps NPs, PAs, RNs, and physicians stay current on evolving guidelines and treatments.
How many Cardiology CME credits can I earn at a Skin Bones CME conference? Each Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts conference offers a full-day Cardiology CME session as part of a multi-day program, allowing attendees to earn cardiology-specific credits as well as additional credits across other specialties.
Who teaches the Cardiology CME sessions in 2026? Jen Carlquist, PA-C, FMACP, ER-CAQ leads Cardiology CME at Hilton Head, Nashville, Orlando, and Las Vegas. Sarah Schroeder, PhD, ACNP-BC, MSN RN, AACC leads CME at Myrtle Beach, both Pensacola Beach conferences, and Denver.
Can I earn Cardiology CME credits online? Yes. Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts offers credits through virtual conferences, on-demand courses, and the Encore Virtual CME series, so you can earn credits from anywhere at any time.
Is Cardiology CME required for NPs and PAs? While the specific number of cardiology hours required varies by state and certifying board, most NPs and PAs include cardiology content as part of their broader requirements, especially those working in primary care, emergency medicine, or hospital settings.
Earn Cardiology CME That Actually Sticks
Whether you take in an in-person CME Conference at a destination location, or via our online courses, like our Best of the Best of 2025, or virtual CME conferences, such as our Encore Virtual CME event series, you will learn from the best of the medical community as you earn credits, network, and gain knowledge on cardiology and emergency medicine, obesity, dermatology, diabetes, orthopedics, and men’s and women’s health. We also offer the best value per CME credit in the CME training industry.
Ready to plan your 2026 adventure? Register today for the destination that fits your schedule.