RhAPP Fifth Annual National Conference | Accreditation
Attendee
Registration:
$150 ($120 before 5/17)
Program Overview:
The educational program will feature sessions on the latest scientific and clinical developments and will include small group learning opportunities to facilitate interaction between attendees and RhAPP’s expert faculty on the most clinically relevant topics.
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Target Audience:
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of advanced practice providers involved in the care of patients with rheumatic disease.​​
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Educational Objectives:
After completing this activity, participants should be better able to:
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Describe the pathophysiology underlying common rheumatic diseases
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Identify common signs and symptoms associated with major rheumatologic disorders
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Demonstrate the ability to accurately diagnose rheumatic diseases based on history, physical examination, laboratory evaluation, and imaging
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Describe the pharmacological properties, indications, and contraindications of various therapeutic agents utilized to treat rheumatic disease
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Design patient-specific management plans for various rheumatologic disorders in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
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Accreditation Statements
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower and Rheumatology Advanced Practice Providers. Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower 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.
Pharmacist Credit:
The Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.25 contact hours (1.325 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy credit. Credit will be provided to the NABP CPE Monitor within 60 days after the activity is completed.
This activity is certified as a knowledge-based CPE.
Physician Associate Credit:
The Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 13.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Nurse Credit:
The Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.25 ANCC contact hours, which includes pharmacology hours.
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Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships:
All individuals in control of the content of continuing education activities provided by the Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower (ACHS) are required to disclose to the audience all relevant financial relationships related to the content of the presentation or enduring material. Full disclosure of all relevant financial relationships will be made in writing to the audience prior to the activity. All other staff at the Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower and the Rheumatology Advanced Practice Providers, who impacted the content of this activity, have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
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Learner Assurance Statement:
The Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower is committed to mitigating all relevant financial relationships that could arise as a result of individuals who control activity content and who have relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies. The Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower is committed to retaining only those individuals with relevant financial relationships that can be reconciled with the goals and educational integrity of the CE activity.
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All relevant financial relationships disclosed during this activity have been mitigated.
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Disclaimer:
The ideas and opinions presented in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Annenberg Center and/or its agents. As in all educational activities, we encourage practitioners to use their own judgment in treating and addressing the needs of each individual patient, taking into account that patient's unique clinical situation. The Annenberg Center disclaims all liability and cannot be held responsible for any problems that may arise from participating in this activity or following treatment recommendations presented.
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Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower Privacy Policy:
Annenberg Center for Health Sciences respects your privacy. We do not share information you give us or have the need to share this information in the normal course of providing the services and information you may request. If there should be a need or request to share this information, we will do so only with your explicit permission. See Privacy Statement and other information at https://annenberg.net/pages/privacyPolicy.php.
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Fee Information:
https://www.rhapp.org/conference-pricing
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Americans with Disabilities Act:
The event staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs (i.e., physical, dietary, etc.). Please contact us prior to the event at info@rhapp.org.
Jointly provided by the Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower and
the Rheumatology Advanced Practice Providers (RhAPP).
This activity is supported by independent medical educational grants from Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Janssen Biotech, Inc., administered by Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC, and Novartis.
