RhAPP Fifth Annual National Conference | Accreditation
Attendee
Registration:
$150 ($120 before 5/17)
Program Overview:
Rheumatology Advanced Practice Providers (RhAPP) is an initiative dedicated to developing educational programs, providing professional advancement services, and assembling resources for – and guided by – advanced practice providers (APPs).
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The Program will Feature:
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Plenary sessions on key topics in diagnosis and management in rheumatic disease, including emerging therapies, state-of-the-art updates and case studies.
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Parallel plenary sessions designed for both experienced APPs and those new to the field of rheumatology.
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Workshop sessions covering a wide range of rheumatic diseases, including content focused on pediatric patients.
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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 diagnosis 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
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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 the Rheumatology Advanced Practice Providers (RhAPP). 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.
Physician Assistant Statement:
Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower 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 11.50 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Pharmacist Statement:
The Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.50 contact hours (1.15 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.
Nurse/Nurse Practitioner Statement:
Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.50 ANCC contact hours, which will include 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 (RhAPP) 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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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 877-782-4532.
Special Requests:
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 https://www.rhapp.org/contact.
Jointly provided by the Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower and
the Rheumatology Advanced Practice Providers (RhAPP).
Supported by educational grants from Janssen Biotech, Inc., administered by
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC and Pfizer Inc.
