Nontuberculous Mycobacterial (NTM) Conference for Providers
September 15-17, 2011 @ The Molly Blank Center on the campus of National Jewish Health
Nontuberculous mycobacteria represent a "burgeoning medical challenge" that may cause significantly greater healthcare spending and patient suffering in the United States and Canada than does tuberculosis (TB). 1 Although TB rates are decreasing in historically low numbers in North American, NTM cases are rising.1
Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are a family of bacteria which is distributed throughout the environment, with isolates recovered from freshwater lakes, ponds, streams, rivers, salt water, brackish water, water pipes, showers, bathtubs, hot tubs, and "soaking pans" in nail salons. In persons with pre-existing lung disorders, inhaled nontuberculous mycobacteria may find a site where they can prosper and cause progressive lung disease, referred to as Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) pulmonary disease.
Who Should Attend
Physicians, Clinical Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in Pulmonary, Infectious Disease and General Medicine
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the incidence and distribution of NTM disease.
- Identify the clinical manifestations of NTM disease.
- Identify and differentiate the various types of NTM infections.
- Understand how to diagnose and treat NTM infections.
Agenda
Detailed agenda is now available.
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Accreditation and Designation Statement
National Jewish Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
National Jewish Health designates this educational activity for a maximum of 16.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
National Jewish Health is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 12724. The entire course is accredited for 19.2 Nursing Contact hours. This certificate must be retained by the licensee for a period of four years from the date of this offering.
Participant attendance throughout the entire conference is required to receive Nursing Contact Hours.
Registration Fees
$550 - MDs and DOs
$475 - Nurse Practitioners, Physicians Assistants, Pharmacists and other Allied Health Professionals.
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Hotel Accommodations
Loews Denver Hotel
4150 E. Mississippi Avenue • Denver, CO 80246
Hotel Reservations: 303.639.1601 and ask for Clare O'Dower
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$89/night + tax*
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Staybridge Suites
Denver-Cherry Creek • 4220 E. Virginia Avenue • Glendale, CO 80246
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$99/night + tax*
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Holiday Inn Select
455 S. Colorado Boulevard • Denver, CO 80246
Hotel Reservations: 303.388.5561
$89/night + tax*
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Holiday Inn Denver East ~ Stapleton
3333 Quebec Street • Denver, Colorado 80207
Phone: 303.321.3500 • Fax: 303.322.7343
Complimentary Airport Shuttle to and from Denver International Airport
Just minutes from National Jewish Health
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On-site restaurant
$69/night + tax*
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Marriott Courtyard • Denver Cherry Creek
1475 S. Colorado Boulevard • Denver, CO 80222
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$99/night + tax*
Full-Service Hotel with On-Site Restaurant & Free Internet
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References
1 Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Disease Deemed "Burgeoning Medical Challenge." (National Jewish Health website). Published November 14, 2008. Accessed February 16, 2010
