The 18th Annual Regional Allied Health Conference
Current Perspectives in Asthma, Allergy & Pulmonary Practice

Friday, October 4, 2013 @ the Molly Blank Conference Center located on the National Jewish Health campus in Denver, CO

Conference Objectives

Upon completion of this conference, the participant will be able to:

1. Describe the latest treatments and key self-management strategies for a variety of chronic respiratory, rheumatologic and allergic diseases.
2. Demonstrate recommended techniques for therapeutic devices for the respiratory patient.
3. Discuss the four major content areas (The Asthma Condition, Patient and Family Assessment, Asthma Management, Organizational Issues) included in the National Certification Examination for Asthma Educators.

 
Featuring!

Full-day workshop to prepare for the Asthma Educator Certification Exam. The asthma educator certification workshops will provide a comprehensive review of the four major content areas (The Asthma Condition, Patient and Family Assessment, Asthma Management, Organizational Issues) included in the National Certification exam for Asthma Educators. Content for this program is based on the Candidate Handbook for the National Asthma Educator Certification Board (2010).

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Who Should Attend

This program will be held at the Molly Blank Conference Center on the campus of National Jewish Health and will provide an update on allergic and respiratory therapeutics for Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Respiratory Therapists, Physician Assistants, and Allied Health Professionals working with people having chronic diseases and conditions.

Registration Information

Registration Fee $135
National Jewish Health Employees $40

Your $135 registration fee includes admission to all sessions, breakfast, exhibits, lunch, and the conference handouts. Cancellations must be received no less than 10 days before the start of the program to receive a refund minus a $25 processing fee.

National Jewish Health employees can register for $40.

Register Online Now or call 800.844.2305 to register.

Accreditation and Designation Statement

National Jewish Health is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 12724. Nursing Contact Hours are currently pending. Participant attendance throughout the entire conference day is required to receive contact hours.

We will apply for Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credits by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 100, Irving, TX 75063. Check back to details.

Proposed Conference Timetable

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Exhibiting

This event is a great venue for communication with members of the healthcare community, as well as great learning opportunity for you. Exhibit space is conveniently located steps away from the meeting space and the agenda is designed to allow time for attendees to visit the exhibit hall.

If you are interested in exhibiting at this event, please fill out and return the application to Mandy Comeau via fax 303.728.6521 or email. You can contact Mandy directly with any questions at 303.728.6585.

About the Sponsor

This conference is sponsored by the Nursing Department at National Jewish Health, which is the only medical and research center in the United States devoted entirely to respiratory, allergic, and immune system diseases, including asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, severe allergies, AIDS, cancer, and autoimmune diseases such as lupus. Founded in 1899, National Jewish Health is a non-profit, non-sectarian institution dedicated to enhancing prevention, treatment, and cures through research and to developing and providing innovative clinical programs for treating patients regardless of age, religion, race, or ability to pay.

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