Accreditation
Target Audience
This conference is designed for rheumatologists, family practice physicians, internists, nurse practitioners, nurses, physician assistants and pharmacists.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of the conference, participants will be better able to:
- Assess current and emerging immunosuppressive, anti-inflammatory, and disease-modifying treatments for rheumatic diseases considering pathophysiologic targets; mechanisms of action; safety and efficacy data; dosing, adherence and access; and impact on therapeutic selection.
- Describe evidence-based guidance for mitigating complications associated with rheumatic diseases.
- Evaluate treatment options for the management of rheumatic manifestations of autoimmune diseases and atypical manifestations of rheumatic diseases.
- Apply current guideline recommendations and shared decision-making strategies that improve the management of patients with rheumatic diseases.
Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Global Academy for Medical Education. Postgraduate Institute for Medicine 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.
For Full Conference Attendance
Physician Continuing Medical Education
The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 18.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Continuing Nursing Education
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 18.25 contact hours. Pharmacotherapy contact hours for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses will be designated on certificates.
Continuing Pharmacy Education
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 18.25 contact hours (1.825 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
Continuing Physician Assistants Education
AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 18.25 Category 1 credits for completing this activity.
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluationcomponent, enables the participant to earn up to 18.25 MOC in the AmericanBoard of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program.It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participantcompletion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
Credit Amount Subject to Change