2009 Rheumatology Audioconference / Webcast Series

2009 Rheumatology Audioconference/Webcast Series

The ARHP 2009 Rheumatology Audioconference/Webcast Series is designed to meet the educational needs of health professionals involved in the management of patients with arthritis and other rheumatic diseases. The series is a convenient, cost-effective way to experience leading content from experts in the field.

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You can register online now for the 2009 Series. If you missed a call in 2008, you may purchase a CD recording.

With the new webcast option, you are allowed the flexibility to view and listen to a recording of the audioconference sessions (normal registration fees apply) on the ACR Web site—at your convenience. To access a previous webcast, you will need to register.

Each live, interactive 60-minute session (Noon – 1:00 PM Eastern Time) will explore an aspect of the most current information available about arthritis care.
Registered participants will receive the speaker’s handout materials one week prior to the call, which includes a toll-free phone number; instructions on how to join the call and participate in the Question/Answer session.
Participants can dial in from anywhere, including an office or conference room, and invite guests.
Audioconference registrants will receive the speaker’s handout material prior to the call, along with a toll-free phone number, instructions on how to join the call, instructions for the Q&A period, and free access to the webcast.
Consider this as an excellent gift for an employee or colleague.

January 14, 2009		The Pharmaceutical Industry and Health Care Providers: Impact of the Relationship on Patient Care, Professional Education, Health Care Costs, and Public Perception Lenore M. Buckley, MD, MPH [bio]
February 10, 2009		Biologic Logic: Making Sense of Current Therapies for Rheumatic Diseases Daniel F. Battafarano, DO, FACP, FACR [bio]
March 10, 2009		How Can We Help Our Clients with Scleroderma Manage Musculoskeletal and Functional Limitations? Janet L. Poole, PhD, OTR [bio]
April 21, 2009		Physical Activity Among People with Arthritis: Assessment, Considerations and Behavior Change Julie Keysor, PhD, PT [bio]
May 20, 2009		Reconditioning Hearts and Muscles: The Fit and Strong! Osteoarthritis (OA) Evidence-Based Program Susan Hughes, DSW [bio]
June 9, 2009		Managing Office Infusions: From Biologics to Bones Josh S. Brinks, BSN, MSN, FNP [bio]
July 14, 2009		Positive Antinuclear Antibodies, Rheumatoid Factors and Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide: What Does It All Mean? Benjamin J. Smith, PA-C [bio]
December 10, 2009		Medicare Updates: Where Do We Stand? Antanya A. Chung, CCP,CPC-I [bio]

Physicians

The American College of Rheumatology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. The American College of Rheumatology designates each call in the Rheumatology Audioconference Series for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Health Professionals

The Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals, a division of the American College of Rheumatology, offers a Certificate of Participation. The ARHP designates each call in the Rheumatology Audioconference Series for 1 hour of participation.

CMEs/Certificates of Participation will be provided to paid participants that dial in to the call; complete the evaluation form and return to ARHP at the end of each audioconference call.

Registration Fees

	Member	Non-member
Audio conference fee:	$45 each	$60 each
Save! Any 4	$160	$220
Save more! All 8:	$280	$360

Registration must be completed 24 hours prior to the session in order to receive handout material. Fax refund request to (404) 633-1870 attention Accounting Department 48 hours prior to your registered call. Refunds are subject to a $12 processing fee.