Advanced Rheumatology Course
"I completed the combined track and was very satisfied, rating it five out of five stars."- Rita Volochayev, PhD, CRNP, Bethesda, MD. Read More.
The Advanced Rheumatology Course, formerly the Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Postgraduate Rheumatology Training Program is opened for registration. To date, over 60 experts have dedicated multiple hours to complete this innovative course, which includes 18 hours of audio-annotated PowerPoint slides, over 2800 slides, and 631 images. The need was identified through the ACR workforce study and a demand by ACR/ARHP members. This novel program will allow physicians, fellows-in-training, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians interested in rheumatology to have a flexible, affordable way to build competence in the care of persons with rheumatic diseases.
The web-based program consists of 19 modules organized into three tracks: core, adult, and pediatric. Registrants will need to complete the 6 core modules and then either 3 pediatric or 10 adult modules to receive a certificate of completion. Registrants can also take all 19 modules to receive a combined adult and pediatric certificate of completion.
Registrants must receive a pass rate of 70% or greater on each module assessment to complete the module, all modules in their registered track must be completed within one year of registering for the Program. Once an individual has successfully passed each module assessment within their registered track, they will receive a “Certificate of Completion” for the track. Additionally, AMA PRA Category 1 Credits will be provided.
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The modules consist of several components.
- First, a pre-test or a pre-assessment of your knowledge about a specific topic in rheumatology is completed. Case studies allow for the person to enter in their own response and then learn how experts in the field would respond.
- Second, the lecture presentation includes audio-annotated Powerpoint slides. Each of the audio-annotations vary in length from 30 to 120 minutes.
- Third, clinical tip sheets (also known as clinical pearls) can be printed out for use in a clinic or practice setting.
- And fourth, a post-test allows the individual to test their knowledge of what they have learned.
Current references are included for each module. The individual can spend as much time as they prefer on a given module and can complete each module in increments of time based on their personal schedule.
Modules
Here is a listing of the 19 modules.
CORE Modules
- Musculoskeletal structure and function, inflammation and immunity
- Rheumatic disease classification and clinical decision-making
- Laboratory evaluation
- Musculoskeletal imaging studies
- Documentation, coding and practice issues
- Therapeutic interventions and resources
ADULT Modules
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Lupus
- Scleroderma, Myositis and Sjögren's syndrome
- Vasculitis, arteritis and PMR
- Crystal-induced arthropathies
- Pain syndromes
- Spondylarthropathies
- Infectious processes
- Metabolic bone disease
PEDIATRIC Modules
- Childhood arthropathies
- Pediatric connective tissue diseases
- Other pediatric conditions
Registration Fees
"I completed the combined track and was very satisfied, rating it five out of five stars."- Rita Volochayev, PhD, CRNP, Bethesda, MD. Read More.
ACR & ARHP Member |
Nonmember |
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|---|---|---|
Adult Track – includes modules 1-16 | $1200 |
$1500 |
Pediatric Track– includes modules 1-16 and 7-19 | $900 |
$1200 |
Combined Adult and Pediatric Track – includes all 19 modules | $1500 |
$1800 |
Individual Module | $100 |
$150 |
To register for the program, click here.
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CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION INFORMATION
Estimated time to complete:
Core and Pediatric Modules– total 18.5 hours
6.5 hours for the audio-annotation presentations for the core modules
3 hours for the audio-annotation presentations for the pediatric modules
9 hours of challenge and assessment (9 modules @ 1 hour/each)
Core and Adult Modules– total 31.5 hours
6.5 hours for the audio-annotation presentations for the core modules
9 hours for the audio-annotation presentations for the adult modules
16 hours of challenge and assessment (16 modules @ 1 hour/each)
Combined Core, Adult and Pediatric Modules– total 37.5 hours
6.5 hours for the audio-annotation presentations for the core modules
3 hours for the audio-annotation presentations for the pediatric modules
9 hours for the audio-annotation presentations for the adult modules
19 hours of challenge and assessment (19 modules @ 1 hour/each)
Editorial Team
2010-2012
Editorial Team Members are Scientific Editor, Debra Bancroft Rizzo, MSN, FNP-C, and Managing Editor, Anneke Smith.
2007-2010
Editorial team members were Scientific Editor, Basia Belza, PhD, RN; Associate Editors, Peter J Embi, MD, MS, Joan C McTigue, PA-C, MS, and Debra Bancroft Rizzo, MSN, FNP-C; and Technology Consultants, Aubrey Hale, Kelly Bell, and Melinda McRae.
Supporters
The ARHP thanks the following organizations for their support of Advanced Rheumatology Course.
Leader:
Benefactors:
Abbott
Amgen
UCB
Additional Information
For additional information about the Advanced Rheumatology Course, formerly the Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Postgraduate Rheumatology Training Program; contact , ARHP
Register
- Click here to register online.
- Click here
to register by mail.
Must receive a pass rate of 70% or greater on each module assessment to complete the module, all modules in their registered track must be completed within one year of registering for the Program. Once an individual has successfully passed each module assessment within their registered track, they will receive a "Certificate of Completion" for that track. Additionally, AMA PRA Category 1 Credits will be provided, go to CME Information tab for details.
Graduates
View those who completed the course up to February 28, 2011
Rita Volochayev, PhD, CRNP, Bethesda, MD., a recent graduate of the program, says "I completed the combined track and was very satisfied, rating it five out of five stars."
She continues, It covered not only rheumatologic disorders, but also coding and billing, how to read and interpret diagnostic testing, regulatory matters, and decision making process that affects our day-to-day practice.
What Dr. Volochayev liked most about what the course offered:
- Comprehensive, yet provided the most important points in a section called "clinical pearls" for fast reference.
- Very helpful to the day-to-day practice.
"It would be of benefit to those who work in primary care and definitely to nurse practitioners.
