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Forward2nd Annual Pulmonology for Primary Care Providers
| Industry Attendee | $500 |
| Non AHN In Person Attendee | $125 |
| Non AHN Physician Virtual Attendee | $125 |
| Non AHN RT and Nursing In Person Attendee | $50 |
| Non AHN RT and Nursing Virtual Attendee | $50 |
| AHN Employee In Person | Complimentary |
| AHN Employee Virtual | Complimentary |
Respiratory credits approved for 5.25 Credits!
Pulmonology for the Primary Care Physician provides learners with current and relevant updates on the management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Highlights include updates in the interpretation of pulmonary function testing, COPD, asthma, insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, pulmonary nodules and lung cancer. The approach to chronic pulmonary disease including dyspnea, pulmonary rehabilitation, smoking cessation will also be discussed; participants will become familiar with the various options and resources available to their pulmonary patients. The course will also feature case based discussion with a panel of physicians navigating through cases encountered in everyday practice. This course is applicable to family medicine physicians, internal medicine physicians, pulmonary physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, respiratory therapists and other professionals with an interest in learning more about pulmonary medicine.
Target Audience
This course is applicable to family medicine physicians, internal medicine physicians, pulmonary physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, respiratory therapists and other professionals with an interest in learning more about pulmonary medicine.
Learning Objectives
1. Describe best practices and updates in interpretation of pulmonary function testing, COPD, asthma, pulmonary embolism, pneumonia, obstructive sleep apnea, sarcoid, pulmonary nodules, and lung cancer
2. Review updates and clinical practice strategies in the approach to dyspnea, chronic cough, smoking cessation, and COVID-19
3. Develop strategies for the approach to common pulmonary disorder encountered in outpatient practice
4. Review the options available for patients with chronic lung disorders beyond medication
Additional Information
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
 MX3094400_Pulmonology_CME_PRO_AHN_FS.pdf | 1.32 MB |
Accreditation
Allegheny General Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Allegheny General Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The AAFP has reviewed 2nd Annual Pulmonology for Primary Care Providers Symposium and deemed it acceptable for up to 6.00 Live AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 11/10/2023 to 11/10/2023. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AMA/AAFP Equivalency - Providers may choose to include the following in addition to the AAFP credit statement:
AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.
Application to be submitted to AARC for Respiratory credits. Credits to be determined.
Available Credit
- 6.00 AAFP Prescribed
- 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 6.00 Attendance
- 5.25 CRCE