aspectsofasthma conference march 7 2015 corpus christi texas

aspectsofasthma conference march 7 2015 corpus christi texas

purpose and goal This half day seminar is designed to provide health care professionals with an in-depth knowledge of asthmatic disorders, including regional prevalence, special populations management, treatments, patient education and disease management. target audience This program is designed for primary care and family practice physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, pharmacists, respiratory therapists and other interested health care professionals. educational methods The format will consist of PowerPoint assisted lectures with integrated audience response questions, each followed by a brief question and answer session. accreditation statements physicians The Texas A&M Health Science Center (TAMHSC) Coastal Bend Health Education Center (CBHEC) is accredited by the Texas Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. TAMHSC CBHEC designates this educational activity for a maximum of 4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The presentation titled Community Control of Asthma has been designated by TAMHSC CBHEC for one hour of education in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility. pharmacists The Texas A&M Health Science Center Coastal Bend Health Education Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. The Aspects of Asthma Conference has been accredited for up to 4.0 contact hours of ACPE continuing pharmacy education. In order to receive continuing pharmacy education credit, participants must participate in the session(s) and complete a reporting form and program evaluation at the conclusion of the conference. This activity is knowledge based. respiratory therapists CEUs have been applied for through the Texas Society for Respiratory Care. nurses Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi College of Nursing and Health Sciences (TAMUCC CONHS) is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. This activity provides up to 4.25 contact hours. Nurses must attend each session in its entirety and complete an evaluation of the overall program in order to receive a CNE certificate. Approval as a provider refers only to recognition of the continuing education activity and does not imply endorsement or approval of any commercial products by the TAMUCC CONHS, TAMHSC CBHEC or American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation.

agenda 7:20 a.m. Registration and Check In Visit the Exhibitors, Contintental Breakfast 7:50 8:00 a.m. Welcome and Introductions David Miller, M.D. & Courtney Gallion, M.S. 8:00 9:15 a.m. Epidemiology, Diagnosis & Treatment of Asthma Wes Stafford, M.D. (UAN: 0834-0000-15-014-L01-P) Identify current understanding of risk factors for asthma. Discuss current trends in asthma, including prevalence and mortality data. Distinguish new diagnostic techniques used with asthma. Interpret the pathophysiology of asthma as a basis for using pharmacological treatment within the Stepwise Model for asthma. 9:15 10:00 a.m. The Dual Diagnosis Patient with Overlapping Asthma and COPD David Miller, M.D., F.C.C.P. (UAN: 0834-0000-15-015-L04-P) Outline the diagnostic standards for the overlapping, dual diagnosis patients. Examine the epidemiology and current global statistics for the overlap of asthma and COPD. Develop the rationales for needed evidence-based research translating treatment strategies into best practices for the dual diagnosis patient. 10:00 10:30 a.m. Brunch Break Visit the Exhibitors 10:30 11:30 a.m. Teaching the Patient with Asthma Carolyn Cannon, M.D., Ph.D. (UAN: 0834-0000-15-016-L01-P) Construct an individualized plan of care for every patient. Explain proper use of prescribed therapies according to individual, patient-centered needs. Translate the meaning of Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF) measurements into action statements for patients/parents. Justify the need for PEF readings and proper self-managment of asthma. 11:30 12:30 p.m. ETHICS: Community Control of Asthma Linda Gibson-Young, Ph.D., ARNP (UAN: 0834-0000-15-017-L01-P) Encourage involvement of patients and caregivers and the healthcare community to help organize efforts to prevent, maximize control and encourage treatment for those who may have asthma or the overlapping asthma/copd problem. Educate stakeholders across the community and region about the potential of cooperative involvement in reducing asthma risk across the lifespan.

Arrange follow-up activities in organizations that are highimpact for patients with asthma: schools, workplaces, factories, churches. 12:30 12:45 p.m. Evaluations and Adjourn The Texas A&M Health Science Center Coastal Bend Health Education Center and conference planning committee reserve the right to cancel this conference in the event of unforeseen or extenuating circumstances. Topics and speakers may be substituted or rearranged as necessary in order to preserve quality continuing education. location The Aspects of Asthma Conference will be held on the third floor of the Education Service Center, Region 2 building located at 209 N. Water Street in beautiful downtown Corpus Christi. Parking is free in the ESC2 parking lot located across the street. distinguished faculty Carolyn Cannon, M.D., Ph.D. Associate Professor, College of Medicine Texas A&M Health Science Center College Station, TX Linda Gibson-Young, Ph.D., RN, FNP-BC Associate Professor Graduate Department Chair College of Nursing and Health Sciences Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Course Director: David Miller, M.D., F.C.C.P. Associate Professor College of Nursing and Health Sciences Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Wes Stafford, M.D. Allergy and Asthma Center of Corpus Christi

aspects of asthma conference March 7, 2015 Education Service Center, Region 2 209 N. Water St. For your convenience, register online at cbhec.tamhsc.edu/continuing-education (VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express accepted online) mail Check payable to: TAMHSC-CBHEC P.O. Box 2565 78403 on-site Cash, check or credit card registration fees The following fees include conference meals, syllabus and USB flash drive of presentations. Registration & Payment by 3:00 p.m. on 2/20/15 Physicians, Pharmacists, NPs, PAs $125 $150 Nurses & Respiratory Therapists $65 $85 Resident Physicians $65 Allied Health Students, Others $25 Registration & Payment after 2/20/15 Please note that printed presentation materials/handouts will not be provided at this conference. All attendees will be provided a USB flash drive of presentation materials at registration. In addition, presentation materials will be available for download via the Internet at cbhec.tamhsc.edu/cme/presentations/index.html by March 6, 2015. registration form for mail and on-site registrations only. Please type or print clearly. Name Title/Specialty Address City/State/ZIP Email Address Daytime Phone Number Please list any special dietary needs Cancellation Policy Notification of registration cancellation must be received by February 20, 2015 to obtain a refund, minus a $50 administration fee. No refunds will be made after this date. A W-9 form will be requested in order to process your refund. Questions? Please call (361) 561-8589 Grantor Acknowledgment At the time of printing there was no commercial support for this activity.