Study for certification exams using the 4 volume set of NLA-SAPs. Each volume of the NLA-SAP provides between 32-40 hours of lipid focused CME/CE credit.
Members Section
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Level 1
Level 1 development is a basic competency level consisting of Primary Care Symposia, Fellowship Training, and other outreach programs.
To view upcoming events, visit the NLA calendar at: www.lipid.org/newcommunity/events.php
Level 2
Level 2 development includes the NLA's core training programs and is targeted to physicians, physician assistants, pharmacists, registered nurses,
nurse practitioners, and registered dietitians.
NLA Lipid Academy - This 1.5-day course provides a comprehensive indoctrination to lipid science
and essential information for the systematic management of dyslipidemia and the metabolic syndrome. The curriculum covers basic competencies in Lipidology and
sets the stage for effectively working in a lipid clinic setting. Elevate your knowledge of the fundamentals while preparing for more advanced training and/or
a certification pathway such as the Certified Lipid Specialist or Basic Competency in Clinical Lipidology program.
Scientific Sessions - The annual regional meetings of the NLA chapters provide an opportunity for
members to meet with colleagues in their region, discuss local issues and innovations, and participate in cutting-edge scientific sessions on current
topics in lipid management and clinical applications of atherosclerosis research. The NLA Annual Scientific Sessions are held each year in May in
conjunction with a regional chapter. This national conference offers an expanded scientific program, ancillary courses, poster presentations, and more.
Online Training - The NLA provides a variety of online training programs including Lipid
Insights webinars, vClinic virtual case management courses, meeting highlights and more.
Fall CLU (Coming Soon)
Fall Clinical Lipid Update
Hosted by SELA and NELA
September 14-16, 2012
Charlotte Westin
Charlotte, NC
Lipid Academy
This 1.5-day course provides a comprehensive indoctrination to lipid science and essential information for the systematic management of
dyslipidemia and the metabolic syndrome. The curriculum covers basic competencies in Lipidology and sets the stage for effectively working in a
lipid clinic setting. Elevate your knowledge of the fundamentals while preparing for more advanced training and/or a certification pathway such as
the Certified Lipid Specialist or Basic Competency in Clinical Lipidology program.
Masters in Lipidology
This intensive 2-day training course offers an in-depth review of the core curriculum in clinical Lipidology for healthcare professionals who
desire to practice at an advanced level within the field. The new case-based, interactive agenda will improve your clinical decision-making skills
and help prepare you for certification by the American Board of Clinical Lipidology or the Accreditation Council in Clinical Lipidology. For those
not preparing for certification, the course provides an excellent update and refresher on core concepts in Lipidology. Learn from leading experts,
assess your knowledge of lipid science and advance your personal standard of practice.
HDL Master Class
Designed for experienced lipidologists, lipid specialists and researchers, the NLA's new HDL Master Class brings together an internationally renowned
faculty for an in-depth examination of the latest evidence and research on HDL metabolism, functionality, subfractions, drugs in development and more.
Interact with HDL "Masters" at this 1.5-day course and immerse yourself in this emerging area of lipid science.
Lipid Insights
Join the NLA's Lipid Insights Journal Club to discuss the latest developments in the field. Each program is approximately 1 hour and is available for CME/CE credit.
vClinics
Virtual patient visits through the vClinic offer learners interactive patient visit-based experiences that mirror the assessment and
decision-making inherent in day-to-day patient care. Well-known thought leaders create these authentic patient scenarios that reflect
situations often encountered in practice. The format integrates interaction among faculty members who represent different members of the
health care team and who provide learners with information and commentary that can be immediately applied to their practice.
Online Courses
The NLA partners with other content providers to share unique and interactive e-CME activities. These programs usually feature power point presentations
and audio recordings from key opinion leaders interspersed with peer-reviewed synopsis of key information and references for further study. Highlights
from NLA Scientific Sessions are also included in this section.
NLA-SAP
The NLA-SAP series is a comprehensive, interactive clinical problem-solving program that validates, strengthens and reinforces your knowledge of the
core curriculum of clinical lipidology. The program provides a critical assessment of your strengths and weaknesses to guide you in the selection of
additional CME training courses. Each volume of the NLA-SAP provides between 32-40 hours of CME/CE credit.
CLM-SAP
The Complex Lipid Management-Self-Assessment Program (CLM-SAP) provide problem-solving case-based questions that involve common pharmacological issues
faced by lipid specialists. The CLM-SAP series, together with the NLA-SAP volumes, are the main preparatory mechanisms for the certifying examinations in
Clinical Lipidology. Each module offers up to 6 CME and CE credit hours and is mailed to all active members free of charge.
NLA Bookshelf
The NLA provides a comprehensive list of reading materials and study guides available to members. Some books are complimentary and most are
offered at a discount to NLA members when purchasing from the publisher.
Endorsement Program
The NLA may endorse programs that provide lipid education for continuing medical education credits. To learn more about endorsement criteria or to download the
application, click here.
