The National Lipid Association offers a robust Professional Development Pathway for healthcare professionals seeking to advance their knowledge and competency in managing lipid disorders.
This program is designed for medical professionals who seek continuous commitment to lifelong professional development and enrichment, and want to acquire new knowledge, reinforce core knowledge, and learn about clinical drug trials.
In the vClinic™, you'll have the opportunity, with input from leading clinical experts across multiple specialties, to work-up and manage virtual patients over multiple visits. Please be sure to share your opinions regarding key clinical decisions with the other learners. Make sure that you also utilize the CME Companion toolset that accompanies these activities to assess your clinical mastery over time and to compare your performance with other learners.
Advance your knowledge and skills on specific core curriculum topics by participating in one of the many online course offerings sponsored by the NLA and its educational partners.
The NLA Scientific Sessions are held each year in May in conjunction with a regional chapter. This national conference offers a comprehensive scientific program addressing the spectrum of topics within the core curriculum in lipidology, as well as breakout sessions, workshops, poster presentations, and numerous ancillary activities.
The NLA scientific meetings provide opportunities for members to meet with colleagues, discuss issues and innovations, and participate in cutting-edge continuing education on current topics in lipid management.
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.
This newly defined NLA program focuses on the practical aspects of office-based weight management for patients with cardiometabolic risk. The role and benefits of weight-loss approaches in cardiometabolic risk reduction will be reviewed, and expert insight regarding their clinical implementation will be provided.
This intensive 2-day 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.
Each year, the NLA sponsors several summit conferences and symposia in conjunction with related medical society meetings and scientific congresses, such as the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology meetings.
