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Overview

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.

The lectures are supplemented with Q&A sessions using an audience response system that facilitates interactive learning and in-depth coverage of the exam content areas. In addition, a complete syllabus with copies of the slides is provided to all participants. And, new in 2010, all paid attendees will receive access to a special web page providing sample online exams, downloadable resources, and additional self-study materials.

Course Curriculum:

• Lipid Metabolism, Genetics, and Lipoprotein Metabolism
• Risk Assessment, Epidemiology and Statistics
• Atherosclerosis Pathogenesis and Vascular Biology
• Biomarkers, Inflammatory Markers, and Atherosclerosis Imaging for Risk Prediction
• Advanced Lipid Testing
• Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetic Dyslipidemia
• Nutrition and Non-Pharmacologic Therapy
• Pharmacology and Pharmacologic Therapies
• Secondary Causes, Special populations–Complex Case Presentations

Recommended Reference Materials:

• NLA Self-Assessment Program
• NLA Complex Lipid Management Self-Assessment Program
• NLA Self-Study Modules
• Lipidology Textbooks from the NLA Bookshelf (Many titles feature an NLA member discount)

For more information regarding certification, either ABCL or ACCL, please contact Tricia Mackowiak at tmackowiak@lipid.org or 904-309-6216 and for meeting details, please contact Sandra Goode at sgoode@lipid.org or 904-309-6218