Lipid

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.

How the Self-Assessment Program Works

1. Assessment Component

The assessment component includes: a question book containing clinical problem-solving multiple-choice questions, answer sheet, instructions, and envelope for returning your completed answer sheets to the National Lipid Association (a deadline of 6 weeks has been established for the return of answer sheets). This assessment examination will objectively validate your clinical knowledge and ability to diagnose and effectively manage dyslipidemias.

Approximately 3-6 weeks after the National Lipid Association receives your completed answer sheet you will receive:

2. The Educational (Learning) Component

The educational (learning) component includes: an educational critique book and your confidential personalized score report. The critique book contains detailed, precise explanations for all answers (correct or incorrect) that will help you strengthen weak areas of knowledge identified in your confidential score report. Explanations for correct answers will be supplemented with a list of bibliographic references. These references will help to focus your follow-up study in areas where it is most needed.

3. Certificate of Participation

For each program you complete (Components 1 & 2), you will receive a Certificate of Participation and CME/CE credit for up to a maximum of 40 hours. The credit hours earned by your participation meet the credentialing and certification standards established by the American Board of Clinical Lipidology (www.lipidboard.org) and the Accreditation Council for Clinical Lipidology (www.lipidspecialist.org).

The American Board of Clinical Lipidology (ABCL) currently offers physicians the opportunity for certification and appropriate recognition of advanced training and experience managing patients with lipid disorders. The application and certifying process for physicians can be found at www.lipidboard.org.

The Accreditation Council for Clinical Lipidology (ACCL) is an independent certifying organization that has developed standards and an examination for allied health professionals who manage patients with lipid and other related disorders. The application and certifying process for allied health professionals can be found at www.lipidspecialist.org.