Lipid Academy

Wednesday, May 30 ● 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. ~ Thursday, May 31 ● 8:00 a.m.–Noon

$495 NLA Members, $900 Non-Members, $0 Trainees.


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Overview

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.

Course Curriculum

• Lipids, Lipoproteins and Atherosclerosis
• Clinical Trials Overview
• Diagnosis, Clinical Appraisal and Treatment Targets
• Nonpharmacologic Therapies
• Pharmacologic Therapies and Treatment Guidelines
• Advanced Risk Assessment and Management of Residual Risk
• Therapeutic Considerations in Special Populations