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Membership Information
APPLY ONLINE NOW or you can use our Acrobat Version available here (for members residing in the United States) or here for our international colleagues.
MEMBERSHIP IN THE NLA OFFERS:
The NLA provides a comprehensive array of ongoing continuing education opportunities providing focused lipid education for all members of the clinical team. Most programs offer continuing education credit for physicians (CME), pharmacists (CPE), nurses (CNE), dietitians (CDR), and other appropriate professionals. In addition, the NLA endorses high-quality CME programs offered by its members and affiliated organizations that meet the requirements established by our Certification Standards Committee. Look for the NLA endorsement logo on program materials. |
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A variety of live and enduring CE activities are offered:
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 The NLA provides lifelong learning, self-assessment and certification opportunities for qualified lipid specialists. All NLA education programs meet the certification requirements of the American Board of Clinical Lipidology (ABCL). Support for all levels of professionals, including basic and advanced learning modules and tutorials. 
A strong voice on national and regional health policy issues affecting lipid professionals as well as issues affecting patients with lipid disorders and the prevention of cardiovascular disease. |
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Lipid Clinic Training Program (LCTP) NLA Self-Assessment Program (NLA-SAP) Master's in Lipidology Complex Lipid Management Self-Assessment Program (CLM-SAP) Socioeconomic Courses focused on "How to" successfully manage lipid clinics |
 The NLA quarterly newsletter, the Lipid Spin, as well as our website, www.lipid.org, are comprehensive resources that offer news, events calendars, clinical articles, policy statements, and online continuing education activities. Membership in the NLA includes a subscription to The Journal of Clinical Lipidology. The Journal is the only peer-reviewed source for articles in the field of clinical lipidology. |
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Lipid Spin - The NLA Quarterly Newsletter Online Resource Center - www.lipid.org |
 The National Lipid Association has been built on the concept of its regional chapters being the engines that provide the energy to deliver great educational programs. The NLA provides scientific meetings each year in partnership with the regional lipid associations. Chapters of the NLA are forming around the country and offer a unique opportunity for members to interact more directly and frequently with other lipid professionals on the local level. |
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Automatic Membership in Regional Chapter Regional Education Programs Advocacy on Local Policy and Reimbursement Issues |
 The National Lipid Association is a Constituent Society of The International Atherosclerosis Society (IAS) |
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IAS Membership Benefits for NLA Members Include:
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BOARD CERTIFICATION IN CLINICAL LIPIDOLOGY The NLA has led an effort to make lipidology an independent medical specialty by spearheading the formation of the American Board of Clinical Lipidology (ABCL), an independent certifying organization. A primary goal of the NLA is to build a foundation of education opportunities - from basic training to board review courses - that will provide our members with the ability to advance their professional development, expand their expertise in lipidology and, ultimately, demonstrate their commitment to the specialty by obtaining Board certification from ABCL. |
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MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP is available to any apppropriately credentialed health professional who is engaged in the treatment of patients with lipid disorders or involved in research or educational activities relating to lipid disorders.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP is available to those individuals who are actively enrolled in a graduate or postgraduate training program for the treatment or investigation of lipid disorders and in pursuit of full credentialing in their specialized area of medical study. For students, a letter from the school registrar must accompany the application.
INDUSTRY MEMBERSHIP is available to representatives of industry as an employee or contractor given that they do not promote or participate in activities directly related to sales and marketing of products or services to members or patients.
INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP is available to any appropriately credentialed health professional who is engaged in the treatment of patients with lipid disorders or involved in research or educational activities relating to lipid disorders and lives in a country outside the United States. As an International Member, you will receive all mailings electronically.
APPLY ONLINE NOW or you can use our Acrobat Version available here (for members residing in the United States) or here for our international colleagues.
GROUP MEMBERSHIP offers discounts for 13 or more members from a single practice. You can read about the program requirements and setup a group membership online here.
A printable version of this membership brochure is available here.
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