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An Introduction to the National Lipid Association

An Introduction to the National Lipid Association. Presented by: Insert Date. Who Is the NLA?.

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An Introduction to the National Lipid Association

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  1. An Introduction to theNational Lipid Association Presented by: Insert Date

  2. Who Is the NLA? A nonprofit, multidisciplinary medical society of more than 3,000 members dedicated to enhancing lipid management in clinical practice and reducing mortalities associated with atherosclerotic disease. www.lipid.org

  3. The Community of Lipidology The NLA provides a comprehensive educational approach for the community of practitioners in the field of clinical lipidology, which embraces lipid and lipoprotein metabolism, cardiometabolic disorders, and obesity. www.lipid.org

  4. NLA Mission and Goals • Improve and expand education • Develop a lipid workplace • Identify practice trends and solutions • Apply best-outcome patient strategies • Build lifelong career opportunities The extraction of science and medicine bringing a new paradigm to patient care and risk reduction. www.lipid.org

  5. Multidisciplinary Approach PATIENT www.lipid.org

  6. Breakdown of Membership www.lipid.org

  7. 5 Regional Chapters www.lipid.org

  8. Educational Activities • Annual Scientific Sessions • Regional Clinical Lipid Updates 2x / Year • Self Assessment Programs • Virtual Lipid Clinic Case Activities • Advanced Training Courses • Journal of Clinical Lipidology www.lipid.org

  9. 2011 Scientific Meetings Hosted by the SWLA and PLA Hosted by the NELA Hosted by the MWLA and SELA

  10. Professional Development • Core curriculum embraces the evolving field of Lipidology • Professional Pathway Development provides education for all levels – Basic through Certification • CME program provides didactic training, practical application, and clinical tools • Primary goal is to enhance knowledge and competency resulting in certification and improved patient outcomes www.lipid.org

  11. Core Curriculum www.lipid.org

  12. An online community for members to connect, collaborate and contribute: Topics Groups Blogs Slides Videos Podcasts www.lipid.org @ www.lipid.org www.lipid.org

  13. Certification in Clinical Lipidology American Board of Clinical Lipidology – Physician Certification An independent physician certifying organization offering the highest benchmark of professional competency in clinical lipidology. www.lipidboard.org Accreditation Council for Clinical Lipidology – Allied Health Certification Offers two unique pathways to certification and competency testing: the Clinical Lipid Specialist and the Basic Competency in Clinical Lipidology programs www.lipidspecialist.org www.lipid.org

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