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About the Conference
The 2.5-day Cystic Fibrosis Learning Center (CFLC) Continuum of Care Conference, sponsored by North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC (NACCME), and developed with the experience and expertise of a diverse advisory board, is unique in that the conference features 2 concurrent educational tracks – one for CF healthcare professionals and one for CF family members. The conference will encourage collaboration between CF healthcare professionals and families via collective sessions, including small group activities and "Ask the Expert" sessions.
Who Should Attend
The conference is designed for cystic fibrosis (CF) care center professionals and affiliated hospital staff from across the country, including pulmonologists, nurses, nurse practitioners, registered dietitians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and social workers. The conference will is designed as well for CF family members and other caregivers who also have a vital role in CF care.
Due to the possibility of cross contamination, individuals with cystic fibrosis cannot attend the conference.
Track Descriptions
“CF Healthcare Professionals” Track
CF is a chronic and complex disease that requires a team approach to care, which includes allied healthcare professionals, for the most effective management of CF. The CFLC Continuum of Care Conference is a unique opportunity for these healthcare professionals to interact with colleagues and CF experts to share real-life clinical experiences. Healthcare professionals who attend the conference will benefit from the small-group, case-based, interactive discussions. This track will provide up-to-date, evidence-based information on diagnosis, new CF treatments, and management approaches for the clinician specializing in CF patient care. All of the sessions in this track are CE accredited.
“CF Family Members” Track
CF treatment doesn’t stop at the clinical level. It requires effective communication among the key players: the patient, family member/caregiver, and healthcare professionals. The CFLC Continuum of Care Conference is an unique opportunity for family members/ caregivers of patients with CF to hear from thought leaders in the world of CF treatment as well as interact with everyday healthcare professionals and other family members/caregivers sharing similar experiences.
Discussions on the latest therapies that may improve the lives of those who suffer from CF and enhance the disease knowledge of the family members/caregivers are a complement to the comfort gained learning from other families in similar situations. This track will provide current information on topics that every CF family member and caregiver should know to more confidently and effectively assist the CF patient in their care over their lifespan. Attendees to sessions in this track do not receive CE credit.
