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Allied Health: Articles of Interest

Allied health professionals: attend the 2006 Annual Meeting
By Cheryl K. Bernstein RN, BSN, CCRC, Allied Health Professionals Assembly Co-Chair

The AAAAI Annual Meeting is a great educational value that will enhance allied health members' quality of work and self development. With the rapid advances in science, new biomodifier agents and new forms of allergen immunotherapy being developed for allergic rhinitis and asthma, it is essential to stay current. These new therapies are likely to change the way the specialty is practiced in the future.

Rapid advances and changes have increased the need for quality continuing education for the allied health professional, and the 2006 Annual Meeting offers cutting-edge educational programs. Delegates can attend a wide variety of programs and receive continuing education credits. From basic science to clinical practice/clinical research and practice management, there are programs for everyone. The allied health programs are co-chaired by Don Cui, PA, AE-C, and Gary S. Rachelefsky MD, FAAAAI, and feature knowledgeable allied health speakers, including well-known physician leaders in the field of allergy, asthma and immunology.

Clinical Research (CR) Program
This years Clinical Research Program offers basic and advanced workshops, and symposiums in the field of clinical research. On Friday March 3, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, New Horizons in Biotechnology (#1211) will describe the basics of biotech products, and outline necessary information pertaining to basic immunology and applied science.

The afternoon symposium, All That Glitters is Not Gold: What Can Go Wrong In Clinical Trials ( # 1611), will include everything from contract indemnification to budgeting and maintaining a positive cash flow. For the first time, the symposium will include an entertaining educational program, Meet the Fortune 500 Coordinators/Clinical Trial Jeopardy, hosted by Michael J. Welch, MD, FAAAAI. We plan to create three teams from the audience and have a captain for each team. The questions will test your knowledge about clinical research and real prizes will be awarded. This interactive educational program should provide a fun and innovative way to learn important information.

Allergy & Asthma for the Health Care Professional (AAHCP) programs
The AAHCP programs begin on Saturday March 4 and conclude on Sunday, March 5. This year the programs are rich in content with very exciting speakers. From seminars and workshops, to symposiums, a wide variety of educational programs are offered for the allied health professional. Part one of Saturday's symposium (#2041) will feature presentations such as Optimal Management of the Child with Asthma, and Contemporary Medical Interventions in Adults with Asthma. All allied health professionals caring for patients with asthma will find this program highly informative.

Part two of Saturday's symposium, Demystifying the Role of Genetics in Allergic Disease (#2311), will focus on genetic factors contributing to allergic disorders and asthma. It will also explain pharmacokinetics and discuss new asthma drugs. Part three of the symposium, Update on the Diagnosis and Management of Food Allergy (#3311), will focus on skin testing, in vitro IGE laboratory test and food challenges in diagnosing food allergy in the pediatric patient. A practical clinical approach to food challenge testing will also be discussed.

Medical Administrators (MA) Program
Medical administrators face many new challenges for the quickly changing medical practice. This year's course starts on Friday, March 3, and offers many important programs. The morning symposium (#1210) includes presentations such as New Ideas to Encourage Teamwork, and Strategies to Deal with Difficult Staff and Patients in a Positive Manner.

Don't miss the Friday afternoon symposium, Operating Efficiency for the Allergy Practice (#1601), and two Saturday symposia, Business Plan Basics (# 2042), and Allergy Coding Updates Including E/M Coding (#2321).

Allied Health Networking Lunch
All Allied Health professionals are encouraged to sign up for the Sunday workshop, Allied Health Networking Lunch: Facing New Challenges in the Allergy and Asthma Practice ( # 3541). Pre-registration is required, but there is no fee for this program. It will offer opportunities for clinical research coordinators, medical administrators, and general allied health care professionals to network and discuss important practice and research issues.

Allied health professionals should also plan to attend the Allied Health Workshop: A llergy and Asthma Lunch Roundtable Discussion for the NP/PA ( # 3540). Again, pre-registration is required, but there is no fee for this lunch program, designed to discuss issues unique to the NP and PA working in an allergy/asthma practice.

Business and social allied health events
The Allied Health Member Forum, held Saturday, March 4 from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, will explain how allied health members can become involved in the AAAAI. There are no fees for this event, and registration is not required. In addition, the Allied Health Wine & Cheese Reception, held on Saturday, March 4 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, will be a great event for all allied health members and their guests.

Allied health professionals are also encouraged to attend all AAAAI plenary sessions, especially the Presidential Plenary Session, Anaphylaxis: Bridging the Gap from Basic Science to Clinical Practice (# 3101).

The AAAAI Annual Meeting offers amazing educational opportunities for the allied health care professional. You will also receive continuing educational credits for almost all programs attended. For a complete listing and description of all programs and events please review your Preliminary Program or visit the Annual Meeting Web site, www.annualmeeting.aaaai.org.

Please join us for all the incredible educational programs, social events and opportunities to network with other allied health professionals.

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