The registration for the 2018 AAOA Basic Course is closed online. If you’d like to register, please call (202)955-5010 or email: [email protected]

If you are looking to enhance your allergy knowledge, consider registering for the 2018 AAOA Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting program features ReCap, the Review of Core Allergy Principles. This session is ideal for PAs, NPs, nurses, office staff, residents as well as anyone interested in learning more about allergy diagnosis and immunotherapy. ReCAP is a format of short, powerful talks that will cover the breadth of allergy and immunology. These short riveting talks will be given by remarkable faculty who will communicate their passion for the practice of allergy within an Otolaryngology practice. ReCAP is a must attend session for new and veteran allergy staff alike not only for the motivational spirit for the practice of allergy, but also for the practical content including allergy testing and interpretation, vial mixing sessions, dosing, SLIT, etc. Learn More

Thursday, July 5 – Saturday, July 7, 2018
The Diplomat, Hollywood, FL

Purpose

The Basic Course in Allergy & Immunology presents basic concepts and techniques applicable to the clinical care of allergic patients. Register

*Note: We are no longer accepting registration payment by check.  To register, please follow the link above or contact the AAOA office at (202) 955-5010.

Content Area

The AAOA CME program centers around clinical issues related to the care of allergy/immunology and inflammatory diseases of the airways and systems related to the head and neck.

The Basic Course focuses on:

• • More integration of SLIT into treatment discussions
  • Introduction to Allergy
  • Allergy Testing (Prick, IT, IDT, In Vitro)
  • Basic principles of allergy
  • Treatment of Allergy (SCIT, SLIT, Dose Calculations, Vial Prep)
  • Introduction to Advanced Topics (Unified Airway, Asthma, Food Allergies, SLIT)

Target Audience

The Basic Course is structured for otolaryngologists integrating more allergy assessment and management into their practice, AAOA members providing specialized allergy care who need to remain current with literature based evidence and practice trends, residents, PA/NPs who work in otolaryngology, and allied health staff who support their physicians in the management of allergic patients. The Basic Course offers face-to-face opportunities with the faculty to discuss nuances and answer questions, as well as hands-on practica to demonstrate technique.

Expected Results

The Basic Course is intended to advance physician competence and performance and is intended to result in improved patient care outcomes. Upon completion of the course, participants should demonstrate competence in the evaluation and management of the allergic patient, including utilization of appropriate testing techniques, implementation of environmental control, delivery of allergy pharmacotherapy, and delivery of safe immunotherapy.

Accreditation Statement

The American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement

The American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy designates this live activity for a maximum of 19.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.