2017 Allergy Symposium
 
Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of the symposium, the participants should be able to:
  • Determine the mechanisms underlying severe atopic dermatitis, including the role of infection; and what are the latest management strategies for severe atopic dermatitis.

  • Use appropriate medications to manage non-histaminic edema in the acute care setting, as well prevent
    complications of non-histaminic edema in the chronic care setting.

  • Use evidence-based drug allergy testing protocols and perform a drug challenge without a prior skin test on appropriate patients.

  • Implement effective communication skills to improve the influenza vaccination rate and reduce patient non-compliance as a barrier to treatment.

  • Utilize tests that have diagnostic efficacy and discuss with patients about the diagnostic accuracy of such tests.

  • Apply the outcomes of the LEAP study data to help patients prevent food allergy; and use oral immunotherapy for treatment of food allergies.
ACCREDITATION

Physicians - The Southern California Permanente Medical Group is accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Southern California Permanente Medical Group designates this live activity for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.™ Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses and Physician Assistants – Attendees may report up to 6 hours toward continuing education requirements for license renewal. ‘CME’ can be written in lieu of the provider number on all licensure renewal applications.

TARGET AUDIENCE
 
SCPMG Allergists, Primary Care Physicians, Advanced Practitioners, Emergentologists, and Allied Health Professionals

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, all reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate persons with disabilities at the meeting. If you have any special dietary or accommodation needs, please notify the meeting planner listed, prior to the symposium in the Department of Physician Education at (626) 405-4630 or tie-line 8-335-4630. This advance notice will help us serve you better.