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Purpose

The Basic Course in Allergy & Immunology presents basic concepts and techniques applicable to the clinical care of allergic patients core to your otolaryngology practice. Download The Whova App To Access The Course

Content Area

This 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:

• Understanding of Allergy & Its Role in Comprehensive Otolaryngology
• Allergy Testing (Prick, IT, IDT, In Vitro)
• Basic Principles of Allergy
• Treatment of Allergy (SCIT, SLIT, Dose Calculations, Vial Prep)
• Integration of SLIT into treatment discussions
• 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 unique opportunities to interact 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 34.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (On-Demand: 21.50 credits; Live-Stream: 13 credits). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ABOHNS Continuing Certification Recognition Statement

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn their required annual part II self-assessment credit in the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery’s Continuing Certification program (formerly known as MOC). It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of recognizing participation.

Looking for More Value? AAOA is now aligned to offer CME credits for eligible ABOHNS Diplomates for Continuing Certification (MOC). As an AAOA member, you can choose to participate in ABOHNS Continuing Certification credits (MOC) Part II: Self-Assessment credits by clicking the MOC option when registering for this activity.  Make sure you update your member profile when you register to help assure you can receive Continuing Certification credit.

In support of our members, the AAOA is offering participation in ABOHNS Continuing Certification credits (MOC) at no additional charge for AAOA members with this CME course registration. MOC opt-in option is complimentary until the course ends. You will be asked to pay $100 late fee if you miss the deadline and still want to claim Continuing Certification credits (MOC) for this activity.  Nonmembers can also participate in ABOHNS continuing certification for an additional fee.

Learn more by visiting the ABOHNS Continuing Certification credits (MOC) page.