CME Medical Conferences

Allergy Testing and Immunotherapy for Primary Care Physicians

A Seminar for Medical Allergy Testing and Evaluation
CME Conference Description:

This course is a model for primary care physicians wanting to learn to administer and interpret allergy tests using multiple allergy applicators, and, when indicated, initiate and carry out an immunotherapy program to completion. Application and interpretation of results will be by active, hands on participation. This CME medical conference will review and update the clinical factors regarding allergic, non-allergic, and mixed rhino-sinusitis. It will address the relationship between rhino-sinusitis and asthma and recommend when allergy testing is indicated in this situation. Screening patients using a limited number of allergens is cost effective and should be done before testing for all allergens. Immunotherapy problems and their solutions will be presented. There will be ample time for questions.

2010
This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 8 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. 
The Texas Academy of Family Physicians designates this educational activity for a maximum of 8 AMA PRA Category 1 credits TM. 
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 
2011
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family physicians. Determination of credit is pending.
The Texas Academy of Family Physicians designates this educational activity for a maximum of 8 AMA PRA Category 1 credits TM. 
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Please click here to learn more about our accreditation.

CME Conference Credits: 8
CME Conference Objectives
  • Present the epidemiology of allergic, non-allergic and mixed rhinitis.
  • Present the evaluation and treatment of each of these disorders.
  • Demonstrate the present methods of allergy testing and the use of allergy screening.
  • Show how to safely begin an immunotherapy program and discuss problems and solutions associated with immunotherapy, and how and when to discontinue.
    • CME Conference Fee: $600


      Location Dates Discounted Fee
    Tremont Plaza Hotel
    Baltimore, MD
    Instructor(s): Harold Hedges    		10/16/2010 – 10/16/2010By Sep 16 2010 then $500.00


    You may also register by phone, fax or mail

    CME Conference Agenda

    Breakfast and Registration
    7:30am – 8:00am

    There will also be a 15 minute mid-morning and a 15 minute mid-afternoon break.

    Day One
    8:00am-Noon
    Starting an allergy practice
    Allergic, non-allergic and mixed rhinitis
    Video: Allergy Testing with multiple allergy applicators
    Allergy testing and allergy screening
    Hands on testing and interpretation of results

    Noon-1:00pm
    Lunch

    1:00-5:30pm
    Immunotherapy problems and solutions
    Mixing immunotherapy sets
    The role of the allergy nurse
    Adverse food reactions
    -   Allergy testing and the use of elimination diets
    Coding
    Hives and urticaria (time and interest permitting)
    Case presentations, questions, wrap up

    CME Conference Reviews

    "Great practical information appropriately oriented to a primary care audience. I'll be able to implement this quickly."
    - James McNabb, M.D., Mooresville, NC - July 2006

    "I feel Dr. Hedges was great! We have learned a lot. I love the fact that even though the class is over, they still allow access to information from their website. Email addresses were given to the class for questions that might come up later. Dr. Hedges and Kathy were willing to answer all qeustions. Demonstrations were very informative."
    - Loretta Worsham, M.A., New Caney, TX - December 2006