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The Basic Partners Program is intended to enhance participants' knowledge of hemophilia and von Willebrand disease and increase competence to provide high quality bleeding disorder management within a multidisciplinary comprehensive care team as derived from evidence-based education, standardized guidelines, and professional networking

Refer to the Topic List and Learning Objectives for further information about the Basic Partners Program to determine whether this program meets your educational needs.

At the conclusion of this live activity, the participants should be better able to:

• Describe the pathophysiology of hemophilia and von Willebrand disease (VWD), including the underlying genetics, differences by disease type and severity, basic treatments, and possible disorder-specific complications.
• Translate evidence-based assessment and management techniques during bleeding episodes and other complications associated with hemophilia and VWD
• Define a patient-/family-centered, multidisciplinary, team-based approach while caring for persons with bleeding disorders
• Discuss the organization and funding of the U.S. Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) Network and important partnerships within the network
• Explain the roles and responsibilities of core members of the multidisciplinary bleeding disorders comprehensive care team
• Recognize the value of a professional network of nurses and other healthcare providers from HTCs to promote quality care and evidence-based practice through collaboration

Multidisciplinary clinical providers who currently are, and have been, practicing in the federally recognized U.S. Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) Network for at least six (6) months, including, but not limited to, nurses, advanced practice providers, physical therapists, social workers, and other professionals who care for/provide services to persons with bleeding disorders.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by University of Nebraska Medical Center and Partners in Bleeding Disorders Education Program. University of Nebraska Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

ANCC Credits will be offered.

To attend this program, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be employed at a U.S federally recognized HTC in a bleeding disorder patient-facing role for at least six (6) months.
• Obtain approval to attend from Regional Administrator via automated process upon submission of application.
  • Apply for this program by completing the Application Form.
  • Apply Now

• There is no registration fee to attend a Partners Program.
• Once registered, you will be contacted approximately 4 weeks before the program with logistical details, including air and ground transportation and hotel information. All registrants are encouraged to read the Partners Travel Policy to understand costs that are covered and costs that you may incur.
• The Partners in Bleeding Disorders Education Program is supported by an independent medical education grant(s). Travel and lodging for program participants are made possible by an at-will contribution from the Indiana Hemophilia & Thrombosis Center.

• January 13-15, 2025; February 17-19, 2025; April 7-9, 2025; November 10-12, 2025

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The Advanced Topics II for the Nursing Care Team aims to enable the learner to expand upon the basic hemophilia management knowledge base including pharmacological treatments, using current literature and best practice review, case study analysis, professional networking, and methods designed to raise care quality for persons with hemophilia treated within the federally recognized U.S. Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) Network.

At the conclusion of this live activity, the participants should be better able to:

• Discuss clinical presentation, laboratory evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of rare blood disorders including von Willebrand disease (VWD), rare bleeding disorders, thrombosis/thrombophilia, and platelet disorders
• Identify resources through which to access available information and data involving treatment products and protocols in clinical management of rare bleeding disorders
• Analyze health care team considerations related to common clinical scenarios involving persons with rare blood disorders
• Identify the professional networks of providers from U.S. Hemophilia Treatment Centers (HTCs) to enhance clinical care quality and outcomes for persons with blood disorders treated by HTCs

Hemophilia treatment center nurses, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, and other members of the healthcare team who have treated persons with bleeding disorders for at least two (2) years.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by University of Nebraska Medical Center and Partners in Bleeding Disorders Education Program. University of Nebraska Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

ANCC credits will be offered.

To attend this program, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be employed at a U.S. federally recognized HTC as a nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, pharmacist or similar role for at least two (2) years.
• Obtain approval to attend from Regional Administrator via automated process upon submission of application.
  • Apply for this program by completing the Application Form.
  • Apply Now

• There is no registration fee to attend a Partners Program.
• Once registered, you will be contacted at least 4 weeks before the program with logistical details, including air and ground transportation and hotel information. All registrants are encouraged to read the Partners Travel Policy to understand costs that are covered and costs that you may incur.
• The Partners in Bleeding Disorders Education Program is supported by an independent medical education grant(s). Travel and lodging for program participants are made possible by an at-will contribution from the Indiana Hemophilia & Thrombosis Center.

• January 26-28, 2025

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The Basic Partners Program is intended to enhance participants' knowledge of hemophilia and von Willebrand disease and increase competence to provide high quality bleeding disorder management within a multidisciplinary comprehensive care team as derived from evidence-based education, standardized guidelines, and professional networking

Refer to the Topic List and Learning Objectives for further information about the Basic Partners Program to determine whether this program meets your educational needs.

At the conclusion of this live activity, the participants should be better able to:

• Describe the pathophysiology of hemophilia and von Willebrand disease (VWD), including the underlying genetics, differences by disease type and severity, basic treatments, and possible disorder-specific complications.
• Translate evidence-based assessment and management techniques during bleeding episodes and other complications associated with hemophilia and VWD
• Define a patient-/family-centered, multidisciplinary, team-based approach while caring for persons with bleeding disorders
• Discuss the organization and funding of the U.S. Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) Network and important partnerships within the network
• Explain the roles and responsibilities of core members of the multidisciplinary bleeding disorders comprehensive care team
• Recognize the value of a professional network of nurses and other healthcare providers from HTCs to promote quality care and evidence-based practice through collaboration

Multidisciplinary clinical providers who currently are, and have been, practicing in the federally recognized U.S. Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) Network for at least six (6) months, including, but not limited to, nurses, advanced practice providers, physical therapists, social workers, and other professionals who care for/provide services to persons with bleeding disorders.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by University of Nebraska Medical Center and Partners in Bleeding Disorders Education Program. University of Nebraska Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

ANCC Credits will be offered.

To attend this program, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be employed at a U.S federally recognized HTC in a bleeding disorder patient-facing role for at least six (6) months.
• Obtain approval to attend from Regional Administrator via automated process upon submission of application.
  • Apply for this program by completing the Application Form.
  • Apply Now

• There is no registration fee to attend a Partners Program.
• Once registered, you will be contacted approximately 4 weeks before the program with logistical details, including air and ground transportation and hotel information. All registrants are encouraged to read the Partners Travel Policy to understand costs that are covered and costs that you may incur.
• The Partners in Bleeding Disorders Education Program is supported by an independent medical education grant(s). Travel and lodging for program participants are made possible by an at-will contribution from the Indiana Hemophilia & Thrombosis Center.

• January 13-15, 2025; February 17-19, 2025; April 7-9, 2025; November 10-12, 2025

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The purpose of the Presentation Skills Workshop is to enable the learner to develop knowledge and gain skill to create and deliver engaging and informative presentations, including executive presence skills such as confidence; managing nervousness and anxiety; message organization; creating impactful slides; and tailoring and delivering an influential message to your audience. This interactive program offers opportunities to learn and practice executive communication skills with real-time, in-person active coaching.

At the conclusion of this live activity, the participants should be better able to:

• Integrate focus, natural energy, and forms of influence for presentations that are attention-grabbing, memorable, and effective
• Incorporate pragmatic concepts in development of slides and presentations
• Differentiate the components, structure, and style of presentations intended to persuade versus those intended to inform the audience
• Utilize stories, examples, case studies, and person experiences in the delivery of a presentation to healthcare providers
• Employ practical methods to manage anxiety and fear related to presentation delivery
• Develop knowledge of audience attitudes, critical issues, decision makers, and key influencers in delivery of customized and persuasive presentations
• Practice evaluation of peer and self-evaluation of presentation skills

This activity is designed for nurses, advanced practice providers, social workers, physical therapists, and other multidisciplinary staff employed at federally recognized U.S. Hemophilia Treatment Centers (HTCs) for at least six (6) months, who would like to develop knowledge and gain skill to create and deliver engaging and informative presentations.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by University of Nebraska Medical Center and Partners in Bleeding Disorders Education Program. University of Nebraska Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

ANCC credits will be offered.
Other credit(s) to be determined.

To attend this program, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be employed at a U.S. federally recognized HTC as a nurse, nurse practitioner, social worker, physician assistant, physical therapist, or similar role for at least six (6) months.
• Obtain approval to attend from Regional Administrator via automated process upon submission of application.
  • Apply for this program by completing the Application Form.
  • Apply Now

• There is no registration fee to attend a Partners Program.
• Once registered, you will be contacted at least 4 weeks before the program with logistical details, including air and ground transportation and hotel information. All registrants are encouraged to read the Partners Travel Policy to understand costs that are covered and costs that you may incur.
• The Partners in Bleeding Disorders Education Program is supported by an independent medical education grant(s). Travel and lodging for program participants are made possible by an at-will contribution from the Indiana Hemophilia & Thrombosis Center.

• March 30 - April 1, 2025

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The Basic Partners Program is intended to enhance participants' knowledge of hemophilia and von Willebrand disease and increase competence to provide high quality bleeding disorder management within a multidisciplinary comprehensive care team as derived from evidence-based education, standardized guidelines, and professional networking

Refer to the Topic List and Learning Objectives for further information about the Basic Partners Program to determine whether this program meets your educational needs.

At the conclusion of this live activity, the participants should be better able to:

• Describe the pathophysiology of hemophilia and von Willebrand disease (VWD), including the underlying genetics, differences by disease type and severity, basic treatments, and possible disorder-specific complications.
• Translate evidence-based assessment and management techniques during bleeding episodes and other complications associated with hemophilia and VWD
• Define a patient-/family-centered, multidisciplinary, team-based approach while caring for persons with bleeding disorders
• Discuss the organization and funding of the U.S. Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) Network and important partnerships within the network
• Explain the roles and responsibilities of core members of the multidisciplinary bleeding disorders comprehensive care team
• Recognize the value of a professional network of nurses and other healthcare providers from HTCs to promote quality care and evidence-based practice through collaboration

Multidisciplinary clinical providers who currently are, and have been, practicing in the federally recognized U.S. Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) Network for at least six (6) months, including, but not limited to, nurses, advanced practice providers, physical therapists, social workers, and other professionals who care for/provide services to persons with bleeding disorders.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by University of Nebraska Medical Center and Partners in Bleeding Disorders Education Program. University of Nebraska Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

ANCC Credits will be offered.

To attend this program, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be employed at a U.S federally recognized HTC in a bleeding disorder patient-facing role for at least six (6) months.
• Obtain approval to attend from Regional Administrator via automated process upon submission of application.
  • Apply for this program by completing the Application Form.
  • Apply Now

• There is no registration fee to attend a Partners Program.
• Once registered, you will be contacted approximately 4 weeks before the program with logistical details, including air and ground transportation and hotel information. All registrants are encouraged to read the Partners Travel Policy to understand costs that are covered and costs that you may incur.
• The Partners in Bleeding Disorders Education Program is supported by an independent medical education grant(s). Travel and lodging for program participants are made possible by an at-will contribution from the Indiana Hemophilia & Thrombosis Center.

• January 13-15, 2025; February 17-19, 2025; April 7-9, 2025; November 10-12, 2025

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The Basic Partners Program for Social Workers is intended to enable participants, psychosocial professionals engaged as core team members of the multidisciplinary hemophilia comprehensive care team, to develop knowledge and competence to provide high quality psychosocial care for persons with bleeding disorders.

At the conclusion of this live activity, the participants should be better able to:

• Discuss the expanded role of the social worker in the multidisciplinary comprehensive care team
• Articulate characteristics of hemophilia including its genetics, pathophysiology, complications, treatment, and psychosocial impact
• Identify ways to improve skills in the assessment and management of hemophilia and its complications surrounding psychosocial issues of coping, adherence, and quality of life
• Foster a culturally sensitive, family-centered approach to care
• Recognize the value of a professional mentoring network within the federally recognized U.S. Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) Network

Social workers and other psychosocial professionals who currently are and have been caring for persons with bleeding disorders in the federally recognized U.S. Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) Network for at least six (6) months.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by University of Nebraska Medical Center and Partners in Bleeding Disorders Education Program. University of Nebraska Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Social work continuing education credits will be provided.

To attend this program, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be employed at a U.S federally recognized HTC in a bleeding disorder patient-facing role for at least six (6) months.
• Obtain approval to attend from Regional Administrator via automated process upon submission of application.
  • Apply for this program by completing the Application Form.
  • Apply Now

• There is no registration fee to attend a Partners Program.
• Once registered, you will be contacted at least 4 weeks before the program with logistical details, including air and ground transportation and hotel information. All registrants are encouraged to read the  Partners Travel Policy to understand costs that are covered and costs that you may incur.
• The Partners in Bleeding Disorders Education Program is supported by an independent medical education grant(s). Travel and lodging for program participants are made possible by an at-will contribution from the Indiana Hemophilia & Thrombosis Center.

• May 19-21, 2025

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This Basic Partners Program for Non-Clinical and Administrative Staff activity is intended to enable non-clinical and administrative staff who are currently working at an HTC in non-patient-facing roles who support and work alongside the HTC clinical staff or administrative operations, who desire to develop knowledge about bleeding disorders and comprehensive care provided at HTCs.

At the conclusion of this live activity, the participants should be better able to:

• Discuss the organization and funding of the U.S. Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) Network and important partnerships within the network
• Describe the basics of how blood clots and the basic bleeding symptoms and types of treatment for hemophilia and von Willebrand disease
• Identify the roles and responsibilities of core members of the multidisciplinary bleeding disorders comprehensive care team
• Translate the concept of comprehensive care at HTCs
• Name the most common musculoskeletal complications of hemophilia
• Paraphrase the role of research and data management in bleeding disorder care
• Recall the impact of insurance in bleeding disorder care

Non-clinical and administrative staff who currently are, and have been, working in the federally recognized U.S. Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) Network for at least six (6) months. This program is designed for non-patient-facing staff who support and work alongside the HTC clinical staff or administrative operations which may include, but not limited to, roles such as patient intake/scheduling, insurance & financial services, program & administrative coordinators, IT operations, human resources, and other administrative roles.

To attend this activity, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be employed at a U.S federally recognized HTC in a non-patient-facing role for at least six (6) months.
• Obtain approval to attend from Regional Administrator via automated process upon submission of application.
• Apply for this program by completing the Application Form.
• Apply Now

• There is no registration fee to attend a Partners Program.
• Once registered, you will be contacted at least 4 weeks before the program with logistical details, including air and ground transportation and hotel information. All registrants are encouraged to read the Partners Travel Policy  to understand costs that are covered and costs that you may incur.
• The Partners in Bleeding Disorders Education Program is supported by an independent medical education grant(s). Travel and lodging for program participants are made possible by an at-will contribution from the Indiana Hemophilia & Thrombosis Center.

• July 16-17, 2025

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The Advanced Topics I for the Nursing Care Team aims to enable the learner to expand upon the basic hemophilia management knowledge base including pharmacological treatments, using current literature and best practice review, case study analysis, professional networking, and methods designed to raise care quality for persons with hemophilia treated within the federally recognized U.S. Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) Network.

At the conclusion of this live activity, the participants should be better able to:

• Discuss considerations, controversies, and resources in the management of hemophilia in women
• Characterize inhibitor development, risk factors, and treatment methods in different types of hemophilia
• Discuss how to develop an individualized prophylactic treatment strategy for hemophilia patients through collaborative clinical decision-making by a health care team.
• Recall FVIII immune tolerance regimens and expected outcomes for persons with hemophilia with FVIII inhibitors
• Translate the rapidly evolving landscape of hemophilia treatment options
• Identify orthopedic challenges and interventions for individuals with hemophilia
• Develop a professional mentoring network within the federally recognized U.S. Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) Network

Hemophilia treatment center nurses, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, and other members of the healthcare team who have treated persons with bleeding disorders for at least two (2) years.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by University of Nebraska Medical Center and Partners in Bleeding Disorders Education Program. University of Nebraska Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

ANCC credits will be offered.

To attend this activity, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be employed at a U.S. federally recognized HTC as a nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, pharmacist, or similar role for at least two (2) years.
• Obtain approval to attend from Regional Administrator via automated process upon submission of application.
  • Apply for this program by completing the Application Form.

• There is no registration fee to attend a Partners Program.
• Once registered, you will be contacted at least 4 weeks before the program with logistical details, including air and ground transportation and hotel information. All registrants are encouraged to read the Partners Travel Policy to understand costs that are covered and costs that you may incur.
• Partners in Bleeding Disorders Education Program is supported by an independent medical education grant(s). Travel and lodging for program participants are made possible by an at-will contribution from the Indiana Hemophilia & Thrombosis Center.

• October 6-8, 2025

The Advanced Topics II for the Nursing Care Team aims to enable the learner to expand upon the basic hemophilia management knowledge base including pharmacological treatments, using current literature and best practice review, case study analysis, professional networking, and methods designed to raise care quality for persons with hemophilia treated within the federally recognized U.S. Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) Network.

At the conclusion of this live activity, the participants should be better able to:

• Discuss clinical presentation, laboratory evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of rare blood disorders including von Willebrand disease (VWD), rare bleeding disorders, thrombosis/thrombophilia, and platelet disorders
• Identify resources through which to access available information and data involving treatment products and protocols in clinical management of rare bleeding disorders
• Analyze health care team considerations related to common clinical scenarios involving persons with rare blood disorders
• Identify the professional networks of providers from U.S. Hemophilia Treatment Centers (HTCs) to enhance clinical care quality and outcomes for persons with blood disorders treated by HTCs

Hemophilia treatment center nurses, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, and other members of the healthcare team who have treated persons with bleeding disorders for at least two (2) years.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by University of Nebraska Medical Center and Partners in Bleeding Disorders Education Program. University of Nebraska Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

ANCC credits will be offered.

To attend this program, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be employed at a U.S. federally recognized HTC as a nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, pharmacist or similar role for at least two (2) years.
• Obtain approval to attend from Regional Administrator via automated process upon submission of application.
  • Apply for this program by completing the Application Form.

• There is no registration fee to attend a Partners Program.
• Once registered, you will be contacted at least 4 weeks before the program with logistical details, including air and ground transportation and hotel information. All registrants are encouraged to read the Partners Travel Policy to understand costs that are covered and costs that you may incur.
• The Partners in Bleeding Disorders Education Program is supported by an independent medical education grant(s). Travel and lodging for program participants are made possible by an at-will contribution from the Indiana Hemophilia & Thrombosis Center.

• TBD

The Basic Partners Program is intended to enhance participants' knowledge of hemophilia and von Willebrand disease and increase competence to provide high quality bleeding disorder management within a multidisciplinary comprehensive care team as derived from evidence-based education, standardized guidelines, and professional networking

Refer to the Topic List and Learning Objectives for further information about the Basic Partners Program to determine whether this program meets your educational needs.

At the conclusion of this live activity, the participants should be better able to:

• Describe the pathophysiology of hemophilia and von Willebrand disease (VWD), including the underlying genetics, differences by disease type and severity, basic treatments, and possible disorder-specific complications.
• Translate evidence-based assessment and management techniques during bleeding episodes and other complications associated with hemophilia and VWD
• Define a patient-/family-centered, multidisciplinary, team-based approach while caring for persons with bleeding disorders
• Discuss the organization and funding of the U.S. Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) Network and important partnerships within the network
• Explain the roles and responsibilities of core members of the multidisciplinary bleeding disorders comprehensive care team
• Recognize the value of a professional network of nurses and other healthcare providers from HTCs to promote quality care and evidence-based practice through collaboration

Multidisciplinary clinical providers who currently are, and have been, practicing in the federally recognized U.S. Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) Network for at least six (6) months, including, but not limited to, nurses, advanced practice providers, physical therapists, social workers, and other professionals who care for/provide services to persons with bleeding disorders.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by University of Nebraska Medical Center and Partners in Bleeding Disorders Education Program. University of Nebraska Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

ANCC Credits will be offered.

To attend this program, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be employed at a U.S federally recognized HTC in a bleeding disorder patient-facing role for at least six (6) months.
• Obtain approval to attend from Regional Administrator via automated process upon submission of application.
  • Apply for this program by completing the Application Form.
  • Apply Now

• There is no registration fee to attend a Partners Program.
• Once registered, you will be contacted approximately 4 weeks before the program with logistical details, including air and ground transportation and hotel information. All registrants are encouraged to read the Partners Travel Policy to understand costs that are covered and costs that you may incur.
• The Partners in Bleeding Disorders Education Program is supported by an independent medical education grant(s). Travel and lodging for program participants are made possible by an at-will contribution from the Indiana Hemophilia & Thrombosis Center.

• January 13-15, 2025; February 17-19, 2025; April 7-9, 2025; November 10-12, 2025

Apply Now