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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.
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• 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
• 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

To enhance the ability of the experienced social worker to provide psychosocial support to persons with bleeding disorders in a family-centered care environment using peer-reviewed literature, patient case studies, group discussion, and professional networking. The content level of this activity is advanced.

Learning Objectives are currently in development and will be provide to program attendees prior to program commencement.

Topics* 

• Social Determinants of Health in Bleeding Disorders
• Women and Girls with Bleeding Disorders - Advocacy and Coping
• Aging Considerations for Patients with Bleeding Disorders
• Healthcare Transition - A Spectrum Rather than a Destination
• Treatment Adherence
• Medical Trauma in Bleeding Disorders
• Trauma-Informed Care in Bleeding Disorders
• Assessment and Screening - Practical, In-the-Moment Applications
• Empowering Social Workers to Advocate for their Role in Gene Therapy

* Topics subject to change

This activity is designed for 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 two (2) years and wish to expand clinical decision-making, evaluation, and assessment skills beyond the level of Basic Partners Program for Clinical Staff.?

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.

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, University of Nebraska Medical Center is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit.
ASWB ACE 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 social worker and/or other psychosocial professional 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 27-29, 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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