About the Workshop
Primary care (PCPs), Pediatricians, and Internal Medicine physicians who complete allergy testing and treatment training will have a significant opportunity to provide high demand services for patients searching for these treatment options while creating additional revenue streams for their practice.Additional Course Information
Course Overview
This Allergy Training class covers specific medical protocols for various allergy tests and treatment options. Participants will be guided through updated protocols and techniques, including new digital technologies for faster testing and streamlined record-keeping.
Course Objectives
- Assess and comprehend the allergy patient.
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Acquire knowledge about the different tests associated with IgE allergies and their indications, including:
- Skin Prick Testing
- Skin Patch Testing
- Skin Intra-dermal Testing
- Radioallergosorbent Testing (RAST) / Radioimmunoassay Test
- Total Serum IgE Concentration Testing
- Leukocyte Histamine Release Testing
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Develop an understanding of Food Allergies (IgE mediated and Non-IgE mediated) and explore Treatment Options:
- Challenge Testing (when appropriate)
- Elimination Diet
- Various skin and blood/serum testing solutions
- Receive information on Immunotherapy solutions, administration protocols, and standard of care considerations (such as dosing, titration schedules, etc.), along with diverse sources for obtaining these solutions.
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Understand how to immediately integrate these new medical procedures with all patient forms for administration:
- Forms and Consents through the physician portal
- Protocols for Testing
- Allergy Laboratories – making the right choice
- Supplies and sources for allergens
- Explore pathways to further enhance your continuing medical education, including memberships in various allergy professional organizations.
- Navigate Billing and Coding Regulations and Guidelines, including the latest ICD-10 and CPT codes for reimbursement.
- Acquire specific business and marketing techniques to strategically grow your practice.
Who the event is for?
This program is designed for individuals with licenses in medicine (MDs, DOs), dentistry (DMDs, DDS), nursing (NPs, RNs), and other licensed healthcare professionals.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course. Licensed healthcare professionals of all levels are welcome to attend.
Course Agenda
- Introduction to Allergy Testing and Treatment
- Hands-on training with skin prick testing, intradermal testing, and in-vitro blood tests
- Discussion on IgE and Non-IgE reactions
- Food sensitivity tests, elimination diets, and immunotherapy solutions
- Asthma and allergy treatment options
- Hands-on testing for food-related sensitivities and immune conditions
- Insurance and billing, coding guidelines for allergy treatments
Planning your visit
This course is available in multiple locations across 15 cities nationwide. Please check your local availability during registration.
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- Austin, TX
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