Welcome
to the second edition ofProfessional
Education Matters.The Office of Professional Education
(Professional Education) at National Jewish Health has designed this newsletter
to keep you up to date on projects and initiatives, successful collaborations,
and educational activities.
This edition highlights the creation of an atopic dermatitis eBook application,
the thriving relationship between Professional Education and Nursing, the 50th
Semi-Annual TB Course and the hard work of your colleagues serving on the CME
Committee.
We hope you enjoy our news and updates.
Sincerely,
The Professional Education Team
Interactive Technology for Pediatric Patients and Families with Atopic Dermatitis
The Office of Professional Education received an educational grant from
GlaxoSmithKline to educate physicians and improve the care of pediatric
patients with atopic dermatitis in a medically underserved population.
Through this funding National Jewish Health has developed a medical
education program to train health care providers and team members from
Rocky Mountain Youth Clinics (RMYC) to better diagnose and manage their
atopic dermatitis patients. Read more
A Collaborative Success Story
The Department of Nursing and the Office of Professional Education have
teamed up for an exciting new venture. They have negotiated a contract
with the American Thoracic Society (ATS) to award nursing continuing
education credit for 25 nursing-focused presentations at the 2013
American Thoracic Society International Conference in Philadelphia this
May. This will be the first year that ATS will provide this benefit to
RNs, making it possible for RNs to receive educational contact hours
necessary for licensure or employment requirements. Read more
Celebrating 50 Years of Tuberculosis Education
Since 1963, the Denver TB Course at National Jewish Health has offered
health care providers the most comprehensive tuberculosis (TB) education
in the U.S. This year, National Jewish Health will celebrate the 50th
anniversary of this esteemed, semi-annual course. As a world-renowned TB
treatment and research facility, National Jewish Health is committed to
caring for patients with TB and advancing the science of tuberculosis
control. Read more
The CME Committee
CME Committee members at National Jewish Health use their experience and expertise to review educational programs on a variety of medical topics. They ensure that educational programs meet not only ACCME requirements, but also the high standards of National Jewish Health. Learn more
Current Educational Activities
Our educational activities often provide certified credit for Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Pharmacists, Respiratory Therapists and Physicians.
For more information about Professional Education, or if you would like to collaborate with us, please visit njhealth.org/cme, call x1000 or email proed@njhealth.org.
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The Office of Professional Education received an educational grant from
GlaxoSmithKline to educate physicians and improve the care of pediatric
patients with atopic dermatitis in a medically underserved population.
Through this funding National Jewish Health has developed a medical
education program to train health care providers and team members from
Rocky Mountain Youth Clinics (RMYC) to better diagnose and manage their
atopic dermatitis patients. 
The Department of Nursing and the Office of Professional Education have
teamed up for an exciting new venture. They have negotiated a contract
with the American Thoracic Society (ATS) to award nursing continuing
education credit for 25 nursing-focused presentations at the 2013
American Thoracic Society International Conference in Philadelphia this
May. This will be the first year that ATS will provide this benefit to
RNs, making it possible for RNs to receive educational contact hours
necessary for licensure or employment requirements. 
Since 1963, the Denver TB Course at National Jewish Health has offered
health care providers the most comprehensive tuberculosis (TB) education
in the U.S. This year, National Jewish Health will celebrate the 50th
anniversary of this esteemed, semi-annual course. As a world-renowned TB
treatment and research facility, National Jewish Health is committed to
caring for patients with TB and advancing the science of tuberculosis
control. 