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The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Self-Assessment Program (JHU-SAP™) is a clinical problem-solving, evidence-based continuing education program of active engagement. It is designed to objectively assess and strengthen your knowledge of non-HDL-cholesterol and provide you with a better understanding of its use in managing patients with dyslipidemia. You can complete JHU-SAP™ at your own pace, whenever and wherever you choose. JHU-SAP™ is available as a complimentary, web-based interactive program presented by the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in collaboration with Professional Evaluation, Inc.

Target Audience
JHU-SAP™ is of primary interest for all physicians who actively manage patients with dyslipidemia including: cardiologists, primary care physicians, internists, family physicians, and doctors of osteopathy.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of JHU-SAP™, you will be better able to:

Understand the clinical significance of non-HDL-C compared to LDL-C.

Determine the non-HDL-C goals according to the most recent

NCEP ATP III update.

Recognize through patient profiles the need to measure non-HDL-C and

develop the therapeutic strategy to achieve the non-HDL-C goals.

Understand the mechanisms by which different classes of drugs affect

non-HDL-C.

Know the components of non-HDL and understand the lab techniques to

measure non-HDL as well as Apo B and LDL-P.

The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity.

Accreditation

Physicians: The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The estimated time for completion of this activity is 6 hours. This CME activity was planned and produced in accordance with ACCME Standards.

Release Date: March 14, 2012
Expiration Date: March 14, 2013

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