EDS ECHO Allied Health Professionals North America Registration

Welcome to the registration page for the EDS ECHO Allied Health Professionals North America Program

This is a virtual program for healthcare professionals worldwide, across all disciplines who want to improve their ability to care for people with EDS, HSD and associated symptoms and conditions.

About EDS ECHO Allied Health Professionals North America

The EDS ECHO Allied Health Professionals North America program is a virtual program for healthcare professionals worldwide, across all disciplines who want to improve their ability to care for people with EDS, HSD, and associated symptoms and conditions. 

The program is divided into thematic modules delivered across the year. Participants can choose which modules they wish to attend – although participants are encouraged to attend the module, ‘Introduction to EDS and HSD’ if they are new to EDS and HSD. 

Each module is composed of 3 to 4 sessions, each session consisting of expert presentations and case-based interactive sessions delivered virtually via the Zoom platform. Each session is 1hr 30 minutes in length and is led by Dr. Leslie Russek and Dr. Patricia Stott from the USA.

Further Information About Which Modules to Choose:

All AHPs are welcome to register for all the Modules, but our Facilitator has provided the following guide that you may find helpful when registering for a selection of them:

• Physiotherapists, Manual Therapists, and Pilates Instructors – All modules
• Dieticians – Modules 1, 2 and 3
• Nutritionists – Modules 1, 2 and 3
• Occupational Therapists – Modules 1, 2, 3, and 4
• Podiatrists – Modules 1 and 5
• Psychologists – Modules 1, 2, 3 and 4
• Speech and Language Therapists – Modules 1, 2, and 3

What is Case-Based Learning?

The ECHO model uses case-based learning. Participants can either ask specific questions or they can present de-identified cases from their own practice where there is a concern about any aspect of the diagnosis or management of EDS and HSD or their complications. The session group, with expert specialist support discuss the cases and provide guidance. All are encouraged to participate if they feel able.

Can I Earn CME Credits?

CME/CEU/CE credits are available to healthcare professionals. Credits are awarded at 1 per 60 minutes of live session activity.

An Ehlers-Danlos Society ‘Certificate of Attendance’ can also be provided upon request.

What if I Can’t Attend a Session?

In order to obtain the most benefit from the program, participants are encouraged to attend as many live sessions as possible. You will be able to catch up on the sessions you miss by watching the password protected session content which will be made available to participants through the Ehlers-Danlos Society’s resources page after each session. However, please note that CME Credits can only be claimed for attendance at live sessions.

Program Fees

Participants can choose which module they wish to attend – although participants are encouraged to attend the module,  ‘Introduction to EDS and HSD’ if they are new to EDS and HSD.

Each module costs $20 USD per participant to attend.

How to Register?

The program structure, dates and times, and ticket options are shown below. On completing the ticket option, you will be taken to the registration form.

This is a virtual course using the Zoom platform. It is run from the USA, and is open for registration to healthcare professionals worldwide.
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If you have questions about the registration process please contact us at [email protected]

Program Schedule for 2023:

PLEASE NOTE – Session topics, guest speakers and dates are subject to change.

The program content is currently only presented in English. This is a virtual program, you will be sent a link to join the sessions which are run via the zoom platform.

For all queries regarding EDS ECHO, please email our EDS ECHO Program Coordinator.

Registration is Open

Choose from the options below to register for a place on the EDS ECHO Allied Health Professionals North America Program.

• After making your ticket(s) selection, click ‘Get Tickets’. You will then be asked to complete a registration form for each ticket you have purchased.
• Registration for each program/module will close 24 hours prior to its first session or when full.

AMA Designation Statement
Project ECHO® designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure Statement
Project ECHO®, in compliance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, requires that anyone who is in a position to control the content of an educational activity disclose all relevant financial relationships they have had within the last 24 months with an ineligible company.

None of the planners and presenters for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. 

Alan Hakim, MD; Stacey Simmonds; Paul Gardener; Owen Moore; Lara Bloom, Prof; Leslie Russek, MD; Patricia Stott, MD;