Activity OverviewACR Convergence 2025 On Demand features recorded sessions from the premier international rheumatology meeting that took place in Chicago, Illinois. See cutting-edge insights across basic and clinical science with flexible, self-paced access to plenaries and symposia. Target AudienceAdvanced practice nurses, counselors, dietitians, division directors, epidemiologists, fellows in training, health service researchers, nurses, occupational therapists, office managers/staff, pharmacists, practice administrators, primary care providers, physical therapists, physician associates, program directors, psychologists, researchers, residents, rheumatologists, rheumatology interprofessionals, social workers / community health workers, and students.Registration is discounted for ACR/ARP members. If you are not a member, consider joining ACR/ARP.Learning ObjectivesUpon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:Assess their knowledge and competence in various rheumatic diseases and conditionsSupport their skills in evaluating and diagnosing patients with rheumatic diseasesDiscuss and collaborate on challenging cases with peersAnalyze emerging trends and technologies in rheumatologyEmploy evidence-based approaches for managing rheumatic conditionsIdentify new approaches and strategies for patient managementInterpret recent clinical trial and research findingsApply new information from basic and clinical science to improve the care of people with rheumatologic illness CMEACCME Accreditation StatementThe American College of Rheumatology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.See the ACR's CME Mission Statement. For more information, download the AMA PRA Booklet.AMA Designation StatementThe American College of Rheumatology designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 210.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.CME credit must be claimed by October 24, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET.MOCMOC Recognition Statement: American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 210.00 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.By completing this activity, you provide the ACR permission to share completion data with the ACCME and the certifying board. After submitting a reflective statement with key takeaways from the activity, MOC points will be applied for ABIM diplomates to the ABIM diplomate number and date of birth provided when you registered. Points are sent nightly to ACCME and then transferred to the ABIM Physician Portal. Please allow at least 48 hours for points to display in the portal.MOC points must be claimed by October 24, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET.MOC Recognition Statement: American Board of Pediatrics (ABP)Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 210.00 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.After submitting a reflective statement with key takeaways from the meeting, MOC points will be applied for ABP diplomates to the ABP diplomate number and date of birth provided when you registered. Points are sent nightly to ACCME and then transferred to the ABP Physician Portals. Please allow at least 48 hours for points to display in the portal. MOC points must be claimed by October 24, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET.Financial Relationship DisclosuresACR Disclosure StatementIt is the policy of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) to ensure that Continuing Medical Education (CME) activities are independent and free of commercial bias. To ensure educational content is objective, balanced, and guarantee content presented is in the best interest of its learners and the public, the ACR requires that everyone in a position to control educational content disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies within the prior 24 months. An ineligible company is one whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. Examples can be found at accme.org.In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, ACR has implemented mechanisms prior to the planning and implementation of this CME activity to identify and mitigate all relevant financial relationships for all individuals in a position to control the content of this CME activity.Nature of Financial RelationshipsAll individuals that participate in an ACR-sponsored activity and are able to change content or influence the content of the activity must disclose to the planning committee and audience all financial or other relationships with ineligible companies including, but not limited to:Advisor or review panel memberConsultantEmployeeOfficer or Board MemberGrant/research supportSpeaker/honoraria includes speaker’s bureau, symposia, and expert witnessIndependent contractorExecutive role and/or ownership interestRoyalties and/or patent beneficiaryIntellectual property/patentsStock options or bond holdings in a for-profit corporation or self-directed pension planPrivate investigatorExpert witnessEquity interestOther: specify detailsNone: Has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.All participants that created and/or were able to influence the content and delivery of this activity reported the following disclosures. All of the relevant financial relationships listed have been mitigated. ACR Convergence 2025 On Demand Financial Relationship DisclosuresAcknowledgement of Commercial SupportNo commercial support was provided for this activity.Educational Activity PoliciesSee ACR educational activity policies, including the online enduring activity refund policy.

Activity OverviewThe Advanced Rheumatology Course is a 19-activity series for advanced practice providers and other professionals who need a deeper dive into rheumatology.  The series covers how to assess and manage patients with rheumatic disease, develop strategies to integrate NP/PAs into rheumatology practice, and improve access to care for patients. The advanced information will help experienced practice providers function well in rheumatology and foster inter-professional collaboration. In this activity, you will review a comprehensive presentation on therapeutic interventions, featuring the expertise of both physical therapists and occupational therapists.Advanced Rheumatology Course SeriesThis activity is part of a series. See the other activities in the series below.Advanced Rheumatology Course: All ActivitiesARC01: Musculoskeletal Structure And Function And Inflammation And ImmunityARC02: Framework for Clinical Decision Making in RheumatologyARC03: Laboratory Evaluation of Rheumatic DiseaseARC04: Imaging of ArthritisARC05: Coding and Practice IssuesARC06: Therapeutic Interventions And ResourcesARC07: OsteoarthritisARC08: RA and Seronegative Inflammatory ArthropathiesARC09: Systemic Lupus ErythematosusARC010: Systemic Inflammatory Conditions: Inflammatory MyopathyARC11: Vasculitis, Arteritis and PMRARC12: Crystal-Induced ArthropathiesARC13: Pain SyndromesARC14: SpondyloarthritisARC15: Infection-Related ArthritisARC16: Osteoporosis And Other Metabolic Bone DisordersARC17: Comprehensive Overview of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)ARC18:Comprehensive Overview of Pediatric Connective Tissue Diseases (CTD)ARC19: Pediatric Noninflammatory Musculoskeletal PainRegistration is discounted for ACR/ARP members. If you are not a member, consider joining ACR/ARP.Target AudienceAdvanced practice nurses and physician assistants. Fellows-in training, residents, students, primary care providers, physical therapists, and researchers may also benefit.Learning ObjectivesUpon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:Describe the components of the arthritis self-management program in the management of rheumatic diseases and the benefits of participationDistinguish between cognitive behavioral models and biomedical models of care in patients with rheumatic diseasesAnalyze the benefits of participation in a rehabilitation programDetect the benefits of physical modalities in managing symptoms associated with rheumatic diseasesIntegrate referrals to physical and occupational therapists for commonly occurring problems for people with rheumatic diseases into ones clinical practiceState the role of the following health care team members in the care of persons with rheumatic diseases: rheumatologists, orthopedic surgeons, physiatrists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists and counselors, dieticians, podiatrists/pedorthists, and social workersIdentify community resources for rheumatology health professionals and children, adults, and families dealing with rheumatic diseasesCE & MOC InformationACCME Accreditation StatementThe American College of Rheumatology (ACR) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.AMA Designation StatementThe American College of Rheumatology designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.See the ACR's CME Mission Statement. For more information, download the AMA PRA Booklet.CME credit must be claimed by August 14, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET.Financial Relationship DisclosuresACR Disclosure StatementIt is the policy of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) to ensure that Continuing Medical Education (CME) activities are independent and free of commercial bias. To ensure educational content is objective, balanced, and guarantee content presented is in the best interest of its learners' and the public, the ACR requires that everyone in a position to control educational content disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies within the prior 24 months. An ineligible company is one whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. Examples can be found at accme.org.In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, ACR has implemented mechanisms prior to the planning and implementation of this CME activity to identify and mitigate all relevant financial relationships for all individuals in a position to control the content of this CME activity.Nature of Financial RelationshipsAll individuals that participate in an ACR-sponsored activity and are able to change content or influence the content of the activity must disclose to the planning committee and audience all financial or other relationships with ineligible companies including, but not limited to: Advisor or review panel memberConsultantEmployeeOfficer or Board MemberGrant/research supportSpeaker/honoraria includes speaker’s bureau, symposia, and expert witnessIndependent contractorExecutive role and/or ownership interestRoyalties and/or patent beneficiaryIntellectual property/patentsStock options or bond holdings in a for-profit corporation or self-directed pension planPrivate investigatorExpert witnessEquity interestOther: specify detailsNone: Has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.All participants that created and/or were able to influence the content and delivery of this activity reported the following disclosures. All of the relevant financial relationships listed have been mitigated.Authors/PlannersDonna Everix, MPH, PT - No relevant financial relationships to discloseJennifer Trizuto, DPT - No relevant financial relationships to discloseEditors and ReviewersMarie Westby, PT, PhD - Janssen Canada5; Ended 2020; Pfizer5; Ended 2020Julie Lahti - No relevant financial relationships to discloseBen Smith, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA - No relevant financial relationships to discloseAcknowledgement of Commercial SupportThe project was supported by Grant number 1 NU58DP006908-03-00 – Component A; Developing and Disseminating Programs to Build Sustainable Lupus Awareness, Knowledge, Skills and Partnerships. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Educational Activity PoliciesSee ACR educational activity policies, including the online enduring activity refund policy.