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The Medtronic Pump Therapy Expert Program is designed to update healthcare professionals on the most current scientific and technical information regarding insulin pump therapy and related products.
The program is intended for healthcare professionals who have some experience with insulin pump therapy, but are interested in advancing their clinical and practical knowledge.
P R O G R A M O V E R V I E W
Healthcare professionals who:
• Havesomeexperiencewithpatientsusinginsulinpumps
• Areinterestedinexpandingtheirknowledgeaboutpatientselectionandprotocolsfortherapyoptimization
• Wanthands-onpracticeandexperienceprogrammingandwearingaMedtronicinsulinpump
• Wouldliketoparticipateinadeep-divesessiononcalculatinginsulinpumpstartingdoses,adjustingandfine-tuningpumpsettings,andutilizingCareLink®reportsforevaluatingfinger-stickdatatoimproveglycemiccontrol
After attending this program, attendees will have an increased knowledge of:
• Studiesandclinicalevidencethatdemonstrateimprovedglycemiccontrolforpatientswhouseinsulinpumptherapy
• Howtoprogramandadjustpumpsettings,insertinfusionsets,anddeliverboluses
• Factorsthatcontributetosuccessfulmanagementofinsulinpumptherapyandenhancepatientoutcomes
• Resourcesandsupportsystemsthatareavailableforhealthcareprofessionals andpatients
• Methodsandbestpracticesforintegratinginsulinpumptherapyintoa medicalpractice
W H O S H O U L D AT T E N D ?
W H AT ’ S L E A R N E D
W H AT T O E X P E C T
TheMedtronicPumpTherapyExpertProgramprovideshealthcareprofessionalswithpracticaltrainingoninitiatingandfine-tuninginsulinpumptherapyusingacase-basedapproachtopatientcare.
Thekeynotespeakerwillbeahealthcareproviderwithexpertiseinmanagingpatientsoninsulinpumptherapy.OtherfacultywillincludeateamofMedtronicclinicalexpertswhowillleaddiscussionsandfacilitatepracticeexerciseswithhands-ontrainingandcasestudypresentations.
Theobjectivesandcontentofeachprogramisadjustedandtailoredbasedontheattendingclinicians’CVsandanswersprovidedonthe
pre-programsurvey.Althoughprogramsmayvary,anoutlineofatypicalagendacanbeseenonthenextpage.
Theday’sagendaisambitious;however,thereisplentyoftimeforquestionsanddiscussion.Theattendanceattheseprogramsiscappedtomaximizeopportunityforgroupdiscussionandcollaboration.
Thankyouforconsideringthisopportunity.Weareconfidentthecurriculumwillbroadenyourexpertiseandenhanceyourtechnicalknowledgeofinsulinpumptherapy.
We look forward to having you as our guest.
A T Y P I C A L A G E N D A
7:00AM Breakfast
7:30AM Welcome
7:45AM A Review of Scientific Evidence
9:00AM Break
9:15AM Calculating Initial Pump & Bolus Wizard® Settings
10:30AM Break
10:45AM Insulin Pump Hands-On Practice / Infusion Set Insertion
12:30PM Lunch
1:15PM Adjusting and Fine-Tuning Insulin Pump Settings
3:30PM Close
F R E Q U E N T LY A S K E D Q U E S T I O N S
How do I register for the Pump Therapy Expert Program?
YourMedtronicSalesRepresentativewillprovideyouwithregistrationinformation.
How will I know that I’m registered and that all details have been taken care of?
Youwillreceiveaprogramconfirmationonceyourregistrationiscomplete.
Are there any requirements for attendance?
Youwillneedtosubmitanup-to-dateCVtoattendtheprogram.Inaddition,youmaybeaskedtosignaNon-DisclosureAgreement(NDA).
What does a typical travel schedule look like?
YourMedtronicrepresentativewillprovideyouwithdetailsonmakingtravelarrangements.
Anitinerarywillbeemailedtoyoucontaininginformationaboutyourhotelaccommodationsandtravel.
Mostcliniciansfinditbesttoarriveattheirhoteltheeveningbeforetheprogram.
Will meals be provided?
ThefollowingmealsareincludedaspartofthePumpTherapyExpertProgram:
• Breakfast: Servedoutsidethemeetingarea30minutespriortostart
• Lunch: Amodestlunchwillbeprovidedthedayoftheprogram
• Dinner: Anoptionalcompanysponsoreddinnermaybeheld.PleasespeakwithyourMedtronicrepresentativefordetails.
Additional meals will be reimbursed according to the AdvaMed Code. (A copy of the Medtronic Clinician Expense Policy will be provided with your program materials.)
Is there a cost to attend?
No.
Are CME credits available?
ThiscoursedoesnotofferContinuingMedicalEducation(CME)credits.
Will I be compensated for my time?
No.Thisisaneducationalprogramandthereisnocompensation.However,alltravelandmealexpensesincurredinrelationtothisprogramwillbecovered.
How should I dress for the program?
Dresscodeforthedayis“businesscasual.”Pleasedresscomfortablyasyouwillbesittingmostoftheday.Wesuggestthatyoubringalightsweaterorwrap—ashotelconferenceroomscanbecool.
Ladies,considerwearingatwopieceoutfit(suchasatopandpantsorskirt)—thisallowsforeasieraccesstotheabdomenwhenitistimetoinserttheinfusionset.
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