Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals
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The Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals, a division of the American College of Rheumatology
, is a professional membership society composed of non-physician health care professionals specializing in rheumatology
such as: nurses, advanced practice nurse
s, occupational therapists, physical therapists, psychologists, social workers, epidemiologists, physician assistants, educators, clinicians, and researchers.
The purpose of ARHP is to utilize the programs of education, practice, research, and advocacy to advance the knowledge and skills of health professionals in the area of rheumatology, and to improve their understanding and management of the physical, emotional, psychological, and cultural factors influencing the health of their patients thus improving the health outcomes for people with or at risk of developing rheumatic disease, arthritis
, or musculoskeletal conditions.
The ARHP is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Pamela Degotardi, PhD, currently serves as ARHP president.
American College of Rheumatology
The American College of Rheumatology is an organization of and for physicians, health professionals, and scientists that advances rheumatology through programs of education, research, advocacy and practice support that foster excellence in the care of people with arthritis and rheumatic and...
, is a professional membership society composed of non-physician health care professionals specializing in rheumatology
Rheumatology
Rheumatology is a sub-specialty in internal medicine and pediatrics, devoted to diagnosis and therapy of rheumatic diseases. Clinicians who specialize in rheumatology are called rheumatologists...
such as: nurses, advanced practice nurse
Advanced practice nurse
An advanced practice registered nurse is a nurse with advanced didactic and clinical education, knowledge, skills, and scope of practice in nursing....
s, occupational therapists, physical therapists, psychologists, social workers, epidemiologists, physician assistants, educators, clinicians, and researchers.
The purpose of ARHP is to utilize the programs of education, practice, research, and advocacy to advance the knowledge and skills of health professionals in the area of rheumatology, and to improve their understanding and management of the physical, emotional, psychological, and cultural factors influencing the health of their patients thus improving the health outcomes for people with or at risk of developing rheumatic disease, arthritis
Arthritis
Arthritis is a form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints....
, or musculoskeletal conditions.
The ARHP is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Pamela Degotardi, PhD, currently serves as ARHP president.