Arthritis for Health Care Providers

As a health care provider, you can make a positive difference in the lives of patients with arthritis. 

Medscape

Lifestyle Management Programs for Arthritis: Expand Your Knowledge on Evidence-Based Interventions 

  • Free, online, earn continuing education credits 
  • Supported by:
    • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 
    • National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) 
    • Montana Department of Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Public Health Physician—Maggie Cook-Shimanek. 

Free, online Continuing Education Opportunity

Physical activity and other non-pharmacological interventions are effective reducing symptoms of arthritis.  

Course ends December 12, 2024

OACareTool 

The Osteoarthritis Action Alliance (OAAA) has created a provider education toolkit to help knowledge of osteoarthritis as well as handouts for patients, and resources to help empower patients to engage in self-management. 

  • 9 self-paced modules 
  • Modules are independent 
  • Patient handouts