IMPORTANT NOTICE from NAECB

Certification Time-frame Change

Effective June 1, 2020, the certification period for Certified Asthma Educators will be 5 years after taking and passing the certification exam.  The NAECB board recently approved this change in the certification timeframe from the current 7 years to 5 years to ensure that our certificants stay current with rapidly evolving research, technology and pharmaceutical options for managing asthma.  Candidates who take and pass the examination prior to June 1, 2020, will maintain their certification for 7 years.  Anyone taking the examination after that date will maintain their certification for 5 years.  The timeframe for candidates recertifying by CEUs remains unchanged at 5 years.

Please note this important change and be sure to contact NAECB (info@NAECB.com) with questions regarding your certification.
 

Dear AAE Members and Associates,

Please share the availability of asthma specific education from AAE in live and online courses as well as our annual conference. 2020 Asthma Educators Conference, "The Year of the Educator: Diagnose, Treat, Educate- Repeat" will be held at the Radisson Blu Mall of America June 12-14. (CLICK HERE for details) And remember, new members receive 6 free CE from our online course library.

Need recertification, or planning to sit for the exam? AAE is offering a course at AAAAI Annual Conference in Philadelphia, PA, March 15 and 16.

Also, if you wish to join us in developing and delivering our unique and valuable education programs to assist asthma educators in all professions, please contact us today at Admin@asthmaeducators.org and we will connect you with the program committee of your choice!

The Association of Asthma Educators invites submission of research/project poster abstracts related to any aspect of asthma diagnosis, management, education, reimbursement or billing for asthma education. Submissions will be peer reviewed by a conference committee panel and selected authors will be invited to present a poster at the Association of Asthma Educators (AAE) annual conference at Radisson Blu Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota June 12, 13 & 14, 2020. 2020 AAE Poster Submission Instructions.pdf

Application deadline is February 18, 2019, at 11:59 p.m. EST.

http://www.asthmacommunitynetwork.org/awards?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=

Consider applying, if your work:

• Addresses environmental triggers as part of a comprehensive asthma program.
• Fosters high-performing collaborations and partnerships.
• Improves the daily lives of those with asthma and their families.

 Why Apply?

The Environmental Leadership Award in Asthma Management is the nation's highest honor for programs helping people bring asthma under control. Winners will be recognized in May during Asthma Awareness Month. Winning this award is a sign of excellence and confirmation of success in helping people with asthma lead healthy, active lives.

Winners will receive:

• A place in the National Environmental Leadership Award in Asthma Management Hall of Fame.
• An engraved, crystal award.
• Recognition on national websites, including AsthmaCommunityNetwork.org.
• Customized press kits, a descriptive snapshot of your program and support generating media attention.
• An opportunity to serve as mentors to help other programs achieve impactful results.

Please see the attached draft letter from CALC regarding response to DHS regarding.:Proposed Regulation: “Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds”—DHS Docket No. USCIS–2010–0012

DRAFT SIGN ON LETTER

This is not a letter composed or signed by AAE as an organization, but we feel it may be of interest to some of our membership and associates. 

A total of 75 awards will be made for a minimum of $500K, and a maximum of $4M. Applications are due January 7, 2019.

Please note that this NOFA is ONLY for FY2018 funds.

Under the Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) program, the Office of Native American Programs on October 22nd announced a $65 million funding opportunity (FR-6200-N-23) for Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages. The ICDBG program’s purpose is the development of viable Indian and Alaska Native communities, including the creation of decent housing, suitable living environments, and creating economic opportunities, primarily for persons with low and moderate incomes.

Apply at: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=309778 

Joint letter regarding Primatene Mist.

Letter re Primatene Mist AAN 11-9-18.pdf

I am thrilled to announce the newly elected AAE board members who will begin their 3 year term in 2019:

C. Michael Bowman

Julio Rebolledo

Tracy Marquette

Leroy Graham

 Thanks to everyone for casting your votes!