Why Attend the ACPA Annual Meeting?
ACPA’s Annual Meeting is the most comprehensive event for cleft and craniofacial education, where the world’s leaders in cleft and craniofacial care gather. Presentations range from panels and short talks to the latest scientific research and include presentations on a variety of topics.
ACPA is accredited by ACCME and ANCC, approved by ASHA, and recognized by ADA CERP, to provide accredited continuing education at the Annual Meeting.
ACPA surveys its meeting attendees in an effort to continue providing the highest quality accredited continuing education for healthcare providers who serve patients with cleft lip, cleft palate, and craniofacial differences. Feedback from a sample of meeting attendees from the 2024 Annual Meeting reveals that participation in the meeting positively impacts professional performance and patient outcomes.
Improved Patient Outcomes
- Participation in ACPA’s Annual Meeting results in improved patient outcomes, as indicated by feedback from 86% of respondents who reported that they perceive that patient outcomes were improved at their practice since participating in the meeting.
Impact on Performance
- Meeting attendees can expect an impact on their overall performance, as evidenced by more than 92% of respondents who reported such an impact.
Networking Opportunities
- The networking opportunities at the meeting lead to collaborations and professional partnerships. More than 57% of respondents experienced a collaboration or a professional partnership as a result of their participation in the meeting, and an additional 35% believe the networking opportunities at the meeting may lead to collaborations in the future.
Interest in Pursuing Continuing Education Opportunities
- Attendance at the meeting is likely to increase interest in pursuing further continuing education, as evidenced by more than 70% of respondents who reported an increased interest.
What Attendees Are Saying About ACPA’s Annual Meeting
“I have gained new insights on how to improve patient outcomes through QI interventions.”
“The networking with paraprofessionals was invaluable to gaining new and updated information.”
“The biggest positive of the meeting is the time I get to spend with other coordinators. We share difficulties and strengths and learn from each other. I am reminded of why I do what I do and come back excited about it.”
“I have gained little surgical tweaks.”
“I learned so much from the panels – especially those with lived experience. I also learned so much from interacting with other SLPs between sessions.”
“I gained information on timing and treatment options for airway related symptoms.”
“The most important value for me from the meeting is gaining professional relationships.”
“I enjoy the networking and talking to others to see how they do things.”
“The numerous lectures and research presented were inspiring.”
“One of the best conferences I have ever attended.”
Continuing Medical Education
The American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
The American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA) is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology.
Continuing Nursing Education
The American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA) is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Continuing Dental Education
The American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA) is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.
ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at CCEPR.ada.org.
