The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) is a public health association for chronic disease program directors of each state and U.S. territory. Since its founding in 1988, NACDD has been a national leader in the effort to reduce chronic diseases by mobilizing its members to advocate for preventive policies and programs, encourage knowledge sharing and develop model partnerships for health promotion through state and community-based prevention strategies.
 
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2010 Chronic Disease Academy

 
2010 CHRONIC DISEASE ACADEMY
 
        Agenda at-A-Glance                       General Information              Planning Committee
        Course Descriptions                       Travel Information          .-    Sponsorship Opportunities              
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Empowering the Workforce:
Learn.  Develop.  Lead.  Transform.

Welcome!  We’re delighted that you are considering joining us for the 2010 NACDD Chronic Disease Academy, February 17 – 19, 2010, in Orlando, Florida.  You will be participating in a unique learning opportunity – choosing from among 10 different skill-based educational programs to find those addressing your specific professional needs.  Each session, ranging in length from 1 to 1 ½ days, will be an interactive, intense training experience and will provide immediate value when returning to your workplace. 

The course content of all Academy classes are based on the NACDD Competencies for Chronic Disease Practice, and will be delivered in five identified areas/ tracks:

  • Build Support:  establish strong working relationships with stakeholders to increase support for chronic disease prevention and control.
     
  • Design and Evaluate Programs:  develop and implement evidence-based interventions and conduct evaluation to ensure program effectiveness.
     
  • Influence Policies and Systems Change:  be a catalyst for policy change in health systems to positively impact the health of individuals and specific populations.
     
  • Lead Strategically:  provide visionary and transformational leadership in chronic disease programs and related issues.
     
  • Manage Programs and Resources:  learn innovative management tools to build programs and opportunities.

Detailed information about the trainings offered in each domain is available in the program portion of this website.  You will find an abstract description of the training, as well as information about the objectives, facilitators, and length of the training.  Having difficulty choosing which training to attend?  Use the NACDD Competency Assessment Tool to help you make your selection.  Completing the assessment tool will allow you to identify both the domain and the level of training most valuable to you.

Please register today and join us for this exciting event – we promise to make it worth your while!   

Registration Fee Information

  • Early Bird Registration (ending Dec. 18, 2009) - $450.00
  • Regular Registration (Dec. 19, 2009 - Feb. 8, 2010) - $550.00
  • Registration will close at 5:00pm Eastern on Monday, February 8, 2010