Genetics

AANP Resources by Therapeutic Area

CE Courses

The AANP CE Center offers a wide variety of continuing education (CE) activities for nurse practitioners (NPs). Members get more, including access to many free activities and significantly discounted rates on others. The activities are updated frequently, and many genetics-related options are currently available.

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NP Tools and Resources

AANP-developed Resources to Support NPs in Treating Your Patients

• Practice Brief: Genetic Counseling and Testing by Advanced Practice Providers.

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External Resources

Conveniently Curated Information from Other Top Sources

There are many resources available for both patients and providers. Some are listed below for your convenience. Inclusion of these links does not imply AANP endorsement.

von Willebrand Disease

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that 1% to 2% of Americans are affected by von Willebrand Disease (VWD), the most common hereditary bleeding disorder. For women, it takes an average of 16 years to receive a diagnosis. The following tools for health care providers and patients help to increase awareness of the signs and symptoms of VWD.

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
• Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) Directory.
• National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.
• National Hemophilia Foundation.
• All About Bleeding.