Alpha-1 Foundation (A1F) Education Days are held each year for Alphas, their families, and caregivers. These one-day educational programs provide access to current medical information, timely topics affecting Alphas, resources from leading Alpha-1 experts, and opportunities to connect with the Alpha-1 community.
A1F Education Days are held across the U.S., either in collaboration with a Clinical Resource Center (CRC) or in a specific underserved area. Local support group leaders and Alphas are involved in regional planning and design programming according to the specific interests and needs of the Alphas in the region they serve, with a focus on connecting people to local resources.
2025 Alpha-1 Education Days
Virtual A1F Education Day – January 22nd
Phoenix, AZ A1F Education Day – February 22nd
Omaha, NE A1F Education Day – March 22nd
Detroit, MI A1F Education Day – September 6th
St. Paul, MN A1F Education Day – October 11th
Charleston, SC A1F Education Day – December 6th
2024 Alpha-1 Education Days
Salt Lake City, UT – August 24th
Indianapolis, IN – September 14th
Continuing Education Credits for RTs
The American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC) has approved continuing education hours for respiratory therapists (RTs) in attendance at Alpha-1 Education Days.
Learn more about CRCE certification through A1F
Virtual Participation
For the best virtual experience:
– Use Chrome or Firefox (not Safari) as your browser to ensure compatibility with the platform.
– Make sure to disable any popup blockers.
– It is best to use a laptop or desktop computer to view the live sessions.
On-Demand Viewing
The A1F Education Day presentations will be available on demand on the Virtual Environment (VE) within hours of airing. The VE remains open for one week after the A1F Education Day. The presentations will be available on the A1F Video Library within a couple of weeks.
Oxygen Travel Fund
The Alpha-1 Foundation’s Oxygen Travel Fund provides oxygen and equipment for Alphas in financial need to travel to Alpha-1 educational events.
To apply, call 1-877-228-7321, ext 251, with at least 30 days notice
Sponsorship and Exhibiting Opportunities
For more information about sponsoring or exhibiting at an Alpha-1 Education Day, contact Angela McBride at 1-877-228-7321, ext 233 or email amcbride@alpha1.org.
