Caring for Older Adults with Acute Leukemia in North Carolina: Updates for 2023 LIVE

September 27, 2023

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Webinar Information

Webinar Description

Daniel Richardson, MD, MA, MSc, will explore best practices to approach the care of older adults with leukemia. He will also discuss novel therapeutic options for patients with acute lymphoblastic and acute myeloid leukemia alongside practical considerations to approach shared decision-making.

Learning Objectives

  • Distinguish between front-line options for older adults with acute myeloid leukemia based on disease characteristics, frailty, and patient preference.
  • Identify the two recent developments in acute myeloid leukemia that have moved the field to consider waiting for molecular testing to make treatment decisions.
  • Describe treatment options for older adults with Ph+ acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
  • Discuss the benefits of geriatric assessment for older adults with leukemia.

 

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacist
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy Tech
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ - Non-physician
  • 1.00 ASRT
  • 1.00 ODS
  • 1.00 NCPD/CNE
  • 1.00 Participation
Course opens: 
01/03/2023
Course expires: 
10/04/2023
Event starts: 
09/27/2023 - 11:55am EDT
Event ends: 
09/27/2023 - 1:00pm EDT
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Cancer Treatment in North Carolina: Research to Practice (formerly Medical and Surgical Oncology) webinars cover the spectrum of anti-cancer therapy, with a focus on recent research developments, both locally and at large, and what’s ready for regular practice. Perspectives from medical oncology, radiation oncology, and surgery will be included.

This series incorporates an understanding of practice dynamics and concerns throughout the state of North Carolina, and the availability of clinical trials and subspecialty expertise to inform care.

These webinars provide FREE continuing education credit.

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Daniel Richardson, MD, MSc, MA

Assistant Professor
Division of Hematology
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

 

Presenter Disclosure Information

The presenter has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies as defined by the ACCME.

FREE Continuing Education Credit Requirements

Attend 50 minutes or more at the following locations:

 
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  • Must be able to see video and slides
  • Joining by Audio-only does not qualify for CE credit
  • Complete online evaluation, select credit, and download certificate
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designated in-person site

 
  • Site Coordinator uploads attendance
  • UNCLCN sends link to in-person participants
  • Complete online evaluation, select credit, and download certificate

Attendees have 7 days from the webinar air date to complete the online evaluation, select type of continuing education credit, and download a certificate.

See our detailed instructions for more information on attending live webinars and receiving credit.

Please contact us with any questions at
unclcn@unc.edu or (919) 445–1000.

 

Accreditation Statements

The following accrediting agencies have approved this course for continuing education credits. Participants should understand that their individual participation and claiming credit must abide by the regulations set forth by their respective accrediting agency. No partial credit will be provided.

1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
The School of Medicine of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Non-physicians will receive credit for time spent in an activity designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Most health care professionals can use this credit, but UNC CPD cannot guarantee that licensing boards and other organizations will accept it. If you are not sure, please check with your organization to make sure that AMA PRA Category 1 Credits are accepted.

1.00 NCPD/CNE
UNC Health is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

1.00 ACPE Pharmacist
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
The University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Statements of credit can be viewed and printed in CPE Monitor in approximately 2 to 3 weeks.

1.00 ACPE Pharmacy Tech
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
The University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Statements of credit can be viewed and printed in CPE Monitor in approximately 2 to 3 weeks.

1.00 CTR
Approved by the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA).

1.00 ASRT
Approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).

 

Notice

In most cases, regulations prohibit the repeated use of the same educational activity (Live Webinar or Self-Paced, Online Course but not both) as it relates to satisfying CE requirements to maintain licensure. Attendees are also required to view a minimum of 50 minutes of the live webinar video to receive CE credit. Please contact your individual accreditation agencies for more details.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacist
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy Tech
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ - Non-physician
  • 1.00 ASRT
  • 1.00 ODS
  • 1.00 NCPD/CNE
  • 1.00 Participation
Please login or register to take this course.

 

You must have an account and be logged in to register for and to access the course.

FREE Continuing Education Credit Requirements

Attend 50 minutes or more at the following locations:

 
Camera icon

Use Zoom Link
in the online course

 
  • Must be able to see video and slides
  • Joining by Audio-only does not qualify for CE credit
  • Complete online evaluation, select credit, and download certificate
Classroom icon

Attend at a
designated in-person site

 
  • Site Coordinator uploads attendance
  • UNCLCN sends link to in-person participants
  • Complete online evaluation, select credit, and download certificate

Attendees have 7 days from the webinar air date to complete the online evaluation, select type of continuing education credit, and download a certificate.

See our detailed instructions for more information on attending live webinars and receiving credit.

Please contact us with any questions at unclcn@unc.edu or (919) 445–1000.