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Welcome to the ACCC Blackboard! Our e–learning environment is designed to provide easy access to an array of timely oncology-related continuing education programs.
The ACCC Blackboard includes programming from educational companies, covering a range of topics for nurses, pharmacists, and physicians. Formats vary from slide shows to virtual lectures to newsletters. Upon completion of the activity, simply submit your learning assessment and/or evaluation form online, as explained by the course provider.
Cancer Care Patient Navigation
Three virtual lectures are based on live presentations from the "Cancer Care Patient Navigation" pre-conference held on September 22, 2009, in Minneapolis, Minn., and are designed for nurses, social workers, and other cancer care professionals who are interested in learning about patient navigation services for their institutions. Explore "Best practices" in patient navigation services that help patients through the cancer treatment process, and understand the navigator's scope of work.
1.0 CNE, 1.0 Social Work
Hematology/Oncology Tumor Board: Challenges in Nursing Management of Emerging Therapies for Hematologic Malignancies
A virtual lecture of the live satellite symposium held in conjunction with the 34th Annual Congress of the Oncology Nursing Society on May 2, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas. This activity is designed for nurses and nurse practitioners who provide care for patients with hematologic malignancies. Supported by an educational grant from Celgene Corporation.
1.8 CNE, 1.9 CNPE
Best Practices in the Adjuvant Treatment of Breast Cancer
Live Simulcast: Satellite, Internet, Telephone
Wednesday, July 29, 2009, 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm ET
This University of Michigan Medical School and OptumHealth Education activity will review current best practices in the adjuvant treatment of patients with localized breast cancer.
In recent years, improvements in breast cancer detection and in systemic adjuvant therapies (chemotherapy, hormone therapy, or HER2-targeted therapy) have significantly improved patient outcomes. Within the context of this evolving therapeutic landscape, individualized therapy based on disease and patient characteristics has emerged as an important means of optimizing patient outcomes. Experts in the surgical and medical management of breast cancer will discuss current best practices in hormonal and other adjuvant therapy based on individual risk profiles. The optimal approach to adjuvant hormonal therapy while maintaining bone health in these patients will be also be discussed.
1.0 CME, 1.0 CNE, 1.0 CPE, 0.1 CEU
Best Practices in the Treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma
Live Simulcast: Satellite, Internet, Telephone
Wednesday, June 24, 2009, 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm ET
This University of Michigan Medical School and OptumHealth Education activity will address current best practices in the management of patients with renal cell carcinoma.
There has been a paradigm shift in the treatment of metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC) brought about by a rational application of biologic therapies that target molecular pathways involved in disease biology. Within the context of this constantly evolving therapeutic landscape, there is a major need to provide practical information on the optimal management of patients. During this educational activity, experts in the surgical and medical management of RCC will discuss the optimal use of available agents to treat metastatic RCC. In addition, emerging data evaluating novel targeted therapeutic strategies in the metastatic setting as well as in the adjuvant and neoadjuvant settings will be discussed. Clinical case discussions will be used as a basis for providing practical information on optimizing outcomes for patients with RCC.
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, urologic oncologists, urologists, oncology nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, and other health care professionals involved in the management of patients with RCC.
1.0 CME, 1.0 CNE, 1.0 CPE
The Hematology Circle: Optimizing Epigenetic Therapy to Improve Outcomes
An archive webcast and monograph
This activity will comprise a short didactic presentation outlining the rationale for epigenetic and combination therapy in hematologic malignancies followed by case vignettes presented in an open-panel format. The cases will illustrate practical aspects of selecting and optimizing epigenetic therapy for patients with T-cell, B-cell, and myeloid neoplasms. Because patients are important stakeholders in the health care process, some case discussions will feature videos in which patients describe their experience with various therapies.
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of hematologists, oncologists, and other health care professionals involved in the care of patients with hematologic malignancies.
1.0 CME
2008 Year in Review: Practice-Changing Advances in Lung Cancer
An archive webcast
This 1-hour satellite broadcast includes a detailed review of the most influential data and discussions in lung cancer from this year. The format consists of clinical experts who will enhance didactic lectures with patients’ cases to review how recent data can be incorporated into the clinic. Faculty utilize additional talking points to expand the discussion to clinical challenges and effective strategies to optimize treatment of patients with lung cancer.
This activity is designed for medical oncologists, nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals interested in the treatment of lung cancer and is designated for one credit or contact hour. All accreditation information is included in the participant package.
1.0 CME, 1.0 CNE, 1.0 CPE
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia: Assimilating the Data on Biologic Therapy
A video-webcast. Please join Dr. Jorge Cortes, Dr. Neil Shah and Dr. Luke Akard as they review current data on biologic therapy in chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) to provide practical information on optimal approaches to initial therapy, assessment of response to therapy and options for patients relapsing on kinase therapy, including those with resistant bcr-abl kinase mutations.
This activity is designed for physicians, nurses, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with CML.
1.0 CME; 1.0 CNE; 1.0 CPE
Management Strategies for Opioid-Induced Side Effects—REGISTRATION OPEN
A virtual lecture based on presentations from the live webinar series which took place in September and October 2008. This activity is for practicing oncology, palliative care, hospice, and pain management nurses caring for patients with advanced disease. Supported by an educational grant from Wyeth Pharmaceuticals.
1.0 CNE
Therapeutic Advances in the Treatment and Management of Multiple Myeloma
This webcast is intended for hematologists, oncologists, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals interested in the safety and efficacy of novel agents in the treatment of patients with newly diagnosed and relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma. The activity also includes a discussion of the factors impacting the choice and sequence of therapy.
This activity is valid for physicians, pharmacists and nurses and is designated for one credit or contact hour. All accreditation information is included in the participant package.
1.0 CME, 1.0 CNE, 1.0 CPE
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