2020 EEH Enduring Program: Leukemia Update


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Course Instructions

Registration

Registration is not required for this online event, However, due to requirements of our CME accreditation, credits are not applied until the Post-Test and evaluation/follow-up survey are completed.

Release date: 10/28/2020 Expiration date: 10/29/2021

Completion Requirements:  To gain credit for this online activity, participants must view the video, complete the post-test with a 100% pass rate, and complete the evaluation and follow-up survey. Participants will have one attempt to complete the post-test.

Technology Requirements:  Participants will need a computer with access to the internet, sound, and a mechanism to view the video recording to complete this course.

Estimated Completion Time: 65 minutes


Date & Location
Wednesday, October 28, 2020, 8:00 AM - Friday, October 29, 2021, 9:00 AM, Online Enduring

Overview
Leukemia is a cancer of the early blood-forming cells. Most often, leukemia is a cancer of the white blood cells, but some forms of leukemia start in other blood cell types. There are several types of leukemia, which are divided based mainly on whether the leukemia is acute (fast growing) or chronic (slower growing), and whether it starts in myeloid cells or lymphoid cells. Different types of leukemia have different treatment options and outlooks. Leukemia was a deadly condition for many years. However, medical breakthroughs and improved treatments have allowed many patients to be cured of certain types of leukemia. After diagnosis and treatment, many people with leukemia live many good, quality years. It is critical for healthcare providers to understand the different diagnoses of leukemia types, the varying treatments, and the process for referral to an appropriate specialist.

Objectives
At the conclusion of this enduring online activity, participants should be able to:

  1. 1. Recall the symptoms and diagnosis of leukemia.
  2. 2. Describe the appropriate testing to make the diagnosis of leukemia.
  3. 3. Employ the appropriate referral process for patients diagnosed with leukemia.

Target Audience
Specialties - Family Medicine, Medicine and Medicine Subspecialties
Professions - Administrator (Non-Clinical), Advanced Practice Provider, Dentist/Dental Surgeon, Nurse, Optometrist, Other Provider Type (Not Listed), Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Physical Therapist, Physician, Physician Assistant, Psychologist/Psychiatrist, Social Worker

Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)

Accreditation
Edward-Elmhurst Health is accredited by the Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS) to provide Continuing Medical Education credit to physicians.  

Edward-Elmhurst Health designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 


Disclosures
Disclosures:

No one involved in the approval, planning, or presentation of this activity has disclosed any relevant conflict of any interest with any commercial entity.