2020-21 EEH Enduring Program: Annual Charles Rubin Pediatric Program - Adolescent and Young Adult Bleeding Disorders

Course Instructions

Registration is not required for this activity.

*Due to the requirements of our accreditation, credit is not awarded until the post-test and evaluation have been completed.

• Participants must pass the post-test with an 80% or higher to be awarded credit. There is a maximum of 5 attempts to pass.
• Completion of this activity requires a computer or mobile device with sound.

Original Release Date:  October 7, 2020

Expiration Date:  October 7, 2021

Wednesday, October 7, 2020, 8:00 AM - Thursday, October 7, 2021, 9:00 AM

Bleeding disorders are a group of disorders that share the inability to form a proper blood clot and can be present in adolescents and young adults. They are characterized by extended bleeding after injury, surgery, trauma or menstruation. Evaluation of adolescent girls who present with heavy menstrual bleeding could include assessment for underlying causes and evaluation for the presence of a bleeding disorder. Treatment for blood disorders vary, depending on the patient's age, condition and severity. This activity is designed to discuss the diagnosis and management of bleeding disorders that present in adolescents with an emphasis on managing menstrual bleeding in these disorders.

1. 1. Identify patients that are likely to have a bleeding disorder.
2. 2. Evaluate and the refer a hematologist for the diagnosis of adolescent bleeding disorders.
3. 3. Discuss proper management of menstrual bleeding disorders in the adolescent and young adult population.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.50 hours), AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (0.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (0.50 hours)


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.