Identifying and Managing Complications of Acute Myeloid Leukemia in the Emergency Department

Recorded on June 24, 2022

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Recorded on: June 24, 2022
CME/CE credit available until: February 03, 2024
1.5 CME credits for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants. 1.0 CE credits for nurses 
Format: Non-interactive recorded webinar  

 

Target Audience

This CE activity is intended for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and nurses involved in the care of patients in the Emergency Department. 

 

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the clinical signs and symptoms of patients presenting with undiagnosed acute myeloid leukemia
  • Identify complications of acute myeloid leukemia for patients undergoing treatment
  • Understand the ED diagnostic workup and interpretation of the results
  • Understand the importance of early management and referral
  • Understand how to implement communication strategies when referring patients to the treating oncology team
  • Understand the disparities and barriers that exist for patients living with acute myeloid leukemia

 

Speakers

Alice S. Mims, MD, MSCR
Acute Leukemia Clinical Section Head
Associate Professor
The James Cancer Center
Columbus, OH 

Caron Campbell, MD, FACEP
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Montefiore Medical Center
Bronx, NY 

 

Accreditation Statement 

Accreditation, Credit and Support

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Montefiore Medical Center and the Lymphoma and Leukemia Society. Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Montefiore Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Designation of Credit 

Physicians

Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Montefiore Medical Center designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physician Assistants

American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 1.5 hours of credit for completing this program.

Nurse Practitioners

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certified Program (AANPCP) and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

Registered Nurses

Approval for nurses has been obtained by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society National Office under provider number CEP 5832 to award 1.0 continuing education contact hour through the California Board of Registered Nursing.

All continuing education credits are provided free of charge.

 

Providers

This activity is offered as a collaboration between Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Montefiore Medical Center (Einstein – Montefiore) and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

 

For questions, concerns, or assistance for people with disabilities or grievances, please contact us at: profeducation@LLS.org.