Meetings, Events, CME

Events

Thrombosis and Hemostasis Summit of North America
May 3 -5. 2012
Hyatt Regency Hotel
Chicago, Ilinois

The Thrombosis and Hemostasis Summit of North America (THSNA) offers medical professionals the opportunity to attend a focused Summit dedicated to both sub-specialties. The first-ever Summit will bring together 1,200 leaders in hemostasis and thrombosis clinical practice, research, education, and patient advocacy.

The Summit will:

Provide evidence-based content focused on thrombosis and hemostasis
Address prevention, diagnosis and treatment
Present cutting edge research
Establish a channel for the next generation of clinicians
Highlight best practices in clinical management
Drive professional networking opportunities
Advocate for improved patient care
Accept abstracts of original research

7th SIUH Anticoagulation Symposium
October 1st, 2011
The Regina M. McGinn, MD Education Center
Staten Island University Hospital

This course will examine current anticoagulation management issues and practices with an emphasis on recent advances. Physicians, physicianassistants, advanced practice nurses, registered nurses and pharmacists will be provided with information designed to improve their competence inmanaging thromboembolic conditions.

Upon completion of this symposium, the participant will be able to:

Describe the ACCP Guidelines for the management of Antithrombotic and Thrombolytic Therapy in Atrial Fibrillation and Venous Thromboembolic Disease.
Analyze new and ongoing clinical trials and apply results to patient selection and management of novel anticoagulants.
Identify and discuss anticoagulation as the 3rd leading cause of litigation in the USA and means of optimizing safety.
Identify desired patient outcomes related to safe thrombosis management.
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Certificate Programs

Anticoagulation Therapy Management Certificate Program Offered by University of Southern Indiana 6 times per year. This is a 6 week, 40-hour continuing education program for nurses, pharmacists and physicians – for those responsible for monitoring and managing out-patient anticoagulant therapy. $500 (+$50 for pharmacists requesting contact hours) Nurses (including California nurses) - 40 hours. Certified Case Managers - 40 CCM clock hours. Pharmacists - 40 contact hours, or 4.0 CEU’s
University of Illinois – College of Pharmacy ACPE Their ACPE certificate program is now offered in 6-module on-line series; however, no final ACPE certificate is offered. Each module offers CE credits.
The Anticoagulation Therapy Certificate Program Offered by Office of Continuing Education – College of Pharmacy (University of Florida) Ongoing 12-week program - $995.00 3 Continuing Pharmacy education credits (3 CEU’s)
Anticoagulation Management Certificate Program for Pharmacists Offered by Virginia Commonwealth University 15 hour (1.5 CEU) web-based educational program, and a 6-hour (.6 CEU) workshop Total 2.1 CEU $599.00 (discount for community preceptors and VCU/SOP alumni)
Certificate of Basic Competency in Antithrombotic Therapy Learn Antithrombotic Therapy - 5 progressive learning modules Certificate total of 7.5 hrs. training for pharmacists and nurses $29.95 - Click on ‘Learn Antithrombotic Therapy’, then click on ‘Register’

CME Online (Ongoing)

CE Medicus Registration (free) is required to access the site. Search through over 400 online CME activities created by various CME providers. This system also allows you to track your continuing education credits from both online and offline activities.
Cleveland Clinic CME They offer free live, online, webcasts and podcasts for CME, ongoing.
Harvard Medical School – Department of Continuing Education Look for ‘CME – Online’ section. Prices vary.
HemostasisCME.org The goal of HemostasisCME.org is to educate physicians and other healthcare professionals with the most cutting-edge information available related to hemostasis management.
John Hopkins University School of Medicine Hematology eDigest - free online publication delivered to your email inbox. Monthly reviews of medical literature surrounding the most important issues in Hematology. 0.5 CME per issue from John Hopkins by completing online post test.
Philips Healthcare Improving Outcomes in Oral Anticoagulation Therapy Management. 2 credit program on PT/INR self-testing. The aim of this course is to educate the participant about managing patients on warfarin therapy and how patient self testing can improve clinical outcomes and quality of life.
Stop the Clot®: What Every Healthcare Professional Should Know National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA) offers this free, self-paced, online course on the risk, prevention, and treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism (DVT/PE) and blood clotting disorders. The content includes graphics, videos, interactive exercises, and review questions. Continuing Education credit is available for nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, physician assistants, and physicians. National Blood Clot Alliance developed this blended online program to foster awareness of thrombosis and thrombophilia amongst healthcare professionals and to improve their ability to provide quality care to patients with blood clots and clotting disorders.
ThrombosisClinic.com This resource for healthcare professionals emphasizes the latest in emerging approaches in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of Thrombosis. They offer an extensive CME Learning Center with ongoing new learning opportunities, Case Studies, Expert Commentary, Live Presentations and podcasts, slide kits, monographs and publications.
2010 Educational Initiative on VTE prevention This tiered, multidisciplinary educational initiative is designed to improve the care of patients at risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE). Using both live and online learning formats, a multidisciplinary faculty of nationally-recognized experts provide practitioners with resources and tools to improve VTE prevention and patient care at their practice sites.