OVERVIEW
This free CE activity consists of a presentation, a learning assessment, and an evaluation. This virtual lecture is derived from a live telephone/web education program presented on September 27, 2011.

MEDIUM: Virtual Lecture
INTERNET RELEASE DATE: December 6, 2011
CME credit is no longer available for this activity.

Estimated time to complete this activity: 1.5 hours

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TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of oncology nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals involved in the treatment of myeloma.

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PROGRAM GOAL
To educate oncology nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals about myeloma diagnosis and treatment

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EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:

• Describe signs and symptoms of myeloma
• Describe diagnosis and staging of myeloma
• List current and emerging treatments for myeloma
• Explain the role of clinical trials in the advancement of myeloma treatment
• Identify quality of life issues for individuals living with myeloma

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FACULTY
ASHER A. CHANAN-KHAN, MD
Chair of Hematology and Oncology
Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, Florida

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METHOD OF PARTICIPATION
To complete this activity and receive a statement of credit, participants must:

1. Review all contents of this activity
2. Complete and submit the learning assessment and evaluation form
3. Score at least 70% on the learning assessment

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CONTINUING EDUCATION INFORMATION FOR NURSES AND SOCIAL WORKERS
Approval for nurses has been obtained by the National Office of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society under provider number CEP 5832 to award 1.5 continuing education contact hours through the California Board of Registered Nursing.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), provider number 1105, is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org Approved Continuing Education Program (ACE). Approval Period: December 2011 – December 2014. LLS maintains responsibility for the program. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval. Social workers will receive 1.5 CE clinical clock hours.

Upon successful completion of the entire program, post-test (grade of 70% or higher) and submission of the activity evaluation, a certificate of completion will be issued to you within 30 days, via email or US mail based on your designation on the evaluation.

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SUPPORT STATEMENT
This program is supported by grants from Celgene Corporation, Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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FEE INFORMATION
There is no fee for this educational activity.

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QUESTIONS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
For questions regarding the content of this activity, please contact an LLS Information Specialist at
800-955-4572, or infocenter@lls.org. For technical assistance, contact jungsen@rmcom.net.

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Hardware/Software requirements include:
• Windows 95, 98se, ME, XP, NT 4.0, 2000   
  - Internet Explorer 4.0+
  - Netscape Navigator 6.2+
  - Mozilla Firefox 1.0+
• Macintosh 9.2, OS X 10.1+
  - Safari 1.1+
  - Netscape Navigator 6.2+
  - Internet Explorer 5.2+
  - Mozilla Firefox 1.0+
• Additional Requirements
  - Adobe Flash Player 7.0+
  - Adobe Reader 7.0+
  - Internal/external speakers
  - Broadband connection (DSL/cable) recommended

 

 

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