Continuing Education
Alphabet Soup: Unlocking Acronyms in Pathology and Cancer Care On-Demand (NCODA Fall Summit 2024)
Best Suited For: Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Nurse
CE Credits: 0.75 hours
Related Topics: Molecular Oncology, Medically Integrated Pharmacy
Activity Description
The purpose of this CE presentation is to improve learners’ understanding of various acronyms used in cancer diagnostic testing and pathology. Precision medicine is used to determine individualized treatment plans for patients with a variety of malignancies. It is important for nurses, pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians to understand complex terminology used in their daily practice. This presentation will provide explanations on what the acronyms stand for, when certain tests are performed, what the results indicate and how treatment decisions are determined based on the results.
CE Credit: 0.75 hours
Fee: This activity does not require payment to register.
Learning Objectives
- Describe acronyms related to testing and staging for cancer.
- Identify acronyms related to actionable mutations used in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
- Differentiate treatment options for various cancers based on molecular targets.
Obtaining CE Credit
To receive credit, you must and complete all the steps found in the “Complete Credit Requirements” link provided by the registration confirmation email from LecturePanda You may also use this page to obtain CE credit. After following the link on this page to in order to receive credit:
- Reviewing the course learning materials.
- Confirming information provided on registration.
- Watching the CE video (if it is an enduring or on-demand CE activity) to its entirety
- Submitting the CE Code (disclosed towards the end of all CE activities)
- Completing all listed evaluations and CE assessments.
Credit requirements must be completed before the date of the activity. Upon completion, credit will be transmitted electronically to the ACPE. All transmitted will be viewable in your CPE Monitor profile within 24 hours.
