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Assessing Established, Exotic and Novel Indications for Apheresis Therapy
Program Code:
094589
Date:
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Time:
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
EST
DIRECTOR
:
Patricia Jost Golden, RN, HP(ASCP)
MODERATOR
:
Patricia Jost Golden, RN, HP(ASCP)
SPEAKER
:
Robert Weinstein, MD, Chief, Division of Transfusion Medicine, UMass Memorial Medical Center
Description
This audioconference will review current indications for apheresis therapy and explore the use of apheresis as a novel treatment for other diseases. The pros and cons of apheresis therapy will be discussed, as well as strategies for evaluating the efficacy of apheresis therapy in as yet unproven indications.
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Compare processes for assessing the application of apheresis therapy to unproven indications.
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Critique current systems for determining established indications for apheresis therapy.
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Evaluate some potential new indications for apheresis therapy.
CE Category | CE Value |
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California Clinical Laboratory Personnel |
1.5 |
California Nurse |
1.8 |
Florida Laboratory Personnel |
1.8 |
General Attendee |
1.5 |
Physician |
1.5 |
Please note: Continuing education (CE) credit is available for online offerings only. Individuals that purchase CD-ROMs will not receive CE credit for the programs they view.