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Understanding Hemophilia | July 2024

Announcing a new online continuing education opportunity under the Basics category!

Understanding Hemophilia is a 6-part online learning activity that aims to enable clinicians at U.S. Hemophilia Treatment Centers to gain knowledge and develop expertise on the pathogenesis, inheritance, symptoms, potential complications, and clinical management of hemophilia. The content of this module was significantly updated in 2024. If you completed Understanding Hemophilia in the past, we encourage you to complete the module again in order to gain the latest information!

This accredited continuing education activity is designed for physical therapists, nurses, nurse practitioners, social workers and other clinical and non-clinical staff at federally recognized U.S. Hemophilia Treatment Centers who wish to develop an understanding of basic concepts of hemophilia. This activity is particularly appropriate for clinicians within their first six months of employment at an HTC.

The activity provides complimentary continuing education credit for physical therapists, nurses, nurse practitioners, and social workers. Visit the Online Education tab above for the full activity description and accreditation information.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by University of Nebraska Medical Center and Partners in Bleeding Disorders Education Program. University of Nebraska 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.

The University of Nebraska Medical Center designates this activity for 2.0 ANCC contact hour(s). This activity is provided for 0.3 contact hours related to pharmacotherapeutic content. Nurses should only claim credit for the actual time spent participating in the activity.

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, University of Nebraska Medical Center is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 2 clinical continuing education credits. The content level of this activity is beginner.

This activity is approved for physical therapy continuing education units (CEUs) through the California Physical Therapy Association (CPTA) (Approved for 0.2 CEUs by CPTA #24-215) from May 24, 2024 to May 24, 2025.

Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia | June 2024

Partners in Bleeding Disorders Education is pleased to announce the release of Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia: Right Under Your Nose. This module was authored by Dr. Manjusha Kumar, Pediatric Hematologist and Dr. Magdalena Lewandowska, Adult Hematologist at the Indiana Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center.

This accredited continuing education activity provides a detailed introduction to hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) appropriate for an audience of multidisciplinary health care providers involved in the team-based care of patients with HHT. This overview includes information on the genetic inheritance and pathophysiology of HHT as well as the widely-used Curaçao diagnostic criteria to determine if a person has HHT, consensus screening guidelines for HHT management, and an explanation of the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to care of patients with HHT. This activity incorporates case scenarios and interactive questions to encourage active learning through application of the content.

HHT: Right Under Your Nose is designed for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other multidisciplinary team members who care for patients with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia.

Complimentary continuing education credit provided for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses. Click the Online Education tab for complete details and to enroll in the module today!

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by University of Nebraska Medical Center and Indiana Hemophilia & Thrombosis Center. University of Nebraska 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.

Multidisciplinary Bleeding Disorders Comprehensive Care Team | Apr 2024

Partners in Bleeding Disorders Education is pleased to announce a new online continuing education opportunity under the Basics category!

Multidisciplinary Bleeding Disorders Comprehensive Care Team: Roles and Responsibilities includes content about the roles and responsibilities of members of the core and extended multidisciplinary bleeding disorders comprehensive care teams at federally recognized Hemophilia Treatment Centers (HTCs).

This accredited continuing education activity is designed for nurses, nurse practitioners, physical therapists, social workers, and other clinical and non-clinical staff at federally recognized U.S. Hemophilia Treatment Centers who require knowledge about the roles and responsibilities of members of the multidisciplinary comprehensive care team.

The activity provides complimentary continuing education credit for nurses. Click on the Online Education tab above for the full accreditation information and participate in the activity today!

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by University of Nebraska Medical Center and Partners in Bleeding Disorders Education Program. University of Nebraska 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.

The University of Nebraska Medical Center designates this activity for 0.75 ANCC contact hour(s). Nurses should only claim credit for the actual time spent participating in the activity.

The 340B Pharmacy Program and the HTC | Feb 2024

Partners in Bleeding Disorders Education is pleased to announce a new online continuing education opportunity under the Basics category!

The 340B Pharmacy Program and the HTC will provide a brief history of the 340B Pharmacy Program established in 1992 under the Veterans Healthcare Act and the role of these programs in lowering costs of care and providing revenue for the HTC which must be reinvested into programs and services provided directly to HTC patients. For those HTCs in consideration of starting a 340B Pharmacy Program, this module also introduces the Office of Pharmacy Affairs requirements and regulations for such a program, including definitions of key terms and information about the application process, program maintenance, and potential program audits. Finally, this module will recommend the Hemophilia Alliance as a resource for HTCs with 340B Pharmacy Programs as well as those who are interested in learning more about the operation and management of such programs at HTCs.

This accredited continuing education activity is designed for nurses, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and other healthcare professionals in the U.S. Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) Network who wish to learn more about establishing and/or managing a 340B Pharmacy Program and the role of these programs in the U.S. HTC Network.

The activity provides complimentary continuing education credit for nurses, pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians. Click on the Online Education tab above for the full accreditation information and participate in the activity today!

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by University of Nebraska Medical Center and Partners in Bleeding Disorders Education Program. University of Nebraska 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.

The University of Nebraska Medical Center designates this activity for 0.5 ACPE contact hours. Pharmacists/Pharmacy Technicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. UAN # JA0000319-9999-24-004-H03-P / UAN # JA0000319-9999-24-004-H03-T.

The University of Nebraska Medical Center designates this activity for 0.5 ANCC contact hour(s). Nurses should only claim credit for the actual time spent participating in the activity.

Aging with Hemophilia | Sep 2023 Update

Partners in Bleeding Disorders Education posted a new online continuing education opportunity under the Psychosocial Health category!

Psychosocial Considerations in Bleeding Disorders Care: Aging with Hemophilia describes the increasing burden of chronic disease in elderly Americans and the role of extended life expectancy on prevalence of chronic conditions among elderly persons with hemophilia. The activity assesses psychosocial considerations in managing care for elderly persons with hemophilia and recommends practical assessment strategies for use in the Hemophilia Treatment Center environment to optimize care of these individuals.

This enduring material is designed for social workers, nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary comprehensive care team at U.S. federally-recognized hemophilia treatment centers (HTCs) who routinely encounter adult persons with hemophilia (PWH) in need of support to navigate changes associated with the aging process.

The activity provides complimentary continuing education credit for nurses and social workers. Click on the Online Education tab above for the full accreditation information and participate in the activity today!

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by University of Nebraska Medical Center and Partners in Bleeding Disorders Education Program. University of Nebraska 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.

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, University of Nebraska Medical Center is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 1.25 clinical continuing education credits. The content level of this activity is advanced.

Living with an Inhibitor | Sep 2023

Partners in Bleeding Disorders Education posted a new online continuing education opportunity under the Psychosocial Health category!

Psychosocial Concerns and Coping Strategies for Persons and Families Living with an Inhibitor reviews studies using a variety of validated quality of life instruments to provide insight into differences in both the physical and mental health domains for persons with hemophilia with an inhibitor and their parents/caregivers versus persons with hemophilia without an inhibitor. The module also discusses the differences in health-related quality of life among persons with an inhibitor based on treatment frequency, age, and adherence. It also covers the impact of inhibitors on quality of life of parents/caregivers of persons with hemophilia with an inhibitor, describes a real-time study of health-related quality of life differences on bleed vs nonbleed days, and describes the effect of prophylaxis on persons with an inhibitor. The module concludes with an overview of various strategies to psychosocial interventions in persons with an inhibitor.

This accredited continuing education activity is designed for psychosocial professionals, nurses, nurse practitioners, and other members of the health care team who are involved in the care of individuals with congenital hemophilia who have an inhibitor to clotting factor VIII or IX.

The activity provides complimentary continuing education credit for nurses and social workers. Click on the Online Education tab above for the full accreditation information and participate in the activity today!

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by University of Nebraska Medical Center and Partners in Bleeding Disorders Education Program. University of Nebraska 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.

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, University of Nebraska Medical Center is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 1.o clinical continuing education credits. The content level of this activity is advanced.

A School Nurse's Guide to Sickle Cell Disease | Aug 2023

Partners in Bleeding Disorders Education posted a new online continuing education opportunity under the School Nurse Education category!

A School Nurse's Guide to Sickle Cell Disease presents the causes, disease traits, inheritance, and symptoms of sickle cell disease (SCD). In addition, common problems and complications of SCD including pain, stroke, priapism, acute chest syndrome, infection, bone disease, eye disease, and other health problems will be provided. Strategies and special accommodations that can be used in the school setting are also provided.

This enduring material is designed for professional school nurses in schools attended by a child with SCD, teachers, physical education teachers, administrators and guidance counselors, and other school staff or health care professionals who require an introduction to school-related considerations for students with SCD.

The activity provides complimentary continuing education credit for nurses. Click on the Online Education tab above for the full accreditation information and participate in the activity today!

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by University of Nebraska Medical Center and Partners in Bleeding Disorders Education Program. University of Nebraska 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.