Activity Number and Title
23HT58932-33 Plasminogen Deficiency: An Ultra-rare, Multi-system Disease
Release Date
July 24, 2023
Expiration Date
5:00 PM Eastern, July 24, 2025
The estimated time to complete this activity is 60 minutes.
Purpose Statement
The purpose of this enduring material is to support learners within the broader clinical community on the recognition of presenting symptoms of plasminogen deficiency and guidance regarding collaboration with specialized hematologists within the U.S. HTC Network for management and treatment.
Activity Description
This learning activity presents diagnostic and management considerations for plasminogen deficiency. Additionally, information is offered regarding the first FDA-approved treatment and the importance of the HTC as medical home for patients diagnosed with plasminogen deficiency.
Target Audience
This accredited continuing education activity is designed for physicians and other multidisciplinary staff including ophthalmology, dentistry, obstetrics/gynecology, neurosurgery, pediatrics, internal medicine, ENT/otolaryngology, pulmonology, nephrology/urology, gastroenterology, and advanced practice providers who might treat a patient presenting with plasminogen deficiency.
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participants should be better able to:
- Describe the genetic background, pathophysiology, and varied clinical manifestations of type 1 plasminogen deficiency
- Identify treatment options including the first approved specific replacement therapy for plasminogen deficiency
- Analyze patient case-studies that demonstrate the involvement of multiple systems, the path to diagnosis and treatment
- Describe the need for a medical home for multi-disciplinary team-based care through HTCs, that includes ongoing patient monitoring to assure accurate and timely recognition and treatment of emerging issues as well as data collection to advance care
Faculty
- Amy D. Shapiro, MD
- Charles Nakar, MD
Requirements for Successful Completion
In order to receive continuing education credits, you must complete these steps prior to the activity expiration date.
- Read the Disclosure Information found in the To Dos section.
- Complete the learning activity
- Complete the evaluation
- Complete the post-test with a score of 70% or better
- Upon successful completion of the post-test your certificate of completion will be available to print or save
Accreditation Continuing Education
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.
PHYSICIANS/PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
The University of Nebraska Medical Center designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
DENTAL PROFESSIONALS
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry Office of Continuing Education is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association designed to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
Concerns or complaints about CE providers may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp.
The College is a member of the American Dental Education Association and the Association for Continuing Dental Education.
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry Office of Continuing Education designates this activity for 1.0 continuing education credits.
Financial Support
No commercial support was received for this activity.
Contact Information
System Requirements
- 2 gigabytes of RAM
- High-speed internet connection
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