Updates in Lung Cancer Screening (2022)

Add to Calendar Updates in Lung Cancer Screening (2022) 4/29/2022 8:00:00 AM 4/29/2022 12:00:00 PM America/New_York For More Details: https://hhchealth.cloud-cme.com/LungCancerScreening2022 Description: This is a DPH sponsored statewide program intended for any PCP or Primary Care APP who orders screening for lung cancer. Many patients are eligible for screening and would benefit form it, but screening is under-utilized by providers. This activity will review a wide range of lung cancer topics, including physical examination, testing, referral, diagnosis, and treatment. Water's Edge, 1525 Boston Post Rd, Westbrook, CT false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Friday, April 29, 2022, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST, Other, non-HHC entity, Water's Edge, 1525 Boston Post Rd, Westbrook, CT, Westbrook, CT

Overview
This is a DPH sponsored statewide program intended for any PCP or Primary Care APP who orders screening for lung cancer. Many patients are eligible for screening and would benefit form it, but screening is under-utilized by providers. This activity will review a wide range of lung cancer topics, including physical examination, testing, referral, diagnosis, and treatment.

Objectives
As a result of participating in this activity, learners should be able to:

  1. Describe the rationale for lung cancer screening amongst high risk individuals.
  2. Discuss benefits of lung cancer screening including early diagnosis and mortality reductio
  3. Explain lung cancer screening program components which help to ensure success

Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (3.75 hours), ANCC Contact Hour(s) (3.75 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (credits designated as AMA PRA Category 1) (3.75 hours), Oncology Education (3.75 hours)

Target Audience
Specialties - Family Medicine, Primary Care

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Hartford HealthCare and the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health. Hartford HealthCare 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: Hartford HealthCare designates this activity for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Nurses: This activity is designated for a maximum of 3.75 ANCC contact hours.

Other Learners: All other learners will receive a Certificate of Participation.  Consult your professional licensing board regarding the applicability and acceptance of certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education.


Additional Information

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 5 business days before the course will receive a full refund.  No refunds will be made for cancellations received after that date.  All refunds will be made in accordance with the procedures of the HHC Accounts Payable Department, and may take up to 60 days.  Please send cancellation requests to continuinged@hhchealth.org.

Hartford HealthCare reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
Hartford HealthCare is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact [email protected].