Program Goals
This program is designed to improve clinical awareness of current recommendations for both carrier and newborn screening for fragile X syndrome (FXS). Historical and updated findings will be presented and discussed as they relate to benefits and challenges of population-based fragile X carrier screening.
Target Audience
Obstetricians/Gynecologists, Genetic Counselors, Mental Health Specialists, Laboratory Professionals, and those related healthcare professionals interested or involved in the clinical management of fragile x syndrome (FXS).
Educational Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant should be able to:- Specify the carrier frequency for fragile X syndrome (FXS).
- Define the general principles of a woman’s risk to her offspring.
- Explain three potential benefits of prenatal carrier screening for FXS.
- Identify three potential benefits of newborn screening for FXS.
- Evaluate the major concerns that have been expressed about widespread prenatal and newborn screening for FXS.
CME (ACCME) Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of Medical Education Collaborative (MEC) and Dane Garvin Ltd. Medical Education Collaborative is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation – Physician, CME
Medical Education Collaborative designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Credit Designation – Lab Professional, P.A.C.E.®
The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science’s Professional Acknowledgment for Continuing Education (P.A.C.E.®) Program will provide 1.5 contact hours of credit.
Commercial Support Statement
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Abbott Molecular.
Faculty
Thomas J. Musci, MDSan Francisco Perinatal Associates, Inc.
Associate Clinical Professor, OB/GYN and Reproductive Sciences
University of California, San Francisco
Donald B. Bailey, PhD
Distinguished Fellow, RTI International
Research Professor, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interests
Instructors, planners, managers and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity are required to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.
Faculty Disclosures
| Name | Type | Commercial Supporter |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas J. Musci, MD |
N.A. |
N.A. |
| Donald B. Bailey, PhD |
N.A. |
N.A. |
How to Obtain CME Credit
Viewers are expected to visit all presentations before attempting to take the test and activity evaluation. Successful completion will lead to the issuance of a certificate for 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. To receive credit, the course must be completed before October 1, 2008. If you attended the live presentation on July 31, 2007 and have received CME credit for this program, you are not eligible for additional credit. Participation in this activity should be completed in approximately 1.5 hours. Please follow these steps in order to receive CME credit for viewing the webcast:- Read all of the CME accreditation information above.
- View the complete webcast program.
- Click on the link to apply for CME credits.
- Complete the online registration (registration is free).
- Complete the online test and/or evaluation. Participants must receive a test score of at least 70% and answer all evaluation questions to receive a certificate.
- After successfully completing the online test and evaluation, your application will be processed by the CME provider and your certificate will be sent to you. Please allow 3-4 weeks for this process.
Should you have any CME questions regarding this activity, please contact:
Medical Education Collaborative
651 Corporate Circle, Suite 104
Golden, CO 80401
866.420.3252 (toll free)
303.420.3259 (fax)
http://www.meccme.org/
How to Obtain P.A.C.E.® Credit
Viewers are expected to complete the presentation before attempting to submit contact information and the session evaluation. Successful completion will lead to the issuance of a certificate for 1.5 contact hour of P.A.C.E.® approved continuing education. To receive credit, the course must be completed before October 1, 2008. No post-test is required through April 1, 2008; after that date a quiz must be completed to earn credit.If you attended the live presentation on July 31, 2007, and have already received P.A.C.E.® credit for this program, you are not eligible for additional credit.
Participation in this activity should be completed in approximately 1.5 hours. Please follow these steps in order to receive P.A.C.E.® credit for viewing the webcast:
- Read all of the information above.
- View the complete webcast program.
- Click on the link to apply for P.A.C.E.® credit.
- Complete the online registration (registration is free).
- Complete the online test and/or evaluation. Participants must receive a test score of at least 70% (if taken after April 1, 2008) and answer all evaluation questions to receive a certificate.
- After successfully completing the online test and/or evaluation, your application will be processed by the CE provider and your certificate will be sent to you via email. Please allow 3-4 weeks for this process.
Should you have any P.A.C.E.® questions regarding this activity, please contact:
ASCLS P.A.C.E.®
6701 Democracy Blvd., Suite 300
Bethesda, MD 20817-1574
Ph: 301-657-2768
Fx: 301-657-2909
http://www.ascls.org/
For technical difficulties, please consult our Technical Instructions.
Release date: October 1, 2007
Expiration date: October 1, 2008
"Is it time for Population-Based Fragile X Screening?"
