Program Goals

This program is designed to provide for the educational needs of healthcare and laboratory professionals regarding the clinical utility of microarrays to detect chromosomal imbalances using Array Comparative Genomic Hybridization (aCGH).

Target Audience

Physicians, clinical geneticists, genetic counselors, cytogeneticists, cytogenetic technicians, cytogenetic lab directors, clinical laboratory professionals, students, trainees and other healthcare professionals involved in the use of aCGH as a diagnostic technology.

Educational Objectives

After completing this activity, the participant should be able to:
  1. Review aCGH technology including different types of arrays and practical applications to clinical diagnostics.
  2. Identify opportunities for improved laboratory workflow, data analysis and interpretation in support of aCGH technology.
  3. Recognize the importance of test validation and proper controls for aCGH testing.
  4. Discuss clinical indications for aCGH testing in the pre/post natal areas, including the use of confirmatory testing and parental diagnosis.

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 1.0 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 1.0 contact hour of credit
*This program is approved for continuing education for NCA, ASCP, BOR, and all state Licensing bodies including CA and FL.

Commercial Support Statement

This program is funded by an educational grant from Abbott Molecular.

Faculty

Christa Lese Martin, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Director, Clinical Cytogenetics Laboratory
Department of Human Genetics
Emory University School of Medicine
Atlanta, Georgia

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interests

Medical Education Collaborative requires instructors, planners, managers and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity 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 by Medical Education Collaborative 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
Christa Lese Martin, Ph.D.
N.A. N.A.
Employees of Medical Education Collaborative, the accredited provider for this activity, have disclosed that they have no significant financial relationships.

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 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. To receive credit, the course must be completed before October 2007.

If you attended the live presentation on September 20, 2006, and have received CME credit for this program, you are not eligible for additional credit.

Participation in this activity should be completed in approximately 1.0 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 1.0 contact hour of P.A.C.E.® approved continuing education. To receive credit, the course must be completed before November 2007. No post-test is required through March 30, 2007; after that date a quiz must be completed to earn credit.

If you attended the live presentation on September 20, 2006, 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 1.0 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 March 31, 2007) 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 CME provider and your certificate will be sent to you. 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 2006
Expiration date: October 2007



"Microarrays as a Diagnostic Tool for Pre/Postnatal Applications"