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.

Faculty

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

Educational Program Agenda

• 05 minutes: Welcome & Introduction
• 40 minutes: Didactic Presentation
• 10 minutes Q&A Session
• 05 minutes: Evaluation & Post-Test

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

The faculty reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this CME and P.A.C.E.^® accredited activity:

Planners and Managers

The planners and managers reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this CME activity:

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 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

How to Obtain CME Credit

ACCREDITATION FOR THIS ACTIVITY HAS EXPIRED

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/

Credit Designation - Lab Professional, P.A.C.E.^®

Accreditation for this program was previously provided by the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science's Professional Acknowledgment for Continuing Education (P.A.C.E.^®) Program.

Accreditation for this program has expired.  This program is now offered for its histrorical educational value only.

How to Obtain P.A.C.E.^® Credit

ACCREDITATION FOR THIS ACTIVITY HAS EXPIRED

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.^®
1861 International Drive, Suite 200
Tysons Corner, VA 22102
Ph: 571-748-3776
Fx: 571-354-7576
http://www.ascls.org/

Release and Expiration

Release Date: October 2006
Expiration date: October 2007

Fee Information

There is no fee for this educational activity.

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use

This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The accreditation providers and Dane Garvin Ltd. do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.

The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimer

Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of patient conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

Policy on Privacy and Confidentiality

Dane Garvin Ltd. protects the privacy of personal and other information regarding participants, educational partners, and joint sponsors. Dane Garvin Ltd. will not release personally identifiable information to a third party without the individual's consent, except such information as is required for reporting purposes to the appropriate accrediting agency.

Dane Garvin, Ltd. maintains physical, electronic and procedural safeguards that comply with federal regulations to guard your nonpublic personal information.

Medium Used

This program has been made available online.

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

System Requirements

To view this educational activity you will need a web browser with Javascript and either Flash or HTML5 enabled.  Nearly all modern web browsers will work.

Cosponsor

     This activity is co-sponsored by the Association for Molecular Pathology.

Commercial Support Statement

    This activity supported by an educational grant from Abbott Molecular.

Copyright

Copyright © October 2006 - Present.    Dane Garvin, Ltd.   All Rights Reserved.   Permission for accreditation use previously granted to the CME Provider and the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS).