Program Goals

This program is designed to meet the educational needs of healthcare professionals who are involved in the treatment of patients with Autism, Cystic Fibrosis and Fragile X Syndrome.  The faculty presenters will review current testing technologies and important clinical considerations learned in the 8 years following the recommendation of population based screening.

Target Audience

Healthcare professionals involved in the treatment of genetic disorders, especially Autism, Cystic Fibrosis and Fragile X Syndrome.  Physicians: (Board Certified, Board Eligible, Fellow and Residents), and ancillary healthcare professionals: PAs, RNs, PhDs, research personnel, lab professionals, and genetic counselors. The estimated audience size for this symposium is 500 healthcare professionals.

Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Cystic Fibrosis
1. Identify the rationale for population based Cystic Fibrosis testing and the path leading to the necessary adjustments in the recommended panel
2. Compare the actual detection rates for various ethnic groups in a Cystic Fibrosis Screening program

Fragile X
1. Explain the ability and appropriateness of current Fragile X testing strategies in various settings
2. Describe how the newest Fragile X testing strategy is undergoing extensive validation and discuss the potential for a multicenter analytical study

Autism
1. Describe new research on the automatic measurement of vocal development in children with autism
2. Identify implications regarding new measurement breakthroughs for child screening, assessment and treatment

Faculty

Charles (Buck) Strom, MD, PhD

Medical Director, Genetic Testing Center

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute

San Juan Capistrano, CA

Michael J. Friez, PhD

Director, Molecular Diagnostic Lab

Greenwood Genetic Center

Greenwood, SC

Steve F. Warren, PhD

Director of the KU Life Span Institute

Vice Provost for Research and Graduate Studies

Professor, Department of Applied Behavioral Science

University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas

Educational Program Agenda

- 05 minutes: Welcome & Introduction
- 75 minutes: Case Studies & Discussion
- 10 minutes: Evaluation & Post-Test

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interests

Global Education Group (Global) 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 Global 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 accredited activity:

Faculty Disclosure Summary

Global Education Group adheres to ACCME Essential Areas and Policies, including the Standards for Commercial Support regarding industry support of continuing medical education In order to resolve any identified conflicts of interest, disclosure information is provided during the planning process to ensure resolution of any identified conflicts. Disclosure of faculty and commercial relationships, as well as the discussion of unlabeled or unapproved use of any drug, device, or procedure by the faculty, are made known above.

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 accredited 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  Global Education Group and Dane Garvin Ltd. Global Education Group is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation - Physician, CME

Global Education Group 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.

For any questions concerning the accreditation of this activity, please contact Global Education Group

 at 303-395-1782.

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 AMA PRA Category 1Credit(s)™. To receive credit, the course must be completed between June 9, 2010 - June 9, 2011.

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 75% 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 you will receive your certificate in 6 - 8 weeks.

Should you have any CME questions regarding this activity, please contact:

Global Education Group
5575 S. Sycamore Street, Suite 200
Littleton, CO 80120
Phone: 303-395-1782
Fax: 303-648-5311
Email: inquire@globaleducationgroup.com
Web: www.globaleducationgroup.com

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 hour of credit.

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 1.5 contact hour of P.A.C.E.^®  approved continuing education. To receive credit, the course must be completed by June 9, 2012.

Participation in this activity should be completed in approximately 1.5 hour. 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% and answer all evaluation questions to receive a certificate.
• After successful completion of this process, you will be redirected to the ASCLS CE Organizer where you may create and print an official ASCLS P.A.C.E.^® certificate based on your attendance and completion of this ASCLS-sponsored P.A.C.E.^® approved learning activity.

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

Enduring Archive Release Date: June 9, 2010
Enduring Archive CME Expiration date: June 9, 2011
Enduring Archive PACE Expiration date: June 9, 2012

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. Global Education Group (Global) 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.

Policy on Privacy and Confidentiality

Global Education Group protects the privacy of personal and other information regarding participants, educational partners, and joint sponsors. Global and our joint sponsors 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.

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

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.

Medium Used

This program has been made available online:

"Practical Issues in Population Based Genetic Screening for Inherited Disorders"

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.

Cosponsors

Commercial Support Statement

    This activity is supported by an educational grant from Abbott Molecular.

Copyright

Copyright @ June 9, 2010 - June 9, 2012, Dane Garvin, Ltd.   All Rights Reserved.   Permission for accreditation use granted to Global Education Group (GEG) and American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS).