Learn on Demand

Program Overview:  Interprofessional BMT staff are not aware of changes in current evidence-based practices. Experts in the field have requested monthly, live seminars in order to provide information including research, evidence-based practice, and basic knowledge related to the care of the BMT patient.

Knowledge Gap: 
The purpose of this activity is to educate healthcare providers with the most up-to-date information on Care of the Bone Marrow Transplant Patient CAR-T Cells.

Target Audience
The target audience includes all healthcare professionals such as physicians, nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals who would like to learn about Care of the Bone Marrow Transplant Patient CAR-T Cells and how it pertains to their respective profession.

Release and Expiration Dates
03/02/2018 - 03/02/2021

Objectives

1. Evaluate and establish patient/family needs and develop a patient specific plan of care in regards to understanding CAR-T cells.
2. Recognize different treatment options that affect CAR-T cells.
3. Implement safe plan of care for patient affected by CAR-T cell therapy.

 References:·    
Rosenbaum, ER, O’Connell, B, Cottler-Fox, M. Cytotherapy. 2012 April; 14(4): 461-6. EPub 2012 Jan 25.

Biographical Info
Dr. Appalanaidu Sasapu is a hematologist and oncologist at the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. He is also an Assistant Professor in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology.

Dr. Sasapu received his medical degree from the Andhra Medical College in India. He completed graduate medical training at King George Hospital. Dr. Sasapu did his Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Centre, New Orleans. He also served a fellowship in Hematology and Medical oncology at UAMS.

Dr. Sasapu is board certified in internal medicine and has received his Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certification. Dr. Sasapu founded a charity called Health, Education, and Living for the Poor (HELP) in his home town in India. This organization conducts medical camps, sanitary awareness programs, and advocates disease prevention strategies. The organization also built a library and gym for local school students. He was also involved in running homeless and free care clinics when he lived in New Orleans.

Speaker Disclosures:
The following planners, speakers, and peer reviewers declare no financial relationships to disclose that relate to this program:

Planners: 
Karen Bristow
Heather Alverson

Peer Reviewers: 
Kim Miller

Presenter:
Appalanaidu Sasapu, MD

Instructions to obtain credit:

1.       Launch the activity 
2.       View the entire activity online 
3.       Complete the post-test 
           (must pass the post-test with a score of 65% to receive credit). 
           You may retake the post-test if you do not receive a passing score.
4.       Complete Evaluation 
Print certificate or transcript (Available in the “My Profile” tab).

Direct Provider Statement
In support of improving patient care, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 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.

Designation Statement 

Physicians
The University of Arkansas for Medical Science Office of Continuing Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses
The University of Arkansas for Medical sciences designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 ANCC contact hours. Nursing contact hours will be awarded for successful completion of program components based upon documented attendance and completion of evaluation materials.

Disclosure Policy statement

It is the policy of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Office of Continuing Education to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all provided and jointly provided educational activities.  All individuals who are in a position to control the content of the educational activity (course/activity, directors, planning committee members, staff, teachers, or authors of CE) must disclose all relevant financial relationships they have with any commercial interest(s) as well as the nature of the relationship.  Financial relationships of immediate family members must also be disclosed, if the nature of the relationship(s) could influence the objectivity of the individual in a position to control the content.  The ACCME describes relevant financial relationships as those in any amount occurring within the past 12 months that create a conflict of interest.  Individuals who refuse to disclose are disqualified from participation in the development, management, presentation, or evaluation of the CE activity.

UAMS Office of Continuing Education

4301 W. Markham #525
Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: 501-661-7962 Fax: 501-661-7968

Learn On Demand Contact Us:
For information regarding this educational activity or website, please contact

Center for Distance Health
4301 W. Markham #519
Little Rock, AR 72205
Toll Free: 1-855-234-3348
Email: cdheducation@uams.edu