NTDP *** SPRING: Oncology Module


Fee

$0.00

CE Hours

4.00

CE Units

0.400

Activity Type

Knowledge

Target Audience(s)

Pharmacists

Accreditation(s)

Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
Accreditation Statement: Howard University College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

Joint Provider(s)

Howard University

 

   

Objectives

  • Understand the incidence and mortality of cancer in the U.S.
  • Define the multi-step process of carcinogenesis, including: initiation, promotion, conversion and progression.
  • Understand the process of tumor growth and the gompertzian curve.
  • Discuss the genetic basis for cancer.
  • Calculate the BSA and associated dose for a patient given necessary parameters.
  • Describe factors that influence treatment response related to chemotherapy.

Speaker(s)/Author(s)

Salome Weaver, Pharm.D., RPh., Associate Professo

Activity Number

0010-0000-20-030-H01-P

Release Date: Jul 20, 2020
Credit Expiration Date: Jul 20, 2023

CE Hours

2.00
   

   

Objectives

  • Discuss the overview, epidemiology and etiology of sickle cell disease.
  • Describe the pathophysiology of sickle cell disease.
  • Outline the clinical presentation of SCD.
  • Discuss the complications associated with sickle cell disease.
  • Describe the management of sickle cell disease through the PPCP process.

Speaker(s)/Author(s)

Salome Weaver, Pharm.D., RPh., Associate Professo

Activity Number

0010-0000-20-029-H01-P

Release Date: Jul 20, 2020
Credit Expiration Date: Jul 20, 2023

CE Hours

2.00