program overview
Program Description
Biomarker testing and novel targeted therapies have expanded the options for personalized treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This interactive case-based discussion demonstrates how to choose appropriate therapies based on molecular testing and other disease factors. An emphasis on early identification and management of treatment-related adverse events focuses on empowering patients and caregivers to report unusual symptoms.
Format
Interactive, audio-enhanced slide lecture
Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, participants should be better able to:
- Describe key biomarkers that influence treatment decision-making in patients with NSCLC
- Identify therapies appropriate for treatment of NSCLC based on biomarkers and patient/disease factors
- Implement strategies to identify and manage treatment-related adverse events in patients with NSCLC
Target Audience
Oncology NPs, PAs, and nurses

Details
Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Practicing Clinicians Exchange 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.
ANCC Credit Designation
CNE course advisor: Beth Sandy, MSN, CRNP, Abramson Cancer Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nursing contact hours: 1.00, which includes 1.00 hour of pharmacology credit
Practicing Clinicians Exchange has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credit. Approval is valid until December 15, 2021. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
PA course advisor: Corinne Williams, PA-C, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
IPCE Credit DesignationThis activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
This activity was developed from a series of programs cosupported by educational grants from Astellas and Pfizer; Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Bristol-Myers Squibb; Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.; GlaxoSmithKline; Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Merck & Co., Inc; Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; Oncopeptides; Sanofi Genzyme; and Seattle Genetics, Inc.
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Merck & Co., Inc.
The opinions or views expressed in this CE/CME activity do not necessarily reflect the opinions or recommendations of Practicing Clinicians Exchange or any educational supporter.
All faculty and planners participating in continuing education activities sponsored by Practicing Clinicians Exchange are required to disclose to the audience any relevant support or substantial relationships with providers of commercial products and/or devices discussed in this activity and/or with any commercial supporters of the activity. In addition, all faculty are required to openly disclose any off-label, experimental, or investigational use of drugs or devices discussed in this activity. The faculty and planning committee have been advised that this activity must be free from commercial bias, and based upon all the available scientifically rigorous data from research that conforms to accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, and analysis.
Dr Kris: advisory board/consultant: AstraZeneca, Daiichi Sankyo, Pfizer.
Ms Sandy: speakers bureau: AstraZeneca, Merck, Takeda.
Ms Williams: speakers bureau: AstraZeneca.
None of the members of the PCE staff have any relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Participants wishing to earn CE/CME credit must:
- Watch the eCourse in its entirety
- Relate the content material to the learning objectives
- Complete the post-test and evaluation form
Successful completion of the post-test is required to earn CE/CME credit. Successful completion is defined as a cumulative score of at least 70%.
The estimated time to complete this activity is 1.00 hours.
Release date: December 16, 2020
Expiration date: December 15, 2021
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