Navigating the Landscape of Acute Leukemia: Understanding, Treatment, and Hope

SELF STUDY / ENDURING - ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE ACTIVITY: 60 Minutes

Overview

Learners will gain insights into the distinct features of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), including their cell of origin, immunophenotypic markers, cytogenetic abnormalities, clinical presentation, and prognosis. Case scenarios will be used to illustrate the differences between AML and ALL.  Various treatment modalities used for both AML and ALL, including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), and supportive care interventions will be discussed. The rationale behind treatment selection and multidisciplinary approaches will also be emphasized.

Target Audience

This CME initiative was designed for oncologists, surgeons, radiation oncologists, NPs, PAs, pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals involved in the treatment of patients with cancer.

Learning Objectives

1. Define acute leukemia and distinguish its characteristics
2. Recognize the risk factors associated with the development of acute leukemia
3. Differentiate between acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), focusing on their distinct features
4. Discuss the treatment modalities utilized for both AML and ALL
5. Identify common side effects of AML and ALL treatments and develop strategies for their management                                                                                                         

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Horizon CME designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 ANCC
    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation through the joint providership of the Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation and Horizon CME. The Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. NPHF is awarding the contact hours and is responsible for adherence to the ANCC criteria. Upon completion, NPs and RNs will be awarded up to 1.00 credit.
Course opens: 
01/22/2025
Course expires: 
01/22/2026
Cost:
$0.00
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Faculty

Kerrin Sorrie, DNP, AGACNP-BC, AOCNP

Kerrin M. Sorrie is an Advanced Practice Nurse with 8 years of specialized experience in Hematology/Oncology, coupled with 32 years of overall oncology nursing expertise. Currently serving as a Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner at Oncology Consultants, Kerrin excels in diagnosing, treating, and managing treatment-related side effects for patients undergoing chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiation. Kerrin has a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of South Alabama, along with a Master of Science in Adult Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. With a strong background in patient care and program coordination, Kerrin has significantly contributed to the oncology field, including publications in the Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing and active participation in various symposiums. As a licensed nurse practitioner in Washington, Texas, and Florida, Kerrin is dedicated to providing compassionate and evidence-based care to oncology patients.

Disclosures:

In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Horizon CME (HCME) ensures that continuing education activities are balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous. 

All persons in a position to influence the content of an accredited continuing education activity provided by Horizon CME are required to disclose to HCME any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies within the past 24 months. All reported relevant financial relationships have been mitigated by Horizon CME.

Kerrin Sorrie, DNP, AGACNP-BC, AOCNP discloses no relevant financial relationships with any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing healthcare goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients during the past 24 months.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Horizon CME designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 ANCC
    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation through the joint providership of the Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation and Horizon CME. The Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. NPHF is awarding the contact hours and is responsible for adherence to the ANCC criteria. Upon completion, NPs and RNs will be awarded up to 1.00 credit.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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There are no fees for participating and receiving CME credit for this enduring activity. To receive CME credit participants must:

  1. Read the CME/CE information and faculty disclosures.
  2. Participate in the online activity.
  3. Complete the post-test
  4. Submit the evaluation form

DISCLAIMER:

This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to utilize this information to enhance their professional development to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision-making before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.

Required Hardware/software

Access to the internet is required.

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Internet Explorer 8.0+ for Windows 2003, Vista, XP, Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and above

Google Chrome 28.0+ for Windows, Mac OS, or Linux

Mozilla Firefox 23.0+ for Windows, Mac OS, or Linux

Safari 6.0+ for Mac OSX 10.7 and above

 

Supported Phones & Tablets:

 Android 4.0.3 and above

iPhone/iPad with iOS 6.1 or above