Program Goals

This program will provide updated information on prenatal screening and diagnosis in both high- and low-risk women, emphasizing improved capability of screening and recognition of invasive procedure safety issues. These advancements have been associated with increased complexity in the available screening algorithms and the increase in the choices available to women. Clinicians will be educated about current protocols that provide timely accurate information to women seeking to learn about fetal and neonatal outcomes.

Target Audience

Obstetricians/Gynecologists, Ph.D. Clinical Geneticists, M.D. Medical Geneticists, Genetic Counselors, Pediatricians, Nurses, Mental Health Specialists, Laboratory Professionals, and related healthcare professionals interested or involved in the care of pregnant women

Educational Objectives

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

1. Review the aspects of prenatal screening and diagnosis.
2. Differentiate the characteristics, risks and benefits of invasive prenatal diagnostic procedures.
3. Explain the benefits and limitations of various prenatal screening algorithms.
4. Identify the difference between prenatal screening and prenatal diagnosis.

Faculty

Lee P. Shulman MD
The Anna Ross Lapham Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Chief, Division of Reproductive Genetics
Co-Director, Northwestern Ovarian Cancer Early Detection and Prevention Program
Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois

Educational Activity Agenda

- 05 minutes: Welcome & Introduction
- 50 minutes: Faculty Presentation
- 15 minutes: Question & Answer Session
- 05 minutes: Evaluation & Post Test

Disclosures

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.

Faculty Disclosure

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 activity:

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use / Investigational Use

In this activity, the following faculty discloses that they may discuss the unlabeled or investigational use of drugs, devices or procedures in their discussions regarding hepatitis therapy:

• Lee P. Shulman, MD

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 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  1.25  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 - 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 1 Credit(s)™. To receive credit, the course must be completed before April 20, 2010.

Participation in this activity should be completed in approximately 1.25 hour. 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 your certificate will be sent to you. Please allow 3-4 weeks for this process.

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 - CNA/ANCC

This educational activity for 1.2 contact hour is provided by Global Education Group.
Global is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Colorado Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

RNs, LPNs. NPs, can receive up to 1.2 contact hours for participation in this program. This program is co-provided by Global Education Group and Dane Garvin, Ltd.

Credit Designation - Genetic Counselors

Category Level 2 Credits are available through the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) for this educational event. DNAMedEdCafe.com will provide downloadable documents for inclusion in your application submission to NSGC. Follow the instructions on the NSGC application form when submitting for credit.

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 1.0 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 1.0 contact hour of P.A.C.E.^® approved continuing education. To receive credit, the course must be completed before October 1, 2012.

Participation in this activity should be completed in approximately 1 hours. 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 "Lab Professional" 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 P.A.C.E.^® credit.
  
• 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
https://www.ascls.org/

Release and Expiration

Release Date: October 1, 2011
Expiration date: October 1, 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.

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.

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.

Medium Used

This program has been made available online.

"Navigating the Choices in Prenatal Screening and Diagnosis"

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.

Cosponsor

    This activity is co-sponsored by the Association for Molecular Pathology.

Commercial Support Statement

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Genzyme.

Copyright

Copyright © October 1, 2011 – October 1, 2012. Dane Garvin, Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Permission for accreditation is granted to Global Education Group (Global) and American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science.