Classical Hematology Venous Thromboembolism, Thalassemia, and Hemochromatosis

SELF STUDY / ENDURING - ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE ACTIVITY: 50 Minutes

Overview

This program provides a focused review of venous thromboembolism, thalassemia, and hemochromatosis. Participants will examine evidence-based approaches to thrombophilia testing and anticoagulation, along with diagnostic and treatment strategies for inherited anemias and iron overload. Emphasis is placed on applying guidelines, interpreting key labs, and delivering individualized, patient-centered care.

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. Describe hypercoagulable evaluation and treatment options for venous thromboembolism.
  2. Discuss the pathophysiology of thalassemia, diagnostic tools, and treatment options.
  3. Identify diagnostic methods and treatment approaches for hemochromatosis
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Horizon CME is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Horizon CME designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Course opens: 
06/12/2026
Course expires: 
06/12/2027
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
0

Faculty

Francisco Conde, PhD, AOCNP, FAAN

Department of Hematology-Oncology
Straub Medical Center
Hawaii Pacific Health
Honolulu, HI

Dr. Conde is an oncology nurse practitioner and researcher in the Department of Oncology at Straub Cancer Center.  In 2009, he helped launch the first hospital-based adult cancer survivorship program in Hawaii.  As a researcher, his main area of focus is quality of life among cancer survivors, particularly in ethnic minority populations. He has successfully received federal and private grants for his studies and has published articles in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Conde’s professional memberships include the Oncology Nursing Society and Sigma Theta Tau. In 2012, he was inducted as a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing. Dr. Conde received his BSN, MSN, and PhD in nursing from the University of California, Los Angeles. 

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.

Francisco Conde, PhD, AOCNP, FAAN  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

  • 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Horizon CME is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Horizon CME designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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.

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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:

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iPhone/iPad with iOS 6.1 or above