The Therapeutic Apheresis Academy is a multidisciplinary 2½ day course for physicians in nephrology, hematology, pathology/blood banking, and other allied health professionals with an interest in therapeutic apheresis. This conference will build upon previously established interprofessional learning using modern learning techniques. The main sessions will present an overview of current practice and information on building a new therapeutic apheresis service.
The demonstration workshops will showcase clinical applications and provide an opportunity to glean practical tips from expert practitioners.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

At the end of this educational activity, learners will be able to:

• List the different modalities of Therapeutic Apheresis Treatments
• State the differences between centrifugal technologies and filtration technologies in TA
• Recognize and use the categories (I-IV) that form indications for TA as written in the American Society for Apheresis international guidelines
• List the indications for Extracorporeal Photopheresis
• List the indications for Lipoprotein Apheresis
• Apply clinical and administrative knowledge necessary to set up and run a Therapeutic Apheresis Service
• Describe the attributes of varying types of apheresis equipment
• Understand and compare duties of each member of the Therapeutic Apheresis team in hospital based versus travelling Apheresis Units

ACCREDITATION

The University of Virginia School of Medicine and School of Nursing designates this live activity for a maximum of 15.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.™ Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.