About the Course

Twelve immunotherapy agents have been approved since 2011 in a wide variety of cancers.  Immune checkpoint blockade leads to a new spectrum of dysimmune toxicity requiring collaboration between oncologists providers and specialists to improve the understanding of the mechanism, diagnosis, and management of irAEs.  The goal of the program is to bring together a multidisciplinary group of clinicians to share expertise and improve the care of patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitor therapies.

Specialists in dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, oncology, internal medicine, rheurmatology/ immunology, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and residents/ fellows are invited to attend.

Learning Objectives

As a result of attending the course, the participant will be able to:

• Describe the mechanism of action associated with checkpoint inhibitor therapies.
• Identify the spectrum of immune-related adverse events that can occur with immune checkpoint inhibitor therapies.
• Implement assessment criteria, diagnostic testing, and interventions to improve early identification and management of immune-related AEs.
• Recognize the importance and necessity of the multidisciplinary approach in treatment of immune-related adverse events.

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education 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.

Credit Designation

• American Medical Association (AMA)
  Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  
  Participants claiming CME credit from this activity may submit the credit hours to the American Osteopathic Association for Category 2 credit.
  
  
• American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
  Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.0 ANCC contact hours.
  
  
• American Academy of PAs (AAPA)
  Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education 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 7.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
  
  
• Certificate of Participation
  A certificate of participation will be provided to other health care professionals for requesting credits in accordance with their professional boards and/or associations. 

For more information please visit the official event site.