e-Cystic Fibrosis Review: Ahead of the Curve: Inside CFTR 2013

 e-Cystic Fibrosis Review is a monthly CE series for nurses, nurse practitioners, and others involved in the care of patients with cystic fibrosis. It provides updates on the latest research, best practices, and issues currently under debate, as well as a concise review of relevant journal literature.

 

Target Audience

Nurses and health care professionals involved in the care of patients with cystic fibrosis.

Learning Objectives

After participating in this activity, the participant will demonstrate the ability to:    

  • Describe the correlation between a patient’s CFTR genotype and their CF phenotype.
  • Explain how CFTR genotype affects CFTR processing and function in CF.
  • Identify and differentiate between mutations and incorporate assessment methodologies into patient care.
  • Identify new and emerging disease-modifying therapies for CF and their appropriate use for individual patients.
Additional information
Contact email: 
ijhn@jhmi.edu
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ANCC
Registration opens: 
08/31/2013
Registration closes: 
08/30/2015
Cost:
$0.00

Michael P. Boyle, MD, FCCP
Associate Professor of Medicine
Director, Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore, MD

Peter J. Mogayzel, Jr, MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics
Director, Johns Hopkins Cystic Fibrosis Center
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore, MD

Kris De Boeck, MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics
Director, Cystic Fibrosis Center
University of Leuven
Belgium

Donna W. Peeler, RN
Pediatric Clinical Coordinator, Cystic Fibrosis Center
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore, MD

Meghan Ramsay, MS, CRNP
Adult Clinical Coordinator, Cystic Fibrosis Center
The Johns Hopkins Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program
Baltimore, MD

 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ANCC

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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