ASFA 2006-2007 Webinar Schedule
Individuals who were unable to participate in a 2006/2007 ASFA webinar now have the opportunity to listen to any webinar presentation by purchasing a copy of the webinar CD.
The CD includes:
- Webinar PowerPoint Slides
- PDF Version of the Slides
- Audio Recording of the Presentation
ASFA Member: $75
Non-member: $90
Understanding the Regulatory and Accreditation Programs for Apheresis Donor, Stem Cell, and Therapeutic Activities
November 29, 2006 at 2:00PM - 3:00PM (EST)
Presenters: Elizabeth A. Armstrong and Sheryl A. Tran - Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the regulatory and accreditation programs available for apheresis donor, stem cell, and therapeutic activities
- Compare and contrast accreditation programs
- Discuss inspection process for accreditation programs
- Discuss FDA inspection and enforcement for apheresis activities
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FDA Regulatory Oversight, Inspections, and Enforcement for Apheresis Stem Cell Activities
December 6, 2006 at 2:00PM - 3:00PM (EST)
Presenters: Elizabeth A. Armstrong and Sheryl A. Tran - Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the evolution of FDA regulations for human cellular and tissue products
- Identify the components of the regulations defined in 21 CFR 1271
- Discuss recent non-compliance issues that affect all users of tissue products
- Discuss inspection process for regulatory agencies
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Assessments and Considerations in Pediatric Therapeutic Apheresis: All Things Great and Small
July 11, 2007 at 12:00PM - 1:00PM (EST)
Presenter: Christine Fernandez-Roig - RN, BSN, Kellogg Cancer Care Center, IL
Learning Objectives
- Identify 7 key items needed for assessment during every apheresis procedure.
- Perform all needed calculation and adjustments for Collection, Depletion and Exchange Procedures
- Identify and troubleshoot 5 most common procedural complications in pediatric procedures
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The New Approach to ASFA Indications for Therapeutic Apheresis
July 25, 2007 at 12:00PM - 1:00PM (EST)
Presenters: Marisa Marques, MD - University of Alabama At Birmingham Hospital, AL and Zbigniew M. Szczepiorkowski - MD, PhD, FCAP, Darmouth- Hitchcock Medical Center, NH
Learning Objectives
- Describe the review process undertaken by the ASFA Apheresis Applications Committee to create 4th Edition of the ASFA Special Issue
- Describe examples of diseases and their ASFA categories for therapeutic apheresis and to discuss rationale for assigned category
- Discuss possible future approaches in systematic review of indications for apheresis
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Apheresis Certification
August 8, 2007 at 12:00PM - 1:00PM (EST)
Presenters: Patricia Golden, RN, HP(ASCP) - MN and Betty Kong, MT(ASCP), HP - ARUP Blood Services, UT
Learning Objectives
- Describe the application process for ASCP certification
- Define the examination contents for the Hemapheresis Practitioner, Apheresis Technician, and Donor Phlebotomy Technician certifications
- Discuss possible methods to utilize in studying for the above exams
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Adverse Reactions During Apheresis
September 5, 2007 at 12:00PM - 1:00PM (EST)
Presenter: Lanne Maes, MD - University of Illinois At Chicago, IL
Learning Objectives
- Describe and manage the most common adverse reactions during apheresis
- Discuss recognition and management of the rare, but most serious complications that can occur during apheresis
- Describe several models of procedures, including competency evaluations that will ensure that an apheresis site and its operators, is prepared for donor or patient complications or emergencies
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Lipid Apheresis
October 3, 2007 at 12:00PM - 1:00PM (EST)
Presenter: Susan Leitman, MD - National Institute of Health Medical Center, MD
Learning Objectives
- Describe the current applications of Lipid Apheresis - including which patients would derive the most benefit
- Compare and contrast the current FDA-approved methods of Lipid Apheresis
- Discuss the complications and management of the complications that may occur during a Lipid Apheresis procedure
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Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Collection
November 14, 2007 at 12:00PM - 1:00PM (EST)
Presenter: Sergio Torloni, MD - Mayo Clinic, AZ
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the purpose of peripheral stem cell collections current uses and manipulation (overview)
- Discuss very large volume peripheral blood stem cell collections, triggers to start collection of PBSC
- Discuss the use of anticoagulant, minimizing and treating citrate toxicity and electrolyte disturbances
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Pediatric Apheresis
December 5, 2007 at 12:00PM - 1:00PM (EST)
Presenter: Jed Gorlin, MD, MBA - Memorial Blood Center, MN
Learning Objectives
- Describe the four critical factors that make pediatric apheresis special (Access, Anticoagulation, Volume shifts, Temp Ctl.)
- Describe indications for pediatric procedures
- Discuss rates of complications, and importance of having skilled practitioners