ASFA Webinars
ASFA is pleased to announce the continuation of the 2008 series of ASFA educational webinars addressing various aspects and applications of apheresis in both donor and patient settings.
ASFA webinars enable professionals in the field of apheresis medicine to learn the latest in the field, in the convenient location of their facility!
Although only one audio and web connection is allowed per registrant, there is no limit on the number of participants per location. Invite your colleagues and staff to participate in the webinars by connecting to a speaker phone and projecting the slides on to a large screen using an LCD projector. All participants can earn Continuing Education Credits* after completing an online evaluation.
*Please see below regarding Continuing Education Credits.
Take advantage of ASFA’s schedule of educational webinars and register today!
Did you miss the 2007 ASFA webinars? You still have an opportunity to listen to the webinar presentation by purchasing a copy of the 2007 presentation. Click here to access the 2007 Webinar Schedule and Order Form.
Registration
- ASFA Member: $75/webinar
- Non-member: $90/webinar
Should you have multiple people sharing the webinar line at your institution who also wish to obtain continuing education credits (CEU and CMLE only), add $25/person per webinar. Please note that there is no extra charge if the additional attendee(s) do(es) not wish to obtain continuing education credits.
Register online by clicking here.
A PDF version of the registration form is also available here.
Prior to each webinar, you will receive an email with instructions on how to join the meeting. As an alternative option, you may purchase the webinar on CD.
*Please note that we are unable to offer a refund for cancellations.
Webinar Recordings: CD Order
- ASFA Member: $75/CD
- Non-member: $90/CD
The CD includes:
Audio recording of the webinar presentation
PDF Presentation slides
PDF Presentation - handout format
Please click here to order the CD
2008 Webinar Schedule
Reimbursement Update
February 20, 2008 at 12:00PM - 1:00PM (EST)
Presenter: Keith Berman, MPH, MBA - Health Research Associates, Pasadena, CA
Learning Objectives
- Learn about new and upcoming changes in Medicare payment policy for therapeutic apheresis procedures
- Understand how accurate or inaccurate cost reporting can affect hospital reimbursement
- Learn how to accurately code and document the apheresis physician's services to secure appropriate payment
Registration for this webinar is closed. Purchase the webinar on CD by clicking here.
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Preparing for Inspections
March 12, 2008 at 12:00PM - 1:00PM (EST)
Presenters: Elizabeth A. Armstrong and Sheryl A. Tran - Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Learning Objectives
Due to recent regulatory changes, accrediting agencies have moved to unannounced inspections. In this new environment, it is critical that a facility have a define plan and provide training for their staff on handling unannounced inspections.
This program will provide a framework for:
- Preparing for and executing a successful unannounced inspection
- Training staff on appropriate inspection behavior
- Wrapping up the inspection after the inspector leaves
Registration for this webinar is closed. Purchase the webinar on CD by clicking here.
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Apheresis Program Staffing Issues
April 30, 2008 at 12:00PM - 1:00PM (EST)
Presenters: Christina Anderson, RN, BSN, HP(ASCP) - Carter Blood Care, TX
Learning Objectives
- Understand common difficulties in maintaining apheresis staff
- List topics needed in staff training and for maintenance of competency
- Learn about categories of certification available for apheresis personnel and the value to the personnel and the facility
Registration for this webinar is closed. Purchase the webinar on CD by clicking here.
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Red Cell Exchange
May 7, 2008 at 12:00PM - 1:00PM (EST)
Presenter: Lanne Maes, MD - University of Illinois At Chicago, IL
Registration for this webinar is closed. Purchase the webinar on CD by clicking here.
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Apheresis Technologies: Photopheresis and Aquapheresis
June 4, 2008 at 12:00PM - 1:00PM (EST)
Presenters: Marisa Marques, MD - University of Alabama At Birmingham Hospital, AL and Sergio Torloni, MD - Mayo Clinic, AZ
Learning Objectives
Photopheresis -
- Review the proposed mechanisms of action of photopheresis
- Describe the technical aspects of the procedure
- Discuss the therapeutic uses of photopheresis
Registration for this webinar is closed. Purchase the webinar on CD by clicking here.
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Adverse Reactions In Apheresis
June 18, 2008 at 12:00PM - 1:00PM (EST)
Presenter: Nicholas Bandarenko, MD - Duke University Hospital, NC
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the adverse reactions that may occur during donor and therapeutic apheresis procedures
- Discuss possible pathophysiologic mechanisms for these reactions
- Describe corrective / therapeutic interventions
Registration for this webinar is closed. Purchase the webinar on CD by clicking here.
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Standards and Regulations
July 9, 2008 at 12:00PM - 1:00PM (EST)
Presenter: Wanda Koetz, RN, HP(ASCP), American Red Cross, MN
Learning Objectives
- Identify the main regulating agencies/bodies that address the manufacture of apheresis components and understand the differences between them
- Identify the sections of the Code of Federal Regulations that control all phases of apheresis component collection and management
- Identify three major changes to apheresis platelet donor eligibility released with the December 2007 platelet guidance document
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Staff Competency and Competency Assessment
August 6, 2008 at 12:00PM - 1:00PM (EST)
Presenter: Christine Fernandez-Roig, RN, BSN, Kellogg Cancer Care Center, IL
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TRALI, CHAGAS, and Donors! OH MY!
September 10, 2008 at 12:00PM - 1:00PM (EST)
Presenter: Yvette Miller, MD - American Red Cross, AZ
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New Applications for Apheresis
October 1, 2008 at 12:00PM - 1:00PM (EST)
Presenter: Jeffrey Winters, MD - Mayo Clinic, MN
Learning Objectives
- Be updated on the status of new applications that have been evaluated in phase III clinical trials over the past three years including rheopheresis for age related macular degeneration and granulocyte/monocyte absorptive filtration for inflammatory bowel disease
- Be exposed to new techniques in selective removal of plasma constituents currently undergoing evaluation including ABO antigen specific immunoadsorption and selective columns being used for the treatment of sepsis
- Be able to discuss the use of protein A immunoadsorption in the treatment of dilated cardiomyopathy and understand the current status and availability of the protein A columns in the United States
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Drug Interactions During Apheresis
November 5, 2008 at 12:00PM - 1:00PM (EST)
Presenter: Cathy Conry Cantilena, MD - National Institutes of Health, MD
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Pediatric Apheresis
December 3, 2008 at 12:00PM - 1:00PM (EST)
Presenter: Haewon Kim, MD - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA
- Describe the three technical/physiological factors for safe pediatric apheresis (access, fluid/red cell volume shifts, and anticoagulation)
- Describe how to modify various standard apheresis procedures for safe pediatric apheresis on the basis of calculation
- Discuss how to modify erythrocytapheresis in children with sickle cell disease to reduce transfusional iron load and donor blood usage
Continuing Education Credit Information
CEU
CEUs have been approved by ASFA along with the California Board of Registered Nursing. A maximum of 7 CEUs can be earned through this educational activity, 1 credit for each webinar. (ASFA Provider Number CEP 14122).
CMLE
This continuing medical laboratory education activity is recognized by the American Society for Clinical Pathology as meeting the criteria for 7 hours of CMLE credit, 1 credit for each webinar. ASCP CMLE credit hours are acceptable to meet the continuing education requirement for the ASCP Board of Registry Certification Maintenance Program. (ASFA Provider Number 261-05-05).
To be eligible for any of the above, you must register for and attend the entire session for which you are requesting credit. Continuing Education Credits will be applied to the name on the registration form. Should you have multiple people sharing the webinar line at your institution who also wish to obtain continuing education credits, add $25 per person.
Evaluations and continuing credit applications will be sent to all registered attendees following each webinar.
CME
Unfortunately, ASFA is no longer offering Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits for attendees of the webinars. ASFA will look into offering CME for webinars in subsequent years.
Setting up a Webinar - Technical Requirements
To attend this educational webinar series, you will require access to a computer and telephone. You will need to install WebEx web conferencing software on your computer. Prior to the webinar, you will receive an email with instructions on how to install the software.
Should you have further questions about this event, please email asfa@apheresis.org or call 604-484-2851.