Program Goals
This program is designed to improve clinical awareness of health issues for women who are fragile x premutation carriers. Data will be discussed as they relate to benefits and challenges of population-based fragile X carrier screening.
Target Audience
Genetic Counselors, Obstetricians/Gynecologists, Mental Health Specialists, and those related healthcare professionals interested or involved in the clinical management of fragile X syndrome (FXS).
Educational Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant should be able to:- Recognize two key clinical features of fragile X syndrome.
- Specify the carrier frequency for fragile X syndrome (FXS).
- Define the general principles of a woman’s risk to her offspring.
- Identify two potential health concerns in women premutation carriers.
- Explain three potential benefits of prenatal carrier screening for FXS.
- Evaluate the major concerns that have been expressed about widespread prenatal screening for FXS.
Faculty
Brenda Finucane, MS, CGCExecutive Director of Genetic Services
Elwyn Inc., Elwyn. PA
Thomas J. Musci, MD,
San Francisco Perinatal Associates, Inc.
Associate Clinical Professor, OB/GYN and Reproductive Sciences
University of California, San Francisco
CME (ACCME) Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of Medical Education Collaborative (MEC) and Dane Garvin Ltd. Medical Education Collaborative is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation – Physician, CME
Medical Education Collaborative designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Credit Designation – Lab Professional, P.A.C.E.®
The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science’s Professional Acknowledgment for Continuing Education (P.A.C.E.®) Program will provide 1.5 contact hour of credit
Commercial Support Statement
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Genzyme, Inc.
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interests
Instructors, planners, managers and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity are required to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.
Faculty Disclosures
| Name | Type | Commercial Supporter |
|---|---|---|
| Brenda Finucane, MS, CGC |
N.A. |
N.A. |
| Thomas J. Musci, MD |
N.A. |
N.A. |
Faculty Disclosure Summary
Medical Education Collaborative adheres to ACCME Essential Areas and Policies, including the Standards for Commercial Support regarding industry support of continuing medical education In order to resolve any identified conflicts of interest, disclosure information is provided during the planning process to ensure resolution of any identified conflicts. Disclosure of faculty and commercial relationships, as well as the discussion of unlabeled or unapproved use of any drug, device, or procedure by the faculty, are made known above.
How to Obtain CME Credit
Viewers are expected to visit all presentations before attempting to take the test and activity evaluation. Successful completion will lead to the issuance of a certificate for 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. To receive credit, the course must be completed before December 31, 2008. If you attended the live presentation on November 8, 2007 and have received CME credit for this program, you are not eligible for additional credit. Participation in this activity should be completed in approximately 1.75 hours. Please follow these steps in order to receive CME credit for viewing the webcast:- Read all of the CME accreditation information above.
- View the complete webcast program.
- Click on the link to apply for CME credits.
- Complete the online registration (registration is free).
- Complete the online test and/or evaluation. Participants must receive a test score of at least 70% and answer all evaluation questions to receive a certificate.
- After successfully completing the online test and evaluation, your application will be processed by the CME provider and your certificate will be sent to you. Please allow 3-4 weeks for this process.
Should you have any CME questions regarding this activity, please contact:
Medical Education Collaborative
651 Corporate Circle, Suite 104
Golden, CO 80401
866.420.3252 (toll free)
303.420.3259 (fax)
http://www.meccme.org/
Policy on Privacy and Confidentiality
Medical Education Collaborative (MEC) protects the privacy of personal and other information regarding participants, educational partners, and joint sponsors. MEC and our joint sponsors will not release personally identifiable information to a third party without the individual’s consent, except such information as is required for reporting purposes to the appropriate accrediting agency.Medical Education Collaborative (MEC) Dane Garvin, Ltd. maintains physical, electronic and procedural safeguards that comply with federal regulations to guard your nonpublic personal information.
How to Obtain P.A.C.E.® Credit
Viewers are expected to complete the presentation before attempting to submit contact information and the session evaluation. Successful completion will lead to the issuance of a certificate for 1.5 contact hour of P.A.C.E.® approved continuing education. To receive credit, the course must be completed before December 31, 2008. No post-test is required through June 30, 2008; after that date a quiz must be completed to earn credit.If you attended the live presentation on November 8, 2007, and have already received P.A.C.E.® credit for this program, you are not eligible for additional credit.
Participation in this activity should be completed in approximately 1.5 hours. Please follow these steps in order to receive P.A.C.E.® credit for viewing the webcast:
- Read all of the information above.
- View the complete webcast program.
- Click on the link to apply for P.A.C.E.® credit.
- Complete the online registration (registration is free).
- Complete the online test and/or evaluation. Participants must receive a test score of at least 70% (if taken after June 30, 2008) and answer all evaluation questions to receive a certificate.
- After successfully completing the online test and/or evaluation, your application will be processed by the CE provider and your certificate will be sent to you via email. Please allow 3-4 weeks for this process.
Should you have any P.A.C.E.® questions regarding this activity, please contact:
ASCLS P.A.C.E.®
6701 Democracy Blvd., Suite 300
Bethesda, MD 20817-1574
Ph: 301-657-2768
Fx: 301-657-2909
http://www.ascls.org/
For technical difficulties, please consult our Technical Instructions.
Release date: December 31, 2007
Expiration date: December 31, 2008
Medium Used
This program has been made available online."Fragile X Carrier Screening: Considerations for Population-Based Screening in the OBGYN Practice"
Legal Disclaimer
The material presented in this activity does not reflect the views of Medical Education Collaborative and Dane Garvin, Ltd. These materials may discuss uses and dosages for therapeutic products that have not been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. Medical Education Collaborative and Dane Garvin, Ltd. do not recommend the use of any product outside of the labeled indications. A qualified health care professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. All readers and continuing education participants should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this continuing education activity.
