2022 Refresher - Head and Neck

This is a lecture-based educational format designed to update attendees on the latest evidence-based practice recommendations for head and neck cancer radiation therapy. Scientific updates which inform practice as well as technological advances which are relevant to best outcomes for patients will be addressed. Attendees will be offered opportunities for self-assessment to test their knowledge and will be equipped with guidance and references to address their gaps in knowledge or understanding.

 

Target Audience

The activity is designed to meet the interests of radiation oncologists and radiation oncology residents, physicists, radiation therapists and dosimetrists.

 

Learning Objectives

    Upon completion of this live activity, attendees should be able to do the following:

    • Select appropriate radiation dose and fractionation schedules for early and advanced-stage nasopharynx, oropharynx, larynx, and hypopharynx cancer patients.
    • Coordinate surgery timing and chemotherapy if needed into the management of oral cavity, larynx, and hypopharynx cancer patients who will require postoperative radiation therapy.
    • Carry out target delineation for intensity modulated radiation therapy planning according to standard international guidelines.
    Course summary
    Available credit: 
    • 1.50 Certificate of Attendance
      This activity was designated for 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
    • 1.50 SA-CME

      The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

      The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) designates this for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

      This activity meets the American Board of Radiology's criteria for a self-assessment activity in the ABR's Maintenance of Certification program. Participation in this course in combination with the successful completion of the corresponding assessment and course evaluation adheres to the guidelines established by the ABR for 1.50 self-assessment credits.

    Course opens: 
    03/25/2022
    Course expires: 
    04/27/2022
    Cost:
    $0.00
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    Sue Yom, MD is employed by UCSF Bakar Precision Medicine Cancer Center/University of California and has no financial relationships with a commercial interest.

    The person(s) above served as the developer(s) of this activity. Additionally, the Education and CME/MOC Committees had control over the content of this activity.

    All relevant relationships have been mitigated.

    The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing education to physicians.

    ASTRO is awarded Deemed Status by the American Board of Radiology to provide SA-CME as part of Part II Maintenance of Certification. 

    Available Credit

    • 1.50 Certificate of Attendance
      This activity was designated for 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
    • 1.50 SA-CME

      The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

      The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) designates this for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

      This activity meets the American Board of Radiology's criteria for a self-assessment activity in the ABR's Maintenance of Certification program. Participation in this course in combination with the successful completion of the corresponding assessment and course evaluation adheres to the guidelines established by the ABR for 1.50 self-assessment credits.

    Price

    Cost:
    $0.00
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    Policies: 
        • No refunds, extensions or substitutions will be made for those registrants who, for any reason, were unable to attend or were tardy for the session.
        • No credits will be granted and no refunds, exchanges or transfers will be given to those who do not pass.
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