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ASCO-SEP (Online and Print)

Oncology fellows who are facing the ABIM Board exam, practicing oncologists who are enrolled in a Maintenance of Certification program, and anyone working within the field of oncology all have a basic need: the need to stay current and knowledgeable in the changing field of oncology. ASCO-SEP^®: Medical Oncology Self-Evaluation Program is ASCO’s solution to this need.

Quality of Care: Lung Cancer

Learn about the Cancer Care Ontario and ASCO’s Adjuvant Chemotherapy and Adjuvant Therapy for Stages I-IIIA Resectable NSCLC guideline recommendations through this case-based interactive online module. Participation supports and encourages use of the guideline’s evidence-based recommendations, along with accompanying patient/clinician discussion aid tools.

Quality of Care: Breast Cancer

This module was designed to focus upon ASCO’s “2006 Update of the Breast Cancer Follow-up & Management in the Adjuvant Setting” guideline and supporting resources. The primary goal of this module is to facilitate awareness and utilization of the guideline recommendations. Secondarily, this module also seeks to highlight the accompanying resource tools. Participation in this module will ultimately serve to support and encourage best practices in patient care.

Maintenance of Certification: Cancer Prevention

The ASCO Cancer Prevention Module consists of 30 multiple-choice questions which include patient case information, educational links to ASCO’s Cancer Prevention Curriculum and PubMed and answer rationales. This activity is a tool for self-assessment of medical knowledge as it relates to cancer prevention. After successful completion of this activity, American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) diplomates are eligible to receive 10 points toward the required 20 in self-evaluation of medical knowledge. Participants can also earn a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1  Credit(s)™.

Maintenance of Certification: General Oncology

The ASCO General Oncology Module consists of 30 multiple-choice questions which include patient case information, educational links to ASCO-SEP™, Journal of Clinical Oncology and PubMed and answer rationales. This activity is a tool for self-assessment of medical knowledge as it relates to general oncology. After successful completion of this activity, American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) diplomates are eligible to receive 10 points towards the required 20 in self-evaluation of medical knowledge. Participants can also earn a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

Maintenance of Certification: Breast Cancer

The ASCO Breast Cancer Module consists of 25 multiple-choice questions which include patient case information, educational links and answer rationales. This activity is a tool for self-assessment of medical knowledge as it relates to breast cancer. After successful completion of this activity, American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) diplomates are eligible to receive 10 points toward the required 20 in self-evaluation of medical knowledge. Participants can also earn a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

Practical Tips: Billing and Coding

This introductory course covers all of the basics for new staff with billing and coding responsibilities. The primary goal of this module is to provide basic information to educate and test knowledge on the appropriate coding for oncology related services. It provides an overview of Medicare’s coverage and reimbursement policies and while not based on Practical Tips for the Oncology Practice, 5th edition, reference is made as a support resource along with content from other resources.

Practical Tips: Case Applications

This introductory course covers all of the basics for new staff with billing and coding responsibilities. The primary goal of this module is to provide basic information to educate and test knowledge on the appropriate coding for oncology related services. It provides an overview of Medicare’s coverage and reimbursement policies and while not based on Practical Tips for the Oncology Practice, 5th edition, reference is made as a support resource along with content from other resources.

Medical Responses to Radiological and Nuclear Events

This module focuses on medical response activities that will be necessary just after a radiological or nuclear event is detected. In the case of a radiological or nuclear disaster, there will be a critical need for oncology medical professionals to assist in the care response that could involve very large numbers of patients. This module will introduce you to the topic of medical responses to such mass casualty events and help you become an effective medical response planner.

Clinical Problems in Oncology (eCPO)

The Clinical Problems in Oncology (CPO) sessions combine the use of case-based panel discussion with interactive, keypad technology for audience participation.  This module includes all 12 CPO presentations from the 2009 Annual Meeting. Click Here for a complete listing of the sessions included.

2009 eTracks

ASCO understands how difficult it can be for oncologists and other cancer care providers to find the time to sift through all of the latest science and education to find what is most likely to impact their patients’ outcomes. That’s why ASCO now offers the 2009 ASCO Annual Meeting eTracks, an easy way to keep up with the highlights from the meeting and how they can be incorporated into your treatment plans.

The 2009 ASCO Annual Meeting eTracks are 6 separate modules that cover clinical research that relates to practice as well as emerging science abstracts presented at the Annual Meeting. The tracks in this series include breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic, and lung cancers, plus hematologic malignancies.

General Oncology OnDemand

We understand how busy the practicing oncologist is. We also know how important it to keep abreast of key scientific updates and cancer care strategies that relate to practice. This module is designed to meet both of these needs by offering selected sessions from the 2009 ASCO Annual Meeting. Click here for a list of sessions included.

Nurse Practitioner OnDemand

Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are key contributors to the care and management of cancer patients. It is therefore important to share in the address of educational needs for NPs. This module includes selected education sessions from the 2009 ASCO Annual Meeting that are of particular relevance to NPs. Click Here for a complete listing of the sessions included. This activity was designated for a maximum of 36.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

Physician Assistant OnDemand

ASCO recognizes the important contributions from Physician Assistants (PAs) in caring for cancer patients. In an effort to provide up-to-date information to PAs, this module was created and includes education sessions from the 2009 ASCO Annual Meeting that are of particular relevance to physician assistants. Click Here for a complete listing of the sessions included. This activity was designated for a maximum of 36.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

Breast Cancer in Older Patients

With an expanding geriatric population, it is important for cancer providers to be prepared to address the unique issues that relate to older patients. In this module, participants will explore three practical case scenarios that address issues related to the care and treatment of older patients with breast cancer. Drs. Hyman Muss and Arti Hurria present the cases and their thoughts from the perspectives of medical oncology and geriatrics.

EHR Symposium Presentations

With the recent American Recovery and Reinvestment Act signed into law, now is the time to get the latest information about the stimulus package as it relates to oncology. This module includes presentations from the 2009 ASCO EHR Symposium in San Francisco and is intended to help oncologists and their staff learn about and select EHR technologies appropriate for their practices.

Cancer Pain

One third of cancer patients will experience pain during their treatment and an even greater number of patients with advanced cancer will experience pain. It is important for oncologists to not only understand the etiology of cancer pain, but know how to manage it appropriately. In this module, participants will explore four practical case scenarios that address first and second line opioid therapies, as well as neuropathic and interventional pain management. Drs. Michael Fisch and Judith Paice discuss the cases and share their personal thoughts on effective management strategies. 

Writing Good Test Questions

Writing high-quality test items is not an easy task and can often be quite demanding. This module is designed to reduce the stress surrounding the process of writing good questions and enhance your question writing skills. Participants will review the basic components and development process of creating effective multiple choice questions and will use knowledge gained to critique a number of sample questions. A brief post-assessment provides the opportunity to gauge understanding and ability to apply principles learned.