Update on Modern Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy for Men with Localized Prostate Cancer
Overview
This course is offered virtually only.
This educational offering will provide participants with an updated understanding of Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy as a treatment for men with localized prostate cancer. By attending this course, learners will be able to grasp the fundamental principles behind LDR Brachytherapy, including its mechanism and application. Participants will also gain insights into the clinical indications for this treatment, enabling them to identify appropriate patient candidates. Finally, this activity will highlight the modern advancements in LDR Brachytherapy, emphasizing the clinical advantages and potential outcomes of these innovations in prostate cancer care. Upon completion, participants will be equipped with the knowledge necessary to apply this technique effectively in clinical practice.
Target Audience
Urologist, Radiation Oncologist, Primary Care, Male Healthcare Physicians
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe the fundamental principles of LDR Brachytherapy and its role in the treatment of localized prostate cancer.
- Identify the clinical indications for using LDR Prostate Brachytherapy in the management of localized prostate cancer.
- Analyze the modern advancements in LDR Prostate Brachytherapy and evaluate the associated clinical advantages for patients.
Venue
Faculty and Planning Committee
Course Faculty
Shanna Owen
Ajay Bhatnagar, MD, MBA
Accreditation
Accreditation:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). HCA Healthcare Continental Division is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians
Credit Designation:
The HCA Healthcare Continental Division designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Commercial Support:
This Activity was developed without support from any ineligible company.*The ACCME defines ineligible companies as those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. Note: The ACCME does not consider providers of clinical service directly to patients to be commercial interests – unless the provider of clinical services is owned, or controlled by, and ACCME defined ineligible company.
Disclosure:
The HCA Healthcare Continental Division is committed to providing CME that is balanced, objective, and evidenced-based. In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education Standards for Integrity and Independence all parties involved in content development are required to disclose all conflicts of interest with ACCME defined ineligible companies. The HCA Healthcare Continental Division has identified, reviewed, and mitigated all conflicts of interest that speakers, authors, course directors, planners, peer reviewers, or relevant staff disclose prior to the delivery of any educational activity. The CME planning committee who are in a position to control the content of this CME Activity, have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™HCA Healthcare Continental Division is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
HCA Healthcare Continental Division designates this for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. - 1.00 Attendance
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Activity Registration Requirements
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- Participate in the activity
- Mark their attendance via QR code
- Complete the Activity Evaluation
Learners who complete the requirements above will receive the designated credits they are eligible for. Learners interested in CME credit must verify their profession is listed in their profile in order to be eligible for credits.
Required Hardware/software
We recommend the following hardware/software to successfully view and complete the contents of this course:
Recommended Desktop Parameters | For ease of use, we strongly recommend using a desktop computer to complete this course. The following desktop web browsers are compatible with our system: Desktop: Chrome, Internet Explorer, MS Edge, Safari |
Recommended Mobile Parameters | While not recommended, if you are familiar with completing courses online you may complete this course using a mobile device. For those wishing to complete this activity on Mobile, the following systems are recommended: Apple iPhones and iPad devices on iOS 10 or later |
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