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    Pediatric Considerations in

    Polyposis Conditions

    Presented by:

    Seth Septor, DO, Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City

    Live: September 1, 2016 @ 1pm ET
    On-Demand: September 5, 2016

    Webinar Series Overview

    MARCH: GI Pathology

    APRIL: Juvenile Polyposis 

    MAY: Peutz-Jehgers

    JUNE: PTEN Related Conditions

    JULY: Hereditary Mixed Polyposis

    AUGUST:  Serrated Polyposis

    SEPTEMBER:  Pediatric Considerations

    OCTOBER: The Patient Experience

    NOVEMBER 10, 2016:

    Hereditary Cancer Syndromes:
    A Multidisciplinary Approach

    (IT TAKES A VILLAGE!)

    Register Now!

    The “Pediatric Considerations in Polyposis Conditions” webinar will include education on the following topics:

     

    • ​Endoscopy considerations in pediatrics 

            - Anesthesia

            - Smaller scope

            - Biopsies 

    • Differential diagnoses

            -  Discussing symptoms, explaining how tests work/feel 

    • Surgical interventions

            - Indications for colectomy and how the decision is made 

            - Number of polyps, size of polyps, pathology specific gene mutation, family history

            - Weighing physical development w/ cancer risk 

    • Genetic testing/counselings

            - What age, social/emotional considerations

            - When testing may change management of surveillance 

     

    Learning Outcomes

     

    At the conclusion of this webinar, medical professionals will be able to:

      

    • Distinguish between general and pediatric endoscopic considerations.

    • Recall indications for colectomy. 

    • Outline when genetic counseling may change management of surveillance. 

     

    Registration Information

     

    8 Part Webinar Series: $65* by February 20th

    8 Part Webinar Series: $75* after February 20th

     

    Educational Credits

     

    ABCGN CREDIT:

    According to the criteria of the American Board of Certification for Gastroenterology Nurses (ABCGN), 8 hour(s) earned in this activity are considered GI Specific for the purpose of recertification by contact hours through the ABCGN.

     

    CAGC CREDIT:

    This conference has been approved by the Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors (CAGC) for 6 CECs.

     

    NSGC CREDIT:

    The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has authorized the Hereditary Colon Cancer Foundation to offer up to 0.80 CEUs or 8.00 Category 1 contact hours for the event: Recognizing and Treating Polyposis Conditions. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) will accept CEUs earned at this program for the purposes of genetic counselor certification and recertification. 

     

    *At the time of registration, a one time $25 fee will be added for individuals desiring CEUs through the NSGC. 

     

    Sessions may be attended LIVE or viewed On-Demand.

     

    Refund Policy

     

    Registration fees cover the cost of CEUs, and production and promotion of the webinar series. Proceeds benefit the Hereditary Colon Cancer Foundation. If you would like to receive a refund, please email TravisHBray@HCCTakesGuts.org 24 hours prior to the first webinar's start time. Refunds will exclude a 10% processing fee.