UGA College of Pharmacy Continuing Education & Outreach

Contemporary Management of Sickle Cell Anemia

Co-Sponsor: MCG

Contact Hours: 1.0

ACPE No: 0014-9999-10-014-L01-P

Activity Type: Knowledge Based

Release Date: January 27, 2010
Expiration Date: May 31, 2010

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity the participant should be able to:
1. Discuss the management of acute chest syndrome in patients with sickle cell anemia
2. Describe the role of hydroxyurea in sickle cell anemia
3. Compare deferoxamine and deferasirox in the treatment of iron overload

Faculty:

Ashley A. Richard, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
MCG Health Systems
Augusta GA

Computer Requirements for Online Courses
PC

Windows 2000 SE or greater
Flash Player Plugin 9.0 or later
Internet Explorer 6.0 or later OR Firefox 2.0 or later
Sound Card & Speakers
800 x 600 Minimum Monitor Resolution (1024 x 768 Recommended)
Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing PDF's

MAC

Mac OS 10.2.8
Flash Player Plugin 9.0 or greater
Safari 2.0 or above OR Firefox 2.0 or later
Sound Card & Speakers
800 x 600 Minimum Monitor Resolution (1024 x 768 Recommended)
Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing PDF's'

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