α-thalassemia is a heterogeneous group of genetic erythrocyte disorders characterized by the absence or deficiency of hemoglobin’s α-globin chains. Decreased α-globin synthesis causes a relative excess of β-globin chains, which damages erythroblasts and causes anemia. α-thalassemia has varied presentations, presenting silently in adult genetic carriers, but tends to be fatal in the fetal stage when all 4 α-globin chains are absent. Laboratory evaluation techniques can help diagnose the condition early and improve patients’ life expectancy.This activity for healthcare professionals is designed to improve learners’ competence in evaluating α-thalassemia and managing the condition based on laboratory findings. This activity also enhances learners’ ability to collaborate effectively with interprofessional teams caring for α-thalassemia patients.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/145919
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Ambulatory/Outpatient, Critical Care Medicine, General Operative Anesthesia, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Hematology, Hematology (Blood, BM), Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Pediatric Anesthesia, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Sports Medicine