CASCADE 2020: Advances In Hemostasis & Thrombosis

Pittsburgh, PA US
May 1, 2020

Our annual conference remains a comprehensive, one-day event, concentrating on the latest science, trends, and recommendations for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of both thrombosis and hemostasis issues. By annually gathering physicians and health care professionals across multiple medical disciplines, our intent is to keep the attendees at the forefront of the latest information on these issues so they may better serve and care for the patients they
see in their practices.

Our speakers and topics this year will provide an abundance of thelatest information, allowing for provocative questions, lively discussion, cutting edge research, and scientific information. As the conference has continued to grow over the last 15 years, this is the first time we have been able to provide CE credits to pharmacists - so be sure to spread the word for anyone that may be
interested.

Target Audience

This conference is intended for physicians in family practice, internal medicine, cardiologists, surgeons, hematologists, oncologists, neurologists, interventional radiologists, Pharmacists, PA's, CRNP's, RNs, residents, fellows, and any interested health care professionals.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this program, the participants will have an:

 Increased knowlege of the latest drugs and treatment plans for hypercoagulation/thrombosis in patients in various populations (i.e. pregnancy, indwelling catheters, IVC filters, etc.).

 Increased knowlege regarding the latest test methods, and the significance of their results in the diagnoses of issues such as TTP, ITP, APS, LACs, aHUS, etc.

 Increased knowlege regarding the latest oral anticoagulants in the market place and their uses.

Additional Information

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 6.25 ACPE Pharmacy
    The UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a Provider of continuing pharmacy education.
  • 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 6.25 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 6.25 Attendance
Course opens: 
05/01/2020
Course expires: 
12/31/2020
Event starts: 
05/01/2020 - 6:00am EDT
Event ends: 
05/01/2020 - 9:00pm EDT
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Sheraton Hotel Station Square
300 W Station Square Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
United States

All individuals in a position to control the content of this education activity are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with any proprietary entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services, used on, or consumed by, patients.

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physician (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 6.25 contact hours.

Pharmacy (CPE)
This knowledge-based activity provides 6.25 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit. 

Other Healthcare Professionals: Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

Available Credit

  • 6.25 ACPE Pharmacy
    The UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a Provider of continuing pharmacy education.
  • 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 6.25 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 6.25 Attendance
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Due to COVID 19, the CASCADE 2020: Advances In Hemostasis & Thrombos is conference is being cancelled. 

 

All registration forms MUST be postmarked by April 17, 2020 to preregister for this conference. We cannot guarantee space in the program or any program inclusions for those registrations received after this date or at the door. Payment must accompany your registration.

$ 150.00 Physicians
$ 50.00 Fellows, Residents, CRNP’s, RNs
$ 200.00 Registration At The Door

CANCELLATION/REFUND INFORMATION
All cancellations must be in writing and sent to us via U.S. mail, email or fax (see contact information below). Tuition for cancellations postmarked or date stamped before April 10, 2020 will be refunded in full. After April 10, 2020, a $35.00 administrative fee will be assessed and the balance refunded. NO refunds will be made after April 24, 2020.

For more information contact:
Deborah S. Small, Conference Planner Telephone: (412) 209-7320
Fax: (412) 209-7325 E-mail: dsmall@itxm.org

Participation by all individuals is encouraged. Advance notification of any
special needs will help us provide better service. Please notify us of your
needs at least two weeks in advance of the program by calling 412-209-7320.