Foundations to Practice: Hematological Malignancies

September 30, 2026

This course provides an overview of specific hematological malignancies, including leukemias, lymphomas, multiple myeloma, and myelodysplastic syndrome. Presentations include information on staging, treatment options, and nursing care issues.

Target Audience

This course is designed for healthcare professionals who care for oncology patients in various settings. Other healthcare professionals who wish to expand their knowledge of cancer care are also welcome to attend.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Utilize resources available from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to enhance caregiver, clinician, and patient education.
  • Identify risk factors that may lead to the development of hematologic malignancies.
  • Compare and contrast the treatment modalities used for patients with hematologic malignancies.
  • Identify the role of blood transfusion in patients with hematologic cancers.
  • Assess adverse effects of treatment modalities associated with hematologic malignancies.

 

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 5.00 AAPA Category I CME
  • 5.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 5.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
09/30/2026
Course expires: 
10/14/2026
Event starts: 
09/30/2026 - 8:00am EDT
Event ends: 
09/30/2026 - 3:00pm EDT
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UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
United States
  • Angela Austin
  • Molly Braffet, PA-C
  • Sarah McGregor, PA-C
  • Lirong Qu, MD, PhD
  • Christina Waters, PA-C
  • Allison Wingrove, CRNP
     

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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.

The University of Pittsburgh has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 5 contact hours.

To receive 5 Contact Hours, the learner must sign into class via Microsoft Teams, attend the entire class day, and pass the exam with an 80% or greater. Following test completion, the learner will complete the evaluation and claim continuing education credit.

Available Credit

  • 5.00 AAPA Category I CME
  • 5.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 5.00 Attendance
Please login or register to take this course.

UPMC staff will register for the course via HR Direct --> Learning Portal. Non-UPMC employees will register via paper form found at the following website: Continuing Education Courses for Health Care Professionals | UPMC

Class details will be E-MAILED to staff a week prior to the course.