Shared Decision Making in Chronic Leukemias
Shared decision making (SDM) is a process in which healthcare providers and patients share information. Individuals with chronic leukemias may advocate for their own health and take part in decisions regarding their treatment. Using shared decision making ensures that patients are well-informed about their diagnosis and treatment. SDM involves understanding that patients are independent and free to make their own decisions based on their goals, preferences, and values. This immersive video is designed to help patients:
- Understand shared decision making and how it may aid patients throughout their cancer journey,
- Communicate effectively with members of the healthcare team to ensure that patients understand all the treatment options available to them,
- Share their goals, values, and preferences with their healthcare team to ensure they are considered when decisions are made, and
- Identify and use appropriate resources to support a shared decision-making approach
Program Materials
Shared Decision-Making Discussion Guide For Patients
Shared Decision-Making Discussion Guide For Healthcare Professionals
Supporters
Support for this program provided by AbbVie Inc.; Genentech, A Member of the Roche Group and Pfizer Inc.
Blood Cancer 101: The Basics on Disease, Treatment, and the Role of the HCP
Also available in Spanish: Introducción al cáncer de la sangre: Aspectos básicos sobre la enfermedad, el tratamiento y el rol del profesional médico
Date of initial release: August 7, 2024
Valid for CE credit through: February 11, 2026
1.25 CE Credits/Contact hours for nurses and social workers
Format: Noninteractive recorded webinar
Description
This webinar will provide an overview of blood cancers. Treatment, side effects, psychosocial and financial impacts of a blood cancer diagnosis will be discussed. The role of social workers, nurses and other members of the healthcare team, along with resources for patient and caregiver education and support will be highlighted.
Target Audience
Oncology social workers, nurses, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with hematologic malignancies.
Course content level for social workers: beginner and intermediate
Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, participants will be able to:
- Describe the different blood cancers, including diagnosis and treatment
- Describe the psychosocial impact of a blood cancer diagnosis
- Explain the role of the social worker, nurse and other members of the healthcare team
- Educate patients and caregivers about clinical trial participation
- List resources for patients with blood cancers and how to access them
Faculty
Laura Romundstad, CRNP, MSN, RN
Lynn Steele, LSW, OSW-C
Information Specialist
Information Resource Center
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Continuing Education (CE) Information
Registered Nursing Credit Designation
Approval for nurses has been obtained by the National Office of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society under provider number CEP 5832 to award 1.25 continuing education contact hours through the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Social Work Credit Designation
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Provider Number 1105, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 12/10/2023-12/10/2026. Social workers completing this course receive 1.25 clinical continuing education credits.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is recognized by the New York State Education Departments State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #0117. LLS maintains responsibility for the program. Social workers will receive 1.25 clinical CE contact hours for this activity.
Method of Participation
Participants must review the webcast in its entirety and complete the evaluation and pass the post-test to obtain CE credit. After completing this process you will receive your certificate by email.
All continuing education credits are provided free of charge.
Provider
This activity is provided by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
For questions, concerns, or assistance for people with disabilities or grievances, please contact us at: [email protected].
Clinician Strategies and Resources: Caring for AYAs as they Transition to Cancer Survivorship
Recorded on: May 9, 2024
1 CE Credit/Contact hour for nurses and social workers available until: December 17, 2025
Format: Non-interactive recorded webinar
Target Audience
This accredited activity is intended for hematologist/oncologists, APPs, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients with cancer and cancer survivors.
Description
This webinar, featuring a panel of subject matter experts, addresses the unique challenges faced by adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer as they transition into survivorship, emphasizing interdisciplinary care and long-term support. Resources to support AYAs, their caregivers, and healthcare professionals will also be provided.
Educational Objectives
After completing this accredited activity, the participant should be better able to:
- Describe care challenges for AYAs as they transition to survivorship
- Explain the importance of survivorship care, including late effects and how to access long-term follow-up guidelines
- Identify interdisciplinary care team roles in supporting AYA cancer survivors
- Review resources to support AYAs with cancer, their caregivers, and healthcare professionals
Faculty
Rebecca Eary, DO, MPH
Assistant Professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine
UT Southwestern Medical School
Medical Director, Primary Care Cancer Survivorship Clinic and the After Cancer Experience (ACE) Adult Program for Adolescent and Childhood Cancer Survivors
Dallas, TX
Danielle Friedman, MD, MS
Associate Member
Department of Pediatrics, MSK Kids
Director, Pediatric Long-Term Follow-Up Program
Director, Pediatric Survivorship Fellowship
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY
Brittany Hall, PhD
Associate Professor
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX
Michelle Rajotte, LMSW (Moderator)
Associate Director
Information Resource Center
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Rye Brook, NY
Michael Roth, MD
Professor of Pediatrics
Medical Director, Cancer Survivorship
Co-Director, Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology Program
Director, Childhood Cancer Survivorship Program
University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Chair, Children’s Oncology Group AYA Oncology Discipline Committee
Houston, TX
Angela Yarbrough, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CPHON
Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX
Accreditation, Credit and Support
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Medical Learning Institute, Inc. and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Medical Learning Institute, Inc. 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.
Nurse Practitioner Continuing Education
Registered Nursing Credit Designation
Approval for nurses has been obtained by the National Office of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society under Provider Number CEP 5832 to award 1.0 continuing education contact hour through the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Social Worker Continuing Education
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Medical Learning Institute, Inc. (MLI) is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses are approved under this program. Regulatory boards have the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 1.0 Clinical Social Work continuing education credit.
Interprofessional Continuing Education Credit
Method of participation
There are no fees for participating in or receiving credits for this CE activity. In order to receive credit, learners must participate in the entire CE activity, complete the activity posttest, evaluation form and your certificate of credit will be generated. A passing score of 70% or higher is needed to obtain credit.
If you have questions regarding your certificate, please contact Nicole Dane via email at [email protected].
For information on applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board.
Providers
This activity is provided by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Medical Learning Institute, Inc., in collaboration with The American Cancer Society.
Supporters
There is no commercial support associated with this activity.
For questions, concerns, or for assistance for people with disabilities or grievances, please contact us at [email protected].
Ways to get involved
Staying Connected®: Facilitating the Learning Experience During & After Cancer Treatment
Online course for school personnel and healthcare providers who support students who have survived or are being treated for any type of cancer. Interactive modules focus on treatment and side effects, education, and psychosocial challenges, coping with grief, and provide strategies and resources for professionals and the children and young adults they serve.
This free 6.5 hour online continuing education (CE) course is designed to be completed at a time that is convenient to you – following registration, you will have up to 16 weeks to complete the course in its entirety and receive CE credit or up to 3 weeks for the non-accredited track.
An email confirmation and course access information will be sent to you within 30 minutes of your registration.
The Blood Cancer United Scholarship for Blood Cancer Survivors awards up to $7,500 towards tuition for virtual or in-person vocational, two- or four-year undergraduate education.
CE credit available until: October 30, 2025
Additional Resources
Videos:
- Click here to watch a classroom presentation on how to talk to children about their classmate with cancer.
- Click here to watch a panel discussion for practical tips on transitioning your student back to school.
Podcast Episode: Click here to listen to Facilitating the Learning Experience of Children & AYA’s During and After Cancer Treatment.
Children's Book Series and Movie: Stars Will Twinkle, The Sun Will Shine is a three-book series and movie for kids with blood cancer. Follow Olivia and her family as she is diagnosed with leukemia, goes to the hospital for treatment, and returns to school.
Download files:
The differences between IEPs and 504 plans (PDF)
Download Helpful Resources (PDF)
Target Audience
School nurses, social workers, teachers, school counselors and other school and college personnel. Parents are welcome.
Learning level: All levels
Goal
To educate school and college personnel on the effects of childhood, adolescent and young adult cancer treatment to improve the learning experience during and after cancer treatment.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify cancers that affect children, adolescents, and young adults (AYAs)
- Identify side effects, long-term and late effects of childhood/AYA cancer treatment
- Describe challenges for survivors throughout their education
- Explain laws that protect childhood/AYA cancer survivors’ rights
- Develop strategies to help meet the students’ short- and long-term education needs
- Discuss how to prepare the student body and faculty when a student is undergoing cancer treatment
- Explain how to prepare students and faculty for the impending death of a student
- List strategies to support healing for students and faculty prior to and after the death of a student
- Access resources that support schools and families, including those from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Modules
- Introduction to Staying Connected®: Facilitating the Learning Experience During and After Cancer Treatment
- Treatment and Side Effects of Childhood, Adolescent, and Young Adult (AYA) Cancers
Cancers diagnosed in children, adolescents, and young adults (AYA), and common symptoms, treatment options, and side effects of treatment. - Psychosocial Concerns of a Cancer Diagnosis in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults (AYA )
Psychosocial impact of a cancer diagnosis on the patient, their family and peers, and age appropriate information and strategies to help the student and their peers. - The Education Journey During and After Cancer Treatment: Approaches to Dealing with These Challenges
Challenges survivors face throughout their education journey, strategies to help meet the students’ short- and long-term education needs, and laws that protect pediatric cancer survivors’ education rights. - Coping with Grief, Loss, and Bereavement throughout the Treatment Continuum
Impact of grief and loss and strategies to help school personnel, peers, and families cope with their grief
Continuing Education Information
Staying Connected® Modules 1 – 4: Medical, Psychosocial, Education
- Registered Nursing Credit Designation
Approval for nurses has been obtained by the National Office of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society under Provider Number CEP 5832 to award 5.5 continuing education contact hours through the California Board of Registered Nursing. - Social Work Credit Designation
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), Provider Number 1105, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) course. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 12/10/2023-12/10/2026. Social workers completing this course receive 5.5 clinical continuing education credits.
LLS is recognized by the New York State Education Departments State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW- 0117. LLS maintains responsibility for the course. Social workers will receive 5.5 clinical CE contact hours for this activity. - Education
Teachers, school counselors, and other school and college personnel will receive a Certificate of Completion to submit to their local professional development approval committee. Prior approval for acceptance of this training may be required.
Staying Connected® Module 5: Grief
- Registered Nursing Credit Designation
Approval for nurses has been obtained by the National Office of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society under Provider Number CEP 5832 to award 1.0 continuing education contact hours through the California Board of Registered Nursing. - Social Work Credit Designation
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), Provider Number 1105, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) course. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 12/10/2023-12/10/2026. Social workers completing this course receive 1.0 clinical continuing education credit.
LLS is recognized by the New York State Education Departments State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW- 0117. LLS maintains responsibility for the course. Social workers will receive 1.0 clinical CE contact hours for this activity. - Education
Teachers, school counselors, and other school and college personnel will receive a Certificate of Completion to submit to their local professional development approval committee. Prior approval for acceptance of this training may be required
Provider
This course is provided by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Sponsors and Supporters
This course is supported in part by The John and Frances Beck Family Foundation Fund at The Pittsburgh Foundation, and an educational grant from the Allegheny Foundation.
For questions, concerns, or assistance for people with disabilities or grievances, please contact us at: [email protected].