Management of Adverse Effects with Immunotherapy – 3 Hours

Description

Over the last ten years, cancer treatment has undergone a significant revolution with the introduction of immune checkpoint inhibitors and CAR T-cell therapy. These therapies have gained rapid FDA-approved indications for treating multiple malignancies. However, with post-marketing experience, more immune-related adverse events have been reported. This Management of Adverse Effects with Immunotherapy course aims to provide important information on managing the adverse effects of immunotherapy.

Upon completion of this course, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians will be able to: 

• List the immune checkpoint inhibitors.
• List the common adverse events of immune checkpoint inhibitors.
• Describe the clinical presentation for common immune-related adverse events.
• Compare and contrast treatment options for common immune-related adverse events.
• List the rare adverse events of immune checkpoint inhibitors.
• Discuss the management of rare adverse events associated with immune checkpoint inhibitors.
• Describe the mechanism of action of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy.
• List the CAR T-cell agents.
• Discuss the management of adverse events associated with CAR T-cell therapy.
• Discuss the future of immunotherapy.

Authors: Thao K. Huynh PharmD BCOP 

Contact Hours: 3 Hours 

Activity Type: Knowledge-Based Home Study 

Instructional Methods:  Online Independent Self-Study (Training + Post-Test)

Target Audience: Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNP), and Nurse Practitioners (NP)

Cost: $20 / Participant

Course No: Pharmacist: 0384-9999-22-021-H01-P              Technicians: 0384-9999-22-021-H01-T 

Release Date: 09/09/2022 Expiration Date: 09/09/2025

Course Completion Certificate: A passing score of 70% is required to complete the course. A printable certificate will be emailed and credit will be reported to the CPE monitor within 30 days.

The National Pharmacy Technician Association (NPTA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing education.

NPTA approves Biologix Solutions LLC as a Joint Provider of continuing pharmacy education. Approval

Disclaimers: Thao K. Huynh has no actual or potential conflict of interest regarding this program. The program received no commercial support and has been peer-reviewed to ensure non-commercialization.

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