Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Continuing Education Day 2025

March 8, 2025
This is a virtual educational activity. The continuing education day is a way to bring the systemwide Cancer Institute team altogether in one place to provide a day of pharmacy-based learning. Due to the rapid nature of pharmacology in the oncologic setting, this event will cover hot topics in the field to inform the audience of pertinent information that will better the patient care of our population. We will continue to extend our reach outside of the Geisinger system to increase collaboration amongst the cancer-related health systems and showcase the great work of the Geisinger Hem/Onc Pharmacy Department.

Target Audience

This activity is designed for hematology/oncology physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacists within and outside the Geisinger system.  

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this course, the participant should be able to:

  • discuss the impact that the oncology/hematology team can have on patient care
  • discuss new treatment options for hematology/oncology disease states
  • review updates in evidence-based medicine resulting in changes of drug indications and national guidelines
Refund Policy
A full refund will be given for any cancellations received up to one week prior to the course.  No refunds for no-shows. 
 
Course Cancellation Policy
In the unusual circumstance that this course is cancelled, you will be called and/or emailed, and any tuition fees received would be refunded in full.  Geisinger is not responsible for any airfare, hotel or other costs incurred.
 
Attendance
Attendance will be recorded within three to four days of the conclusion of the activity.  Credit will display on your continuing education transcript once the activity evaluation is completed.  
 
Virtual Information
All details pertaining to the links for this activity will be sent once you are registered for the activity. 
    Course summary
    Available credit: 
    • 5.00 AAPA Category I CME
    • 5.00 ACPE
    • 5.00 ACPE Tech
    • 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    • 5.00 ANCC
    • 5.00 Participation Credit
    Course opens: 
    01/01/2025
    Course expires: 
    03/22/2025
    Event starts: 
    03/08/2025 - 8:30am EST
    Event ends: 
    03/08/2025 - 3:00pm EST
    Cost:
    $75.00
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    Schedule

    8:30 am
    Registration/Continental Breakfast
     
    9:00 am
    Welcome and Opening Remarks 
    Benjamin Andrick, PharmD, BCOP
     
    9:10 am
    CRS & ICANS: Current Guideline-Directed Therapy and New Developments
    Jonathan "Ryan" Lozano, PharmD
     
    10:10 am
    Review of Cardio-Oncology: Cardiovascular Effects of Chemotherapy
    Justine Zuk, PharmD
     
    11:10 am
    Luncheon will be provided
     
    12:00 pm
    Clotting Factor Replacement in hemophilia and von Willebrand Disease
    Dominick Patafio, PharmD
     
    1:00 pm
    Blinatumomab - Taking a BiTE out of Pediatric B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL)
    Jessica Curtis, PharmD
     
    2:00 pm
    Antimicrobial Prophylaxis in Hematology/Oncology
    Alysha Lopez (Spickler), PharmD and Benjamin Heikkinen, PharmD, BCIDP
     
    3:00 pm
    Evaluations/Adjournment 
     
    *Topics and speakers are subject to change.
    Virtual using Microsoft Teams
    Danville, PA
    United States

    Geisinger Faculty

    Benjamin Andrick, PharmD, BCOP
    Assistant Director
    Hematology Oncology Pharmacy
     
    Jessica Curtis, PharmD
    Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist
    Hematology Oncology Danville
     
    Benjamin Heikkinen, PharmD, BCIDP
    Inpatient Pharmacy Manager
    Geisinger Medical Center Muncy
     
    Christopher Kashi, PA
    Physician Assistant Hematology Oncology
    Hematology Oncology Danville
     
    Michele Long, BSN
    Inpatient Nursing Manager
    Hematology Oncology Danville
     
    Alysha Lopez (Spickler), PharmD
    Coordinator, Western Hematology Oncology
    Sterile IV Compounding and Operating Rooms
     
    Jonathan "Ryan" Lozano, PharmD
    PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Resident
    Hematology Oncology Danville
     
    Tristan Maiers, PharmD, BCOP
    Activity Director
    Director Pharmacy Residency Programs
    Hematology Oncology Pharmacists 
     
    Dominick Patafio, PharmD
    PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Resident
    Hematology Oncology Danville
     
    Rajiv Panikkar, MD
    Chair Cancer Institute
    Cancer Administration
     
    Celeste Vanhorn, CPht 
    Certified Pharmacy Technician III 
    Hematology Oncology Pharmacists 
     
    Jamie Weeder, NP
    Chief Nurse Practitioner Hematology Oncology
    Hematology Oncology Danville
     
    Justine Zuk, PharmD
    Pharmacy Coordinator 
    Hematology Oncology MTDM Oral Chemotherapy Clinic
     

    Content Disclosure

    The faculty has attested that their presentations and/or content are HIPAA compliant.  
     
    Individuals in a position to control educational content for this activity have disclosed no relevant financial relationships. 
     
    CE Committee Members/Content Reviewer(s) have disclosed no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests. 
     
    *Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.  

    Accreditation 

    In support of improving patient care, Geisinger College of Health Sciences 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.

     

     

     

    Credit Designation 

    Geisinger College of Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational activity. 

    Geisinger College of Health Sciences designates this live activity for 5 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational activity. 

    This live activity is approved for 5 contact hours (0.5 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit JA0008072-0000-25-pending. 

    Geisinger College of Health Sciences 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. 

     

     

     

    This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 5 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

     
     

    Disclosure Policy 

    Faculty and all others who have the ability to control the content of continuing education activity sponsored by Geisinger College of Health Sciences must disclose to the program audience whether they do or do not have any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest or other relationships related to the content of their presentation(s). 

    Commercial Support

    None

    Available Credit

    • 5.00 AAPA Category I CME
    • 5.00 ACPE
    • 5.00 ACPE Tech
    • 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    • 5.00 ANCC
    • 5.00 Participation Credit

    Price

    Cost:
    $75.00
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