Impact of Omicron Subvariants on the Treatment of COVID-19
PROGRAM FACULTY
Vijaya Soma, MD
Assistant Professor, Pediatrics
Attending Physician, Pediatric Infectious Diseases
NYU Grossman School of Medicine
New York, NY
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
COVID-19 FRONTLINE podcasts provide an up-to-date perspective on the use of monoclonal antibodies for the treatment and prevention of COVID-19. Each podcast focuses on different issues facing clinicians, such as identifying candidates for monoclonal antibody therapy, improving access to therapies, incorporating best practices into clinical care, and other important topics.
In this episode, a pediatric infectious disease specialist will discuss the impact of Omicron subvariants on treatment choices, the use of available vaccines in children, and outcomes of COVID-19 and MIS-C.
TARGET AUDIENCE
The innovative continuing education and tools developed for COVID-19 FRONTLINE will be publicly available for the entire healthcare community to use. This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of health care professionals involved in the care and treatment of pediatric patients with COVID-19, including emergency room physicians, pediatricians, pediatric nurses, NPs, PAs, and pharmacists.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
On completing this program, attendees should be able to:
- Recognize challenges in the treatment of patients with COVID-19 and the need for translation of available clinical data into practice
- Evaluate clinical data and appropriate use considerations with monoclonal antibodies in COVID-19 management, including selection of therapy and dosing in pediatric patients
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
This CME activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essentials.
CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group designates this enduring activity for a maximum of .33 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the online podcast activity.
NURSING CREDIT INFORMATION
Purpose: This program would be beneficial for nurses involved in treating patients with COVID-19.
CNE Credits: .33 ANCC Contact Hour.
CNE ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Ultimate Medical Academy/CCM is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional education development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Awarded .33 contact hours of continuing nursing education of RNs and APNs.
DISCLOSURE POLICY STATEMENT
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Commercial Support, educational programs sponsored by Med Learning Group must demonstrate balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor. All faculty, authors, editors, staff, and planning committee members participating in an MLG-sponsored activity are required to disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services that are discussed in an educational activity.
DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Dr. Soma has nothing to disclose.
CME Content Review
The content of this activity was independently peer reviewed.
The reviewer of this activity has nothing to disclose.
CNE Content Review
The content of this activity was peer reviewed by a nurse reviewer.
Douglas Cox, MSN, MHA, RN
Ultimate Medical Academy/CCM – Lead Nurse Planner
The reviewer of this activity has nothing to disclose.
Staff Planners and Managers
The staff, planners, and managers reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this CME/CE activity:
- Matthew Frese, MBA, General Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Christina Gallo, SVP, Educational Development for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Diana Tommasi, PharmD, Medical Director for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
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- Lisa Crenshaw, Senior Program Manager for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Morgan Kravarik, Associate Program Manager for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Russie Allen, Accreditation and Outcomes Coordinator, has nothing to disclose.
- Douglas Cox, MSN, MHA, RN, UMA/CCM – LNP, has nothing to disclose.
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During this lecture, the faculty may mention the use of medications for both FDA-approved and nonapproved indications.
METHOD OF PARTICIPATION
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME credit for this enduring activity. To receive CME/CNE credit participants must:
- Read the CME/CNE information and faculty disclosures.
- Participate in the enduring activity.
- Submit the evaluation form to Med Learning Group.
You will receive your certificate as a downloadable file upon completion.
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This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to use this information to enhance their professional development in an effort to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision-making experience before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.
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