Extended Cystic Fibrosis Course 4: Cystic Fibrosis Sweat Test Guidelines



Date & Location
Thursday, February 1, 2024, 12:00 AM - Sunday, January 31, 2027, 12:00 AM

Target Audience
Specialties - Nursing, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Social Work
Professions - Doctor of Nursing Practice, Genetic Counselor, Non-Physician, Nurse, Nurse practitioner student, Pharmacist, Pharmacy resident, Pharmacy Technician, Physician, Physician Assistant , Social Worker, Student

Overview

Sweat testing remains the ‘gold standard’ method to confirm the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis (CF) and is now compulsory for the timely and accurate assessment of newborns identified by CF newborn screening. With the recent update in the Clinical & Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) on sweat testing guidelines, C34 Sweat Testing: Specimen Collection and Quantitative Chloride Analysis, a review and examination of role of sweat testing in the diagnosis of CF seemed appropriate.

This course, composed of four modules, will review the technical performance of the test and address the history and clinical nuances in maintaining clinical testing consistency. Additionally, we will address the interpretation of the sweat testing results, including those patients in the indeterminate range as well as advances in CF diagnostic testing for those patients where sweat testing fails to confirm a diagnosis.

We have composed this course differently, to expand the audience to the entire CF care team, including CF center genetic counselors as well as laboratory directors and personnel. As we begin to appreciate the variety of presentations of CF, in those with residual or minimal function genetic mutations, we have tried to clearly present the role of sweat testing in the current CF diagnostic algorithm. Although this exercise is an advanced review of the topic, we hope that every member of the care team can learn more about sweat testing, its history and current role in diagnosing CF.


Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  1. Interpret the technical performance of the sweat test including consistent performance of the pilocarpine iontophoresis;
  2. Interpret the results and determine if and when a test needs to be repeated;
  3. Determine what options are available to help confirm or refute a diagnosis of CF including genetic analysis, nasal potential difference (NPD) and intestinal current measurement (ICM).

Registration

Please visit the IUSM CEHP website, read the provided information, and scroll down to your course to enroll for free.


Accreditation

Launch Date: 2/8/2022

Expiration Date: 1/31/2027

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Indiana University School of Medicine and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Indiana University School of Medicine 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.

Nurses
Indiana University School of Medicine designates this activity for a maximum of 2.0 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Pharmacists
Indiana University School of Medicine designates this activity for 2.0 ACPE contact hours. Pharmacists should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Credit will be provided to NABP CPE Monitor within 60 days after the activity completion.

Physicians
Indiana University School of Medicine designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Social Workers
Indiana University School of Medicine has been approved by the Indiana Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist and Mental Health Counselor Board to provide Category I Continuing Education program. This activity qualifies for 2.0 Category I CEU as outlined by the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board.

Other Professions

All other professions will be awarded 2.0 Non-Physician Attendance hours that may be applied towards continuing medical education. Please check with your accreditation governing body for details.

American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) – MOC Part 2 Credit

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 2.0 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) – MOC Part 2 Credit

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the activity, with individual assessments of the participant and feedback to the participant, enables the participant to earn 3.0 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.

The multiple choice passing standard is 60%. Participation information will be shared with the ABP through JA PARS.


Additional Information

For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations please contact the IUSM CME office at 317-274-0104 or [email protected]. One week advance notice will allow us to provide seamless access. Please ensure to specify the accommodations you need in order to participate.


Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (2.00 hours), ABIM MOC Part 2 (2.00 hours), ABP MOC Part 2 (2.00 hours), ACPE Contact Hours (2.00 hours), ANCC Contact Hours (2.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (2.00 hours), Social Work Category I CEU (2.00 hours)