Scripps Cancer Center's 2024 Cancer Care Symposium

Scripps Cancer Center’s Annual Cancer Care Symposium is designed for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, clinical nurse specialists, and other health care professionals who treat cancer patients. During this two-day conference, participants will hear from expert faculty representing practice settings across the continuum of care as they discuss clinical developments and treatment advances in hematology and oncology. Participants will return to practice armed with practical strategies and tools to assist in improving quality of life and outcomes for cancer patients. The importance of self-care and professional resilience will also be addressed during the conference. Don’t miss this opportunity to interact and network with like-minded colleagues while earning CE credits!

After attending this live activity, participants should be able to:

• Evaluate current issues and trends in cancer care.
• Discuss new therapeutic options for the treatment of a number of common malignancies.
• Identify strategies to integrate evidence-based cancer care into your practice.
• Describe evidence-based standards of care includ­ing innovations in diagnosis and treatment.
• Employ self-care habits to foster professional resilience. 

Register and refer a friend who also registers and both of you will receive 10% off the prevailing registration rates*. Each of you will be charged the full registration fee until your friend(s) register and pay for the conference. There is no limit to the amount of friends you refer, however, 10% is the maximum discount you will receive on the prevailing registration rate. This offer cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts.

*Referral discount valid thru August 25th.

To receive your discount please email med.edu@scrippshealth.org with the names of your referrals and a credit will be applied to all applicable accounts. Please note that the referral discount is not available for those who register after August 25, 2024.

CE credit will be available for nurses, nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

Commercial Support

This course is supported, in part, by educational grants from industry. In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, a complete list of commercial support received will be provided to all learners who participate in the continuing education activity. For more information: www.accme.org/standards

Cultural & Linguistic Competency and Implicit Bias

This activity is designed to include curriculum addressing the topics of cultural and linguistic competency (CLC) and implicit bias (IB) in compliance with California Business and Professions (B&P) Code Section 2190. All those involved in the planning and execution of this activity have been asked to identify and discuss issues relevant to the topics being covered. In addition, a variety of resources are available that address cultural and linguistic competency and implicit bias. A resource document can be downloaded from the Conference Details section above.

Attendee Cancellation, Substitution, Refund

The course tuition is refundable, minus a $100 processing fee (RN, NP, PA, Scripps) or a $50 processing fee (Day Rate, Student), if your cancellation is received in writing no later than Friday, September 13, 2024. Attendee substitutions are allowed, but notification must be made in writing by Friday, September 13, 2024. After this date, under no circumstances will refunds, credits, or substitutions be granted. No refunds or credits will be given to “no shows.”

Scripps Conference Modification or Cancellation

Scripps reserves the right to modify the course’s schedule or program as necessary. Scripps also reserves the right to cancel this conference, in which case a full refund of the registration fee will be provided. Attendees who purchase non-refundable airline tickets do so at their own risk. Scripps encourages the purchase of travel insurance as we are unable to refund any travel costs (flight, hotel, etc.) in the case of Scripps cancellation.

Health and Safety Waiver and Assumption of Risk

By completion and submission of the online registration form, attendees certify that they have read and fully understand the Health and Safety Waiver and Assumption of Risk Agreement.

Family and Guest Attendance Policy

All conference activities and meals are exclusively reserved for paid conference attendees. Children and family members are not allowed to attend meal functions or permitted in the meeting space.

Recording and Photography Clause

Scripps reserves exclusive rights to record (audio and video) and/or photograph all conference proceedings for use in marketing materials, presentations and course content sales.