Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center's 2023 Cancer Care Symposium

Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina

1380 Harbor Island Dr

San Diego, California 92101

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Discounts available until September 7th

Scripps MD Anderson 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. 

Board of Registered Nursing – General Oncology Nursing

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 15199 for 8.0 Contact Hours. No partial credit will be given.

Board of Registered Nursing – Advanced Practice

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 15199 for 8.0 Contact Hours. No partial credit will be given.

Nurse Practitioners

This activity is approved for 14.0 contact hour(s) of continuing education (which includes 4.5 hour(s) of pharmacology) by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners®. Activity ID# 23086277. This activity was planned in accordance with AANP Accreditation Standards and Policies.

Physician Assistants

This activity has been reviewed by the AAPA Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 15 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. Approval is valid from 9/29/2023 to 9/30/2023. AAPA reference number: CME-209941.

Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation

The program content has been reviewed by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) and is acceptable for recertification points.

Disclaimer: ONCC review is only for designating content to be used for ILNA points and is not for NCPD accreditation. NCPD programs must be formally approved for contact hours by an acceptable accreditor/approver of nursing NCPD to be used for recertification by ONCC. If the NCPD provider fails to obtain formal approval to award contact hours by an acceptable accrediting/approval body, no information related to ONCC recertification or ILNA categories may be used in relation to the program.

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/MD Anderson Affiliate) or a $50 processing fee (Day Rate, Student), if your cancellation is received in writing no later than Friday, September 15, 2023. Attendee substitutions are allowed, but notification must be made in writing by Friday, September 15, 2023. 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.