April 20, 2022 | Colorectal Cancer Screening: A Provider's Guide to Improve Screening Focusing on Medically Vulnerable Populations

Duarte, CA US
April 20, 2022

Colorectal cancer screening rates are low within low SES and among African-American, Latino and in several Asian-American groups, in part due to lack of awareness,  fewer provider recommendations, lack of access to care, and underutilization of Stool-based tests by providers. 

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in California. African-Americans have 20% greater risk and 40% higher death due to CRC than general population. Incidence rate in most subgroups has decreased; however, it has increased among younger persons and Korean-Americans. Despite lifesaving CRC screening, African-American, Latino and in several Asian-American groups (Pacific-Islanders, Korean, Chinese), CRC screening is abysmally low.  Antelope (AV-SPA1) and San Gabriel Valley (SGV-SPA3) fare worse than other SPAs in Los Angeles County. In AV-SPA1 and SGV-SPA3, 51.5% of eligible adults are in compliance with CRC screening compared to 56.3% in Los Angeles County and national rates (68.8%). 

Target Audience

All healthcare providers and clinical staff.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify colorectal cancer (CRC) disparities in vulnerable populations.
  • Outline current CRC screening guidelines.  
  • Discuss consistency of stool-based screening test distribution.
  • Discuss strategies to overcome barriers to screening and follow-up completion.
  • Discuss possible barriers and biases which may impact patient care (i.e., race, ethnicity, language, gender identity/orientation, age, socioeconomic status, attitudes, feelings, or other characteristics).
Activity summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
    City of Hope designates this April 20, 2022 | Colorectal Cancer Screening: A Provider's Guide to Improve Screening Focusing on Medically Vulnerable Populations for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ requirements. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.50 Attendance
Activity opens: 
04/20/2022
Activity expires: 
04/27/2022
Event starts: 
04/20/2022 - 3:00pm PDT
Event ends: 
04/20/2022 - 4:30pm PDT
Part of: 
Colorectal Cancer Screening: A Provider's Guide to Improve Screening Focusing on Medically Vulnerable Populations
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City of Hope
1500 E Duarte Rd
Duarte, CA 91010
United States

Virtual Meeting- Zoom

Gregory Idos, MD, MS Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Division of Clinical Cancer Genomics; City of Hope National Medical Center 
Trilokesh Kidambi, MD Assistant Clinical Professor; Director, Colon Cancer Screening Program; City of Hope National Medical Center 
 

Dr. Idos and Dr. Kidambi have both indicated they have nothing to disclose. 

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT: City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATION: City of Hope designates this live webinar for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

The following credit type(s) are being offered for this course:

•  AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™  1.5

The following may apply AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for license renewal:

Registered Nurses: Nurses may report up to 1.5 credit hours toward the continuing education requirements for license renewal by their state Board of Registered Nurses (BRN). AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ may be noted on the license renewal application in lieu of a BRN provider number.

Physician Assistants: The National Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistants states that AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ accredited courses are acceptable for CME requirements for recertification.

Available Credit

  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
    City of Hope designates this April 20, 2022 | Colorectal Cancer Screening: A Provider's Guide to Improve Screening Focusing on Medically Vulnerable Populations for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ requirements. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.50 Attendance
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