Online Programs

CCFA Professional Webcasts

These professional Webcasts and Virtual Lectures offer innovative emerging scientific information regarding research and treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in a convenient, easily accessible, on-line format. Continuing education is also avaliable where noted.

NEW! CCFA CE Virtual Lecture

"Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Why Should I Take My Medications?" 3/6/08
Dr. Sunanda Kane

This Virtual lecture enables you to:

• See presentation slides plus audio commentary
• Download transcript of presentation
• Download transcript
• Receive continuing education credits
  

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Continuing nursing education credits available through February 2009

Supported by an unrestricted grant by Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals

CCFA Partners with healthXplorer.com 2007

CCFA and healthXplorer.com have developed a comprehensive patient education program on Crohn's Disease. The 40-minute program provides viewers with an easy-to-understand presentation that is supported by video footage, 2D & 3D graphics. In addition, several nationally recognized gastroenterologists including, Dr. Stephen Hanauer, Dr. Maria Abreu, and Dr. David Rubin provide the viewer with valuable medical information and advice.

Part 1 – Overview
Part 2 – Treatment
Part 3 – Management

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Ostomy Case Exchange Program

CCFA's newest program on ostomy addresses the lack of knowledge and fear that may delay necessary surgery for patients facing a procedure involving formation of a stoma. Information and counseling by a knowledgeable physician eases the decision making process for a patient. It is, therefore, important that primary care physicians and community gastroenterologists be educated about the technical and quality of life issues regarding stomas.

Two leading colon and rectal surgeons (Dr. Janice Rafferty and Dr. David Beck) present actual cases. The cases are followed by a panel discussion led by the current President of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Dr. Ann Lowry. This program is CME accredited. Learning Objectives include:

• Discuss the indications for a stoma
• Recognize and differentiate the types of stomas
• Identify patients who would benefit from surgery requiring a stoma
• Describe to patients procedures requiring a stoma and alternative procedures
• Explain adequately quality of life benefits and risks of delaying surgery to a patient

This Webcast is supported by an educational grant from ConvaTec, a Bristol Myers Squibb Company.

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Clinical Conversations: Cancer & Dysplasia in IBD

Patients who suffer from ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are at higher risk of contracting colorectal cancer. Until now, very little guidance has been available on how to identify, monitor and treat those patients at the highest risk. Clinical Conversations: Cancer & Dysplasia in IBD is a CME-accredited program that is part of CCFA's education intiative in colorectal cancer and IBD. Physicians are invited to view this webcast and then to submit an evaluation form for CME credit. Key discussion topics include:

• Risk factors for colon cancer in patients with IBD
• Current Guidelines for surveillance for colon cancer / dysplasia in IBD
• Chemoprotective Agents

This Webcast is supported by an educational grant from Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals.

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IBD: Complications and Deliberations

This program was originally presented at CCFA's IBD Forum during Digestive Disease Week 2004. Key discussion topics include:

• Pyoderma gangrenosum, an extraintestinal complication of IBD
• Potential therapies for chemoprevention of colon cancer in longstanding IBD
• Management of retained rectal mucosa following pouch and anastomosis for ulcerative colitis

This Webcast is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals.

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Current and Emerging Therapies in the Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

This program discusses the medical therapies currently used to treat IBD and highlights newer medications that are being added to the armamentarium. Post-operative care is reviewed, including assessing risk for those patients at higher risk for having a post-op recurrence and the treatment of pouchitis. The use of probiotics for the treatment of pouchitis is featured. The management of special treatment populations is also discussed, including children and the elderly, as well as treatment of women during pregnancy.

Key topics include in this lively discussion include:

• Medical therapies currently used to treat IBD
• Post-operative care
• Use of probiotics for the treatment of pouchitis
• Management of special treatment populations

Funding for the development and production of the Current and Emerging Therapies in the Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease multimedia module was provided through an unrestricted educational grant from the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America.

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Updated 5/13/08