Cystic Fibrosis

Sponsored by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF), the Division of Continuing Medical Education at IU School of Medicine has partnered with IU eLearning and Design Services to develop and deliver online courses to CFF programs globally. Starting in 2018, eight online courses are being completed to support cystic fibrosis team physicians and interprofessional health care team members in their successful application of CFF clinical practice guidelines and recommended practices.

Please keep in mind:

All courses are free of charge and available to everyone.
Please allow 60 days for CME/CE and ABP MOC Part 2 credit to be awarded.
Courses One and Two were originally launched in 2018 and 2019, respectively. Learners may have already taken these courses. CE Credit will only be awarded once per course.
Each course has four or five modules with a pre/post quiz for each module.
Learners are able to leave the course and come back in.
Courses do not need to be taken in sequence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Now Available

Course Three: Gastrointestinal Manifestations of Cystic Fibrosis

Course Availability: 8/1/20 – 8/1/22

Audience: Members of Adult and Pediatric cystic fibrosis care team: Cystic Fibrosis Clinical Care Coordinators, Dietitians, Fellows, Genetic Counselors, Newborn Screen Coordinators, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Physical Therapists, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Psychologists, Respiratory Therapists, Social Workers; and GI Physicians.

CE Credits Provided: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits and MOC 2 credit for Physicians. CE for Nursing (ANCC), Pharmacy (ACPE), and Social Work (IPLA). All other professions will be award non-physician attendance hours.

Course Duration: 3.0 credit hours

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MODULE ONE
Dysmotility and Gastroesophageal
Reflux Disease (GERD)

MODULE TWO
Disorders of the Large Intestine

human growth icon MODULE THREE
Optimizing Nutritional Status

pancreas icon MODULE FOUR
Disorders of the Pancreas

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Advanced Topics: CF Associated Liver
Disease

Previously Released Courses

Course One: Cystic Fibrosis Newborn Screening and Diagnosis

Course Availability: 9/17/18 – 12/31/20

Audience: Physicians, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.

CE Credits Provided: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits and MOC 2 Credit will be awarded. All other professions will be award non-physician attendance hours.

Course Duration: 2.0 credit hours

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helix icon MODULE ONE
CF Genetics:
the Basics

soles of feet icon MODULE TWO
CF Newborn Screening: Current State

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CRMS/CFSPID: Diagnosis

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CRMS/CFSPID: Management

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CF Diagnosis:
Advanced Topics

Course Two: Cystic Fibrosis Diagnosis and Management Birth through Pre-School Years

Course Availability: 8/1/19 – 8/1/21

Audience: Members of the Pediatric cystic fibrosis care team: Cystic Fibrosis Clinical Care Coordinators, Dietitians, Fellows, Genetic Counselors, Newborn Screen Coordinators, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Physical Therapists, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Psychologists, Respiratory Therapists, and Social Workers.

Course Duration: 3.0 credit hours

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helix icon MODULE ONE
Diagnosis and Initial Management

xray icon MODULE TWO
Clinical
Monitoring

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MODULE THREE
Pulmonary Exacerbations

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Psychological and Social Support

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Advanced Topics: CFTR Modulators

Upcoming Courses

Course Four focusing on sweat testing will be available to learners in late Fall 2020 and Course Five focusing on mental health will be available in early Spring 2021.

Want to know when upcoming courses are released?

Questions, comments or concerns?

Please contact project manager Rima Patel.

Email Rima Patel