In support of improving patient care, Duke University Health System Clinical Education and Professional Development is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), to provide continuing education for the health care team. The designation was based upon the quality of the educational activity and its compliance with the standards and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Program Description: Learners will receive Sickle Cell Disease basics, including triggers, treatments, disparities in obtaining the highest quality healthcare, and Evidence-based practices for these patients. This knowledge will enable them to better serve patients, inform and educate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure that patients are connected to SCD providers and clinics before leaving their Primary Care Provider appointment, as NC has a very high prevalence of the SCD population.