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Center for Professional Practice of Nursing

The Journey of Sickle Cell Disease | Center for Professional Practice of Nursing | UC Davis Health

The Journey of Sickle Cell Disease

This course is designed to provide information for registered nurses who care for patients with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). SCD affects about 100,000 people in the United States and is more common in certain population. Topics include but not limited to basic SCD foundation, pathophysiology, chronic and acute complications, management and treatment, psychosocial experience, and healthcare disparities. The course will utilize didactic method of teaching, case discussion, patient lived experience, and role playing to give attendees tools for effective communication techniques.

This class is only open to UC Davis Health employees.

North Addition Office Building, Room 1001
4301 X St.
Sacramento, CA 95817

Date: Aug. 7, 2025
Time: 1 to 5 p.m.
Code: DAHS-NGNJSCD24-ANCC
Capacity: 75
Waiting list: Yes

Continuing Education Contact Hours

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 26, for 3.5 contact hours.

The UC Davis Health Center for Professional Practice of Nursing is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Attendees will not receive CE credit if they are more than five minutes late; no partial credit can be awarded.

Registration

UC Davis Health Employees

Registration Deposit $25
Register

  1. Register through the UC Learning Center.
  2. Call our office at 916-734-9790 to make your deposit by credit card.

Registrations are approved after your deposit is received. Registration deposit is returned upon completion of class.

Cancellation must be requested five days before the class date to receive a deposit refund.

Coordinator

Amie B. Ragasa-Sta. Maria, M.S., B.S.N., R.N., N.P.D.-B.C., P.H.N., C.I.C.
Professional Development Specialist

Parking

Parking is available in parking structure 4, lots 12, 17, 22, 22 Auxiliary, 30, 30 Auxiliary, Broadway, EDD, and DOJ with either a B permit or daily permit. Daily permits are available for purchase with the ParkMobile app using zone number 42201 or at a parking kiosk. Please visit Parking and Transportation Services for more information.

Special Needs

Individuals needing special accommodations may call the Center for Professional Practice of Nursing at 916-734-9790.