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Summer Primary Care Update Provided by: IPMA OVERVIEW: This educational conference is designed to educate and provide a systematic update for clinicians working in the primary care office setting. Interactive and case-based Seminars with the Faculty augment evidence-based lectures presented by physicians from leading ... |
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HIV the Basics: Pathogenesis of HIV Infection Provided by: American Academy of CME & ACTHIV EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of the activity, learners should be better able to: • Appraise where antiretroviral drugs work and how the mechanism of action translates into drug efficacy and drug resistance • Assess how pathogenesis concepts impact HIV poli... |
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DAN 72nd Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine Course Provided by: Divers Alert Network (DAN) This six-day course is designed primarily for physicians. Emergency medical personnel, paramedics, nurses and professionals with interest in diving medicine may also find the course valuable. The program includes lectures, case presentations, printed support materials, a... |
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Attention and Intervention: Responding to Vaginal
Changes of Menopause (Nurses - Pharmacology Credit available) Provided by: myCME.com Unlike vasomotor symptoms of menopause, which generally ebb over time, the vulvovaginal dryness, irritation, itching, and dyspareunia associated with loss of ovarian function tend to progress in the absence of therapy. The resulting vaginal changes can diminish women’s wel... |
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Evidence-Based Clinician Education for Diagnosing and Treating Fibromyalgia (a Performance Improvement Program) Provided by: Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (ARHP) Your patients are counting on you as their frontline provider to pick up conditions like fibromyalgia that can go undiagnosed for years and have a severe impact on quality of life. Participate in ARHP’s new performance improvement (PI) program to identify and implement imp... |
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12th Annual Internal Medicine Board Review Provided by: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine DESCRIPTION This intensive review course is designed to provide the internist an updated broad review of basic topics in internal medicine and its subspecialties. The activity will also aid in preparation for the 2009 American Board of Internal Medicine certification and r... |
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Improving Patient Outcomes in the Primary Care Setting Provided by: Primary Issues Program Overview Most care takes place in the primary care setting, and sleep disorders are no exception. Although 30% of the general population report symptoms of sleep disruption and greater than 50% of primary care patients have sleep complaints, there is documented unde... |
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Assessing and Addressing Health Literacy Provided by: ANA Continuing Online Education The ability to communicate effectively with patients who have low health literacy depends on our ability to recognize this problem and to create a patient-centered and shame-free healthcare environment. Because of the shame and embarrassment these patients experience, they o... |
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Health Insurance Advanced Studies, Part B online course. Provided by: America's Health Insurance Plans As an extension to Health Insurance Advanced Studies, Part A, Part B explores some of the most important health insurance products and trends today. You’ll add to your knowledge and expertise in disability, long-term care, supplemental, and dental insurance with informatio... |
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Foodborne Illness Provided by: NetCE Foodborne illnesses are associated with significant morbidity and mortality and high financial costs. Each year, approximately 76 million cases of foodborne illness occur in the United States, resulting in more than 325,000 hospitalizations and 5,000 deaths annually [1]. The... |
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Dermatology for Primary Care Provided by: American Medical Seminars Following this course, the participant should be able to appraise the various etiologies and pathogens for the more common lesions; distinguish the characteristics of commonly seen skin disorders and develop an appropriate differential that leads to the most probable diagnos... |
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Making a Valid Diagnosis of Chronic Migraine Provided by: Primary Issues Learning Objectives: After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to 1. Identify and utilize specific diagnostic criteria for chronic migraine 2. Improve communication with patients through individualized collaborative interviewing 3. Construct ... |
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Founder Effect in Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH): A Focus on Early Detection and Treatment to Prevent Premature CHD in FH
Provided by: Primary Issues Program Overview Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a common autosomal dominant genetic disorder associated with premature cardiovascular disease. The prevalence of heterozygous FH is as high as 1 in 67 for some founder populations such as Ashkenazi Jewish, French Canadi... |
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Communicating Through Healthcare Interpreters Provided by: Virtual Lecture Hall * Understand the legal requirements and clinical importance of working with interpreters. * Better manage your communications with patients who do not speak English * Appropriately use interpreters and interpretive services in your practice setting * Improve your lev... |
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Finding Common Ground in the Use of Insulin Pens: A Patient-Provider Exchange on Barriers and Solutions Provided by: Med-IQ Attend this complimentary breakfast workshop designed for the multidisciplinary diabetes care team. Led by faculty experts, interactive, case-based discussions will incorporate the dual perspectives of healthcare professionals and patients with regard to initiating insulin a... |
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Management of Dyslipidemias: NCEP ATP III 2011 Updates and Looking Beyond LDL Provided by: CRM Healthcare Management of cardiovascular disease is a rapidly changing area of clinical practice, with emerging research and practice altering widely accepted tenets. While the importance of treating dyslipidemias based on cardiovascular risk factors is highlighted by the NCEP ATP III ... |
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Improving the Diagnosis and Treatment of Anaphylaxis: Updated Clinical Guidelines Provided by: Primary Issues Learning Objectives After participating in this educational activity, participants should be better able to • Implement guideline-based strategies for the accurate diagnosis of anaphylaxis, including identification of patient-specific risk factors • Identify patients... |
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Trafficking in Persons: A Primer for the Health Care Professional
Provided by: CMDA - Christian Medical and Dental Associations Human trafficking, otherwise known as modern day slavery is thought to have more than 27 million victims today. There has been a resurgence in awareness and counter trafficking interventions in the last few years both domestically in the US as well as globally. However, the ... |
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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL): Recognition for Primary Care Provided by: Primary Issues Learning Objectives After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to recognize the signs, symptoms, and early laboratory findings associated with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Target Audience This activity is targeted to any primary care... |
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Managing Chronic Noncancer Pain with Opioids - A Case Approach for the Pharmacists Provided by: The CE Solution, Inc. The goal of this activity is to enable pharmacists to apply the latest information about chronic pain management to improve the treatment of patients with chronic noncancer pain requiring use of opioids for an extended duration while minimizing the potential for inappropriat... |
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Therapeutic Update 2012 Provided by: University Learning Systems Session 1 – Diabetes Update: Evidence Based Approaches to the Management of Type 2 Diabetes Session 2 – Thursday: New Drug Update - Part I Session 3 – Friday: New Drug Update - Part II ... |
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HIV the Basics: Antiretrovirals - Actions and Common Side Effects Provided by: American Academy of CME & ACTHIV EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of the activity, learners should be better able to: • Identify the basic antiretroviral drug classes for the treatment of HIV positive individuals and the mechanisms of action unique to each class. • Discuss with your patients... |
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Low Testosterone: Improving Recognition and Refining Management Provided by: ASiM Low testosterone affects 4 to 5 million men over the age of 39 and is associated with a multitude of symptoms including loss of libido and sexual function, decreased energy, increased body fat, osteoporosis, reduced muscle mass, and loss of body hair. A decline in testostero... |
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COPD in the Primary Care Setting: Comprehensive Strategies for Diagnosis and Management Provided by: Primary Issues Program Overview Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects approximately 10% of people 40 years old and older and is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. In 2007, twelve million people were diagnosed with COPD. However, it is believed an additi... |
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The Spectrum of Multiple Sclerosis: Addressing Challenging Symptoms Provided by: ASiM Recent advances in understanding the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and clinical monitoring of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) have significantly increased the ability to detect and manage its progression. Experts continue to examine the most appropriate ways to care for ... |
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Practice Based Rounds: A Focus on Chronic Pain Provided by: ASiM The goals of our intervention are to give the primary care provider a better understanding of the physiology of chronic pain; the skills and tools to better screen patients for pain and complications of mismanaged pain and when properly identified, know how to safely and eff... |
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Immune Activation and Inflammation: Role in Comorbidities in HIV Disease Provided by: American Academy of CME & ACTHIV EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of the activity, learners should be better able to: • Describe the relationship of immune activation and inflammation and how they can impact non HIV co-morbidities • Discuss the potential pathways such as microbial translocati... |
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Best Practices in Primary Care: Dyslipidemia and the Chronic Kidney Disease Patient Provided by: Primary Issues Program Overview Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). While the link between CVD and CKD is apparent, primary care providers are not effectively screening and treating patients with rena... |
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Family Medicine: A Review and Update of Common Clinical Problems Provided by: American Medical Seminars Following this course, the participant should be able to appraise the etiologies and recognize the clinical presentations of the commonly seen disorders presented; indicate diagnostic tests available and the suggested use for making a diagnosis; implement available treatment... |
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Office Gynecology for the Family Practitioner Provided by: CMElectures David M. Goodner, MD, is clinical associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Here, he discusses a full range of gynecologic disorders, including breast disease, amenorrhea, vaginitis, menopause, and sexually transmi... |
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HCV - Care and Guidance: Practical Education and Resources for Nurses and PA's Provided by: Projects In Knowledge, Inc. In May 2011, the FDA approved two new drugs for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C infection: boceprevir and telaprevir. These drugs, when combined with peginterferon and ribavirin, offer significantly higher response rates and shorter durations of therapy compared with th... |
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Treatment Guidelines and Management of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: Practical Strategies to Improve Glycemic Control (Module II of II) Provided by: Horizon CME ACTIVITY OVERVIEW An on-line enduring CME program to educate physicians, nurses, and pharmacists on the current guidelines and strategies to improve glycemic control and close the clinical care gaps for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. This will be a two-part learning seri... |
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Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Anaphylaxis: Insights for the Primary Care Practitioner Provided by: Primary Issues Program Overview Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that results in an estimated 30,000 emergency department visits annually. Although clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and management of anaphylaxis exist, several studies suggest tha... |
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Dental Care for Special Needs Patients Provided by: NetCE This course will highlight the systemic diseases and mental health issues with direct and/or indirect influence on the oral and maxillofacial complex. Suggestions to improve oral hygiene and to facilitate dental appointments will also be included.... |
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Recognizing and Managing Shift Work Disorder, an Underdiagnosed Condition: Improving Quality of Life Provided by: Primary Issues Learning Objectives Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to 1. Recognize the role of circadian rhythms in sleep/wake function 2. Identify the risks and comorbid conditions associated with shift work disorder 3. Utilize screening quest... |
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Fibromyalgia in Family Medicine: Challenges in Pain Management Provided by: myCME.com Managing the pain component of fibromyalgia is challenging and frustrating for the family physician for many reasons.1 In particular, fibromyalgia pain is often refractory to standard clinical interventions, and physicians need to deal with misconceptions surrounding the dis... |
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New York State: Child Abuse and Neglect Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: * Define maltreatment, abuse, and neglect according to the New York State Family Court Act and Social Services Law. * Identify physical and behavioral indicators of child maltreatment. * State the risk factors contrib... |
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Gout: Why, Who, and When to Treat Provided by: Primary Issues Program Overview Gout is not a headline-grabbing disease. People tend to think of it as something that only happens to hard-drinking portly old men in Dickens novels. They may be surprised to learn that the prevalence of gout is on the rise among Americans – particularly ... |
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HIV the Basics: Resistance 101 - Interpreting and Using the Data Provided by: American Academy of CME & ACTHIV EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of the activity, learners should be better able to: • Identify the most clinically significant antiretroviral resistance mutations associated with various classes of HIV drugs • Select appropriate types of antiretroviral resist... |
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Disparities In Asthma: Who Is At Risk? Disparities in prevalence, healthcare utilization and morbidity attributable to asthma continue to increase primarily among minority and poor populations. Provided by: CME University Asthma in the United States continues to be characterized by alarmingly persistent, if not increasing, healthcare disparities. Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reviewed asthma prevalence, disease characteristics and self-management education in ... |
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Chronic Migraine: Making the Diagnosis Provided by: Primary Issues Learning Objectives: After participating in this educational activity, participants should be able to 1. Identify the specific diagnostic criteria for chronic migraine 2. Demonstrate collaborative interview techniques for assessing patients with chronic migraine 3. ... |
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Evidence Based Treatment of Heart Failure, Anticoagulation, and Pain Management Provided by: University Learning Systems Session 1 – Wednesday, August 8, 2012 - An Evidence-Based Heart Failure Review Session 2 – Thursday, August 9, 2012 - A Comprehensive, Evidence-Based Review of Anticoagulation Session 3 – Friday, August 10, 2012 - A Comprehensive, Evidenced-Based Revi... |
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Cardiology Update for Primary Care: Strategies for the Evaluation, Treatment and Prevention of Our Evolving Epidemic of Heart Failure Provided by: American Medical Seminars Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to formulate a practical approach to common cardiac disorders with a special emphasis on heart failure; determine and employ various physical exam techniques as well as appropriate diagnostic tests that should be... |
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Pain Management for Michigan Nurses worked Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of pain and symptom management, including the nature, sources, assessment, diagnosis, and interventions to relieve pain. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: * Explain the nature of pain and its defin... |
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Delivering Culturally Competent Care: Managing Type 2 Diabetes in Diverse Populations
Provided by: Virtual Lecture Hall * Earn 1 to 9 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM * Improve your cross-cultural management skills and understand important terms, such as race, ethnicity, and culture. * Meet your ethical obligations to provide open, respectful patient communication * Reduce the risks and pro... |
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Pain Management for Oregon Healthcare Professionals - 6CE - Oregon State Board of Nursing Approved Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC Upon completion of this course, you will be able to learn: Discuss the prevalence of pain. Spell out the National Pain Care Policy & Joint Commission regulations for pain management in U.S. healthcare organizations. Outline the efforts of the Oregon Pain Management Commis... |
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Accident or Injury? Managing Abuse in Younger Children
Provided by: Virtual Lecture Hall * Recognize and evaluate cases of suspected child physical abuse and child sexual abuse * Document injuries appropriately * Understand your responsibilities as a mandated reporter * Recount the investigative processes involved in suspected child abuse cases * Collabo... |
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Beyond Informed Consent (US) Provided by: Medical Interactive Community Patients have more choices than ever before about new procedures and treatments. The proliferation of medical news in the popular media fuels unrealistic expectations for a perfect outcome, making a truly Informed Consent more important than ever. However, Informed Consent ... |
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The Evaluation and Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome Provided by: Primary Issues Learning Objectives After participating in this educational activity, participants should be able to 1. Recognize the risk factors, comorbidities, signs, and symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) 2. Order the appropriate test to confirm the diagnosis of OSA 3. Em... |
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The Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management of Acute Migraine Provided by: Primary Issues Learning Objectives: After participating in this educational activity, participants should be able to 1. Educate patients, using a Collaborative Care Model, to make appropriate therapeutic decisions that improve clinical outcomes 2. Identify key issues that impact acc... |
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Microtubule-Targeting Agents: Old, New, and Emerging Roles Provided by: myCME.com An update on evolving developments related to microtubule-inhibiting agents and their role in the treatment of women with metastatic or locally advanced breast cancer. Highlights include: an examination of the rationale for microtubule inhibition, including treatment challen... |
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Adolescent Prevention Visits: Building on Adolescents' Strengths Provided by: ANA Continuing Online Education Early adolescence is a time of great physical and emotional transition and growth. An early adolescent assessment has been recommended over ten years but remains underutilized. This important milestone assessment is not only an opportunity to assess immunization needs, but a... |
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Death and Dying: Guiding Dying Persons through the Final Life Transition Provided by: Corexcel After reading Death and Dying the participant will be able to: 1. Describe the grieving process. 2. Identify psychological responses, physical symptoms, social changes, and spiritual aspects of normal grief responses. 3. Describe the role of cultural and ethnic... |
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34th Annaul Neonatology: The Sick Newborn Provided by: Georgia Health Sciences University PURPOSE This course will update neonatal health care professionals on basic and complex neonatal issues. Workshops on PICC lines and a STABLE® course are featured. The course will benefit both the health care professional new to neonatal-perinatal medicine and the experien... |
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Diabetes Type 2 Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Distinguish type 2 diabetes from type 1 diabetes. Trace the normal physiology of sugar in the body. Describe the underlying disorders of insulin resistance and beta cell abnormalities. State the medical criteria for ... |
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Medical Spanish for the Healthcare Professional Provided by: Medical Studies Abroad The Spanish speaking population has grown tremendously over the past few decades and healthcare providers in many areas of the country are challenged to communicate with this expanding patient population.The goal of this conference is to teach basic, intermediate and advance... |
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Test and Treat: Using Treatment as Prevention for HIV Transmission Provided by: American Academy of CME & ACTHIV EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of the activity, learners should be better able to: • Characterize the secondary preventive value of HAART as it relates to decreasing HIV transmission • Identify approaches to enhance the secondary preventive value of HAART as... |
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HIV the Basics: Recognition and Diagnosis of Opportunistic Infections Provided by: American Academy of CME & ACTHIV EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of the activity, learners should be better able to: • Match risk of opportunistic infections (OI’s) with immune status of HIV+ clients in their practice. • Recognize symptoms of the most common and important OI’s in their H... |
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Cardiovascular Benefits of Aggressive Cholesterol-Lowering Therapy Provided by: Impact Education, LLC Purpose Statement A 10-year follow up of the original Lipid Treatment Assessment Project (L-TAP) survey was recently published. Overall, 73% of patients reached their LDL-C goal; in high-risk patients, the rate was 67%. Despite this improvement, in high-risk patients (i.e.,... |
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The Collaborative Role of Medication Management in a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Provided by: Impact Education, LLC Target Audience This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, and care providers affiliated with a patient-centered medical home. Statement of Need/Program Overview A new strategy that has emerged to focus o... |
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Embracing the Multidisciplinary Approach for the Management of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Provided by: The CE Solution, Inc. The goal of this lesson is to Identify barriers to the diagnosis of postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMO). List attributes of patients who should be treated for PMO, according to NOF guidelines. Describe nonpharmocologic strategies to prevent PMO. Distinguish among single-agent ... |
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Clinical411 Anaphylaxis:
When does a caregiver or patient administer epinephrine by automatic injector to a child or to themselves who has previously experienced an anaphylactic reaction? Provided by: Medicor Learning Clinical411 is a dynamic, online educational platform that provides easy and immediate access to evidence-based answers from experts to current clinical questions you may be facing in your practice. Upon review of this Clinical411 answer, you should be able to educate ca... |
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Improving VTE Risk Assessment and Prophylaxis in Hospitalized Medically Ill Patients Provided by: Med-IQ Overview: This performance improvement implementation guide is one of several certified educational activities in the complimentary PI CME initiative, Performance Improvement Strategies in VTE Risk Assessment and Prophylaxis. This initiative offers a comprehensive series o... |
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Osteoarthritis as a Chronic Disease: Maximizing Management in Primary Care Provided by: Primary Issues Learning Objectives After participating in this educational activity, participants should be able to * Use an understanding of the pathophysiological mechanisms of osteoarthritis of the knee to tailor therapy for disease modification and pain management * Cust... |
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Current and Future Directions in PKU: Therapeutic, Dietary and Psychological Considerations Provided by: Prime In 2000, the National Institutes of Health issued a consensus statement to guide the screening and management of PKU. While this clinical guideline represented state-of-the-art treatment at the time, the intervening 10 years have resulted in significant progress in knowledge... |
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