Class Information
Registration Open! Please note that starting July 2015 you will need to make a new NNPTC account.
This 1-day didactic STD Update course provides participants with training in the most recent advancements in the epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of viral & bacterial STDs. This course is designed for clinicians practicing in Idaho. An optional 2-day clinical practicum is available to participants who complete this Update.
Topics include:
- Update on 2015 CDC STD Treatment Guidelines – Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH
- Update on Chlamydia and Gonorrhea – Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH
- Update on Vaginal Health – Lisa Calligari, MD, MPH
- Syphilis: Clinical Refresher & Update – Sue Szabo, PA-C
- Overview of Genital Dermatology – Sue Szabo, PA-C
Course participants will learn how to:
√ Describe the latest clinical and lab diagnostic and testing procedures for the infections covered.
√ List the current recommended treatments, follow-up, and prevention messages for the sexually transmitted infections covered.
Boise, Idaho
9:00am - 5:00pm
Cost: $100
Pre-enrollment by August 12th is required.
Hotel rooms, dinner meals, and parking fees are not covered in the registration fee and are the participants’ responsibility. Lunch and a Continental breakfast will be provided.
Continuing Medical & Nursing Education
Continuing Medical Education: The University of Washington is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Washington School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Continuing Nursing Education: A certificate for 6.5 contact hours (of which 6.0 are in pharmacology at the advanced practice level) will be awarded for completing all course activities, a pre/post test and an evaluation.
Continuing Nursing Education at the University of Washington School of Nursing (UWCNE) is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC).
Psychologists: UWCNE qualifies as a CE program sponsor under WAC 246-924.240.
Social Workers and Counselors: UWCNE qualifies as a Washington State CE program sponsor under WAC 246-809.610.
Other disciplines: A contact hour certificate will be awarded for use in documenting completion of this continuing education activity.
UW PTC 206-685-9850
uwptc@uw.edu