Class Information
This is the registration for the IN PERSON course. The LIVE INTERNET WEB STREAM option is available for registration here:
http://courses.nnptc.org/class_information.html?id=1548
October 20, 2016
9am - 5pm
St. Paul, Minnesota
University of Minnesota
This in person 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 Minnesota, but practitioners from other locations are welcome to attend. An optional 2-day clinical practicum is available to participants who complete this Update - must register separetely.
Topics include (subject to change):
• "Syphilis: Clinical Refresher and Update in Epidemiological Trends and Diagnosis"
• "Update on Human Papillomavirus and Vaccines"
• "Update on Vaginal Health: BV, Trich, and more"
• "Behavioral STD Risk Assessment"
• "Update on Gonorrhea and Chlamydia"
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.
Pre-enrollment by October 13th is required.
Hotel rooms, dinner meals, and parking fees are not covered in the registration fee and are the participants’ responsibility. Lunch and a light continental breakfast will be provided each day.
Attend one of two ways!
In person:
Cost: $150
Attend the course in Anchorage. Network with other providers in Alaska. Have the chance to meet and talk with our Faculty Experts. Lunch and continental breakfast provided. Hotel rooms, dinner meals, and parking fees are not covered in the registration fee and are the participants’ responsibility.
Online:
Cost: $75
Attend the course as a live internet web streaming event from your home or office. You will be able to view the presentation slides and listen to the speakers.
Register for the Live Internet Web Stream Event here:
http://courses.nnptc.org/class_information.html?id=1548
Continuing Medical & Nursing Education Credit
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 6.50 contact hours (of which 4.75 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(1).
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