This one-day laboratory course is offered to clinicians to improve their ability to use a microscope to correctly identify pathogens in wet mounts (BV, candidiasis and trichomonas). This class is limited to 10 participants.
Objectives:
1. Discuss the parts of the Compound Light microscope.
2. Demonstrate the proper techniques for Brightfield and Darkfield microscope.
3. Describe the proper clinical techniques for the collection of genital specimens.
4. Identify Trichomonas vaginalis in saline wet preparations.
5. Identify clue cells in saline wet preparations.
6. Identify Candida species in saline and KOH wet preparations.
7. Demonstrate effective team skills by sharing information effectively, listening and responding
to feedback from others, and using simple communication.
CME and CNE Requirements
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the UAB Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine and the STD/HIV Prevention Training Center at Johns Hopkins. The UAB Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
The University of Alabama Heersink School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The UAB Heersink School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.25 ANCC contact hours.
Dr. Ghanem would like to disclose that he gets royalties from UpToDate. All other speakers and planners do not have anything to disclose.
There is no commercial support for this activity.
Jeanne Hoover 4102061156
jhoover6@jhmi.edu