Upcoming Classes

Join us to learn more about the 2021 CDC STI Treatment Guidelines. Updated every 4-5 years, CDC's STI Treatment Guidelines provide current evidence-based diagnostic, management, and treatment recommendations, and serve as a source of clinical guidance for managing sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This webinar will cover 2021 changes.

Learning Objectives

1. Learn about and become proficient with the treatment updates

2. Discuss and be able to share the rationale for the updates

3. Understand the changed needed and apply to clinical practice

ACCME DISCLOSURE

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the California Prevention Training Center. The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education to physicians. The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurses may receive continuing nursing education credit for this educational activity as the ANCC accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ through its reciprocity agreement. The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

This two day virtual activity will address the following:  STI epidemiology in Connecticut, 2021 STI Treatment Guidelines, and updates from the Connecticut State Laboratory.  Discussions will address syphilis, herpes, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and other sexually transmitted infections.

Overview:

The Virtual 36^th Annual Update (AL) will provide up-to-date information on prevention, management and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This year’s conference is broken down into two segments: Looking Towards the Future: Clinical Responses to COVID and Clinical Pearls: Incorporating the 2021 Treatment Guidelines into Your Practice. The program will also include a panel discussion with case studies that will review common disease states that may complicate treatment, explore emerging infections, and discuss the future of testing technique implementation.

This meeting requires two registrations for entry. Your Zoom registration/access link will be provided after the completion of your NNPTC registration via calenar invitation.

Registration Deadline: October 20, 2021

Target Audience:

This knowledge-based activity is targeted to physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, nurses, public health workers and other health care providers.

Accreditation Statement:

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of Alabama School of Medicine (UASOM); the Southeast STD/HIV Prevention Training Center; the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Division of Infectious Diseases, Sexually Transmitted Diseases Program; UAB Alabama AIDS Training Education Center (AATEC) / Southeast AIDS Training Center (SEATEC). The UASOM is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University Of Alabama School Of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity UAB is an equal opportunity /affirmative action institution.

Agenda:

8:00 AM     Meeting Room Opens

8:30 AM   Welcome and Introductions

8:45 AM   Looking Towards the Future: Clinical Responses to COVID-19

                *Break 9:45 – 10:00AM

Adapting to Clinical Services Distributions: Eaton, MD, MSPH | University of Alabama at Birmingham

PrEP and Prevention: Addressing Changes in Sexual Behavior During the COVID-19 Pandemic  Meredith Clement, MD | Louisiana State University

Regional and National Responses to COVID: Impacts on STI Care - Jeanne Marrazzo, MD | University of Alabama at Birmingham

11:00 AM   Clinical Responses to COVID in STI Care Panel Discussion

12:00 PM   Lunch

1:00 PM   Clinical Pearls: Incorporating the 2021 Treatment Guidelines into Your Practice  

                University of Alabama at Birmingham, Division of Infection Diseases

               *Break 2:00 – 2:15PM

Vaginitis – Christina Muzny, MD

Mycoplasma Genitalium – William Geisler, MD, MPH

Chlamydia - William Geisler, MD, MPH

Gonorrhea - William Geisler, MD, MPH

3:15 PM   2021 CDC Treatment Guidelines Panel Discussion

3:45 PM    Questions and Closing Remarks

4:00 PM      Evaluation

4:15 PM     Adjourn

This two day virtual activity will address the following:  STI epidemiology in Connecticut, 2021 STI Treatment Guidelines, and updates from the Connecticut State Laboratory.  Discussions will address syphilis, herpes, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and other sexually transmitted infections.

Barbara Gray 617-983-6861 barbara.gray@state.ma.us

STI Clinical Update

San Francisco Department of Public Health, San Francisco City Clinic

Thursday, November 4, 2021 | 9:00AM-1:00PM (PDT)

REGISTRATION CLOSES ON 11/03/2021 AT 4:00PM (PDT)

The San Francisco Department of Public Health continues to see concerning rises in sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This half-day, virtual event will provide important updates in the field of sexual health to help providers strengthen the delivery of STI prevention and care. Hear from local experts on STI epidemiology in San Francisco, important recommendations to prevent congenital syphilis, updates from the 2021 CDC STI Treatment Guidelines, and a lively case panel.

Learning Objectives

• Summarize current STI trends in San Francisco

• Identify and screen those most at risk for syphilis in San Francisco

• Describe updated treatment recommendations for chlamydia, gonorrhea, Mycoplasma genitalium, NGU, and trichomonas

ACCME Disclosure:

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the California Prevention Training Center. The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education to physicians. The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurses may receive continuing nursing education credit for this educational activity as the ANCC accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ through its reciprocity agreement. The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

Instruction in using microscopy techniques  for improved detection, diagnosis and treatment of STIs.

Barbara Gray 617-983-6861 barbara.gray@state.ma.us

Instruction in using microscopy techniques for improved detection, diagnosis and treatment of STIs.

Barbara Gray 617-983-6861 barbara.gray@state.ma.us

2021 Louisiana STI Clinical Update 

Agenda

• STI Treatment Guidelines Update: GC, CT, and Related Syndromes
• STI Treatment Guidelines Udpate: Syphilis
• Congenital Syphilis in Louisiana
• Expert Panel Discussion

Date: November 16, 2021

Time: 12:00-1:30pm CT

Cost: None

Continuing Education: 1.25 hours of CNE/CME are available for this course

To receive continuing education, participants must:
1. Register for the course
2. Attend the course
3. Complete the post-webinar evaluation

Evaluations
1. Evaluation surveys are sent via email immediately following the webinar.
2. CE certificates are available for download 4-6 weeks following completion of your evaluation.
3. Evaluations are closed down 2 weeks after the webinar. Be sure to complete your eval! 

*This virtual event will be conducted on ZOOM. ZOOM Registation details to be sent in confirmation email.

After registering online, you will recieve an email with complete course details including instructions for downloading the online platform we'll be using.

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 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CONTINUING NURSING EDUCATION: A certificate for 6.0 contact hours (of which 4.0 are in pharmacology at the advanced practice level) will be awarded for completing all course activities 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.

Cancellation policy: Full refunds for cancellations 14 days or more prior to training. 50% refund for cancellations 8-14 days prior. No refunds for cancellations within 7 days of trainings.

The Virtual STD Intensive Course  content includes bacterial (gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis) and viral (HPV, HSV) sexually transmitted infections, HIV prevention, vaginitis and PID, and case management discussions, as well as practice in taking a sexual history.

 Each course is limited to 12 - 15 participants, and is delivered via an interactive  online platform over four days (Monday - Thursday), from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM MT.

After completing this registration form, you will be contacted by a member of the Denver PTC staff for a brief interview to determine course eligibility. You will then be given an access code to complete the registration process. You are not registered for this course unless you have received a confirmation that the registration process is complete.

Update on STI Treatment Recommendations: Implications for Clinical Settings

Target Audience:  Physicians, midlevel practitioners (PA, NP), nurses, and other health professionals who see patients with or at risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Course Description: Faculty and staff from the St. Louis STI/HIV Prevention Training Center will discuss the recent CDC guidance on gonorrhea treatment as well as forthcoming changes to the CDC STI Treatment Guidelines. Topics will include evidence-based approaches to STI epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

Course Objectives:

· Discuss current approaches to gonorrhea diagnosis and treatment.

· Describe the role of antimicrobial stewardship in the management of urethritis, including management strategies for chlamydia.

· Describe current literature on the management of vaginitis.