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Women's Health: Vaginitis
Recurrent Vaginitis: What to Do when You've Tried Everything. Vaginitis is one of the 7 most common health concerns for women in the United States. Of those who have an initial case of vaginitis, up to 70% will have another. Some have only a few days between symptoms. This course will examine the common causes of recurrent vaginitis; bacterial vaginosis, vaginal candidiasis and undiagnosed trichomoniasis. The course will also detail management techniques appropriate for the primary care s... |
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STD Guidelines for Clinicians
The CDC issues new guidelines for the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases every four years. Alison Marshall guides us through the highlights of the most recent update, and subsequent changes to treatment guidelines, in a friendly top-ten format, which is nonetheless full of sobering news of which every clinician need to be aware.
Target Audience
Clinicians with any sexually active population, nurse educators, and public health educators
Faculty
Alison O. Marshall, RN, MSN, FNP... |
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Recognizing and Managing Eating Disorders in Primary Care
This course will discuss diagnostic criteria and other information related to eating disorders, review screening tools and weight monitoring procedures that may be useful. In addition, common comorbidities and lab abnormalities seen in persons with eating disorders will be discussed.
Target Audience
This course is designed for Nurse Practitioners, Physician's Assistants, Physicians, and Registered Nurses.
Faculty
Julie P. Dunne, MS, PMHNP-BC
Clinical Instructor, Boston College Con... |
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Psychopharmacology of Eating Disorders
This course is the second part of a mini-series about eating disorders. Content includes detailed information for the psychopharmacological treatment of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorders. Medications and corresponding uses, side effects, dosing information and other pertinent details will be covered. A review of diagnostic criteria is included at the beginning of the course, and participants are encouraged to view part 1 of this mini-series, titled, “Recognizing an... |
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Men's Health: Hypogonadism, Erectile Dysfunction & Infertility
This course provides a comprehensive review of testosterone deficiency (hypogonadism), erectile dysfunction and male infertility. Content includes a review of key definitions and concepts, overview of pathophysiology, approach to diagnosis (including professional evidence-based guidelines) and presentation of treatment including pharmacologic management and other modalities. Best practices and caveats for clinical management are discussed as well as situations warranting specialist referral. T... |
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American Sign Language
Introduction to American Sign Language will be a weekly two hour class covering the basics of American Sign Language. The course will introduce a minimum of 500 signs and will respond to the personal and professional needs of health professionals and class members as they incorporate deaf people into their daily lives. Active participation will be a course requirement.
Contact Hours: 20
Visit our website to learn more: http://www.bc.edu/content/bc/schools/son/ce.html |
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Effective Management of Multiple Sclerosis: Shared Decision-Making with the Patient
Program Overview
Early diagnosis is key to improving outcomes in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), as treatment initiation early in the disease course can help mitigate symptoms and slow disease progression. Recent advances in the pathophysiology of MS have led to new disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) that have the potential to halt or significantly slow disease progression and provide the first-available treatment for patients with primary progressive MS.
However, clinical uncerta... |
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The Spasticity and Movement Disorders IMPACT Initiative: Guidance
This web activity provides an update on guidance techniques for the safe and effective injection of botulinum toxin in patients with cervical dystonia, limb dystonias, and spasticity.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, the learner should be able to:
Demonstrate guidance techniques for the safe and effective injection of botulinum toxin in patients with cervical dystonia, limb dystonias, and spasticity
Improve healthcare provider confidence in performing botul... |
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The Spasticity and Movement Disorders IMPACT Initiative: An Overview of Botulinum Toxins
This web activity provides an overview of botulinum toxins including development, clinical application, mechanism of action, formulations, and indications.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, the learner should be able to:
Review the mechanism of action of botulinum neurotoxin therapy in patients with cervical dystonia, limb dystonias, and spasticity
Discuss the indications and clinical application of botulinum neurotoxin therapy in patients with cervical dyst... |
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The Spasticity and Movement Disorders IMPACT Initiative: Overview of Treatments for Spasticity and Dystonia
This web activity provides an overview of treatments for Spasticity and Dystonia including mechanisms of action, advantages, and disadvantages.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, the learner should be able to:
Describe the current treatment options for spasticity and dystonia
Discuss mechanisms of action of these treatments and their advantages and disadvantages
Develop strategies for individualizing therapy and assisting patients with cervical dystonia,... |
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The Spasticity and Movement Disorders IMPACT Initiative: Spasticity
This web activity provides an overview of spasticity including pathophysiology, assessment, and treatment options.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, the learner should be able to:
Describe the pathophysiology of spasticity
Discuss various assessment methods for the evaluation of patients with spasticity
Develop strategies for individualizing therapy and assisting patients with spasticity in achieving their functional goals, using appropriate assessment ... |
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The Spasticity and Movement Disorders IMPACT Initiative: Dystonia
This web activity provides an overview of dystonias including physiology, classification, genetics, and treatment options.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, the learner should be able to:
Describe the pathophysiology and classification of dystonia
Discuss the diagnosis and treatment of dystonia |
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Optimizing Care for Patients with Spasticity: Methods for Improving Life-Span Care
This online activity will provide patient-centered, video-based education that explores care challenges that exist in the period of transition from pediatric care to adult care.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, the learner should be able to:
Review the indications, and the unique clinical applications of botulinum toxin pharmacotherapy in patients with cervical dystonia, limb dystonias, and spasticity
Identify the indications and unique dosing requirements ... |
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Domestic Violence Update
Target Audience: This activity is designed for professionals at all levels and settings in the healthcare industry.
Activity Description
Domestic or family violence affects everyone, regardless of gender, race, education, profession, or socioeconomic status. Both abusers and victims come from diverse backgrounds. Health care professionals who focus on a single individual are missing the dysfunctional dynamics that sustain all abusive relationships. In the context of domestic violence, prof... |
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Wound Care Update
Conference overview:
Chronic wounds are exceedingly common, painful, frequently recurrent and associated with high mortality. In outpatient care, clinicians often rely upon their own experience when approaching these wounds. A comprehensive overview of evidence-based management and treatment of chronic wounds is required to facilitate proper decision-making and healing.
The increase in wound prevalence forces coordinated care across a variety of disciplines. Additionally, therapies and ... |
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Pain Management Summit
Conference Overview:
Chronic pain is a public health crisis. Not only does it impact a patient's quality of life and function, it also causes increased health care utilization and loss of productivity. Variability remains in the primary care setting with regard to prevention, assessment and treatment of chronic pain.
In a Journal of Pain Research 2017 survey among primary care providers, 61% reported a "lack of confidence in managing patients with chronic pain." Clinicians describe concern... |
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Tracy Has Chest Palpitations and Cough: What Does Her Imaging Tell Us?
Upon completion of the activity, participants should be able to:
Choose diagnostic interventions (including consultations with other specialties) that can help confirm the necessary diagnosis of exclusion for sarcoidosis |
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When Should You Consider Palliative Care in the Patient Journey?
Upon completion of the activity, participants should be able to:
Formulate a management plan that optimizes collaboration with other care providers |
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Is Mary’s PAH Making You Dizzy?
Upon completion of the activity, participants should be able to:
Choose optimal, recommended testing that can help confirm PAH diagnosis
Summarize available and emerging treatment options for PAH, including combination approaches |
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Eugene’s U(I)P-Hill Battle
Upon completion of the activity, participants should be able to:
Use a multidisciplinary approach based on ATS/ERS guidelines for diagnosing IPF
Incorporate new findings/recommendations into the diagnostic process for IPF
Recognize signs and symptoms that may indicate IPF
Provide rationales for starting treatment
Use strategies for mitigating IPF treatment side effects and increasing adherence
Address IPF comorbidities
Formulate a management plan that optimizes collaboration with othe... |
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Shedding Light on Jane’s ILD Diagnosis
Upon completion of the activity, participants should be able to:
Use a multidisciplinary approach based on ATS/ERS guidelines for diagnosing IPF
Incorporate new findings/recommendations into the diagnostic process for IPF
Recognize signs and symptoms that may indicate IPF
Provide rationales for starting treatment
Use strategies for mitigating IPF treatment side effects and increasing adherence
Address IPF comorbidities
Formulate a management plan that optimizes collaboration with othe... |
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What is Your Treatment Recommendation for Sandra’s CTEPH?
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of the activity, participants should be able to:
Select optimal, recommended testing to confirm CTEPH diagnosis
Summarize available and emerging treatment options for inoperable CTEPH
Discuss radiological tests and features that can help differentiate CTEPH from other pulmonary diseases |
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Jeff’s COPD is No Smoke!
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of the activity, participants should be able to:
Evaluate data on available inhalers, with a focus on new and emerging combination options
Implement strategies that facilitate proper inhaler use |
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Clearing the Air on Chuck’s Asthma
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of the activity, participants should be able to:
Perform a thorough assessment of asthma severity and control in day-to-day practice
Explain how mechanisms of action of new/emerging type 2 inflammation-directed treatments address the underlying immunology of asthma
Select appropriate type 2 inflammation-targeted therapies on the basis of safety and efficacy data, and phenotype |
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21st Annual AAOS/AOSSM/AANA Sports Medicine Course
Keeping Patients Active Through Biologics, Rehabilitation and Contemporary Surgical Techniques!
Ensure your sports medicine treatment decisions and rehabilitation solutions are current in this rapidly evolving field. Join us for a highly interactive experience featuring small faculty-led case-based groups, participant-expert panel discussions, and open dialogue with faculty on decision-making and treatment strategies.
With an emphasis on injury-specific treatment and rehabilitation guide... |
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Best Practices in Communicating About Sexual Health: What's Your Style?
Part 1: Video-Based Program - Best Practices in Communicating About Sexual Health: What's Your Style?
Compare and contrast patient-clinician interactions
What is your patient not telling you?
Tools, tips, and conversation-starters to avoid stigma and optimize engagement |
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Preventing HIV Infection With PrEP: Manage This Patient
Part 2: Case-Based Program - Manage This Patient: Preventing HIV Infection With PrEP
Assessing HIV risk and PrEP eligibility
Pre-PrEP testing and initiation of treatment
On-treatment monitoring and adherence/risk-reduction counseling |
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Clearing the Air in Severe Asthma Management: Improving Patient Outcomes Through Shared Clinical Decision Making
An outsized proportion of asthma-related morbidity and mortality is borne by the 5% to 15% of affected patients who have severe forms of the disease.1,2 These patients suffer from poorly controlled symptoms and frequent exacerbations, often despite daily treatment with high-dose inhaled corticosteroids and other long-acting controller medications.1,2 Ongoing research has elucidated key pathophysiologic processes and other clinical parameters related to asthma severity and persistence.2,3 In ma... |
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HCV Updates and Insights: Realities, Challenges, and Opportunities to Improve Care
We, in the correctional community, have a critical part to play in shaping health care delivery and advocating for our patients. This is especially pertinent to HCV care, in which significant gaps in testing, treatment, prevention, and education persist—both behind bars and upon community reentry. Across the corrections-based HCV-care continuum, providers are faced not only with challenges, but also with opportunities and options. This CorrectCare InPractice/InContext™ HCV supplement is in... |
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HIV Updates and Insights: Realities, Challenges, and Opportunities to Improve Care
We, in the correctional community, have a critical part to play in shaping health care delivery and advocating for our patients. This is especially pertinent to HIV care, in which significant gaps in treatment and prevention persist—both behind bars and upon community reentry. Across the corrections-based HIV-care continuum, from testing to harm-reduction practices to sustained viral suppression, providers encounter not only challenges, but also opportunities. This CorrectCare inPractice/inC... |
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Practical Recommendations and Demonstrations: Module 2
Chronic pain affects 100 million Americans. Certain patients with chronic pain are candidates for intrathecal (IT) therapy, which can mitigate some of the risks associated with systemic opioids. Following appropriate patient selection based on medical and psychiatric history and a physical exam, a patient can begin a trial with morphine or ziconotide, the 2 US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)–approved IT therapies. Monitoring for adverse events should continue after IT pump implantation, a... |
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Intrathecal Therapy for Severe Chronic Pain: Evidence-Based Recommendations: Module 1
Chronic pain affects 100 million Americans. Certain patients with chronic pain are candidates for intrathecal (IT) therapy, which can mitigate some of the risks associated with systemic opioids. Following appropriate patient selection based on medical and psychiatric history and a physical exam, a patient can begin a trial with morphine or ziconotide, the 2 US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)–approved IT therapies. Monitoring for adverse events should continue after IT pump implantation, a... |
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Clinical Issues™ in Chronic Liver Disease: Hot Topics in HBV, HCV, and NASH
Three chronic diseases of the liver – HCV infection, HBV infection, and NASH – are commonly managed by gastroenterologists and hepatologists. Despite the availability of safe and effective treatments for HCV, many chronically infected patients remain unscreened, undiagnosed, and untreated.1 People who inject drugs (PWID) represent a population in particular need of recognition, diagnosis, and treatment; the path to HCV elimination will never be clear without targeting PWID.2 Managing event... |
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PrEP U™: HIV-Prevention Education for University Student Health Centers
PrEP U™: HIV-Prevention Education for University Student Health Centers is a comprehensive professional and lay-leadership training program to help you meet the health needs of your university community. This online enduring activity for professionals from university health centers seeks to help participants understand the changing landscape of HIV in the southeast, particularly among the university community, and implement comprehensive HIV-prevention strategies. Topics to be covered includ... |
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The Big (& Small) Picture of NASH: Building Your Understanding to Combat a Growing Problem
Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), part of the nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) spectrum, is characterized by steatosis, lobular inflammation, hepatocyte ballooning, and varying degrees of fibrosis.1 Both obesity and diabetes play large roles in development and progression of NAFLD and NASH, and the growing prevalence of NAFLD and NASH parallel the rise in obesity and diabetes.2 In addition to obesity and diabetes, multiple comorbidities occur with NASH; the 2 comorbidities that are ... |
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Pathways to Better Outcomes in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Translating Pathophysiology into Targeted Treatments
SLE is a chronic, autoimmune disorder that can present with a variety of clinical manifestations, commonly including arthritis, fever, photosensitivity, and malar rash.1,2 The disease is pathologically characterized by generalized, multisystem inflammation and the presence of a number of potential autoantibodies and immune complexes.2,3 Scientific and clinical research on SLE has uncovered factors that contribute to the characteristic loss of immune self-tolerance and the development of organ ... |
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Biologics for Severe Asthma A Growing Treatment Class: Module 4
This CME-accredited four-part CME Snapshot™ series is intended for pulmonologists, allergists, and other specialists involved in the long-term care of patients with severe asthma. In this educational series, expert faculty will review clinical practice guidelines, discuss new approaches to therapy, and hear directly from patients with severe asthma. |
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The Changing Landscape of IBD: Emerging Concepts in Patient Management
In the past 2 decades, the introduction of biologic therapies that target underlying disease processes has dramatically changed the treatment of the inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Current biologic therapy with tumor necrosis factor inhibitors and anti-integrins has improved the treatment of IBD flares and maintenance of clinical remission. These agents are, however, limited by primary nonresponse and loss of response in a substantial proportion of... |
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Updates in HCV Screening and Treatment: Key Issues Impacting OB/GYN Practice
This educational activity is designed to better prepare OB/GYNs to identify patients who should be screened for HCV based on relevant professional society recommendations, appropriately link patients to care, and manage pregnancies of women who have HCV. Expert faculty will provide practical information on HCV screening, confirmatory testing, patient education, and counseling strategies for use within the real-world clinical context of OB/GYN practice. Although HCV affects women across diverse... |
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New Insights Into Rheumatoid Arthritis Pathophysiology: Module 6
This CME-accredited CME Snapshot™ series of educational videos has been created for rheumatologists and other clinicians involved in treating patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). During each 15-minute activity, two expert rheumatologists focus on a specific aspect of long-term RA management, including practical advice on implementing international treat-to-target guidelines as well as the mechanistic profiles and clinical evidence for therapies designed to inhibit signaling via interleuk... |
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HIV Experts & Evidence™: Evolving Models of HIV Care (Volume 1) - Rapid ART Initiation: A New Addition to the HIV-Care Tool Box
Best practice recommendations for treatment of patients infected with HIV are continually evolving and now include strategies related to early initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART).1 The results of pivotal clinical trials have demonstrated not only the benefits of early and continuous ART for long-term health outcomes in people living with HIV,2,3 but also a profound decrease in HIV transmission.4 Same-day HIV diagnosis and treatment approaches have been developed to minimize the rate of ... |
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BRIDGE: HCV
BRIDGE HCV is an exciting grassroots initiative that taps into the strengths and resources of communities in inner-city and metropolitan areas to provide effective treatment for hepatitis C virus (HCV) in people who inject drugs (PWID). Now, drawing upon dynamic content presented at live small-group meetings for community-based health care professionals, this enduring program will bring the critical content to the greater online learning community. Key learning emphases will be placed on feasi... |
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The Herbert Benson, MD Course in Mind Body Medicine
COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT FOR AN INTEGRATED MODEL OF CARE
Mind body approaches such as meditation, yoga, tai chi, cognitive skills, lifestyle interventions and positive psychology now boast an impressive evidence base to support their ability to improve—and in some cases, prevent—stress-related illnesses, ranging from asthma to hypertension, functional bowel diseases and pain syndromes.
Whether you are a physician, nurse, psychologist, social worker or therapist, mi... |
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Updates in Neurology & Infectious Diseases 11-Night Japanese Explorer CME Cruise
Join us on a Japanese Explorer CME Cruise. Ports include: Tokyo (Yokohama), Japan ● Mt Fuji (Shimizu), Japan ● Osaka, Japan ● Kobe, Japan ● Kochi, Japan ● Fukuoka, Japan ● Busan, South Korea ● Aomori, Japan. |
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Clinical Pearls in Respirology & Family Medicine 7-Night Barbados Resort CME
Join us at Sandals Barbados & Royal Barbados for a "Clinical Pearls in Respirology & Family Medicine" CME conference. |
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Updates in Ophthalmology & Cardiology 13-Night New Zealand CME Cruise
Sail through New Zealand roundtrip from Sydney, Australia, Ports include: Sydney, Australia ● Doubtful Sound (Scenic Cruising) ● Milford Sound (Scenic Cruising) ● Dusky Sound (Scenic Cruising) ● Dunedin, Port Chalmers, New Zealand ● Akaroa, New Zealand ● Wellington, New Zealand ● Tauranga, New Zealand ● Auckland, New Zealand ● Bay of Islands, New Zealand. |
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Clinical Pearls in Family Medicine & Practice Management 7-Night Eastern Caribbean CME Cruise
Sail roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale. Ports include: San Juan, Puerto Rico ● Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas ● Punta Cana, Dominican Republic ● Nassau, Bahamas. |
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Rheumatology & Pain Management 12-Night Royal Touch of Morocco CME Land Tour
Morocco, known as the land of the distant sunset, is bound to charm the most demanding of travellers. From storytellers to snake charmers, from Berber artists to contemporary fashion designers, the Kingdom of Morocco opens its heart to anyone who will listen. Join us in Morocco for a land tour and rheumatology & pain management CME conference. |
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Emergency Medicine & Managing Chronic Disease 10-Night South Africa CME Adventure
Join us on a bucket list trip to South Africa and enjoy CME focused on emergency medicine and chronic disease at the same time! |
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ENT and Dental Approaches to Head and Neck Conditions 10-Night Galapagos Islands CME Cruise
Join us in Quito & the Galapagos Islands for an "ENT and Dental Approaches to Head and Neck Conditions" CME conference. |
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