Update on STIs: Mpox, Doxycycline Post Exposure Prophylaxis and More
Ken Ho, MD, MPH presents the online training, “Update on STIs: Mpox, Doxycycline Post Exposure Prophylaxis and More” designed for healthcare professionals. This program will help you recognize the clinical presentation of Mpox, order appropriate diagnostic tests, prescribe DoxyPEP for bacterial STI prophylaxis, and counsel patients on the risks and benefits of DoxyPEP.
Target Audience
Physician, Advanced Practice Provider, Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Pharmacist, Physician Assistant, and Other Healthcare Professional.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Recognize clinical presentation of Mpox
- Order the appropriate testing to diagnose Mpox
- Prescribe DoxyPEP to patients who are interested in bacterial STI prophylaxis
- Counsel patients regarding the risks and benefits of DoxyPEP
Presenter:
Ken Ho, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Medicine
Medical Director, Pitt Men's Study, Multicenter AIDS Cohort Study
Medical Director, Project Silk
University of Pittsburgh
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE
No members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships with any companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
The information presented at this CME program represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh 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.
Physician (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the participant to earn MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn ABIM MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity.
Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 0.75 contact hours.
Physician Assistant (AAPA)
The University of Pittsburgh has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 0.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Pharmacotherapeutic/pharmacology content contained within each presentation has been calculated and designated in the course agenda. The total hours will be noted on your certificate. Click here for a specific list of the hours awarded for each presentation.
Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.
Available Credit
- 0.75 AAPA Category I CME
- 0.75 ABIM MOC II
- 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 0.75 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 0.25 Pharmacotherapeutic
- 0.75 Attendance
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