Mayo Clinic 4th Annual Update on Infectious Diseases for Primary Care 2019 - General Session

Phoenix, AZ US
January 19, 2019 to January 20, 2019

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Course Directors: Robert Orenstein, D.O. and Janis Blair, M.D.

The field of infectious diseases is constantly changing, posing challenges for front-line healthcare providers in the clinic and hospital settings. Emerging infections, multiple resistant pathogens, new diagnostics, guidelines, regulations, and antimicrobials require continuous learning. This course will provide up to date, concise and evidence-based presentations to keep you on top of the infectious disease challenges you face daily in practice. The course will feature lectures, case presentations and interactive discussions to enhance providers’ ability to diagnose, treat and prevent infections commonly seen in practice.

Learning Objectives

Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

  • Recognize the clinical manifestations of Coccidioidomycosis
  • Perform a diagnostic evaluation for suspected bronchiectasis
  • Choose the appropriate antimicrobials for skin and soft tissue infections
  • Recognize life threatening rashes
  • Implement the new guidelines for Clostridium difficile management
  • Manage common ocular infections

Attendance at this Mayo Clinic course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 14.25 AAFP Prescribed
  • 14.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 13.75 AOA Category 2-A
  • 14.50 Attendance
Event starts: 
01/19/2019 - 6:45am
Event ends: 
01/20/2019 - 3:15pm
Cost:
$550.00
Part of: 
Mayo Clinic 4th Annual Update on Infectious Diseases for Primary Care 2019

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Mayo Clinic Franke Education Center
5777 East Mayo Boulevard
Phoenix, AZ 85054
United States

Accreditation Statement:


In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 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.


Credit Statement(s):

AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAFP
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending. 

AMA Credit Breakdown:
Saturday: 8.5
Sunday: 6.0

Other Healthcare Professionals
A certificate of attendance will be provided to other healthcare professionals for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies, or other professional associations.

For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s), please go here to review disclosures.

Available Credit

  • 14.25 AAFP Prescribed
  • 14.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 13.75 AOA Category 2-A
  • 14.50 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$550.00
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