During this webinar we will discuss the rising cases of congenital syphilis and the important role providers play in the prevention of future cases
Course Objectives:
- Discuss current data on rising syphilis cases in Virginia and across the country
- Review ways to implement treatment guidelines and best practices in a clinical setting
- Identify ways to help prevent cases of congenital syphilis and other STI's including HIV
Accreditation: (Pending)
In support of improving patient care, VCU Health Continuing Education 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.
Medicine: VCU Health Continuing Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing: VCU Health Continuing Education designates this activity for a maximum of 1 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Social Work: As a Jointly Accredited Organization, VCU Health Continuing Education is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 1 continuing education credits.
