2010 STD TREATMENT GUIDELINES WEBINAR:
An Overview by CDC and the NNPTC
An Archived Version of the Live Event held on January 13, 2011
To view the hour-long recorded webinar, please click here. Instructions will be provided at the conclusion of the webinar for obtaining the one CME offered for this event.
This webinar is for clinicians providing care for persons with or at risk for STDs and/or clinicians and other staff working in health care settings that provide clinical care for persons with or at risk for STDs.
Faculty Presenters:
- Charlotte Kent, PHD, Acting Director, Division of STD Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Kim Workowski, MD, Emory university; Division of STD Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Gail Bolan, MD, Medical Director, California STD/HIV Prevention Training Center
- Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH, Medical Director, Seattle STD/HIV Prevention Training Center
- Edward (Ned) Hook III, MD, Medical Director, Alabama/North Carolina STD/HIV Prevention Training Center
After this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Describe the impact of STDs in the United States
- Discuss the role and importance or the 2010 STD Treatment Guidelines
- Identify two of the recommended treatment regimens for uncomplicated gonococcal infections of the cervix, urethra, and rectum
- Discuss antimicrobial resistance in gonorrhea and other STDs
- Identify one resource for additional training on STD prevention and treatment
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 sponsorship of the University of Cincinnati, the National Network of STD/HIV Prevention Training Centers, US Department of Health & Human Services, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The University of Cincinnati is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Cincinnati designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit". Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.