STD Update: Emphasis on Syphilis

This course covers epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and management of STDs for the practicing clinician. It is presented in an interactive format and incorporates case discussions. Emphasis will be placed on diagnosis and management strategies for syphilis, evaluating a patient with a positive serologic test for syphilis using a decision algorithm, correct use for high-risk DNA HPV tests, and suppressive & episodic treatment options for patients with HSV. New treatment guidelines for gonorrhea and chlamydia as recommended in the CDC 2006 STD Treatment Guidelines will also be covered.

Course fee: $75; CMEs (6.5) $30; Nursing Contact Hours (7.8) are FREE.

This activity has been planned & implemented in accordance with the Institute for Medical Quality & the California Medical Association’s CME Accreditation Standards (IMQ/CMA) through Joint Sponsorship of Center for Health Training (CHT) & CA STD/HIV Prevention Training Center. CHT is accredited by IMQ/CMA for issuing AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians. CHT designates STD Update: Emphasis on Syphilis for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The CA STD/HIV Prevention Training Center is approved by California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 14547 for 7.8 contact hours for this course.