This is an online educational commentary in Immunology offering 1.0 continuing education (CME/CMLE) credit that can be used to fulfill CC Part II and CMP requirements. This educational commentary is provided through our affiliation with the American Proficiency Institute (API). Faculty/Authors Tammy Carter, PhD, MT(ASCP), MB(ASCP)CMAssociate Professor/Program Director, Medical Laboratory ScienceSchool of Health Professions, Lab Sciences and Primary CareTexas Tech University Health Sciences CenterLubbock, Texas Physician Competencies: Patient Care, Medical KnowledgeCME/CMLE Credit: 1.0 Estimated Completion Time: 1 hour Format: Online Educational Activity and Post Exam
Default Credit Type: None (You must meet the eligibility requirements in order to obtain CME credit.)
Instructions
To claim CME/CMLE credit for the exercise, do the following:
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Release Date: 1/1/2022 Review Date:Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Define Rheumatic disease and identify associated conditions.
Discuss the two hypothesized causes of inflammatory diseases.
Describe the laboratory tests used to diagnose inflammation and systemic autoimmune diseases.
Recognize the autoantibody and it target antigen associated with scleroderma and polymyositis or dermatomyositis.