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DEIBXXEM2407 - CME/CMLE - Recent Advances in STI and Women’s Health Testing
Course Description

This session from the 2022 Annual Meeting is presented by La’Tonzia L. Adams, MD, MS, FASCP from the VA Portland Health Care System. Dr. Adams reviews STIs/STDs that statistically disproportionately affect women. She discusses the various molecular STIs/STDs diagnostic platforms and the role of Point-of-Care testing in diagnosing STIs/STDs.

Topics covered include:  

  • Comparison of male and female gonorrhea rates reported  
  • How STDs /STIs impact women differently than men 
  • Specific cases and the testing platforms

The activity offers 0.75 CME/CMLE credit. 

To complete the activity and receive credit, the participant must view the recording. CME certificates will be provided online. 

Faculty/Authors
La’Tonzia L. Adams, MD, MS, FASCP 
Staff Pathologist
Director, Microbiology/Molecular Microbiology; Chemistry; Support Services
Pathology Residency Program Co-Director
VA Portland Health Care System 

CME/CMLE Credit: 0.75 
Estimated Completion Time: 0.75 hour
Format: Online Educational Activity

Physician Competencies: Medical knowledge, practice-based learning.

Accreditation Statement:
The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).

Credit Designation Statement: The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) designates this journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Instructions

To claim CME/CMLE credit for the exercise, do the following:

  1. Review the Technical Considerations.
  2. Click Go to Course to view an overview of the modules in this course.
  3. Click Access to begin the course.
  4. Review the Educational Activity.
  5. Submit the course Evaluation.
  6. Enter the maximum number of credits offered and click Claim CME to register credit.

Technical Considerations

Release Date: 8/5/2024  
Review Date:
Expiration Date: 8/5/2027  

Course Objectives
Following completion of this activity, you will be able to:
  • Increase awareness of STIs/STDs in women 

  • Increase awareness of various molecular STIs/STDs diagnostic platforms 

  • Discuss the role of Point-of-Care testing in diagnosing STIs/STDs 

Summary
Availability: On-Demand
Credit Offered:
0.75 CME/CMLE Credit
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