Primary Care Update: Dermatology and Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Primary Care Update: Dermatology and Pediatric Infectious Diseases – 12 Credits 

Overview
This conference is designed to provide primary care clinicians with up-to-date, evidence-based information on commonly encountered issues in Dermatology and Pediatric Infectious Diseases for Primary Care, while suggesting pragmatic approaches to clinical management. The discussion-based format of the conference will encourage audience participation through dynamic lectures, case-based studies, and hands-on workshops. Keynote speakers will present and critically assess recent advancements and industry updates in Dermatology and Pediatric Infectious Diseases with the goal of enhancing the knowledge-base and core competence of attendees. The successful completion of this interactive program diagnosing, treating, and prescribing the most effective courses of treatment, with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes.

Target Audience
All Physicians and other Healthcare Professionals seeking clinical information and updates in Dermatology and Pediatric Infectious Diseases.

Speakers
Our presenting national faculty speakers make it their professional goals to enhance the training of primary care clinicians. This Continuing Medical Education program promises to help you learn the most current, best medicine, and techniques for making the diagnosis easier and quicker during a 20-minute office visit.

Topics and Objectives

Dermatology

Terminology of Skin Disorders
Objectives: 1) Recognize the terms used to describe common skin lesions 2) Demonstrate the ability to communicate skin findings using morphologic terminology 3) Learn how to use terminology to assist in your practice

Rosacea
Objectives: 1) Recognize different types of rosacea 2) Distinguish rosacea from other causes of red rashes on the face 3) Formulate treatment plans for rosacea

Seborrheic Dermatitis
Objectives: 1) Demonstrate the ability to diagnose the variable presentations of seborrhea 2) Discuss causes and exacerbating factors for seborrhea 3) Describe the most effective treatments for seborrhea

Hair Disorders
Objectives: 1) Recognize normal hair anatomy and physiologic changes in hair 2) Evaluate the chief complaint of hair loss 3) Utilize effective medical interventions for hair disorders, when appropriate

Telehealth Dermatology
Objectives: 1) Learn tips to optimize telehealth and teledermatology visits 2) Review the opportunities and limitations of teledermatology 3) Discuss adaptations and remote therapies as adjuncts to teledermatology

Nail Disorders
Objectives: 1) Recognize normal nail anatomy 2) Evaluate the chief complaint of abnormal appearing nails 3) Utilize medical and physical modalities in the management of nail disorders, as feasible

When and How to Cut, Freeze, Burn and Repair
Objectives: 1) Identify indications for skin biopsies and excisions 2) Identify appropriate surgical techniques for skin biopsies and basic repairs 3) Indicate lesions appropriate for cryosurgical and electrosurgical treatment

Acne
Objectives: 1) Recognize the various forms and presentations of acne vulgaris 2) Formulate treatment plans and options for patients in the primary care setting 3) Review indications for treatment with isotretinoin

Overview of Wound Management
Objectives: 1) Identify common causes of skin ulcers and pressure sores 2) Identify risk factors for complications from skin ulcers and pressure sores 3) Develop plans to treat and reduce recurrence of skin ulcers and pressure sores

Pediatric Infectious Diseases 

Rules of Immunity: Considering Primary Immunodeficiencies in the Outpatient Setting
Objectives: 1) Identify the most common causes of primary immunodeficiency in children 2) Recognize the most common ‘red flags’ for consideration of immune deficiency

Herpes are Like Diamonds: They’re Forever
Objective: 1) Recognize the common presentations, diagnosis, and management of EBV, CMV, and HSV in children

What’s All the Pus About? Staphylococcal and Streptococcal Infections
Objectives: 1) Plan appropriate management strategies for skin and soft tissue infections due to S. aureus and S. pyogenes 2) Identify suppurative and non-suppurative complications of streptococcal infections 3) Plan appropriate therapy for recurrent skin and soft tissue infections

Pain in the Neck: Approach to Children with Lymphadenopathy
Objectives: 1) Recognize the common causes of lymphadenopathy in children 2) Plan a management course for common causes of adenopathy

What’s Your Vector, Victor? Tick and Mosquito-Borne Infections in the Outpatient and Emergency Setting
Objectives: 1) Review the geographic distribution and epidemiology of the most common vector-borne infections 2) Discuss diagnosis considerations for these patients 3) Provide treatment recommendations for children and adults with vector-borne infections

Don’t Hesitate, Vaccinate! Updates to the Immunization Schedule
Objectives: 1) Review the ACIP recommendations for vaccine administration while focusing on recent changes to influenza, hepatitis B, and varicella 2) Identify novel strategies to address vaccine hesitancy in the outpatient setting

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