Advanced Deployed Emergency Practitioner Training - Module 10- Tropical medicine

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Instructions

Monday, December 4, 2017, 5:02 AM - Sunday, January 15, 2023, 6:02 AM

1. Discuss the identification and the different options for prophylaxis and treatment of Malaria
2. Review key indications for aggressive treatment of Dengue
3. Formulate a plan for the prevention of Leishmaniasis when traveling to endemic areas
4. Identify signs and symptoms of Schistosomiasis and prepare a questionnaire for travelers returning from areas at risk of Schistosomiasis to identify those in need of further screening
5. Describe the appropriate prophylaxis and empiric treatment for bacterial diarrhea for southeast Asia vs other developing regions

Fees:

Non physician - $15

Physician - $25

Method of Participation:

To successfully complete this activity, participants must:

• read the educational objectives and faculty disclosures below;
• access and watch the video content, and
• complete the post-activity reading and score at least 80% on the post-test assessment.

It is estimated that it will take approximately 2 hours to watch the video, complete the post-activity reading and post-test assessment.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Operational Medicine Consultants and VCU Health. VCU Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

VCU Health designates this internet enduring material activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

VCU Health awards 2 hours of participation (equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM) to each non-physician participant who successfully completes this educational activity.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure
These Authors and Planners at Operational Medicine Consultants and VCU Health Continuing Education have no relevant financial relationships to disclose:

• Arden Aylesworth, RN, NP, Reviewer
• Samantha Gehrels, RN, Author
• Ellen Pucciarelli, DOM, Author
•  Jason Welch, MD, Author and Planner
• Ricky Ditzel, CCP-C, SO ATP, Planner 
• Peter Biggane 18D, Planner 
• Andrea Perseghin, MEd, Planner

Disclosure of Off-Label Use
This educational activity does not contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA.

Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (2.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (2.00 hours)

No commercial support was used to support this learning activity.