Infectious Diseases and Neurology for Primary Care
Feb 24, 2022 – Feb 26, 2022
Online Live Stream - CME
This online live stream CME will be broadcasting from one of our in-person CME destinations. This program will be acceptable for up to 12 Prescribed credits by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the American Academy of Family Physicians. This program is accredited as a live activity. Recordings of the event will be provided to all registered attendees at the conclusion of the course.
This online live stream is designed to provide primary care clinicians with up-to-date, evidence-based information on commonly encountered issues in Infectious Diseases and Neurology for Primary Care while suggesting pragmatic approaches to clinical management.
The online learning format will encourage audience participation through dynamic lectures, and case-based studies. Keynote speakers will present and critically assess recent advancements and industry updates in Primary Care, 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.
Please see the Overview & Agenda tab below for additional information on the Daily Program Schedule, and Topics & Objectives for each date listed below.
Note: Content is subject to change without notice. Please refer to the activity website for the most current information.
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Tuition Discount
Past Attendees Save $50: Past MCE Conferences attendees (within the previous three years) automatically receive a $50 discount at checkout.
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Overview & Agenda
Infectious Diseases and Neurology for Primary Care – 12 Credits
Overview
This conference is designed to provide primary care practitioners with up-to-date, evidence-based information on commonly encountered issues in Infectious Diseases and Neurology 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 Infectious Diseases and Neurology, 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 about issues in Infectious Diseases and Neurology.
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 during a 20 minute office visit.
Topics and Objectives
Thursday, February 24
Stroke Prevention and Secondary Treatment
Objectives: 1) Review common stroke syndromes and the diagnosis of acute stroke 2) Learn about the treatment of acute stroke 3) Learn about secondary prevention of acute stroke
Cranial Nerves Video Review
Objective: 1) Review the function and anatomy of the cranial nerves through video presentations
Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Management of COVID-19 in the Outpatient Setting
Objectives: 1) Understand and interpret diagnostic tests for COVID-19 2) Recognize the clinical manifestations of COVID-19 and indications for hospitalization 3) Become aware of outpatient and inpatient evidence-based preventive and therapeutic interventions for COVID-19 and their indications
Community-Acquired Respiratory Infections in Adults with an Emphasis on Pneumonia
Objectives: 1) Recognize when to prescribe antibiotics for adults with respiratory infections 2) Become familiar with risk assessment and treatment algorithms for community-acquired pneumonia in adults 3) Become familiar with non-culture diagnostic tests for pneumonia, and when to use them
Friday, February 25
Infectious Gastroenteritis Syndromes and Foodborne Illnesses
Objectives: 1) Review the epidemiology of gastroenteritis in adults 2) Understand the differential diagnosis, evaluation, and management of infectious diarrhea in adults 3) Be able to counsel patients about foodborne illness and how to prevent them
Urinary Tract Infections
Objectives: 1) Understand how to use diagnostic algorithms and diagnose different urinary tract infection syndromes 2) Become familiar with management guidelines for UTI and asymptomatic bacteriuria 3) Review evaluation and management of challenging UTI cases, and UTI with community and health care-associated multidrug-resistant organisms
Classic Presentations of Behavioral Neurology
Objective: 1) Review classic disorders in behavioral neurology (aphasias, neglect syndrome, et cetera) through video presentations
Multiple Sclerosis Update
Objectives: 1) Learn about the common presentations and diagnosis of multiple sclerosis 2) Learn about the treatment of multiple sclerosis
Saturday, February 26
Parkinson’s Disease Update
Objectives: 1) Learn about the common presentations and diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease 2) Learn about the treatment of Parkinson’s disease 3) Review the differential diagnosis of possible Parkinson’s disease
Dementia and Memory Loss
Objective: 1) Learn about the different types, diagnosis, and treatments for dementia
HIV Update for Primary Care Providers [30 min.]
Objectives: 1) Review the current epidemiology of HIV infection in the US 2) Review HIV prevention recommendations for PCPs, including pre-exposure prophylaxis 3) Understand HIV testing and their interpretation 4) Become familiar with antiretroviral therapy drugs and drug interactions relevant to the PCP
Viral Hepatitis A-E with an Emphasis on C [30 min]
Objectives: 1) Review acute and chronic viral hepatitis syndromes and when to screen for them 2) Understand how to interpret laboratory testing for hepatitis B and C 3) Review recent advances and challenges in treatment of chronic hepatitis B and C
May I Run Something By You? Infectious Disease Curbsides and Images: A Case-Based Discussion
Objectives: 1) List common ID questions from PCPs that are not addressed by other topics 2) List endocarditis prophylaxis recommendations 3) Review diagnosis and treatment of latent TB infection 4) Demonstrate images of common and exotic ID conditions
Please Note: Content is subject to change without notice. Please refer to the activity website for the most current information.
Program Schedule
Date
Location
Description
Time
February 24, 2022
Online Live Stream
Webinar - Day 1
Online live stream access information will be provided upon registration through your MY MCE account.
6:30 AM - 10:50 AM EDT // 7:30 AM - 11:50 AM AST
February 25, 2022
Online Live Stream
Webinar - Day 2
Online live stream access information will be provided upon registration through your MY MCE account.
6:30 AM - 10:50 AM EDT // 7:30 AM - 11:50 AM AST
February 26, 2022
Online Live Stream
Webinar - Day 3
Online live stream access information will be provided upon registration through your MY MCE account.
6:30 AM - 10:50 AM EDT // 7:30 AM - 11:50 AM AST
Accreditation
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education – ACCME
MCE Conferences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
MCE Conferences designates this live activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ABIM MOC Recognition
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 12 (part II) MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
American Academy of Family Physicians – AAFP
The AAFP has reviewed Infectious Diseases and Neurology for Primary Care and deemed it acceptable for up to 12.00 Live AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 02/24/2022 to 02/26/2022. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AMA/AAFP Equivalency:AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.
The College of Family Physicians of Canada – Mainpro-M1
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) is the accrediting body for family medicine continuing medical education (CME) in the United States of America. CFPC members who complete any live CME/CPD program accredited by the AAFP for Prescribed credit can claim the equivalent number of Mainpro-M1 credits.
American Osteopathic Association – AOA
CME activities approved for AAFP credit are recognized by the AOA as equivalent to AOA Category 2 credit.
American Academy of Physician Assistants – AAPA
AAPA accepts Category 1 CME approval from the AAFP.
American Association of Nurse Practitioners – AANP
AAFP Prescribed Credits are accepted by the AANP.
American Nurses Credentialing Center – ANCC
According to the ANCC, the continuing education hours approved by the AAFP meet the ANCC-accredited CNE criteria.
Pharmacology Credits
This course is being reviewed and will be acceptable for up to 12 CE credits; please verify with your Medical Board which hours may be applied toward Pharmacology credit.
Hotel Accommodations
Please note: Registered attendees for livestream events should not plan to travel to any upcoming destinations.
Livestream attendees will not be granted access to group discounted room rates, onsite concessions, or meals.
Additional Travel Information
Please note: Registered attendees for livestream events should not plan to travel to any upcoming destinations.
Livestream attendees will not be granted access to group discounted room rates, onsite concessions, or meals.
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