Release Date: January 8, 2014
Expiration Date: January 8, 2015
Estimated time to complete the educational activity: 0.50 hours
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Program Description:
From Dermatologic Look-Alikes and Dermatology Clinic in the January 2014 issue of The Clinical Advisor. It consists of 3 cases:
- Asymptomatic scrotal lesions
- Painless brown macules on the lips and fingers
- Growing nasal lesion with asymmetry
Target Audience: This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and nurses.
Educational Objectives
- To distinguish and properly treat dermatologic conditions with similar presentations.
- To identify and diagnose dermatologic conditions and review up-to-date treatment.
Learning Goal/Purpose
To provide healthcare clinicians with improved strategies to identify and treat asymptomatic scrotal lesions; painless brown macules on the lips and fingers and growing nasal lesion with asymmetry.
| Credits | Type | Accreditation Statement |
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0.50 |
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM |
Physician Credit Credit Designation |
| 0.50 |
CE for Nurses |
Medical Education Resources is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This CE activity provides .5 contact hours of continuing nursing education. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 12299, for .5 contact hours. |
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AAPA Category I CME credit |
AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for Category I credit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP and AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician Assistants may receive a maximum of .5 hours of Category I credit for completing this program. 0.50 |
Faculty:
Joe Monroe, PA-C
Dawkins Dermatology
Oklahoma City, Okla.
Audrey Chan, MD
Second-year resident
Department of Dermatology
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas
William Longhurst
Fourth-year student
University of North Dakota
School of Medicine & Health Sciences
Grand Forks, ND.
Esther Stern, NP
Advanced Dermatology & Skin Surgery, P.C.
Lakewood, N.J.
The authors have nothing to disclose.
Publishing Staff Disclosures
The content managers, Joseph Kopcha, Marina Galanakis, and Nicole Blazek of Haymarket Medical Education, have disclosed that they have no relevant financial relationships or conflicts of interest relating directly or indirectly to this activity. Carman Ciervo, DO, acting on behalf of Medical Education Resources, has reported that he is on the Speakers’ Bureau for Sunovion Pharmaceuticals. Veronda K. Smith, FNP-BC, of Medical Education Resources, has no relationships to disclose related to the content of this article.
Disclaimer
The content and views presented in this educational activity are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of Medical Education Resources and Haymarket Medical Education. The authors have disclosed if there is any discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA in their presentations. The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of Medical Education Resources and/or Haymarket Medical Education.
Before prescribing any medicine, primary references and full prescribing information should be consulted. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management.
Instructions: There are no fees for participating in and receiving CME credit for this activity. During the period January 2014 through January 2015, participants must:
1) Read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures
2) Study the educational activity, which consists of three cases:
- Asymptomatic scrotal lesions
- Painless brown macules on the lips and fingers
- Growing nasal lesion with asymmetry
3) Complete the posttest and submit it online. A statement of credit will be issued only upon receipt of a completed activity evaluation form and a completed post-test with a score of 70% or better.
4) Complete the evaluation form online.
