STD Clinical Intensive Course online

Topics covered in this course include the clinical approach to STD patients, syphilis, gonococcal infections, chlamydial infections, human papillomavirus infections, herpes simplex virus infections, the syndromic approach to the management of STDs, and viral hepatitis. CME credits or Nursing contact hours (CEUs) are available from the publisher through April 2010.

Bioterrorism Preparedness Training for LRN Sentinel Laboratories – online course

This modular interactive course has been developed to provide clinical laboratory scientists with information about the laboratory diagnosis of Anthrax, Brucella, Burkholderia, Plague, and Tularemia along with an introduction to the Laboratory Response Network (LRN) and Laboratory Biosecurity. Developed by a team of content experts and information technology personnel from the California Department of Health Services (CDHS) Microbial Disease Laboratory (MDL) with instructional design and project management support from the National Laboratory Training Network (NLTN), the course seeks to assist clinical laboratory scientists to better recognize potential agents of bioterrorism that they might encounter during routine laboratory work-ups of sputum, blood and aspirate/biopsy specimens. Laboratory managers may consider using this course to assess competency of their staff to accurately perform the relevant laboratory procedures and to correctly refer specimens for confirmatory testing.

Free P.A.C.E. CEUs are offered based on 1.5 contact hours per module, for a possible total of 10.5 contact hours.

Microbiology information from the EPA

The EPA Microbiology page provides access to resources from the US Environmental Protection Agency related to microorganisms, including EPA methods for bacteria, viruses and protozoans.

A New Era in Newborn Screening – Saving Lives, Improving Outcomes: CDC archived webcast

CEUs are available until Sept. 19, 2008 for this CDC archived webcast, originally broadcast on Sept. 19, 2002. The program includes stories from four families whose children’s lives were saved from life-threatening disorders by the use of newborn screening for early diagnosis and effective medical management. In addition, the program presents the multiple areas of the newborn screening program in the US, from blood spot collection through the follow-up and management process and includes discussion about the national agenda for the future of newborn screening. Continuing education credits (CME, CNE, CHES, CEU) are offered for physicians, nurses, health education specialists and other health care professionals, based on 2 hours of instruction.

The program is also available on CD-ROM or videotape through the Public Health Foundation. Visit the website for more information.

Additional resources for newborn screening:

National Newborn Screening and Genetics Resource Center

Salmonella in the Caribbean – new computer-based case study from CDC

Today’s MMWR announces the release of “Salmonella in the Caribbean,” a new computer-based case study in the Foodborne Disease Outbreak Investigation Case Study Series. These studies can be downloaded at no cost from the CDC Epidemiologic Case Studies website, shown (and linked) below:

Information on continuing education credits for the case studies is available here.

Medical mycology links

Some online resources for medical mycology:

• Dr Fungus (official website of the Mycoses Study Group)
• Mycology Online (from the University of Adelaide)
• The Aspergillus Website (from Fungal Research Trust, UK)
• Mycology Review: Identification of Common Dermatophytes (PowerPoint presentation from Michigan Dept. of Community Health)
• Mycology course from US Army, Academy of Health Sciences
• Mycology links from Clinical Laboratory Science Internet Resources

National Tuberculosis Curriculum Consortium

The National Tuberculosis Curriculum Consortium offers an extensive collection of educational materials, including computerized clinical cases, multimedia and question banks, clinical case description, and PowerPoint presentations. Registration is required but accounts are free of charge.

Upcoming P.A.C.E. accredited webcast – “Beyond B” from DNA MedED Cafe

“Beyond B: The Changing HIV-1 Virus and Its Implications for Diagnostics and Patient Management” will be presented on June 5 at 3:00 pm Eastern Time by DNA MedED Cafe.
“Space is limited” and participants are asked to register at least 48 hrs before the scheduled webcast.

 

Viral hepatitis training information for World Hepatitis Day

May 19, 2008 is World Hepatitis Day, in honor of which we highlight the viral hepatitis training resources from CDC:

Training links from the CDC include:

•Viral Hepatitis Serology Online Training for Hepatitis A-E

•Diagnosis and Management of Foodborne Illnesses: A Primer for Physicians and Other Health Care Professionals

•National Hepatitis C Prevention Strategy

•Hepatitis B and You (patient education program)

•Hepatitis B Immunization in an STD Clinic: Lessons Learned in San Diego County – A Practical Guide (75-page pdf file)

The APHL also has an upcoming teleconference: “Advanced Understanding of Hepatitis Laboratory Testing” – August 21, 2008.

Bethesda System Website Atlas

For more information:
Bethesda System 2001 Terminology