COURSE CREDITS & HOURS
16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™16 ACPE Credits
16.0 Contact Hours
16 ADA CERP Credits
16 (part II) MOC points in medical knowledge in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program
COURSE FEES
TARGET AUDIENCE
PROGRAM PURPOSE
- Approach to Dermatologic Diagnosis
- Recognize primary and secondary lesions
- Classify rashes into groups based on morphology
- Determine treatment approach based on classification of dermatologic disease
- Managing the Dental Needs of an Aging Population
- Define the concept of osseosufficiency as it relates to long-term dental implant survival
- Identify systemic diseases and conditions that negatively impact dental implant therapy
- Describe the key considerations necessary for treatment planning and treating an aging population with dental implants
- Superficial Fungal infections and the KOH Preparation
- Identify superficial fungus infections based on physical diagnostic criteria
- Differentiate between superficial fungal infections and other papulosquamous diseases on clinical grounds
- Distinguish between superficial fungal infections caused by dermatophytes and those caused by yeast organisms
- Understand the utility of the KOH preparation
- Choose appropriate therapy for superficial fungal infections
- The Sweet Spot: Lessons in Leadership and Life
- Describe the hallmarks of a successful bonus system for employees
- Describe how to hire employees that fit your practice philosophy
- Describe the relationship between money and happiness
- Distinguishing Scabies from other Pruritic Conditions
- Understand the clinical features and treatment of scabies and lice infestations
- Review the technique of the Scabies Preparation emphasizing its central role in diagnosis and appropriate management of pruritic skin conditions
- Recognize insect bite reactions other than scabies, their complications, and avoidance techniques
- Understand that pruritus is a symptom, not a diagnosis. There is a differential diagnosis attached to pruritus that requires knowledge of the signs, symptoms, and response to previous treatments
- Ten Key Oral-Systemic Interactions for Primary Care (Koka)
- List 10 evidence-based relationships between oral diseases/conditions and systemic diseases/conditions
- Describe the association between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease
- To describe the relationship between tooth count and mortality
- Moles: Benign vs Malignant
- Develop an understanding of the clinical features of normal "moles" based on the natural history of these lesions
- Recognize the clinical features that differentiates melanoma and its precursor lesions from benign moles and other benign pigmented lesions
- Tips and Tricks for Treating the Edentulous Patient (Koka)
- Describe the most important treatment planning considerations for edentulous patients
- Define the pros/cons, risks/benefits and prognosis for dental-implant associated treatment options
- Describe risk factors for poor outcomes treating the edentulous patient
- Non-Melanoma skin cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment
- Demonstrate the clinical characteristics of keratinocytic cancers (non-melanoma skin cancers) empahsizing pearls to allow early diagnosis
- Review the epidemiology and incidence of skin cancer
- Discuss treatments of skin cancer commonly performed by primary care physicians
- Becoming a World Class Public Speaker
Describe the verbal communication skills that enhance communication effectiveness - Describe non-verbal communication skills that enhance communication effectiveness
- Describe communication skills needed to effectively communicate virtually
- Basic Dermatologic Procedures including Tips and Tricks
- Demonstrate the techniques involved in common dermatologic procedures
- Eeview risks, cost, and benefits of these procedures
- Achieving Unparalleled Patient Experiences
- Identify the hallmarks of an unparalled pateint experience from the patients perspective
- Describe how organizations can implement tactics and strategies to promote and perpetuate a great patient experience
- Dental Care for Rural and Underserved Populations
- Describe the challenges faced by rural and underserved populations in the context of social and digital determinants of health <
- Identify population health management stratgies to address behavioral interventions and access to care challenges
- Mission Medicine: Dermatology in Rural Nigeria
- Demonstrate the benefits of mission work for the population of an underserved country, the providers, and targeted medical students
- Review common skin diseases in the tropics and their similarity to conditions seen in the United States
- Guide individuals ready to plan a mission trip