Clinical STD update for providers

Washington State Health Care Authority sent this bulletin at 10/19/2020 08:00 AM PDT

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Clinical STD update for providers

The Heath Care Authority is sending you this mini-series notification on behalf of our partners at the University of Washington and the Washington State Department of Health.

What is happening?

The Clinical STD Update mini-series is a two 1/2-day didactic series which provides registered participants with training in the most recent advancements in epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of viral and bacterial STDs. CME/CNE is offered for this class.

Where: online via ZOOM
When: October 28 and 29, 2020 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. (Pacific)
Cost: $75

Pre-enrollment by October 26th is required. Participants are expected to attend both days.

What is covered?

CDC STD Treatment Guidelines – updates/highlights
Syphilis: Epidemiology and Clinical Presentations
Syphilis: Treatment
Update on Chlamydia
Taking a Sexual History
Update on Gonorrhea

Course participants will learn how to:

Describe the latest clinical and lab diagnostic and testing procedures for the infections covered.
List the current recommended treatments, follow-up, and prevention messages for the infections covered.

I still have questions...

For more information, please contact the University of Washington via email, by phone at 206-685-9850, or visit their website.

About the Health Care Authority (HCA)

The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is committed to whole-person care, integrating physical health and behavioral health services for better results and healthier residents.

HCA purchases health care for more than 2.5 million Washington residents through Apple Health (Medicaid), the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) Program, the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program, and the COFA Islander Health Care Program. As the largest health care purchaser in the state, we lead the effort to transform health care, helping ensure Washington residents have access to better health and better care at a lower cost.

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