Syphilis Care for Emergency Medicine Clinicians
After several decades of low syphilis rates across the nation, syphilis rates have begun to skyrocket across Wisconsin. Known as the "Great Imitator", syphilis has a variety of clinical manifestations and a complex testing algorithm that make it a difficult condition to identify and treat.
As seen in the 1990s, with organized public health efforts and well-trained clinicians, it is possible to drastically reduce syphilis transmission. Wisconsin’s current syphilis epidemic must be viewed as a wakeup call to a treatable issue. Through enhanced screening, treatment, contact tracing, and education, clinicians can provide better treatment for active syphilis cases, and by doing so, prevent future outbreaks.
This activity was created to provide a foundational knowledge of syphilis through case-based modules that can be applied in clinical practice. There are 4 separate courses to choose from that address syphilis care for clinicians in the areas of:
- Emergency Medicine
- Newborn Care
- Prenatal Care
- Primary Care
Learners are welcome to enroll in one or more courses.
Thank you for exploring this course for: EMERGENCY MEDICINE CLINICIANS |
Elements of Competence
This continuing education (CE) activity is designed to improve learner competence in the following areas:
- ACGME/ABMS Competencies - Patient care and procedural skills, Medical knowledge, Practice-based learning and improvement
- National Academy of Medicine Competencies - Employ evidence-based practice, Population health, Apply quality improvement
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Address Health Disparities, Value Diversity in the Clinical Encounter
Intended Audience
This activity is intended for physicians, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses in different specialty areas which may include:
- Community/Public Health
- Emergency Medicine
- Family Practice
- General Practice
- Internal Medicine
- Obstetrics/Gynecology
- Neonatology
- Pediatric Medicine
- Preventive Medicine
- Women's Health
Learning Objectives
As a result of participation in this educational activity, members of the healthcare team will:
- Recognize the critical public health role of Emergency Departments in preventing the spread of syphilis.
- Interpret syphilis serology in the context of history and physical exam.
- Identify the stage of syphilis given history and physical exam along with appropriate treatment protocol.
- Recognize when empiric treatment for syphilis is necessary.
- Define the role of public health and required reporting in syphilis management.
Pre-Test
Epidemiology
Sexual History
Signs and Symptoms
Testing
Treatment
Pencillian Allergy
Public Health
Case Study: Emery
Case Study: Jacky
Case Study: Scott
References
Post-Test
Course Evaluation
Jessica Dalby, MD Associate Professor University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health | Michael Cicero, DO, FACOEP Medical Director, Emergency Department Aurora Sinai Medical Center | Grace Leonard, EdM University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health ICEP staff |
Helena Reising Medical Student University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health | Monica Kramer Medical Student University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health | Joel Hill, PA-C University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health |
Stacy Leidel, PhD, FNP-BC, APNP Nurse Practitioner/Site Lead UW-Health |
FACULTY DISCLOSURE
It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) to identify, mitigate and disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* held by the speakers/presenters, authors, planners, and other persons who may influence content of this accredited continuing education (CE). In addition, speakers, presenters and authors must disclose any planned discussion of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation.
* Ineligible companies are those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on, patients.
The ACCME does not consider providers of clinical services directly to patients to be ineligible companies.
For this accredited continuing educational activity all relevant financial relationships have been mitigated and detailed disclosures are listed below:
Name | Role | Financial Relationship Disclosures | Discussion of Unlabeled/Unapproved uses of drugs/devices in presentation? |
Jessica Dalby, MD | Committee Member, Planner | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Michael Cicero, DO, FACOEP | Reviewer | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Ronny Otero, MD | Reviewer | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Grace Leonard, EdM | Planner | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Joel Hill, PA-C | Committee Member, Planner | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Monica Kramer | Committee Member, Planner | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Stacy Leidel, PhD, FNP-BC, APNP | Committee Member, Planner | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Helena Reising | Committee Member, Planner | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. |
Credit Designation Statements
American Medical Association (AMA)
The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this enduring material for a maximum of .75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 ANCC contact hours, 0.25 of which is eligible for pharmacotherapeutic contact hours.
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for .75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until 11/01/2025. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation |
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP, as a member of the University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), authorizes this program for 0.075 CEUs or 0.75 hour.
Maintenance of Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Successful completion of this CME material, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.75 Medical Knowledge 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. |
Available Credit
- 0.75 AAPA Category 1 CME
- 0.75 MOC: ABIM Medical Knowledge Points (Part II)
- 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 0.75 ANCC Contact Hours
- 0.25 ANCC Pharmacotherapy Contact Hours
- 0.75 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
- 0.75 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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Accessibility
The University of Wisconsin provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX requirements. The University of Wisconsin fully complies with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof. If any participant in this educational activity is in need of accommodations, please notify us at help@icep.wisc.edu
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