Syphilis Care for Prenatal Care 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: 

  • Primary CareAvailable Now
  • Prenatal Care - Available Now
  • Newborn Care - Coming Soon
  • Emergency Medicine - Coming Soon

Learners are welcome to enroll in one or more courses when they become available.   

Thank you for exploring this course for: Prenatal Care 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
  • Interprofessional Education Collaborative Competencies - Roles/Responsibilities, Interprofessional communication

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:

  1. Determine the risk factors for syphilis in pregnancy and describe recommended syphilis screening intervals for pregnant individuals.
  2. Recognize the various presentations of syphilis depending on disease stage. 
  3. Apply the syphilis testing algorithm to a patient presenting with possible syphilis.
  4. Identify appropriate treatment for syphilis in pregnant patients, including managing penicillin allergy.
  5. Define the role of public health and required reporting in syphilis management.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME
  • 1.00 MOC: ABIM Medical Knowledge Points (Part II)
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
  • 1.00 ANCC Contact Hours
    • 0.25 ANCC Pharmacotherapy Contact Hours
  • 1.00 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
    • 1.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Registration opens: 
04/13/2023
Course expires: 
11/01/2025
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
0

Pre-Test

Epidemiology

Sexual History

Signs & Symptoms

Syphilis Screening in Pregnancy

Testing

Treatment

Penicillin Allergy

Labor and Delivery Management

Public Health

Case Study-Reactive Test Results: Lisa

Case Study-Congenital: Amelia

Case Study-Allergic Reaction: Julie

Resources

References

Post-Test

Course Evaluation

 

 

Jessica Dalby, MD
Associate Professor

University of Wisconsin-Madison
School of Medicine and Public Health

 

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
 
Grace Leonard, EdM
University of Wisconsin-Madison
School of Medicine and Public Health
ICEP staff

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 DalbyCommittee Member, PlannerNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
Joel HillCommittee Member, Planner, Peer ReviewerNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
Monica KramerCommittee Member, Planner, Speaker/AuthorNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
Stacy LeidelCommittee Member, Peer ReviewerNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
Grace LeonardPlannerNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
Helena ReisingCommittee Member, Planner, Speaker/AuthorNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo

 

 

Discloser List CME Internal Report

Accreditation Statement

Jointly Accredited Provider with CommendationIn 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 1 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 1 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 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until 11/1/2025. 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 0.1 CEUs or 1 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 1.0 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

  • 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME
  • 1.00 MOC: ABIM Medical Knowledge Points (Part II)
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
  • 1.00 ANCC Contact Hours
    • 0.25 ANCC Pharmacotherapy Contact Hours
  • 1.00 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
    • 1.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Cost:
$0.00
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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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