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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 Care
- Prenatal Care
- Newborn Care
- Emergency Medicine
Learners are welcome to enroll in one or more courses when they become available.
Thank you for exploring this course for: PRIMARY 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:
- Apply the syphilis testing algorithm to a patient presenting with possible syphilis.
- Recognize the various presentations of syphilis depending on disease stage.
- Identify appropriate treatment options for syphilis.
- Describe monitoring after treatment and assessment of reinfection.
- Define the role of public health and required reporting in syphilis management.
Pre-Test
Epidemiology
Sexual History
Signs & Symptoms
Testing
Treatment
Public Health
Case Study: Exposure-Julie
Case Study: Syphilis Stage-Lane
Case Study: Unknown Rash-Thomas
Resources
References
Post-Test
Course Evaluation
| Jessica Dalby, MD Associate Professor University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health | Helena Reising | 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 Dalby | Committee Member, Planner | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
| Joel Hill | Committee Member, Planner, Peer Reviewer | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
| Monica Kramer | Committee Member, Planner, Speaker/Author | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
| Stacy Leidel | Committee Member, Peer Reviewer | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
| Grace Leonard | Planner | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
| Helena Reising | Committee Member, Planner, Speaker/Author | 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 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™
Registration for this activity can only be completed through the ICEP Learning Portal. Attendee registrations made through any other sites cannot be honored. UW-Madison ICEP is not able to refund fees paid through unaffiliated registration sites, such as eMedEvents.com, MedConfWorld.com, EventEgg.com, and 10times.com. Please report any unauthorized websites or solicitations for registrations to info@icep.wisc.edu.
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
Required Hardware/software
Computer, tablet, or other mobile device with sound (closed captioning also available).
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