CME JAX Brochure - Changing Trends - MC8100-28 - Mayo Clinic

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This program provides an educational
opportunity for medical professionals
to learn about the latest updates in
state-of-the-art medical technology and
current treatments in modern medicine.
Additionally, this program will allow the
recipients the opportunity to develop
new professional contacts that may
yield enduring collaborative and
collegial relationships. Multiple session
topics will be presented and ample
opportunity for discussion and interaction
with experts will be given. Topic areas
will include clinical pathways for
hospital and outpatient treatment;
acute MI; hypertension; emerging
infectious diseases; chronic cough;
COPD/asthma; and congestive heart
failure. This course will be presented in
English and simultaneously translated
to Spanish.
COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon conclusion of this program,
participants should be able to:
• Interpret new diagnostic tests for
pulmonary embolism.
• Distinguish new goals in the
treatment of lipid disorders.
• Asses the importance of endothelial
dysfunction.
• Analyze the treatment of community
acquired pneumonia (CAP).
• Identify the key elements for a
preoperative cardiac evaluation.
• Determine the impact of Clinical
Pathways.
• Summarize the new antibacterial
and antifungal agents.
• Analyze the approach to patients
with chronic cough.
• Distinguish new strain of C Difficile.
• Recognize the clinical features of
infections with community acquired
MRSA.
Attendance at this course does not
indicate nor guarantee competence or
proficiency in the performance of any
procedures which may be discussed
or taught during this course.
INTENDED AUDIENCE
This course will provide educational
and networking opportunities for
general internists, surgeons, family
physicians and internal medicine
subspecialties.
CREDIT
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine is
accredited by the Accreditation Council
for Continuing Medical Education to
provide continuing medical education for
physicians.
AMA – Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
designates this educational activity for
a maximum of 17.25 AMA PRA
Category 1 Credit(s) . Physicians
should only claim credit commensurate
with the extent of their participation in
the activity.
AAFP - This activity has been
reviewed and is acceptable for up
to 15.75 Prescribed credits by the
American Academy of Family
Physicians.
AOA – This program has been approved
by the American Osteopathic Association
for 17.25 hours of 2A accreditation.
Florida Nurses – Registered nurses can
receive up to 18 contact hours for this
course (Florida Board of Nursing
FBN 3055).
Other Health Care Professionals – A
record of attendance will be provided
to other health care professionals for
requesting credits in accordance with
state nursing boards, specialty societies,
or other professional associations.
EDUCATIONAL GRANTS
At the time of this printing, a complete
listing of commercial supporters was
not available. Appropriate acknowledgment
will be given to all supporters
at the time of the meeting. Exhibits will
be available for viewing at all scheduled
breaks.