PROGRAM CHAIR
Chuck Vega, MD, FAAFP
Clinical Professor
UC Irvine Department of Family Medicine
Assistant Dean for Culture and Community Education
Director, UC Irvine Program in Medical Education for the Latino Community
UC Irvine
Irvine, CA
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This enduring activity has been designed to improve the diagnosis and management of pediatric patients with influenza. Health care providers will gain proficiency in providing a timely and definitive influenza diagnosis for pediatric patients by using point-of-care testing methodologies, selecting among approved influenza antiviral agents, and using antiviral treatment for influenza postexposure prophylaxis as appropriate in pediatric patients. Point-of-care tools and resources will assist with reflection, patient education, and collaboration.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This program is intended for US-based pediatricians, family practice physicians, primary care physicians, internists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners involved in the diagnosis and management of pediatric patients with influenza.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon the completion of this program, attendees should be able to:
- Provide a timely and definitive influenza diagnosis for pediatric patients by using point-of-care testing methodologies
- Examine the safety, efficacy, and tolerability of approved antiviral agents with different mechanisms of action for pediatric patients suffering from influenza
- Utilize evidence-based guidance for the selection of antiviral agents for the treatment of influenza in pediatric patients
- Recognize the potential role of antiviral treatment for influenza postexposure prophylaxis in pediatric patients.
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This CME activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essentials.
PHYSICIAN CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the enduring activity.
JOINT ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Med Learning Group. Amedco LLC 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.
NURSES (ANCC) CREDIT DESIGNATION
Amedco LLC designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 ANCC contact hour.
DISCLOSURE POLICY STATEMENT
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, educational programs sponsored by Med Learning Group must demonstrate balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor. All faculty, authors, editors, staff, and planning committee members participating in an MLG-sponsored activity are required to disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services that are discussed in an educational activity.
DISCLOSURE OF RELEVANT FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIP(S)
Faculty Member | Disclosures |
Chuck Vega, MD, FAAFP | Has nothing to disclose |
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
CME Content Review
The content of this activity was independently peer reviewed.
The reviewer of this activity has nothing to disclose.
CNE Content Review
The content of this activity was peer reviewed by a nurse reviewer.
The reviewer of this activity has nothing to disclose.
Staff Planners and Managers
The staff, planners, and managers reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they partner have with ineligible companies related to the content of this CME/CE activity:
- Matthew Frese, MBA, General Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Christina Gallo, SVP, Educational Development for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Teresa L. Keating, MSN, RN, WHNP, UMA/CCM – LNP, has nothing to disclose.
- Cindy Lampner, MSLIS, Medical Director for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Lauren Welch, MA, VP, Accreditation and Outcomes for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Marissa Mays-Verman, Program Manager for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Alexis Klinger, Program Coordinator for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Russie Allen, Accreditation and Outcomes Manager for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
DISCLOSURE OF UNLABELED USE
Med Learning Group requires that faculty participating in any CME activity disclose to the audience when discussing any unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product or device not yet approved for use in the United States. During this lecture, the faculty may mention the use of medications for both FDA-approved and non-approved indications.
METHOD OF PARTICIPATION
There are no fees for participating and receiving CE credit for this activity.
In order to obtain your certificate for the mentioned accreditation, participants need to successfully complete the associated pre/post activities and evaluation.
Your certificate will be provided as a downloadable file
DISCLAIMER
Med Learning Group makes every effort to develop CME activities that are science based. This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to use this information to enhance their professional development in an effort to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision-making expertise before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.
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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Event staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs. Please contact Med Learning Group prior to participating at [email protected]
RELEASED DATE: August 31, 2023
EXPIRATION DATE: August 31, 2024
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