Examination and Interpretation of Wet Preparations of Vaginal Specimens

A three-hour course from 2-5 p.m. beginning with a fifteen-minute didactic presentation on applicable issues of CLIA regulation, quality control, and infection control. This will be followed by fifteen minutes on interpretation of VWM and application to diagnosis of vaginitis, utilizing lecture, PowerPoint presentation, and group discussion. The remaining two and one-half hours consists of experiential training, including laboratory practicum on examination of saline and KOH vaginal wet mounts (VWM). During this portion of the training, participants will have an opportunity for group discussion, explanation and demonstration, as well as practice and return demonstration. Course fee of $50 will be waived for UCSF residents.

3 CME credits: $15; Nursing Contact Hours:$50.00

Register for the May 12, 2016 course in San Francisco

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Note: All speakers/trainers and planners have disclosed that they have no conflict of interest or relevant financial relationships with the manufacturers of any commercial products that may be discussed or mentioned during their presentation.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Institute for Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) through the joint providership of Cardea and CAPTC. Cardea is accredited by the IMQ/CMA to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Cardea designates this live event for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The California STD/HIV Prevention Training Center is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 14547 for 3.6 contact hours for Examination & Interpretation of Wet Preparations of Vaginal Specimens. If you are requesting nursing contact hours, you must be in attendance for the entire training. No partial credit is allowed.