Safe Steroid Use: A Self-Assessment Module

Activity ID

2408

Expires

March 31, 2020

Format Type

Internet

CME Credit

Fee

$149-$179

CME Provider

American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology

Description

This self-assessment module is designed to help practicing allergy/immunology providers obtain new knowledge, as well as reaffirm existing knowledge. It also helps allergists/immunologists evaluate and maintain their clinical competence. The module consists of 30 case-based, multiple-choice questions. Comprehensive discussions provide evidence-based explanations regarding all answer options, as well as provides supporting references from the current literature. The questions address four areas of safe steroid use, including: Optimal Dosing, Side Effects–Prevention and Treatment, Adverse Reactions, and Patient Management.

ABMS Member Board Approvals by Type

ABMS MOC Part II CME Activity

Allergy and Immunology

Family Medicine

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NOTE: If a Member Board has not deemed this activity for MOC approval as an accredited CME activity, this activity may count toward an ABMS Member Board’s general CME requirement. Please refer directly to your Member Board’s MOC Part II Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment Program Requirements.

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Educational Objectives

After completing this module, participants will be able to experience improved confidence and expertise in their daily practice of prescribing and using corticosteroids to their adult and pediatric patients with asthma, allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, and atopic dermatitis.

Keywords

Allergic rhinitis, asthma, atopic dermatitis, bone density, child, inhaled corticosteroids, oral corticosteroids, ocular, safety, treatment

Competencies

Interpersonal & Communication Skills, Medical Knowledge, Patient Care & Procedural Skills, Practice-based Learning & Improvement

CME Credit Type

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

Practice Setting

Outpatient