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Title: Internal Medicine – Health Maintenance: Smoking Cessation; Health Screening; Obesity
Faculty: Kevin S. Ferentz, M.D., Herbert L. Muncie, Jr., M.D.

Original Release Date: July 1, 2018  Expiration Date: July 1, 2021

TOPIC 1: Smoking Cessation.

Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: EBM, GL, COMP

  1. Recognize the role of smoking in disease etiology and the Health Consequences as identified in the 2014 Surgeon General and CDC Report.
  2. Develop methods of how to recognize influence and build confidence in a patients’ ability to quit smoking as per the AHCPR Guidelines.
  3. Utilize techniques and develop resources to enhance a patients’ ability to stop smoking, such as the NCI and smokefree.gov.
  4. Recognize the various benefits or advantages, indications and contraindications for use of the various available drugs and devices to assisting your patient in smoking cessation.

TOPIC 2: Adult Health Screening and Immunizations – Evidence-Based Approach.

Upon completion of this session, using the USPSTF and Cochrane Abstract Database, the participant should be able to: EBM, GL, COMP

  1. Apply the evidence-based recommendations for preventive screening tests for adults.
  2. Determine the immunizations required for adults.
  3. Appraise the side effects of adult immunizations.
  4. Select the contraindications for each adult immunization and their alternative therapy.
  5. Plan when screening tests can be discontinued in adults.

TOPIC 3: Obesity.

Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: EBM, GL, COMP

  1. State the epidemiology of obesity in America and the health risks associated with obesity.
  2. Assess patients who are obese and determine that they are in need of treatment.
  3. Recommend and utilize the ACC/AHA/TOS Guidelines for the Management of Overweight and Obese Adults with options available, including diet, exercise, medications, and bariatric surgery.
  4. Employ the Endocrinology Society Guidelines on Pharmacological Management of Obesity.

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    Title: Internal Medicine – Health Maintenance: Smoking Cessation; Health Screening; Obesity
    Faculty: Kevin S. Ferentz, M.D., Herbert L. Muncie, Jr., M.D.

    Original Release Date: July 1, 2018  Expiration Date: July 1, 2021

    TOPIC 1: Smoking Cessation.

    Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: EBM, GL, COMP

    1. Recognize the role of smoking in disease etiology and the Health Consequences as identified in the 2014 Surgeon General and CDC Report.
    2. Develop methods of how to recognize influence and build confidence in a patients’ ability to quit smoking as per the AHCPR Guidelines.
    3. Utilize techniques and develop resources to enhance a patients’ ability to stop smoking, such as the NCI and smokefree.gov.
    4. Recognize the various benefits or advantages, indications and contraindications for use of the various available drugs and devices to assisting your patient in smoking cessation.

    TOPIC 2: Adult Health Screening and Immunizations – Evidence-Based Approach.

    Upon completion of this session, using the USPSTF and Cochrane Abstract Database, the participant should be able to: EBM, GL, COMP

    1. Apply the evidence-based recommendations for preventive screening tests for adults.
    2. Determine the immunizations required for adults.
    3. Appraise the side effects of adult immunizations.
    4. Select the contraindications for each adult immunization and their alternative therapy.
    5. Plan when screening tests can be discontinued in adults.

    TOPIC 3: Obesity.

    Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: EBM, GL, COMP

    1. State the epidemiology of obesity in America and the health risks associated with obesity.
    2. Assess patients who are obese and determine that they are in need of treatment.
    3. Recommend and utilize the ACC/AHA/TOS Guidelines for the Management of Overweight and Obese Adults with options available, including diet, exercise, medications, and bariatric surgery.
    4. Employ the Endocrinology Society Guidelines on Pharmacological Management of Obesity.
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