Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

presents

Infectious Diseases Primer for Primary Care

DESCRIPTION

Infectious diseases remain a dynamic and fascinating field replete with new challenges facing outpatient primary care providers and hospital medicine practitioners alike. This program is designed to explore major infectious diseases topics of particular relevance.

This online primer course is designed to supply primary care providers, residents, infectious disease fellows, hospitalists, and advanced practice providers with a thorough understanding of various infectious diseases commonly encountered in primary care settings. Through eight comprehensive online modules, healthcare professionals will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively address, manage, and prevent infectious diseases, while promoting optimal patient outcomes. The program will cover a range of topics, including HIV, latent tuberculosis, skin and soft tissue infections, community-acquired pneumonia, vaccine updates, antibiotic usage and stewardship, and sexually transmitted infections. Interactive case studies and clinical decision-making exercises will facilitate the application of acquired knowledge in real-world scenarios.

WHO SHOULD ENROLL

This activity is intended for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, advanced practice providers, and allied health professionals in the fields of emergency medicine, family practice, infectious diseases, internal medicine, and public health.

OBJECTIVES

After completing this activity, the learner will demonstrate the ability to:

• Name the agents recommended for inclusion in first-line anti-retroviral therapy (ART) to facilitate selection of initial treatment regimens for newly diagnosed patients, and acquire knowledge of usage of ARV decision support tools.

• Describe the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of latent TB infection.

• Recognize common bacterial skin infections, viral skin infections, fungal skin infections, and parasitic skin infections, including their clinical presentation, etiology, and common pathogens, to effectively diagnose and manage these infections in primary care settings.

• Express comprehensive knowledge of antibiotic resistance, driving factors, and its global impact, to define the problem and assess its scope and relevance to primary care settings.

• Identify the clinical presentation of STIs, including symptoms, physical findings, and the appropriate use of diagnostic tests, to facilitate accurate and timely diagnosis for appropriate management and treatment.

COPYRIGHT INFORMATION

All rights reserved - The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. No part of this program may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission except in the case of brief quotations embodied in articles or reviews.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

The opinions and recommendations expressed by faculty and other experts whose input is included in this activity are their own. This enduring material is produced for educational purposes only. Use of Johns Hopkins School of Medicine name implies review of educational format design and approach. Please review the complete prescribing information and safety profile of specific drugs or combination of drugs, including indications, contraindications, warnings, and adverse effects before administering pharmacologic therapy to patients.

LIST OF TALKS

• HIV in primary care
  • Epidemiology
  • Diagnosis
  • Management
  • Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
• Mycobacterial infections—what the PCP needs to know
  • Latent tuberculosis
  • Active tuberculosis
  • Non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections
    
• Common Skin and Soft Tissue infections
  • Diabetic foot ulcer
  • Cellulitis
  • Viral, fungal, parasitic skin infections
  • Bites
    
• Lower respiratory tract infections—from COVID to community acquired pneumonia
  
• Vaccine basics and updates for primary care clinicians
  
• Antibotic stewardship and resistance
  
• Sexually transmitted infections, including:
  • Syphilis
  • Gonorrhea
  • Chlamydia
• Travel medicine basics: from Malaria to Zika
  

REGISTRATION

Method of Payment: Learners must register and submit full payment prior to the start of the activity. The registration fee includes access to the online content and downloadable instructional materials.

You will receive a confirmation by email from Instructure. If you have not received it within 24 hours of registering, email the Office of Online Education to confirm that you are registered.

The Johns Hopkins University reserves the right to cancel or postpone any activity due to unforeseen circumstances. In this event, the University will refund the registration fee. Under such circumstances registrants will be notified as soon as possible.

REFUND POLICY

Refunds will only be issued for learners who have not accessed the course.

SYLLABUS/INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

All online content will be accessible via canvas.jhu.edu once you have registered.

PREREQUISITES FOR PARTICIPANTS

There are no prerequisites to participate in this activity.

TECHNICAL PREREQUISITES

The course will take place on the Canvas LMS (Canvas.jhu.edu). You will need the ability to log on to the platform, preferably using Google Chrome, to complete the content, which will include videos, readings, and assignments. You may also need to take part in other activities on Canvas.jhu.edu.

• Hardware requirements: computer; webcam; microphone and speakers or headset.
• Software requirements: Google Chrome web browser; access to Canvas.jhu.edu; Zoom web conferencing; Microsoft Office or similar; email

EVALUATION AND OUTCOMES SURVEY

Post activity, an online evaluation form will be available to attendees to evaluate the activity and identify future educational needs. A certificate of attendance will be available immediately for download or print.

POST-TEST

A post-test will be conducted at the conclusion of the activity. A grade of at least 70% within three attempts is needed.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine fully complies with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof. Please notify us if you have any special needs.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Johns Hopkins Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases: https://hopkinsinfectiousdiseases.jhmi.edu/

For technical assistant with the course, Canvas.jhu.edu, or learnmore.jhu.edu, please email the Office of Online Education.