Jun
7
Tue
Treating COVID-19 Based on Disease Severity: Key Considerations in Hospitalized Patients
Jun 7 2022 @ 8:02 am – Jun 7 2023 @ 9:02 am

Welcome to Covid Frontline


COVID Frontline is a comprehensive and up-to-date resource center that helps clinicians and patients stay informed of the latest developments in the management of COVID-19. Click on the buttons below to learn more about emerging monoclonal antibody therapies, vaccines, and treatment options for the care of hospitalized and nonhospitalized patients with COVID-19.

This activity is provided by Med Learning Group. This activity is co-provided by Ultimate Medical Academy/CCM.
This activity is supported by educational grants from AbbVie, Astellas, Genentech, Lilly, Merck & Co., Inc., Pfizer and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc

Sep
22
Thu
Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy: Recognizing the Burdens of Infectious Disease and the Value of Preventive Strategies on Global Health
Sep 22 2022 @ 8:03 am – Sep 22 2023 @ 9:03 am

Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy: Recognizing the Burdens of Infectious Disease and the Value of Preventive Strategies on Global Health

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FACULTY

Gretchen LaSalle, MD, FAAFP
Family Physician – MultiCare Rockwood Clinic
Clinical Associate Professor – WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
AAFP Vaccine Science Fellow
Author of Let’s Talk Vaccines – A Clinician’s Guide to Addressing
Vaccine Hesitancy and Saving Lives
Spokane, WA

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

This enduring activity has been designed for global primary care physicians and other members of the multidisciplinary team such as dentists, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, nurses, and allied health care professionals who evaluate patients for vaccination needs. The goal is to help global HCPs define the benefits of vaccination in terms of lives saved and societal medical costs saved; analyze efficacy and safety data with specific vaccines in current approved childhood vaccination schedules, and lastly to describe the history of vaccination and the general manufacturing techniques and clinical trials used in the development of modern vaccines.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This enduring activity will be publicly available for the entire global healthcare community to use and intended for global primary care physicians and other members of the multidisciplinary team such as dentists, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, nurses, and allied health care professionals who evaluate patients for vaccination needs.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon the completion of this program, attendees should be able to:

  • Define the benefits of vaccination in terms of lives saved and societal medical costs saved.
  • Analyze efficacy and safety data with specific vaccines in current approved childhood vaccination schedules.
  • Describe the history of vaccination, general manufacturing techniques, and clinical trials used in the development of modern vaccines.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

Med Learning Group is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

This CME activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essentials.

CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT

Med Learning Group designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the enduring activity.

NURSING CREDIT INFORMATION

Purpose: This program would be beneficial for nurses involved in the care of patients with being vaccinated.
CNE Credits: 0.5 ANCC Contact Hour.

CNE ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

Ultimate Medical Academy/CCM is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional education development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Awarded 0.5 contact hour of continuing nursing education of RNs and APNs.

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 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Gretchen LaSalle, MD, FAAFP Discloses that she has received royalties from Wolter’s Kluwer Press for publication of her book, Let’s Talk Vaccines. She has also received consulting fees for research projects conducted by Multicare Clinic but funded by a grant from Merck Sharpe and Dohme Corporation and was compensated for work on editing the SHOTS app which is overseen by STFM/AAFP. She also wishes to disclose that her AAFP Vaccine Science Fellowship was paid for by an unrestricted grant from Merck Sharpe and Dohme Corporation to the AAFP.

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.

Douglas Cox, MSN, MHA, RN
Ultimate Medical Academy/CCM – Lead Nurse Planner

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 or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests 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.
  • Sylvia Hanna, MD 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.
  • Douglas Cox, MSN, MHA, RN, UMA/CCM – LNP, has nothing to disclose.
  • Marissa Mays-Verman, Program Manager 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 CME credit for enduring this activity. To receive CME/CNE credit participants must:

  1. Read the CME/CNE information and faculty disclosures.
  2. Participate in the enduring activity.
  3. Complete pre-and-post surveys and evaluation.

You will receive your certificate 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 before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.

For CME questions, please contact Med Learning Group at [email protected]

Contact this CME provider at Med Learning Group for privacy and confidentiality policy statement information at www.medlearninggroup.com/privacy‐policy/.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

Staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs. Please contact Med Learning Group prior to participating at [email protected]

Copyright © 2022 Med Learning Group. All rights reserved. These materials may be used for personal use only. Any rebroadcast, distribution, or reuse of this presentation or any part of it in any form for other than personal use without the express written permission of Med Learning Group is prohibited.

Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy: Recognizing the Burdens of Infectious Disease and the Value of Preventive Strategies on Global Health
Sep 22 2022 @ 8:15 am – Sep 22 2023 @ 9:15 am

Welcome to Covid Frontline


COVID Frontline is a comprehensive and up-to-date resource center that helps clinicians and patients stay informed of the latest developments in the management of COVID-19. Click on the buttons below to learn more about emerging monoclonal antibody therapies, vaccines, and treatment options for the care of hospitalized and nonhospitalized patients with COVID-19.

This activity is provided by Med Learning Group. This activity is co-provided by Ultimate Medical Academy/CCM.
This activity is supported by educational grants from AbbVie, Astellas, Genentech, Lilly, Merck & Co., Inc., Pfizer and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc

Oct
6
Thu
Addressing Knowledge Gaps in the Diagnostic Process and Outpatient Treatment of COVID-19: Updating Clinicians on Current Best Practices in 2022 (Module 1&2)
Oct 6 2022 @ 8:00 am – Oct 6 2023 @ 9:00 am

Welcome to Covid Frontline


COVID Frontline is a comprehensive and up-to-date resource center that helps clinicians and patients stay informed of the latest developments in the management of COVID-19. Click on the buttons below to learn more about emerging monoclonal antibody therapies, vaccines, and treatment options for the care of hospitalized and nonhospitalized patients with COVID-19.

This activity is provided by Med Learning Group. This activity is co-provided by Ultimate Medical Academy/CCM.
This activity is supported by educational grants from AbbVie, Astellas, Genentech, Lilly, Merck & Co., Inc., Pfizer and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc

Nov
1
Tue
Updates in COVID-19 Therapies: What You Need to Know to Optimize Care of Hospitalized Patients in 2022
Nov 1 2022 @ 8:00 am – Nov 1 2023 @ 9:00 am

Updates in COVID-19 Therapies: What You Need to Know to

Optimize Care of Hospitalized Patients in 2022

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FACULTY

William A. Fischer II, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Director of Emerging Pathogens
Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases
The University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

This activity discusses the care of patients hospitalized with SARS-CoV-2 infection. The program will address the burden of COVID-19 in the US as well as the currently circulating strains. The program is designed to help clinicians integrate the latest treatment guidelines and management strategies for this patient population into their practice. The program will present the results of the latest clinical trials of novel therapies for COVID 19 to inform clinicians’ choice of therapy for patients hospitalized with SARS-CoV-2 to reduce the risk of mortality.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of intensive care physicians, pulmonologists, rheumatologists, infectious disease specialists, emergency physicians, hospitalists, pharmacists, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes in the inpatient management of COVID-19 infection.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon the completion of this program, attendees should be able to:

  • Evaluate the burden of COVID-19 in the United States and the need to use therapies to reduce mortality risk in hospitalized patients
  • Integrate the latest treatment guidelines and appropriate strategies into the management of hospitalized patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection
  • Analyze the results of the latest clinical trials concerning the use of novel therapies to reduce the risk of mortality in patients hospitalized as a result of COVID-19

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

Med Learning Group is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This CME activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essentials.

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 this enduring activity.

NURSING CREDIT INFORMATION

Purpose: This program would be beneficial for nurses involved in the care of patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection.
CNE Credits: 1.0 ANCC Contact Hour.

CNE ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

Ultimate Medical Academy/CCM is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional education development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Awarded 1.0 contact hour of continuing nursing education for RNs and APNs.

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 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

William A. Fischer II, MD Dr. Fischer discloses that he has been contracted for COVID-19 research for Ridgeback Biopharmaceuticals and has worked as a consultant for Merck and Roche. He also worked for Syneos Health and Janssen for adjudication of adverse events in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza studies, respectively, and served as the site principal investigator for the Phase 1 Lilly study of bamlanivimab and for the Phase 2 study of casirivimab/imdevimab at the University of North Carolina.

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.

Douglas Cox, MSN, MHA, RN
Ultimate Medical Academy/CCM – Lead Nurse Planner

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 or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests 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.
  • Alexandra Kadner, Director of Medical and Scientific Services for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
  • Lauren Welch, MA, VP, Accreditation and Outcomes for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
  • Douglas Cox, MSN, MHA, RN, UMA/CCM – LNP, has nothing to disclose.
  • Lisa Crenshaw, Senior Program Manager for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
  • Morgan Kravarik, Associate Program Manager for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
  • Daniel Dasilva, Accreditation and Outcomes Coordinator 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 CME credit for this enduring activity. To receive CME/CNE credit participants must:

  1. Read the CME/CNE information and faculty disclosures.
  2. Participate in the enduring activity.
  3. Complete pre-and-post surveys and evaluation.

You will receive your certificate 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 before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.

For CME questions, please contact Med Learning Group at [email protected]
Contact this CME provider at Med Learning Group for privacy and confidentiality policy statement information at https://medlearninggroup.com/privacy-policy/

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

Staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs. Please contact Med Learning Group prior to participating at [email protected]

RELEASED DATE: November 1, 2022
EXPIRATION DATE: November 1, 2023

Copyright © 2022 Med Learning Group. All rights reserved. These materials may be used for personal use only. Any rebroadcast, distribution, or reuse of this presentation or any part of it in any form for other than personal use without the express written permission of Med Learning Group is prohibited.

Updates in COVID-19 Therapies: What You Need to Know to Optimize Care of Hospitalized Patients in 2022
Nov 1 2022 @ 8:00 am – Nov 1 2023 @ 9:00 am

Welcome to Covid Frontline


COVID Frontline is a comprehensive and up-to-date resource center that helps clinicians and patients stay informed of the latest developments in the management of COVID-19. Click on the buttons below to learn more about emerging monoclonal antibody therapies, vaccines, and treatment options for the care of hospitalized and nonhospitalized patients with COVID-19.

This activity is provided by Med Learning Group. This activity is co-provided by Ultimate Medical Academy/CCM.
This activity is supported by educational grants from AbbVie, Astellas, Genentech, Lilly, Merck & Co., Inc., Pfizer and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc

Jan
31
Tue
Identifying Patients at High Risk of COVID-19 Complications: Considerations for Community Care to Reduce Morbidity, Mortality, and Hospitalization Risk
Jan 31 2023 @ 6:09 pm – Jan 31 2024 @ 7:09 pm

Welcome to Covid Frontline


COVID Frontline is a comprehensive and up-to-date resource center that helps clinicians and patients stay informed of the latest developments in the management of COVID-19. Click on the buttons below to learn more about emerging monoclonal antibody therapies, vaccines, and treatment options for the care of hospitalized and nonhospitalized patients with COVID-19.

This activity is provided by Med Learning Group. This activity is co-provided by Ultimate Medical Academy/CCM.
This activity is supported by educational grants from AbbVie, Astellas, Genentech, Lilly, Merck & Co., Inc., Pfizer and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc

Feb
1
Wed
Identifying Patients at High Risk of COVID-19 Complications: Considerations for Community Care to Reduce Morbidity, Mortality, and Hospitalization Risk
Feb 1 2023 @ 6:06 pm – Feb 1 2024 @ 7:06 pm
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