Evaluation of Fever in the Returned Traveler

To begin this educational activity, carefully read the information below and continue to the links at the end of this page to:

Step 1: Purchase and view the download of the session.

Step 2: Complete the Post-test and Evaluation Form.

Step 3: Request CE credit (minimal fee applies). There is a 25% discount for 3 or more people from the same institution requesting CE credit! Contact cperez@acha.org for details about the discount.

This ACHA web-based educational activity was presented live in May 2009, at the ACHA 2009 Annual Meeting in San Francisco, California. If you received continuing education credit for the live activity, you are not eligible for additional credit.

This activity utilizes a synchronized audio and PowerPoint “capture” of the live program and is available to purchase and download to your computer.

CME: 1.5 CNE: 1.5 CHES: 1.5
(You will be asked to identify the type of credit you are requesting when you take the post-test.)

FACULTY

Jean Haulman, MD
University of Washington

An Internet-based CME Activity:
Release Date: July 30, 2009
Expiration Date: December 31, 2012

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
As more and more students choose study abroad programs in less developed regions, the primary care provider at student health centers needs to become familiar with diagnoses outside their usual differential for febrile illness. Many U.S. travelers going abroad are seeking more and more remote and less developed destinations. This is also true for students choosing study abroad programs. The lecture will address the febrile diseases that travelers may face and will illustrate the need for more coordinated counseling for students traveling abroad.

INTENDED AUDIENCE
This educational activity is designed for administrators; physicians and physician assistants; nurses and nurse practitioners; psychologists, counselors and social workers; health educators; pharmacists; and students.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
The participant should be able to:

Identify the most serious febrile related illness that may occur in returned travelers.
Discuss dengue fever, an emerging travel related disease.
Identify disease using an algorithmic approach.

ACCREDITATION

The American College Health Association (ACHA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. ACHA designates this education activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ACHA is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
This program has been awarded 1.5 contact hours.
Sponsored by ACHA, a designated provider of continuing education content hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designed for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES) to receive up to 1.5 total Category 1 continuing education contact hours. Maximum advanced-level contact hours available are 0.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CREDIT
It is estimated that it will require 1.5 hours to view the download of this program and complete the post-test and evaluation. After viewing this program, go to the link provided at the end of the presentation to complete the post-test and program evaluation. We encourage participants to complete the post-test and evaluation form immediately after viewing the download. You will be tested on the content of the presentation. Those with a passing grade of 80% on the post-test will receive their CE certificate electronically within two weeks. (Note: you may print the post-test prior to viewing the download.)

POLICY ON CONTINUING EDUCATION POST-TESTS
It is the policy of the American College Health Association that when a post-test is required upon completion of a continuing education activity, participants must receive a passing grade of 80%. If participants receive a grade lower than 80%, they will be given the opportunity to re-take the post-test one time. If they receive 80% or higher the second time, they will be awarded continuing education credits/contact hours for the activity.

PROGRAM PLANNING COMMITTEE
2009 Program Planning Committee Roster [pdf]

DISCLOSURE INFORMATION
It is the policy of the American College Health Association (ACHA) to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its individually sponsored or joint-sponsored educational programs. All faculty participating in any ACHA sponsored program are expected to disclose to the participants any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest (consultancies, honoraria, research grants, speaker’s bureaus, etc.) that may have a direct bearing on the subject matter of the educational program. We therefore obtain a completed disclosure and attestation form to inform the participant of any pertinent relationships disclosed, provided here:

Disclosures:

Off-Label Product Discussion

Dr. Haulman will not discuss off-label/unapproved use of any products.

FEES
The fee for the download of this program is $24.95 and is payable directly to Conference Media via their website (see link below). We encourage you to share this download with colleagues at your institution.

There is an additional fee for each individual requesting continuing education credit. This is payable to ACHA and is required prior to receiving your CE certificate. This fee is non-refundable.

ACHA individual members: $15
Nonmembers: $25

CONTACTS
Please direct questions about continuing education credit to Cynthia Perez at cperez@acha.org.

Please direct technical questions about the downloads to 888-222-1614.

Step 1: Purchase and view the download of the session. (Viewing this download requires QuickTime 7, available free from Apple.com.)

Step 2: Complete the Post-test and Evaluation Form. Print a copy of the completed PDF form and fax to (410) 859-1510. Users of Adobe Reader 8 and above should be able to save the PDF form locally, however it is recommended to print a copy of the form before closing the file. If you are able to save the form, please submit it via email, rather than fax, to cperez@acha.org.

Step 3: Request CE credit (minimal fee applies). There is a 25% discount for 3 or more people from the same institution requesting CE credit! Contact cperez@acha.org for details about the discount.