Just Ask! Communicating Confidently about STDs, HIV, and Sexual Activity

CME Certificate Fee: $25.00 per credit (hour)

Up to 9.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM
Estimated time to complete this activity: up to 9.00 hours

Lead Author(s): J. Dennis Fortenberry, MD, MS
The author(s)/contributor(s) state that they do not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest.
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Meets Special CME Requirements in: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island Learn More >>

Course Learning Objectives:

Describe the purpose and process of HIV/STD assessment, screening, treatment, and prevention to another person, such as a patient or peer.
Form a plan for how to integrate an HIV/STD interview into a forthcoming patient meeting.
Conduct an HIV/STD assessment with thoroughness and clarity.
Screen, and when appropriate, counsel a patient according to the HIV/STD Patient Screening Skills Checklist.

Learning Format: Case-based, interactive online course, including mandatory assessment questions (number of questions varies by course or module). Please also read the Technical Requirements.

CME Sponsor: University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center
Credit Designation and Accreditation Statements >>

Current Approval Period: February 11, 2012 - February 10, 2014

Original Release Date: February 11, 2010

Most Recent Review by Author: February 11, 2012

Most Recent Review by CME Sponsor: February 11, 2012

Financial Support Received: Supported by contract #200-2003-02220 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Just Ask! Communicating Confidently about STDs, HIV, and Sexual Activity

Up to 9.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM

Current Approval Period: February 11, 2012 - February 10, 2014

Financial Support Received: Supported by contract #200-2003-02220 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

ACCME/AMA PRA Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center and Medical Directions, Inc. The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center designates this enduring material for a maximum of 9.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The comments and opinions expressed herein are those of the authors of this program and are in no way to be considered comments or opinions of The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center.

Approval for CME credit by The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center should not be construed as endorsement of any product.

Any author disclosures regarding commercial relationships are listed in the author's biography.

University of Arizona CME Office Contact Information and CME Disclosure

University of Arizona College of Medicine
Office of Continuing Medical Education
520-626-7832
uofacme@email.arizona.edu

The following CME Office Reviewer states that neither he nor any immediate family members have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest with the proposed activity:

John M. Harris Jr., MD, MBA

Just Ask! Communicating Confidently about STDs, HIV, and Sexual Activity

About the Author (2012 - Present)

J. Dennis Fortenberry, MD, MS is Professor of Pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine where he specializes in adolescent medicine. He has conducted research related to adolescents, sexual behavior, and sexually transmitted infections for almost 25 years. He also provides STD care for patients of all ages at a local STD clinic.

Disclosure: Dr. Fortenberry states that he does not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest.

Authors of Past Editions

John F. Toney, MD is the Medical Director of the Florida Infectious Diseases Institute at the University of South Florida College of Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease and International Medicine. He is also Director of Clinical Infectious Disease Research at the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital. His research focuses on clinical STD/HIV therapeutics, investigational anti-infectives, and investigational vaccines.

Linda M. Kollar, RN, MSN is Clinical Director, Division of Adolescent Medicine, at Children's Hospital Medical Center in Cincinatti. She is a Fellow of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners. Her special interests include general adolescent medicine and reproductive health.

Just Ask! Communicating Confidently about STDs, HIV, and Sexual Activity

Ratings (147 responses)


How would you rate this program overall? Average Rating: 4.37/5.00

How well were the learning objectives of this program met? Average Rating: 4.46/5.00

How relevant was the information in this program to your clinical practice? Average Rating: 3.98/5.00

Likelihood you will make a change in practice behavior based on your participation in this activity. Average Rating: 4.00/5.00

User Comments


by William Novelli \| Nov 5, 2011 In the sexually transmitted courses I was quite surprised that the mention of Hepatitis C never occurred

by petros chapanos \| Mar 23, 2011 great course

by Hidden \| Feb 6, 2011 outstanding presentation . it is a very practical way of approaching objectives of STD information

by Hidden \| Dec 20, 2010 excellent presentation style, level of participant interaction was on point

by Michael Drews \| Dec 12, 2010 Excellent program

Just Ask! Communicating Confidently about STDs, HIV, and Sexual Activity

This course meets general AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credit(s)^TM requirements in states that have a CME requirement.

Based on information from state licensing authorities, this program meets special CME requirements in these states:

	Connecticut Risk Management
	Massachusetts Risk Management
	Pennsylvania Risk Management / Patient Safety
	Rhode Island Medical Ethics
	Rhode Island Other Regulatory Requirements

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Just Ask! Communicating Confidently about STDs, HIV, and Sexual Activity

Technical Requirements

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