Instructions for Continuing Education Credit
Sponsored by
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Medical School
Center for Public Health Preparedness and Biomedical Research
The Texas Department of Health—Region 8
In Cooperation with
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
School of Allied Health
| Release date: February 15, 2004 |
Expiration Date: February 14, 2007 |
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It will take approximately one hour to complete the navigation and study
of the basic components of this web based training for Reportable Diseases
and Conditions in Texas, additional links are offered for informational
purposes only.
Faculty Disclosure
Policy
It is the policy of The University of Texas Health
Science Center at San Antonio to insure balance, independence, objectivity,
and scientific rigor in all its educational programs. All faculty
participating as speakers in any UTHSCSA sponsored programs are
required to disclose to the program audience any real or apparent
conflict of interest that may have a direct bearing on the subject
matter of the continuing education program. Speakers are asked to
indicate when they are discussing off-label uses of drugs or products.
Faculty for Web Based Training
Sandra Guerra-Cantu, MD, MPH, Public Health Physician,
Texas Department of Health, Region 8, and the San Antonio Metropolitan
Health District.
Has nothing to disclose and this project was funded solely by
the Texas Department of Health, Region 8.
No off label uses of drugs or products will be discussed in the
program.
LaDona Rayburn Farinacci, DrPH, University of Texas
Health Science Center, Center for Public Health Preparedness and
Biomedical Research.
Has nothing to disclose and this project was funded solely by
the Texas Department of Health, Region 8.
No off label uses of drugs or products will be discussed in the
program.
Bill Lydon, Contract Manager, Texas Department of
Health, Region 8.
Has nothing to disclose and this project was funded solely by
the Texas Department of Health, Region 8.
No off label uses of drugs or products will be discussed in the
program.
Trudi Nekomoto, MSPH, Epidemiologist, Texas Department
of Health, Region 8.
Has nothing to disclose and this project was funded solely by
the Texas Department of Health, Region 8.
No off label uses of drugs or products will be discussed in the
program.
The course material presented in this training
was prepared by staff of the Texas Department of Health Region 8
and the University of Texas Health Science Center Center for Public
Health Preparedness and Biomedical Research. |
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Update Schedule
There will be quarterly reviews of information pertaining to the website
and web-training for routine information and immediate additions or changes
when pertinent reportable diseases or conditions are made available through
the Texas Department of Health.
Target Audience
The target audience for the preliminary launching of this web based training
on reportable diseases and conditions will be for physicians, physician
assistants, nurses, other health care providers and public health workers
in the Texas Department of Health Region 8 interested in extending their
knowledge and accessibility to information on this important topic.
No-charge CME - Promotional Launch Phase
This continuing education course is accredited by The University of Texas
Health Science Center at San Antonio - Department of Continuing Education
and is funded by the Texas Department of Health - Region 8. The course
is being provided without charge to early participants during its promotional
launch phase.
Goal
To promote the reporting of diseases and conditions required by State
of Texas Public Health Law and Administrative Codes to strengthen public
health epidemiology, surveillance, and reporting procedures.
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Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this web based self-study, participants will be able
to:
- Describe in general terms the State of Texas Reportable Diseases
and Conditions rationale, who, what, when, where, and how to report.
- Understand why reporting is so important for public health communicable
disease control and prevention.
- Understand the procedures for reporting including the availability
of telephone numbers and reporting forms.
- List the reportable diseases and condition categories 2.1 -2.6.
- Expand knowledge on issues related to reporting such as confidentiality,
HIPPA regulations, and best practices for delivery of sensitive information
to patients.
- Have available patient information sheets for use in physician offices,
clinics, and hospitals.
- Increase knowledge of important web site links that can be referred
to as needed in clinical practice.
Credit Hours Available
Physicians – 1.0 AMA PRA category 1 credit
Physician Assistants – 1 credit
Nursing – 1.0 hour, Nursing Type 2
Others – 1.0 contact hour for certificate of completion
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 through the joint sponsorship
of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Medical School, the Center for Public Health Preparedness and Biomedical
Research, and the Texas Department of Health, Region 8. The University
of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Medical School is
accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Texas Health
Science Center at San Antonio Medical School designates
this educational activity for a maximum of 1 category
1 credit toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition
Award. Each physician should claim only those credits
that he/she actually spent in the activity. |
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Instructions for Web Based Training
This web based self study includes three distinct modules:
- Introduction to Reportable Disease and Conditions
- Classifications of Reportable Diseases
- Issues in Reporting
There are two options for this training:
- You can review these educational modules for informational purposes
and not receive continuing education credit. This web training would
serve to provide education for a public health service.
- You can review these educational modules and then proceed to the testing
section to receive continuing education (CE) credits for (1) Physicians
– up to 1.0 AMA PRA category 1 credit; (2) Physician Assistant
- 1 credit; (3) Nursing – up to 1.0 hour, nursing type 2; (4)
Others – up to 1.0 contact hour for certificate of completion.
When the training on reportable disease and conditions is initiated
for either purpose, you will be asked to provide a username and password
at the beginning of the course. After complete review of the course modules
you will have an option to choose CE credit, or no CE credit.
- If no CE credit, you will then EXIT the program.
- If yes CE credit, you will then submit information such as name,
and contact information and then take a brief quiz and course evaluation.
- If you score 70% or more you will be able to download a certificate
of completion, specifying for (1) physician CME; (2) physician assistant
(3) nurse; (4) other healthcare provider or public health worker.
If you have questions or concerns about this web site or web based training
please contact by email: webmaster@texasready.com.
If you have questions or concerns on clinical or public health issues
please contact by email: public-health-physician@texasready.com.
Your web based training for the State of Texas Reportable Disease and
Conditions is now complete! Feel free to visit our website www.texasready.com
at regular intervals for additional information and training.
Thank you for your participation and have a great day!
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