Program Description & Educational Objectives
In this activity, three experts on women’s health debate the current disparities and needs as well as the latest recommendations and best practices for preconception counseling and care of women of reproductive age. Practical guidance will be offered through a discussion of patient scenarios, and key questions and areas of controversy will also be addressed.
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Interpret and apply to practice the current recommendations and best practices for preconception counseling and care in female patients of child-bearing age
- Demonstrate knowledge of the latest evidence related to the benefits of folate supplementation on fetal development, and make appropriate recommendations regarding doses and sources of folate to all female patients of child-bearing age
- Develop and implement effective strategies to ensure optimal preconception counseling and care is provided to all female patients of child-bearing age during routine office visits
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of US obstetricians, gynecologists, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and other medical professionals involved in the care of female patients of child-bearing age.
Requirements for Successful Completion
In order to receive credit, participants must view the activity and complete the post-test and evaluation form. There are no pre-requisites and there is no fee to participate in this activity or to receive CME/CNE/CPE credit. Statements of Credit are awarded upon successful completion of the post-test and evaluation form.
Media: Internet
Release and Expiration Dates: July 12, 2010 - July 11, 2011
Time to Complete: 30 minutes
Faculty & Disclosure
Course Director and Moderator
Lee P. Shulman, MD
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Director of Clinical Genetics
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, Illinois
Lee P. Shulman, MD,
has a financial interest/relationship or affiliation in the form of:
Consultant for Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.; GlaxoSmithKline; Merck & Co., Inc.; Ortho-McNeil, Inc.; Schering-Plough Corporation; and TEVA Pharmaceuticals USA.
Grant/Research Support from Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Speakers Bureau participant with Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.; GlaxoSmithKline; Merck & Co., Inc.; Ortho-McNeil, Inc.; Schering-Plough Corporation; and TEVA Pharmaceuticals USA.
Honoraria from Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Ortho-McNeil, Inc.; Schering-Plough Corporation; and TEVA Pharmaceuticals USA.
Interviewees
Jeffrey S. Dungan, MD
Associate Professor
Division of Clinical Genetics
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, Illinois
Jeffrey S. Dungan, MD,
currently has no financial interests/relationships or affiliations in relation to this activity.
Anne Moore, MSN, RNC
Professor of Nursing
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee
Immediate Past Chair
Board of Directors for the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health
Anne Moore, MSN, RNC,
has a financial interest/relationship or affiliation in the form of:
Consultant for Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. and TEVA Pharmaceuticals USA.
Speakers Bureau participant with Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. and TEVA Pharmaceuticals USA.
Content Director
Kadrin Wilfong, MD
PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, Inc.
Kadrin Wilfong, MD,
currently has no financial interests/relationships or affiliations in relation to this activity.
All additional planning committee members, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, Inc. staff, and Purdue University College of Pharmacy staff have no relationships to disclose.
Sponsorship, Credit & Support
Physicians
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 Purdue University College of Pharmacy and PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education. Purdue University College of Pharmacy, an equal access/equal opportunity institution, is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Purdue University College of Pharmacy designates this educational activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses
Purdue University Continuing Nursing Education (CNEP-09, 06/01/2011) is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Indiana State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
This activity has been approved for 0.5 contact hour(s).
Note: Not all state nursing boards will accept programs less than 1.0 hour in length for credit. Please click here to find out the status of your state.
Pharmacists
Purdue University College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This is a knowledge-based, continuing education activity of Purdue University, an equal access/equal opportunity institution. Universal Activity Number (UAN): 0018-9999-10-131-H01-P, 0.5 contact hours (0.05 CEUs).
Release Date: July 12, 2010 Expiration Date: July 11, 2011
This activity is supported by an educational grant from 
