Target Audience

This CME activity is intended for medical professionals who practice medicine in the on-demand space including Urgent Care, retail medicine and other similar venues. These providers may include physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.

Designation Statement

The Urgent Care Association (UCA) designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should claim credits only commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Credits may be claimed for one year from the date of release of this issue.

CME Objectives

1. Provide updates on the diagnosis and treatment of clinical conditions commonly managed by on-demand providers
2. Alert on-demand providers to potential unusual cases that may present to them
3. Utilize tips and tricks to improve patient care in the on-demand space

Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirement and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the Urgent Care Association and the College of Urgent Care Medicine. UCA is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Credit Instructions 

Once you have read the article, please log into your UCA profile. Once you are logged in go to Resources-> CME Information->Claiming CME Form. Complete the survey with the requested information for Urgent Caring. Your certificate will then be emailed to you within 3-5 business days. Please email learning@ucaoa.org with questions.

CUCM CME Planning Committee

Jennifer Carlquist, PA-C

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Tracey Davidoff, MD, FCUCM

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Chris Chao, MD

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John George, PA-C

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Cesar Mora Jaramillo, MD

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Lorilea Johnson, FNP-BC, DNP

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Bradley Layman, PA-C

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Max Lebow, MD

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Patrick O’Malley, MD

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Victoria Pittman, PA-C

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Keith Pochick, MD

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Michael Weinstock, MD

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Disclaimer

Medical practice and knowledge are constantly evolving and changing. This information is peer-reviewed but should not be your only source. Providers of care should use discretion when applying knowledge to any individual patient.

URGENT CARING STAFF MEMBERS

Urgent Caring Editors-in-Chief

Tracey Q. Davidoff, MD, FCUCM

Cesar Mora Jaramillo, MD, FAAFP, FCUCM

Occupational Medicine Section

Max Lebow, MD, MPH

Advancing the Specialty/Antibiotic Stewardship Section

Joseph Toscano, MD, FCUCM

Wound Management Section

Patrick O’Malley, MD

EKG Section

Jerry Jones, MD, FACEP, FAAEM

Coding Section

Brad Laymon PA-C, CPC, CEMC

Administrator

Laurel Stoimenoff, PT, CHC

Publisher

Urgent Care Association

CUCM Board of Directors: Executive Committee

–  Chris Chao, MD, President

–  Chrysa Charno, PA-C, FCUCM, Vice-President

–  Cesar Mora Jaramillo, MD, FAAFP, FCUCM, Treasurer

–  Jasmeet Bhogal, MD, Immediate Past President