Educational Objectives for each module:
Breast disorders module objectives:
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Participants will learn how to take an appropriate history in women with breast
complaints.
Participants will learn the proper technique for doing a breast examination.
Participants will learn how to approach a complaint of nipple discharge.
Participants will learn when to refer a woman with breast complaints.
Participants will learn about breast cancer risk models.
Cardiovascular Disease Module Objectives:
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Participants will understand the first set of evidence-based guidelines for the prevention
of cardiovascular disease in adult women with a broad range of cardiovascular risk.
Participants will understand the lifestyle modifications to lower cardiovascular risk.
Participants will understand the pharmacologic interventions available to lower
cardiovascular risk.
Participants will understand cardiovascular disease prevention strategies for clinical
practice
Contraception Module Objectives:
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Participants will recognize the importance of addressing contraception in women of
child-bearing potential.
Participants will learn about available contraception options.
Participants will gain the ability to provide contraception counseling.
Differences and Disparities Module Objectives:
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Participants will learn about women’s unique health care needs.
Participants will learn about women’s barriers to achieving good health.
Drug Safety in Pregnancy Module Objectives:
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Participants will learn about the Pregnancy Drug Classifications A,B,C,D, and X.
Participants will learn drug classes that are contraindicated in pregnancy.
Participants will learn drug classes that are considered to be acceptable for use in
pregnancy.
Participants will recognize that many drugs commonly prescribed in primary care are
unacceptable for use in pregnancy, so may not be ideal choices in women of childbearing age.
Eating Disorders Module Objectives:
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Participants will learn about the clinical presentation of an eating disorder.
Participants will review the differential diagnoses associated with eating disorders.
Participants will learn about anorexia including:
o Definitions.
o Demographics.
o Clinical presentations.
o Disease evaluation.
o Pathology.
o Treatment.
Participants will learn about bulimia including:
o Definitions.
o Demographics.
o Clinical presentations.
o Disease evaluation.
o Pathology.
o Treatment regimens.
Participants will learn the definitions of and clinical presentations of other eating
disorders.
Female Urologic Disorders Module Objectives:
Interstitial Cystitis:
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Participants will learn the incidence, epidemiology and pathogenesis of Interstitial
Cystitis (IC)
Participants will understand the role of the urothelium in the prevention and treatment
of IC.
Participants will learn the key concepts in the physical examination of the IC patient
Participants will understand the concept of multimodal therapy for the treatment of
IC.
Participants will learn the key treatments of IC
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Antidepressants
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Gabapentin
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Intravesical therapy
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Pentosan polysulfate
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Neuromodulation
Participants will learn about sexual dysfunction in the IC patient – pathogenesis and
treatment strategies.
Female Sexual Dysfunction:
Participants will learn:
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Incidence, epidemiology and pathophysiology of Female Sexual Dysfunction
Female pelvic anatomy
AFUD Classification of Female Sexual Disorders
Clinical Evaluation of the Female Sexual response
Treatment of FSD:
Oral agents
Neutraceuticals
Vacuum Clitoral Erection Device
Potential novel therapies
Incontinence:
Participants will learn:
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Terminology
Causes
Evaluation:
History
Physical Examination
Urodynamic evaluation
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Nonsurgical treatment, including bladder training, timed voiding, biofeedback, and
medications
Menopause Module Objectives:
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Participants will review recent studies about the use of hormone therapy in menopause.
Participants will learn techniques, hormonal and non-hormonal, for managing
menopausal vasomotor hot flashes.
Participants will review several trials that came out of the Women’s Health Initiative.
Menstrual Disorders Module Objectives:
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Participants will learn the definition of various menstrual disorders and how to make
the diagnosis.
Participants will learn the etiology of menstrual disorders.
Participants will learn how to evaluate menstrual complaints clinically.
Participants will learn how to manage menstrual complaints.
Osteoporosis Module Objectives:
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Participants will understand the definition, pathophysiology and consequences of
osteoporosis.
Participants will learn how to make a diagnosis of osteoporosis and osteopenia.
Participants will become familiar with secondary causes of osteoporosis.
Participants will understand the nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic interventions
available for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.
Participants will learn the guidelines for follow-up care for patients with osteoporosis.
Pap Smear Module Objectives:
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Participants will learn the risk factors for cervical cancer.
Participants will learn the techniques for obtaining a pap specimen.
Participants will review cervical cytology reports.
Participants will learn management of abnormal pap smears and HPV testing results.
Participants will review USPSTF and ACOG guidelines for cervical cancer screening.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Module Objectives:
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Participants will learn the clinical features of polycystic ovary syndrome.
Participants will learn the criteria for diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome.
Participants will learn the consequences of polycystic ovary syndrome.
Participants will feel comfortable evaluating patients for polycystic ovary syndrome.
Participants will feel comfortable managing patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.
Vaginitis Module Objectives:
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Participants will learn how to diagnose vaginal infections.
Participants will learn how to prepare and examine wet mounts.
Participants will learn how to treat vaginal infections.
Women’s Cancer Screening Module Objectives:
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Participants will learn the types of cancer for which national guidelines recommend
screening in women.
Participants will learn the ages at which national guidelines recommend beginning and
stopping cancer screening in women.
Participants will learn to use evidence to help make cancer screening decisions in
women.
Participants will learn the types of cancer for which there are no appropriate screening
tests according to national guidelines.
Women’s Disease Prevention Module Objectives:
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Participants will understand the importance of obtaining historical information from
women patients about previous participation in preventive healthcare.
Participants will learn the evidence-based preventive healthcare that should be
recommended for women including screening, counseling, chemoprevention,
medications, and immunizations.
Participants will learn available resources for obtaining more information on preventive
healthcare for women.
For more detailed information on preventive healthcare in women than what is covered in this
module, follow the links to web-based resources noted on the web links document.
Women’s Health Trials Module Objectives:
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The participants will gain an understanding of recent contributions to women’s health
literature.
The participants will learn how to apply evidence-based medicine principles to caring for
women patients.