MASLD Workshop
Overview
Needs Statement
Updating practicing physicians and other health professionals in both the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal and liver diseases/conditions is essential to providing quality care leading to improved patient outcomes. This activity is designed to increase knowledge,improve competence, and enhance performance of the physician learners in practice to ultimately better patient care and outcomes in gastroenterology.
Target Audience
Gastroenterologists, hepatologists, internists, primary care physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, fellows, medical trainees and students in the field of Gastroenterology.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of the session, the participants should be able to:
- Review metabolic dysfunction-associated liver disease (MASLD), including its epidemiology and clinical features.
- Discuss the process of diagnosing MASLD and its staging, including the use of relevant diagnostic criteria and tools.
- Develop effective management strategies for MASLD, including when and how to refer patients to higher levels of care for specialized treatment.
Accreditation
Physician
Baylor College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Baylor College of Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the
Nursing
Texas Children’s Hospital is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This NCPD activity awards 0.5 contact hours.
Nursing Learning Outcome Statement
Upon completion of the professional development activity, at least 75% of participants will report that the activity increased or validated their knowledge and can be applied to their practice in support of improving patient care and outcomes in gastroenterology.
Requirements for Successful Completion
To receive contact hours for this nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) activity, the participant must:
- Attend at least one session
- Complete a participant evaluation online
Available Credit
- 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 0.50 ANCC
- 0.50 Participation