Updated ACOG Recommendations for the Prevention of Congenital Syphilis

Speakers: Kanchi Chadha, MD, FACOG and Joanne Simone, RN, MS.

As rates of syphilis during pregnancy have increased nationally and in New Jersey, so has the importance of identifying and treating syphilis in pregnancy. This webinar will review current syphilis screening recommendations from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and provide resources to obstetric providers.

Target Audience: Obstetricians, midwives, nurses

Learning Outcome: At the conclusion of the program, participants will self-report increased knowledge of syphilis screening recommendations and resources.

Successful Completion: To receive contact hours for viewing this recorded continuing education program, the participant must register for the program, view the entire webinar (as defined by at least 80% of the time), and complete and submit an electronic evaluation. A certificate of completion will be distributed within four weeks of submission of the evaluation.

Disclosures: The planners and speakers do not have any conflicts of interest to report for this activity. 

Commercial Support: There is no commercial support for this activity. 

Continuing Nursing Education Contact Hours: This program has been awarded 0.5 contact hours. 

The Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by New Jersey State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. P194-3/23-26.

Approval status does not imply endorsement by the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey, NJSNA or by ANCC of any commercial products discussed/displayed in conjunction with the educational activity.