VBDM-A 2026: Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases

All laboratory personnel from a laboratory that participated in the VBDM-A 2026 Vector-Borne Disease Molecular Surveys program.

Description
Staff from laboratories participating in the VBDM-A 2026 Vector-Borne Disease Molecular Surveys program can individually earn CE credit reading the Participant Summary, accessed online or within this activity, and answering online learning assessment questions. The online learning assessment questions are designed to reinforce concepts and discussion points presented in the reading.

Objectives
After completing this activity, you should be able to:

  1. Describe the morphologic features used for identifying medically important hard ticks at the genus level.
  2. Describe the appropriate treatment for Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF).
  3. List viruses that may be transmitted by ticks in North America.
  4. Recognize the differing treatment strategies for tick-borne diseases.
  5. Recognize key features used to differentiate Babesia species from Plasmodium falciparum on thick and thin blood films.

CE Information
CE (Continuing Education for nonphysicians): The CAP designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 credit(s) of continuing education. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity is approved for continuing education credit in the states of California and Florida.

The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification (BOC) Certification Maintenance Program (CMP) accepts this activity to meet the continuing education requirements.

Technical Requirements
Pop-up blockers must be turned off.

The CAP recognizes that some Veteran’s Administration, US Government, and military participants may have difficulty accessing the online activity. If you experience difficulty or have any questions, please contact a representative of the Customer Contact Center at 800-323-4040 option 1 or [email protected].

Availability
This activity and evaluation are available July 13, 2026 - July 12, 2027, at 11:59 PM (CT). Upon completion of the activity your credit will be awarded. Your certificate may be downloaded from your Transcript.

CC: 4VBDMA2607W.2026

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 CE
  • 1.00 Physician Participation
Course opens: 
07/13/2026
Course expires: 
07/12/2027
Cost:
$0.00

Available Credit

  • 1.00 CE
  • 1.00 Physician Participation

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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All laboratory personnel from a laboratory that participated in the VBDM-A 2026 Vector-Borne Disease Molecular Surveys program may complete this activity.

Technical Requirements
Pop-up blockers must be turned off.

The CAP recognizes that some Veteran’s Administration, US Government, and military participants may have difficulty accessing the online activity. If you experience difficulty or have any questions, please contact a representative of the Customer Contact Center at 800-323-4040 option 1 or [email protected].

Availability
This activity and evaluation are available July 13, 2026, and expire July 12, 2027, at 11:59 PM (CT). Upon completion of the activity your credit will be awarded. Your certificate may be downloaded from your Transcript.