Testing and Screening Guidelines for HPV

Pricing: Member: $50.00 NonMember: $65.00 Junior Member: $10.00


Intended Audience
This anatomic pathology activity is intended for pathologists who have basic to moderate knowledge and skills in gynecological pathology and want to develop their skills in diagnosing cancer.


Description
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the main cause of malignancies of the lower anogenital tract and oropharynx. Keep up with current scientific knowledge as this activity reviews testing for high-risk HPV infections, screening for cervical cancer using the pap test, and key points of cytohistologic correlations in cervical pathology. In addition, the American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology 2019 guidelines and screenings for cervical cancer, and the current recommendations for anal and oropharyngeal cancer screening will be discussed. Finally, approved HPV vaccines in addition to facts and myths about the vaccine will be discussed.

This activity was originally presented at CAP21 as part of the activity The Money is in the LAST Detail: Diagnosis and Management of Human Papillomavirus Infection-Associated Lesions.

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

  1. Describe the laboratory tests available for HPV infection.
  2. Identify the different screening guidelines for HPV and associated precancerous and cancerous lesions.
  3. Review various HPV vaccines available.

Authors/Faculty
Krisztina Hanley, MD, FCAP, FASCP


CME Information
Accreditation: The College of American Pathologists (CAP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Category 1: The College of American Pathologists designates this internet enduring material educational activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.


Payment Information
To pay with a check, print a copy of this page and send it with your check to the address below. You will be notified when your payment has been processed and you have been registered into the activity.

College of American Pathologists
CAP Learning
325 Waukegan Road
Northfield, IL 60093-2750

Refund Policy
Refunds will be handled on an exception basis. Please submit your request to the CAP in writing via email at education@cap.org or fax at 847-832-8006.


Technical Requirements
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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 education@cap.org.


Availability
This activity and evaluation are available March 14, 2022 - March 13, 2025, at 11:59 PM (CT). Upon completion of the activity your credit will be awarded. Your certificate may be downloaded from your Transcript.

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
  • 1.25 Lifelong Learning
  • 1.25 Participation
Course opens: 
03/14/2022
Course expires: 
03/13/2025
Cost:
$0.00

Available Credit

  • 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
  • 1.25 Lifelong Learning
  • 1.25 Participation

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Pricing: Member: $50.00 NonMember: $65.00 Junior Member: $10.00


Payment Information
To pay with a check, print a copy of this page and send it with your check to the address below. You will be notified when your payment has been processed and you have been registered into the activity.

College of American Pathologists
CAP Learning
325 Waukegan Road
Northfield, IL 60093-2750

Refund Policy
Refunds will be handled on an exception basis. Please submit your request to the CAP in writing via email at education@cap.org or fax at 847-832-8006.


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 education@cap.org.


Availability
This activity and evaluation are available March 14, 2022, and expire March 13, 2025, at 11:59 PM (CT). Upon completion of the activity your credit will be awarded. Your certificate may be downloaded from your Transcript.