Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) occurs in approximately 30% of patients with psoriasis.¹ The skin manifestation of psoriasis precedes joint disease in 85% of patients by an average of 12 years.² Because of the significant incidence of PsA in patients with psoriasis, and because there is a long delay in the onset of symptoms, it is essential that dermatologists screen for and recognize the early symptoms of PsA.

At the end of this CE activity, participants should be able to:

• Implement screening guidelines to ensure 75% of my patients with psoriasis are screened for psoriatic arthritis in the next three months.
• Apply professional treatment guidelines in more than 50% of my patients with psoriatic arthritis in the next three months.
• Coordinate care and consult with rheumatologists for more than 50% of my patients with moderate or severe psoriatic arthritis in the next three months.

The following learning objectives pertain only to those requesting CNE credit:

• Review screening guidelines for psoriatic arthritis in patients with psoriasis.
• Define treatment guidelines for patients with psoriatic arthritis.
• Examine ways to coordinate care with rheumatologists in patients with moderate-to-severe PsA.

Dermatologists, rheumatologists, internists, primary care physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, and other health care providers that manage or counsel patients with psoriatic arthritis.

There is no fee for this activity.    

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CME Credit (Physicians):
USF Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

USF Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CNE Credit (Nurses):
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 15510, for 1.5 contact hours.

Note to Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists: the content of this activity pertains to pharmacology. Earn up to 1.5 contact hours of pharmacotherapeutic contact hours.

CPE Credit (Pharmacists):

CME Outfitters, LLC, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. 1.5 contact hours (0.15 CEUs)

Universal Activity Number: 0376-0000-15-010-L01-P (live programs)

0376-0000-15-010-H01-P (recorded programs)

Activity Type: knowledge-based