Primary Care Lunch and Learn: Scabies

Objectives (Educational Content) :

1. Understand the clinical features of scabies infection in the pediatric patient.

2. Differentiate scabies infection from dermatologic ‘look-alikes’.

3. Review management of scabies and scabies complications.

4. Identify scenarios where subspecialty referral is indicated.

Target Audience:

General pediatricians, family physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers, psychologists, and nurses.

Identified Gap:

Pediatric healthcare providers need improved clinical knowledge and diagnostic skills to accurately identify and manage scabies infections. Education is needed to help differentiate scabies from similar dermatologic conditions, understand appropriate treatment strategies and complications, and recognize when subspecialty referral is warranted.

Estimated Time to Complete the Educational Activity:

1 hour(s)

Expiration Date for CE/CME Credit:

10-21-2026

Method of Participation in the Learning Process:

The learner will view the presentation, successfully complete a post-test and complete an activity evaluation.

Evaluation Methods:

All learners must successfully complete a post-test, as well as an activity evaluation, to claim CE/CME credit.

Disclosure:

The following presenter has indicated that no financial relationship with an ineligible company: Nicholas Nguyen, MD The following planning committee member has indicated that a financial relationship with an ineligible company: All relationships have been mitigated. The remaining planning committee/CME committee members have indicated that they have no financial relationships with any ineligible companies.

Accreditation Statement:

Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron is accredited by the Ohio State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CHMCA designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM.  Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Bibliography:

1. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/scabies-management Reviews treatment protocols for classic and crusted scabies, including pediatric considerations.

2. https://www.cdc.gov/scabies/signs-symptoms/index.html Details the clinical presentation of scabies in various age groups, including infants.

3. https://www.cdc.gov/scabies/about/index.html Provides an overview of scabies, including symptoms, transmission, and treatment.