PCOS Update: From Adolescence Across the Lifespan

Discuss the epidemiology, complex pathophysiology, associated risks and complications. List symptoms, signs & explain diagnostic work-up including the complex differential process. Describe evidence-based management approaches including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments and lifestyle modifications.

*Due to rapidly changing clinical knowledge, once purchased, you have 90 days access to complete this education. The expiration date below is for the product and doest not affect your 90 days access. 

Credits: 1.50 Contact Hours; 1.00 are Pharmacology
This activity is designated for 18 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid from 6/9/2025 to 6/8/2026. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Expiration Date: June 26, 2026
$35

LEARNING OBJECTIVES


After taking part in this educational activity, participants should be better able to:

-Discuss the pathophysiology of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
- Identify the new-pharmacologic and pharmacologic agents available for the treatment of osteoarthritis and RA.
-Compare and contrast newer pharmacologic agents with older agents with regard to benefits, risks, side effects, and drug interactions.

R. Mimi Secor, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN

NP, National Speaker

Senior Faculty with APEA

Dr. Mimi Secor is a Family Nurse Practitioner, national speaker and ducator, international best-selling author, aedia Ambassador and health coach. Dr. Secor has worked for 45 years as a Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in Women's Health and more recently in Health and Fitness. She is senior faculty w/ Advanced Practice Education Associates (APEA). In 2015, Dr. Secor earned her Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMUoHP) in Provo, Utah. She is a fellow in BOTH the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and the American Academy of Nursing (AAN). Dr Secor has also published extensively, including her 2023 #1 Best-Selling book, “Healthy and Fit at Any Age” currently available at www.healthyandfitatanyage.com and her NEW 2023 (5th edition) co-authored textbook, Advanced Health Assessment of Women; Skills, Procedures, and Management, 2018 (2nd edition) co-authored textbook, Fast Facts About the Gynecologic Exam for Nurse Practitioners, PAs and Midwives- both by Springer Publishing. She has received numerous awards (for her contributions to the NP profession) including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Massachusetts Coalition of NPs (MCNP), the Outstanding Alumnae Award from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions and in 2023 she was selected as one of America’s Top NPs by Point of Care Network (a people’s choice award from fellow NPs).

CE/CME INFORMATION


Obtain Your Credits

To earn credits for this activity, navigate to the Content(s) tab and complete all course components in the following order: 1) watch the course presentation video; 2) complete the course evaluation; 3) pass the post-test with a score of 2/3 (66.7%) or higher. You may retake the post-test until a passing score is achieved, at which point you will be able to view/print a copy of your certificate of completion. This online certificate will also be saved within your profile 'My Courses/Certificates' -> 'Transcript/Certificates Earned'  for future access.

Designation Statement

NPACE designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.50 contact hours, of which 1.00 is pharmacology credit. Participants should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity is designated for 1.50 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid from 6/9/2025 to 6/8/2026 . 

Accreditation Statement

Nurse Practitioner Associates for Continuing Education is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In addition to ANCC, NPACE is approved as a provider of continuing education in nursing by: the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP8720

This activity has been reviewed by the American Academy of Physician Associates Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.50 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid from 6/9/2025 to 6/8/2026 . 

DISCLOSURES


Faculty

Contributing faculty, Wendy Wright, Mimi Secor, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN  has no financicial relationships to disclosed.

Planners

All planners and contributors involved in this educational activity have disclosed no relevant financial relationships. 

Disclaimer

The material presented in this continuing education program is being made available for educational purposes only and is not intended to represent the best or only methods, medications and/or guidelines appropriate for the medical situation discussed. Rather the material is intended to present an approach, view, statement, or opinion of the presenter(s), which may be helpful, or of interest to other practitioners and should not be used by clinicians without the evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities. NPACE disclaims any liability, loss, injury, or damage incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of any information given in a presentation.

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use

This educational activity may mention the uses of products that are not approved by the FDA for the indication(s) being discussed. The presenter(s) are instructed to notify participants when they are discussing unapproved uses or investigational agents. The opinions related to unapproved uses of products are solely those of the presenter(s) and are not endorsed or recommended by NPACE. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Commercial Support

There is no commercial support for this activity.

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Pre-Test
3 Questions  |  1 attempt  |  0/3 points to pass
3 Questions  |  1 attempt  |  0/3 points to pass Please complete this pre-test prior to watching the presentation video - Simply click the 'Take Quiz' button. This pre-test is a non-graded assessment tool we use to establish a baseline and determine a participant's pre-existing knowledge.
Presentation Video
Open to view video.
Open to view video.
Course Evaluation
9 Questions
Post-Test
3 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  2/3 points to pass
3 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  2/3 points to pass Pass this 3 question post-test with a score of 2/3 (66.7%) or higher.
Certificate
1.50 CE/CME category 1 credits (1.00 Pharmacology) credits  |  Certificate available
1.50 CE/CME category 1 credits (1.00 Pharmacology) credits  |  Certificate available You can now view/print a copy of your certificate of completion by clicking the button to the right. This online certificate will also be saved within your 'My Coures/Certificates' --> 'Transcript/Certificates Earned' for future access.