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 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Introduction, Course WB1032

Course Instructions

  1. Read all required materials:
    These include:
    1. Didactic Text
    2. Assessing and Documenting Impairment in CFS (Appendix A)
    3. Energy Conservation in CFS (Appendix B)
    4. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Fact Sheet (Appendix C)
    5. CFS Resources (Appendix D)
    6. Case Study One: Lillia
    7. Case Study Two: Rita
  2. If your session times out or if you must re-enter the website go to https://www.clinicalrounds.com/obiexam/cfidslogin2.asp. Access your progress profile by clicking on the course description for Course Two, WB1032, CFS: Diagnosis and Management. Once you open the new screen click on “Begin Exam” located under “Status” and complete the Self-study Learning Assessment. After participants successfully* complete the exam, they are given access to the Self-study Course Evaluation and the certificate of completion.

*Participants are given two opportunities to score 70% or higher on a learning assessment and are also asked to complete a course evaluation. At that time, a certificate can be requested. Please note that all certificates are sent after evaluation of participant’s registration requirements. The amount of CE credit may vary and is determined by the actual length of time participants spend on the materials. (Note that this time will not exceed the approved program length for each credit type: CME, CME non-physician, CNE and CEU.) Please see the accreditation statement for additional information.

Learning Time

Chapter One (Approximately 10 minutes to complete.)

  1. Overview of CFS
  2. Possible Contributing Factors
  3. Myths Surrounding CFS

Chapter Two (Approximately 25 minutes to complete.)

  1. CFS Case Definition
  2. Diagnosis
  3. Management of CFS

Chapter Three (Approximately 10 minutes to complete.)

  1. Impact of CFS
  2. Prognosis
  3. Disability
  4. Conclusion

Appendices (Approximately 30 minutes to complete.)

Case Studies (Approximately 25 minutes to complete.)

Learning Assessment and Evaluation (Approximately 20 minutes to complete.)

This course was authored, reviewed and/or edited by the following individuals:
James Jones, MD, CDC/NCID
Teresa Lupton, RN, BSS, CFIDS Association of America
K. Kimberly McCleary, BA, CEO, CFIDS Association of America
William Reeves, MD, CDC/NCID
Vicki Walker, BA, Graduate Certificate in Public Health Issues, formerly of the CFIDS Association of America

Curriculum advisory panelists:
Kristine Healy, MPH, PA-C, Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL
Leonard Jason, PhD, DePaul University, Chicago, IL
Nancy Klimas, MD, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, FL
Charles Lapp, MD, Hunter-Hopkins Center, Charlotte, NC

Contributors for special topics:
Lucinda Bateman, MD, The Fatigue Consultation Clinic, Salt Lake City, UT
Staci Stevens, MS, Workwell Foundation, Ripon, CA

One last thing, if you are having problems accessing the course or getting to the certificate, please make certain your pop-up blocker is turned off.

Page last modified: December 24, 2007
Content Source: National Center for Zoonotic, Vector-Borne, and Enteric Diseases (ZVED)