This issue reviews the evidence on red flag signs and symptoms for low back pain, current diagnostic studies recommendations, and best-practice treatment and disposition strategies. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 09/01/2025

This issue reviews colonic diverticular disease, exploring the etiology, pathophysiology, and clinical management in the urgent care setting. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 08/01/2025

Minor ocular injuries can be managed in the urgent care setting, while vision-threatening injuries require prompt identification and referral. This issue discusses injuries to the eye itself—rather than the bony orbit, eyelid, or surround structures—as well as comprehensive management and emergency department or ophthalmology referral as needed. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 3 Trauma CME credit, subject to your state and institutional approval. CME expires on 07/01/2028

Most wrist injuries are rarely life-threatening and can be managed in the urgent care setting. This issue details how a thorough physical examination complemented by appropriate imaging studies can lead to comprehensive management and referral as needed. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 3 Trauma CME credits. CME expires on 06/01/2025

Headache is among the most common chief complaints seen in urgent care. This article reviews management strategies for primary headache disorders, which include migraine, tension-type headache, and cluster headache, as well as secondary headache disorders such as medication overuse headache. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 2 Pain Management CME credits and 2 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 05/01/2025.

This article reviews both traumatic and nontraumatic causes of elbow and forearm pain in children that includes how to conduct a thorough physical examination in an injured child, using a conservative approach for imaging studies, and emergency department referral only for fracture concern. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 3 Trauma CME credits. CME expires on 04/01/2025.

Elbow and forearm pain are typically caused by overuse injuries or chronic conditions and can be managed in the urgent care setting. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 3 Trauma CME credits. CME expires on 03/01/2025.

Most ankle injuries are rarely life-threatening and can be managed in the outpatient setting. This review details how a thorough physical examination complemented by appropriate imaging studies can lead to comprehensive management and referral as needed. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Trauma CME credits. CME expires on 02/01/2025.

Nephrolithiasis has variable presentation and treatment recommendations in urgent care. This review aids clinicians in understanding the current evidence-based diagnostic and treatment recommendations for the management of patients who present to urgent care with nephrolithiasis. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 01/01/2028.

This issue reviews the current diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations for the management of patients who present to urgent care with influenza-like illness. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 2 Pharmacology CME credits and 4 Infectious Disease CME credits. CME expires on 12/01/2027.

This issue provides evidence-based management of the evaluation and treatment of epistaxis in the urgent care setting. It also discusses common causes of epistaxis and what presentations require higher level of care. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 11/01/2027.

This issue provides evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis, treatment, and disposition of acute gastroenteritis in adults. It also highlights patient and environmental factors that can increase the likelihood of severe disease that warrants escalation of supportive care. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 10/01/2027.

Abnormal uterine bleeding is a common and distressing experience for many women. Urgent care clinicians should have a comprehensive understanding of the pathophysiology and etiologies of this condition to effectively manage these patients. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 09/01/2027.

Acute otalgia is a common complaint seen in the urgent care. Understanding the broad differential of the many forms of acute otitis media and acute otitis externa is necessary to avoid misdiagnosis and antibiotic overuse. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 3 Pharmacology CME credits and 4 Infectious Disease CME credits. CME expires on 08/01/2027.

Shoulder pain complaints in urgent care may be caused by acute injury or by overuse. Accurate diagnosis is essential to preventing chronic pain, disability, and complications. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Trauma CME credits. CME expires on 07/01/2027.

Urgent care management of HIV includes screening and testing, prescribing of PEP, and treatment of patients with an established diagnosis. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Infectious Disease CME credits, 4 HIV CME credits, and 2 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 06/01/2027.

While many cases are self-limiting, angioedema can be a symptom of a life-threatening emergency and requires thorough evaluation. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 1 Pharmacology CME credit. CME expires on 05/01/2027.

Many patients with low-risk electrical injuries can be safely managed in and discharged from urgent care, but clinicians must also be able to recognize high-risk injuries. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible 4 Trauma CME credit. CME expires on 04/01/2027.

Patients who have had a COVID-19 infection may present to urgent care with a wide variety of symptoms that are associated with long COVID. This issue reviews recommendations for managing these patients based on the current state of knowledge about long COVID. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. CME expires on 03/01/2027.

The diagnostic approach to dizziness has changed from a focus on symptom quality to a timing-and triggers approach. This approach can be used in urgent care to quickly differentiate benign dizziness from deadly causes. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible 1 Stroke CME credit. CME expires on 02/01/2027.

It is often challenging to distinguish bacterial from viral causes of pneumonia in children, but this distinction is vital for effective treatment. This issue provides guidance for the diagnosis and management of pediatric community-acquired pneumonia in the urgent care setting. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible 4 Infectious Disease and 1 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 01/01/2027.

The causes of acute joint pain are varied, but this urgent care presentation must always prompt consideration for infectious causes, including septic arthritis. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible 1 Pharmacology and 1 Pain Management. CME credits CME expires on 12/01/2026.

The management of asthma in urgent care is most often focused on stabilization of an acute exacerbation, after which the patient can be bridged to long-term management. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 1 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 11/01/2026.

Mild to moderately severe PID can be managed in the urgent care setting with prompt diagnosis and evidence-based treatment recommendations. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Infectious Disease CME credits and 1 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 10/01/2026.

Management of upper and lower extremity fractures in children often requires awareness of age-specific injury patterns and conditions. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Trauma and .25 Pain Management CME credits. CME expires on 09/01/2026.

The causes of red eye presentations in urgent care can range from benign to vision threatening. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 1 Infectious Disease and .25 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 08/01/2026.

This issue reviews the current evidence on evaluation and management of skin and soft-tissue infections, including identification cellulitis, abscess, and necrotizing infections. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Infectious Disease and 1 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 07/01/2026.

While presentations are sometimes nonspecific, timely diagnosis and treatment of tick-borne illnesses are critical. This issue reviews the diagnosis and management of the tick-borne illnesses most likely to be seen in urgent care. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Infectious Disease and 1 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 06/01/2026.

This issue reviews the urgent care management of common acute traumatic and atraumatic dental emergencies. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 3 Trauma, 2 Pain Management, 1 Infectious Disease, and 1 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 05/01/2026.

This issue reviews evidence-based recommendations and current guidelines for management of community-acquired pneumonia in urgent care settings. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 1 Pharmacology and 4 Infectious Disease CME credits. CME expires on 04/01/2026.

This issue reviews the updated guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 3 Pharmacology and 4 Infectious Disease CME credits. CME expires on 03/01/2026.

This issue reviews the clinical evaluation and management of acute hand injuries in the urgent care setting. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Trauma CME credits. CME expires on 02/01/2026.

This issue reviews the current recommendations for the evaluation and treatment of pediatric patients who present to urgent care with acute bronchiolitis. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Infectious Disease CME credits. CME expires on 01/01/2026.

This issue reviews recommendations for the evidence-based evaluation and risk stratification of patients with chest pain who present to urgent care. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires 11/01/2025.

This issue reviews the evaluation and management of pharyngitis in urgent care, including the indications for testing and treatment for group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 2 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires 10/01/2025.

Urinary tract infection is a common presentation in urgent care, but complications, atypical presentations, UTI mimics, and antibiotic resistance can present management challenges. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 3 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires 09/01/2025.

This issue reviews the current evidence for the evaluation, cleansing, and repair of wounds and lacerations in the urgent care setting. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Trauma CME and 1 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires 08/01/2025.

This issue reviews the evidence-based recommendations for urgent care management of thermal burns, including sunburn. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 09/01/2028

Although rabies vaccine is rarely administered at urgent care centers, urgent care clinicians can play a role in the prevention of rabies before and after mammalian bites or exposures by identifying patients who require pre- or post-exposure prophylaxis. No CME for this activity.

Patients with closed head injury (CHI) who present to UC require careful evaluation for any high-risk factors requiring imaging or ED transfer. This course reviews clinical guidelines and decision rules as well as recommendations for discharge. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Trauma CME credits. CME expires 05/01/2028.

The most common discharge diagnosis for children who present to urgent care with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea is acute gastroenteritis. This course reviews urgent care evidence-based recommendations for the evaluation and management of pediatric acute gastroenteritis. . Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 1 Pharmacology CME credit and 2 Infectious disease CME credits. CME expires on 04/15/2028

Management of the syncopal patient in the UC setting requires distinguishing life-threatening causes from benign ones. Learn the common causes of syncope and the best tools for evaluating syncopal patients. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires 4/1/2028.