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  • Colposcopy
  • Papillomavirus Infections
  • Uterine Cervical Dysplasia
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms
  • Vaccination

Preventing Cervical Cancer: Best Practices in Pap and HPV Testing

Cervical cancer remains a major global health concern, disproportionately affecting women in regions without effective screening programs. In the United States, the widespread implementation of Papanicolaou testing and human papillomavirus vaccination has significantly reduced the incidence and mortality of cervical cancer. This activity reviews the etiology, epidemiology, and pathophysiology of cervical cancer, emphasizing the role of high-risk human papillomavirus infection and the progression through cervical dysplasia. This activity highlights evidence-based screening recommendations, Papanicolaou cytology techniques, human papillomavirus co-testing, and updated guidelines from major organizations, including the United States Preventive Services Task Force, the American Cancer Society, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology. Clinicians learn to identify appropriate screening intervals, interpret Bethesda System results, and manage abnormal findings across diverse populations. This activity also addresses specimen collection techniques; the evolution of cytopathology; diagnostic procedures, such as colposcopy; and the importance of vaccination and patient education. Participants can expect to strengthen their ability to coordinate care, improve follow-up systems, and apply trauma-informed practices during pelvic exams. Enhanced collaboration among clinicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, laboratory professionals, and public healthcare providers supports comprehensive, patient-centered cervical cancer prevention and care.

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Credit types

AAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 2 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 2 creditsNursingUp to 2 creditsPharmacyUp to 2 credits

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABPATH — Lifelong LearningUp to 2 pointsABPMR — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 2 pointsABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 pointsABP — Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentUp to 2 pointsABPMR — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 pointsABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 points

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Target Specialties

Cross-Specialty

Relevant across 8 specialties.

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  • Article / monograph / reference
  • Credit · Up to 2 credits
  • MOC · Up to 2 points
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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