CME Outfitters Announces Live psychCME TV Activity: "Linking Genes, Receptors, and Treatments&q
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CME Outfitters Announces Live psychCME TV Activity: "Linking Genes, Receptors, and Treatments"
Rockville, MD August 23, 2005 -- CME Outfitters, LLC, nationally accredited provider of multidisciplinary medical education programming and related healthcare communications services, is pleased to announce an upcoming live and interactive CE activity titled "Linking Genes, Receptors, and Treatments in the Management of ADHD."
Offered as a live satellite broadcast, webcast, and telephone audioconference premiering Wednesday, September 21, 2005, from 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. ET, the activity will focus on providing evidence-based educational information regarding the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of ADHD in children and adolescents. The recorded satellite broadcast will re-air from 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. ET. This CE activity will be available as an archived webcast, podcast, and telephone audioconference shortly after the live broadcast, and available as a multimedia CD-ROM in October.
Participation in this activity is free, as is obtaining a CE certificate; however, registration is required. Three forms of registration are accepted:
Fax: View the activity details page at http://www.psychCME.net/cmea.asp?ID=116, print and complete the activity details form, and fax to 240.243.1033
Online: Visit the psychCME TV page at http://www.psychCME.net
Phone: Call 877.CME.PROS (877.263.7767)
Statement of Need:
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common psychiatric diagnosis of childhood, affecting an estimated 4%-12% of the U.S. school-age population, with two to three times more boys affected than girls. While the neuropathology is not clear, ADHD appears to have a genetic component, affecting the genes governing dopamine receptors and dopamine transport. The symptoms of ADHD are disruptive to a child's development and often create problems at school, at home, and among peers; early recognition and treatment can prevent the development of more serious psychopathology in adolescence and adulthood. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) clinical practice guidelines recommend that children between the ages of 6 and 12 who present with inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, academic underachievement, or behavior problems undergo evaluation for ADHD. Undiagnosed hearing or vision problems, history of seizures or head trauma, malnutrition, undiagnosed anxiety, depression, or sleep disorders may cause or exacerbate the symptoms and should be carefully assessed. Optimal treatment of ADHD includes integrated medical and behavioral treatment, with the family and school staff playing a crucial role alongside the clinician. This interactive, evidence-based psychCME TV activity will discuss the far-reaching impact of ADHD, explore novel treatment strategies, and underscore the importance of early recognition and intervention for this vulnerable population.
psychCME Chair and Moderator:
Prakash S. Masand, MD
Consulting Professor of Psychiatry
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC
Faculty:
Joseph Biederman, MD
Professor of Psychiatry
Harvard Medical School
Chief, Clinical and Research Program in Pediatric Psychopharmacology
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
Thomas Spencer, MD
Associate Professor of Psychiatry
Harvard Medical School
Assistant Director, Clinical and Research Program in Pediatric Psychopharmacology
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this CE activity, participants should be able to:
- Link the effects of attentional deficits, impulsivity, and hyperactivity on difficulties encountered in school and in the workplace.
- Compare and contrast existing and novel agents for the treatment of ADHD.
- Design a treatment plan that incorporates nonpharmacological and pharmacological strategies to improve patient outcomes.
Target Audience:
Physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, psychologists, social workers, certified case managers, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals with an interest in mental health.
Commercial Support:
CME Outfitters, LLC, gratefully acknowledges an educational grant from Cephalon, Inc., in support of this CE activity.
Credit Information:
CME Credit (Physicians):
CME Outfitters, LLC, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. CME Outfitters, LLC, designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 category 1 credits toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the activity.
Note to Physician Assistants: AAPA accepts Category I credit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA Category I CME credit for the PRA from organizations accredited by ACCME.
CNE Credit (Nurses):
This Educational Activity is presented by CME Outfitters, LLC, which has been approved as a provider of continuing education by the New York State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. It has been assigned code 5UYSJZ-PRV-0466. 1.2 contact hours (Pharmacology)
CEP Credit (Psychologists):
CME Outfitters, LLC, is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. CME Outfitters, LLC, maintains responsibility for the program. 1.0 CE credits
NASW Credit (Social Workers):
This program was approved by the National Association of Social Workers (provider #886407722) for 1 continuing education contact hour.
CCMC Credit (Certified Case Managers):
This program has been approved for 1 hour by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC).
CPE Credit (Pharmacists):
CME Outfitters, LLC, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. 1.0 contact hours (0.1 CEUs)
Universal Program Number: 376-999-05-021-L01 (live presentation) 376-999-05-021-H01 (recorded programs)
To receive credit, participants must review all activity materials in their entirety, score 70% or above on a post-test, and fully complete and return both the credit request form and activity evaluation. A certificate or statement of credit will be mailed within 4-6 weeks to all who successfully complete these requirements.
About CME Outfitters:
CME Outfitters is a full service healthcare communications agency providing continuing education content development, production, marketing, accreditation, and project management services to the healthcare industry. Among its many collaborative ventures, CME Outfitters enjoys an exclusive role in producing, certifying, and supporting the popular psychCME series of educational activities originally developed at Duke University Medical Center. For more information on CME Outfitters, including a complete calendar of its free award-winning educational activities, please visit http://www.cmeoutfitters.com, or call 877.CME.PROS (877.263.7767).
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CME Outfitters' weekly e-newsletter, psychCME EXTRA, is a convenient way to stay informed of all CME Outfitters news and information. To subscribe, visit http://www.cmeoutfitters.com and click on "Register for Updates."
Contact: Christopher Perez
CME Outfitters, LLC
240.243.1303 direct
240.243.1033 fax
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