Review To Renew: Meeting the CT State Mandates for License Renewal (12.02.2023)

Saturday, December 2, 2023, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM EST, Hartford HealthCare, https://hartfordhealthcare.zoom.us/j/99193569774?pwd=M1djRE5aamxVSHJMTzRXUVBXeHB1dz09, Hartford, CT

In Person registration closes Thursday,11.30, at 1700.

Zoom registration open until class starts.

• Physicians: Hartford HealthCare designates this live internet activity for a maximum of 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  
  
  •  ABIM MOC: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 7.00 Medical Knowledge credits in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program.  Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity.  It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
  • ABS Continuous Certification: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.

• Social Workers:  As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Hartford HealthCare is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 7.00 continuing education credits
• All Other Learners: All other learners will receive a Certificate of Participation for this activity.  Consult your professional licensing board for information on the applicability and acceptance of certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

This day-long ZOOM session will cover CT mandated CME topics for physician and APRN license renewal.  These topics are specific to Connecticut's public health needs as determined by the Department of Public Health.  All medical professionals are welcome to attend.  Education is presented by subject matter experts from across Hartford HealthCare and our community partners.

All presented CME topics (plus Risk Management which is provided by HHC each year) are required by the DPH every 6 years for physicians and every 2 years for APRNs, with some of the topics also  required by psychologists, PAs, social workers, and nurses. 

Find specific CME requirements to renew a CT license here: https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Practitioner-Licensing--Investigations/PLIS/License-Types-with-Continuing-Education-Requirements

 

Tentative Schedule

0735-0830 Intimate Partner Violence Ashley Starr-Frechette Director of Prof Outreach, CT Coalition Against Domestic Violence
0830-0930 Infectious Disease, including HIV Update Henry Anyimadu, MD Physician, Infectious Disease, HOCC
0935-1035 Cognitive Conditions of the Elderly Christine Waszynski, APRN Geriatrics Program, HH
1035-1135 Cultural Competence Listy Thomas, MD Chief of Medicine, SVMC
1145-1245 Veterans' Behavioral Health Carla Schnitzlein, DO Medical Director, Natchaug, and US Veteran
1245-1345 Opioid Prescribing and Pain Management Sherry Kroll, MD Physician, HHCMG, Opioid Stewardship Council
1345-1445 Sexual Assault Alyssa D'Amato New Britain YWCA Sexual Assault Crisis Service  

1. review current best practice recommendations in a variety of topics determined by the CT Department of Public Health for physician and APRN license renewal

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (7.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (credits designated as AMA PRA Category 1) (7.00 hours), ANCC Contact Hour(s) (7.00 hours), ASWB Contact Hour(s) (7.00 hours), ABIM MOC Part 2 (7.00 hours), CT DPH: Infectious Disease (including HIV) (1.00 hours), CT DPH: Cognitive Disorders in the Elderly (1.00 hours), CT DPH: Cultural Competence (1.00 hours), CT DPH: Intimate Partner Violence (1.00 hours), CT DPH: Opioid Prescribing and Pain Management/ DEA MATE Education (1.00 hours), CT DPH: Sexual Assault (1.00 hours), CT DPH: Veterans Behavioral Health (1.00 hours), ABS CC (7.00 hours)

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 5 business days before the course will receive a full refund.  No refunds will be made for cancellations received after that date.  All refunds will be made in accordance with the procedures of the HHC Accounts Payable Department, and may take up to 60 days.  Please send cancellation requests to continuinged@hhchealth.org.

Hartford HealthCare reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
Hartford HealthCare is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact [email protected].

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