CME Outfitters Enhances neuroscienceCME. com Offerings by Introducing neuroscienceCME Podcasts
CME Outfitters announces its 2007 series premiere neuroscienceCME Podcast, titled "Expert Discussions on Alcohol Dependence." Offered as a four-module podcast premiering Monday, July 23, 2007, the activity will focus on examining the importance of recognition, diagnosis, and treatment in patients with alcohol dependence; examining the challenges inherent in co-occurring disorders, combination therapies, and adherence; and evaluating the evidence for effective treatment options.
Rockville, MD (PRWEB) July 23, 2007
CME Outfitters, LLC, an independent accredited provider of multidisciplinary medical education programming and related healthcare communications services, is pleased to announce the 2007 series premiere of neuroscienceCME Podcasts.
The inaugural neuroscienceCME Podcast is titled "Expert Discussions on Alcohol Dependence" and contains four modules:
Module 1: "Co-Occurring Mental Disorders: Impact on Outcomes"
Module 2: "Barriers to Adherence in the Management of Alcohol Dependence"
Module 3: "Combination Therapies Can Improve Patient Outcomes"
Module 4: "Effective Treatments for Alcohol Dependence"
Premiering Monday, July 23, 2007, the activity will focus on examining the importance of recognition, diagnosis, and treatment in patients with alcohol dependence; examining the challenges inherent in co-occurring disorders, combination therapies, and adherence; and evaluating the evidence for effective treatment options.
There is no fee for participation in this activity, or to obtain a CE certificate; however, registration is required. Participants must register online by visiting the activity details page at http://www. neuroscienceCME. com/cmea. asp? ID=240 (http://www. neuroscienceCME. com/cmea. asp? ID=240), clicking the "Participate in Podcast" icon, and following the instructions. Online CE credit is offered to participants upon completion of the activity, at neuroscienceCME. com.
Statement of Need:
A major treatment goal for alcohol dependence is to increase rates of abstinence. When used in combination with psychosocial support, pharmacologic agents can help committed patients reach this goal. However, physicians continue to struggle with challenges in the management of alcohol dependence. Issues surrounding treatment adherence, understanding the evidence for various treatment options, the impact of combination treatments, and the special challenge of co-occurring disorders all complicate effective management. Efforts to provide clinicians with the tools to address these barriers are imperative to improving outcomes for our patients. In this neuroscienceCME podcast series, experts will address these issues and give clinicians tools that they can utilize in their practice to improve the outcomes of their patients with alcohol dependence.
Moderator:
Robert R. Conley, MD
Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacy Science
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Chief, Treatment Research
Maryland Psychiatric Research Center
Baltimore, MD
Faculty:
Richard N. Rosenthal, MD
Professor of Clinical Psychiatry
Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons
Chairman, Department of Psychiatry
St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center
New York, NY
Robert Swift, MD, PhD
Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior
Brown University Medical School
Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies
Associate Chief of Staff for Research
Providence VA Medical Center
Providence, RI
Raymond F. Anton, MD
Distinguished University Professor
Professor of Psychiatry
Director of the Center for Drug and Alcohol Programs
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
Michel Sucher, MD, FASAM
Medical Director, Community Bridges
Medical Director, Monitored Aftercare Program
Arizona Medical Board
Scottsdale, AZ
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this CE activity, participants should be able to:
Recognize the varied presentations of co-occurring psychiatric disorders and alcohol dependence to improve recognition, diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes. Identify barriers to treatment adherence that prevent recovery. Evaluate combination therapies for alcohol dependence to improve patient outcomes. Design a treatment plan with pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic strategies to improve 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 independent educational grant from Cephalon, Inc., and Alkermes, 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 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation 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):
CME Outfitters, LLC, is an approved provider of continuing nursing 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 6WASUP-PRV-067. 1.5 contact hours will be awarded upon successful completion.
CEP Credit (Psychologists):
CME Outfitters is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CME Outfitters maintains responsibility for this program and its content. (1.5 CE credits)
Note to Addiction Professionals and Professional Counselors: NAADAC and NBCC accept APA and NASW continuing education (CE) credits toward national certification CE requirements. Please check with your state board to determine which type of CE credit is acceptable toward licensure CE requirements.
NASW Credit (Social Workers):
This program was approved by the National Association of Social Workers (provider #886407722) for 1.5 continuing education contact hours.
CCMC Credit (Certified Case Managers):
This program has been approved for 1.5 hours 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. 1.5 contact hours (0.15 CEUs) Universal Program Number: 376-000-07-008-H01
Credit request forms/activity evaluations can be completed online at www. neuroscienceCME. com (click on the Testing/Certification link under the Resources tab - requires free account activation), and participants can print their certificate or statement of credit immediately.
About CME Outfitters:
CME Outfitters develops and distributes live, recorded, print, and web-based educational activities to thousands of clinicians each year and offers expert accreditation services for non-accredited organizations. For a complete catalog of certified activities, please visit http://www. cmeoutfitters. com (http://www. cmeoutfitters. com), http://www. neuroscienceCME. com (http://www. neuroscienceCME. com), or call 877.CME. PROS (877.263.7767).
About neuroscienceCME:
NeuroscienceCME. com is the premier web portal serving clinicians, educators, and researchers in the neurosciences. Launched in October 2006, neuroscienceCME. com was custom designed to fill an identified gap in online resources for professionals around the world who are practicing in areas related to psychiatry, sleep disorders, addiction and substance abuse, ADHD, and other areas related to brain function. The site's primary mission is to be the professional's central forum for accessing, debating, synthesizing, and implementing the latest findings and best practices in the neurosciences.
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