Register for the 28 May 2020, DHA, CCSS Home Study Now!

If you missed the live 28 May 2020, DHA, J-7, Clinical Communities Speaker Series (CCSS), “Review of Current Trends and Best Practices in Primary Care,” now is your chance to earn 6.0 FREE Continuing Education/Continuing Medical Education (CE/CME) credits. Registration is now open for the 28 May 2020 CCSS home study activity; participants can earn CE/CME credits from anywhere in the world if all courses are completed! The 28 May 2020 CCSS home study activity will be available until 11 January 2021. To register, please visit the following link: https://www.dhaj7-cepo.com/content/home-study-clinical-communities-speaker-series-review-current-trends-and-best-practices

This home study activity will highlight current evidence-based practices, recommendations and initiatives and ethical considerations related to primary care. The educational intent of this activity is to improve the practice, skills, and knowledge of health care providers across the Military Health System (MHS).

Overview of Topics for this Activity

Identifying and Managing Persistent Pain: All Pain is Not Equal

Holly Jonely, P.T., Sc.D., A.T.-Ret., Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists, Assistant Professor, Associate Director, Physical Therapy (P.T.) Program, George Washington University, Department of Health, Human Function & Rehabilitation Sciences Co-Academic Director, Orthopedic P.T. Residency Program

Visual Readiness: The Importance of Comprehensive Eye Examinations with Diabetes Mellitus

Andrew Morgenstern, O.D., F.A.A.O., F.N.A.P., Optometrist, Healthcare & Management Consultant, Vision Center of Excellence, Education, Training Research and Surveillance, J-9, DHA

How to Use Health Technologies with Your Patients in Primary Care

Julie Kinn, Ph.D., Lead, Education and Training, Connected Health Branch, Clinical Support Division, Medical Affairs, DHA

Renee Cavanagh, Psy.D., Health Psychology Subject Matter Expert, Connected Health Branch, Clinical Support Division, Medical Affairs, DHA

Hepatitis C for Primary Care: From Diagnosis to Cure and Beyond

Kelsey Rife, Pharm. D., B.C.A.C.P., Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Veterans Affairs [VA] Northeast Ohio Healthcare System, Clinical Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice, Northeast Ohio Medical University

Kristina Pascuzzi-Frangella, Pharm. D., Clinical Pharmacist, Louis Stokes VA Medical Center

Ethics: Advance Directives, Medical Power of Attorney, and Capacity

Lauren LaMontagne, J.D., Deployable Field Counsel, Regional and Field Operations Legal Division, Office of Chief Counsel, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency

Cardiovascular Health in Transgender Patients: Considerations for Primary Care Practitioners

Leila Hashemi, M.D., Primary Care Physician and Ambulatory Care Clerkship Director, West Los Angeles VA Medical Center

Target Audience

This home study activity is designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, nurses, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, physician assistants, case managers, social workers, psychologists, dentists, dental technicians, dental hygienists, occupational therapists, optometrists, kinesiotherapists, healthcare executives and other health care professionals who support/care for U.S. active-duty service members, reservists, National Guardsmen, military veterans and their families.

Continuing Education

The DHA, J-7, CEPO awards the credits, which are limited in scope to health care providers who actively provide care to U.S. active-duty service members, reservists, National Guardsmen, military veterans and their families.