Continuing Medical Education

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the Hawai‘i Consortium for Continuing Medical Education (HCCME) and the State of Hawai‘i Adult Mental Health Division. The HCCME is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Hawai‘i Consortium for Continuing Medical Education designates this educational activity for a maximum of 12.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

2008 Annual Meeting - Continuing Education Types
CPRP	This activity counts for up to 12 hours of continuing education credit for the United States Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association.
CSAC	The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division approves this activity for 12 credit hours.
HCPS	The Mental Health Services Research, Evaluation, and Training Program will maintain documentation for Hawai‘i Certified Peer Specialists for up to 12 hours of education credit.
Nurses	The Hawai‘i Consortium for Continuing Medical Education agrees to keep up to 12 activity hours for this event on file for nurses.
Physicians	Physicians (MDs and DOs) — Certified for 12.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Psychologists	The Mental Health Services Research, Evaluation, and Training Program (MHSRET) of the University of Hawai‘i is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor Continuing Education for Psychologists. The MHSRET Program maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The MSHRET Program approves this activity for 12 credits.
Social Workers	National Association of Social Workers, Hawai‘i Chapter.

Day Maximum Hours for CME/CE/CEUs

Continuing Education Type	Wednesday 04/23/08	Thursday 04/24/08	Friday 04/25/08
CPRP	3.0 hours	6.0 hours	3.0 hours
CSAC	3.0 hours	6.0 hours	3.0 hours
HCPS	3.0 hours	6.0 hours	3.0 hours
Nurses	3.0 hours	6.0 hours	3.0 hours
Physicians	3.0 hours	6.0 hours	3.0 hours
Psychologists	3.0 hours	6.0 hours	3.0 hours
Social Workers	3.0 hours	6.0 hours	3.0 hours

Educational Objectives

1.  Attendees will be able to (a) describe principles of Family Psychoeducation; (b) describe successful implementation strategies including practical approaches to engaging consumers and family members in family Psychoeducation programs; and (c) identify successful cultural adaptations of this program to meet the needs of families and communities.

2.  Attendees will be able to describe and apply principles of one or more of the following areas to their clinical practice:  (a) the importance of a definition of family unique to each individual; (b) strategies to encourage participation of families in the individual’s recovery; (c) the role of culture and ethnicity as it relates to family Psychoeducation; (d) the impact of “burdenhood” on services and relationships; and (e) the impact of mental illness and mental health services on families.

3.  Attendees will be able to apply concepts of cultural competency and cultural sensitivity to clinical practice by (a) recognizing cultural beliefs and values about help-seeking, mental health and employment; and (b) by incorporating demographic factors into vocational assessment,  planning and rehabilitation services.

4.  Attendees will be able to (a) demonstrate awareness and knowledge of the recovery philosophy; (b) articulate the implications of this philosophy for reshaping patient care; and (c) apply this philosophy in individualized person-centered treatment planning.