Course Summary

University of Washington Occupational Diseases Online Course: Compressive Neuropathies (Web-based)

Course Summary

Course: WB4302

CE Expiration: 05/02/2024, 11:59 PM (ET)

Available CE: CME, PA, CNE, CEU

The goal of this interactive online learning activity is to provide case-based training and education on compressive neuropathies, with specific attention paid to carpal tunnel syndrome. Diagnostic, treatment and clinical management tools, and an introduction to prevention strategies using the latest industrial hygiene best practices will be covered.

Course Access Code:
Course access code is case sensitive

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Additional Details

Participants will register on the osha.washington.edu site, and will be directed to a unique web-based course “dashboard”—on Canvas LMS, from where they can access the course.

Target Audience

Primary care providers including physicians, registered nurses, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants; industrial hygienists, epidemiologists, licensed practical/vocational nurses, and other health educators.

Materials

There are no printed handouts for this online offering, but the course will a resources section of the course will provide forms and sites that a clinician would use in practice including health history, workers' compensation, and other regional state and Federal websites with valuable clinical tools. Links to other information the instructors believe could be of interest to those desiring more information on CTS are also provided.

Continuing Education Accreditation Statements

Continuing Medical Education for Physicians (CME):

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, The Northwest Center for Occupational Health and Sciences and University of Washington Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention designates this Enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Continuing Medical Education for Physician Assistants (PA):

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, The Northwest Center for Occupational Health and Sciences and University of Washington Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences . The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until 05/02/24. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Continuing Nursing Education for Nurses (CNE):

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, The Northwest Center for Occupational Health and Sciences and University of Washington Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences . The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention designates this activity for 1.75 nursing contact hours.

IACET Continuing Education Units (CEU):

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is authorized by IACET to offer 0.2 CEU's for this program.

Training and Continuing Education Online (TCEO)

Training and Continuing Education Online (TCEO)

University of Washington Occupational Diseases Online Course: Compressive Neuropathies (Web-based)