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To receive credit for this activity, learners must complete the activity in full, pass the post-test with a score of 80% or higher, and complete the activity evaluation form.
To receive credit for this activity, learners must complete the activity in full, pass the post-test with a score of 80% or higher, and complete the activity evaluation form.
Continuing Medical Education Information:
Release Date: 3/01/2025
Expiration Date: 2/29/2028
Credit Amount: .5 Credits
Statement of Need
The medical and mental healthcare of our country's military Veterans and their families is a priority in America today. While some Veterans seek their healthcare in the Veterans Administration medical system, many others prefer to be treated by community providers who offer the benefit of being closer to their homes and the potential of shorter wait times. Although the majority of community providers express that they would like to provide care for Veterans, very few feel comfortable interacting with this culture. In fact, a recent study published by RAND in 2018 found that only 19% of providers regularly asked their patients about their military service history and that only 33% met a minimum threshold for military cultural awareness. PsychArmor Institute aims to be part of the solution to this problem as more Veterans establish their healthcare in their own communities. Our series of courses for Healthcare Providers are narrated by national subject matter experts, and provide important information for healthcare providers of all types as they include more Veterans in their practices.
Target Audience
This module is designed for health care professionals who treat military service members and military and Veteran-connected patients, including primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, pharmacists, psychologists, and other healthcare providers wishing to work more effectively with their Veteran patients to promote better patient understanding and culturally-informed care.
Faculty
Heidi Kraft, Ph.D., ABPP | Chief Clinical Officer, PsychArmor
Abigail Angkaw | Clinical Professor, UCSD
Planning Committee
Laurie Lindamer, Ph.D. | Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at University of California San Diego
Jenna Pryor, MSW | Vice President of Partnerships, PsychArmor
Method of Participation
This course is approximately .5 hours long. The course is delivered via a streaming platform in the optimal format for your viewing device. This program is available free of charge.
Closed captions are provided and are accessible by clicking the “CC” button at the bottom right of the course player.
Credit Designation
AMA: The University of California San Diego School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of .5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA: AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of .5 hours of Category 1 Credit for completing this program.
Nurses: For the purpose of recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME. For the purpose of relicensure, the California Board of Registered Nursing accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (report up to .5 hours of credit and list “CME Category 1” as the provider number).
Psychologists: The California Board of Psychology recognizes and accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for license renewal. Psychologists outside of California should check with their state and local boards to ensure that ACCME accredited activities are acceptable for renewal.
Cultural & Linguistic Competency and Implicit Bias
Continuing medical education (CME) providers are required by state Assembly Bills 1195 and 241, and the standards created by the California Medical Association (CMA), to include components that address cultural and linguistic competency and implicit bias in CME activities. The planners and presenters of this activity has been asked to provide meaningful consideration of these standards in the selection and presentation of content. Additional information and resources are available on the UC San Diego CME website.
Disclosure Summary
It is the policy of University of California San Diego School of Medicine Continuing Professional Development to ensure that the content of accredited continuing education and related materials is accurate, balanced, objective, and scientifically justified. Education must be free of the influence or control of ineligible companies, and protect learners from promotion, marketing, and commercial bias. All persons in a position to control the content of accredited continuing education must disclose all financial relationships held with ineligible companies, prior to assuming a role in the activity. Those relationships deemed relevant to the education are mitigated prior to the activity through one of the following strategies, depending on the nature of relationship and the role of the person: 1) divesting the financial relationship, 2) altering the individual’s control over content, and/or 3) validating the planning decisions and/or content through independent peer review. All relevant financial relationships are mitigated prior to the activity and mitigation strategies and necessary steps for implementation are communicated to individuals prior to them assuming their role in the activity. Persons who refuse or fail to disclose are disqualified from participating in the activity. Activities are evaluated by participants and peer reviewers to determine if the content was free of bias and met acceptable scientific standards. This information is considered in future activity planning. All relevant financial relationships and the nature of those relationships are noted below. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
Persons in control of content of this educational activity who are not specifically identified by name above, such as (but not limited to) course directors, faculty, CPD staff, planners, editorial staff, peer reviewers, and CPD committee reviewers do not have any relevant financial relationships.
This educational activity may contain discussion of unlabeled and/or investigational uses of agents that are not approved by the FDA. Please consult the prescribing information for each product. The views and opinions expressed in this activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of California San Diego School of Medicine.
Dan
good
good
jerrie
very good
informative
Oscar
Connecting with the VA
THOMAS
Excellent
valuable
Minnie
Connecting w/the VA
Thomas
connecting with the va
good
Sandra
Great to learn of all these resources.
Will use this information with veterans we work with.
judith
good info
good
Jaime
RASC
RASC
Anthony
Connecting with the VA
Connecting with the VA
James
OK
Ronald
Great Title !
There was a lot of very helpful information presented !
William
I like it
This an updated approach to help Veterans in many ways.
Laura
Great course - very informative. Love all of the resources provided!
Really learned a lot about all of the links and online support available for community providers working with veterans and their families!
Ruth
Connecting with the VA
My husband was active duty AF for over 20 years. Since his retirement I have become a Licensed Professional Counselor and credentialed in CPT. It is a highly effective tool, if the client will do the work and I appreciate that your presentation offers examples from service member who have actually accessed the services you discuss. Your presentation gave me additional insight into the programs offered by the VA.
Melissa
Connecting with VA
This was very informative and helpful.
Michael
The title accurately depicted the content of the class
Content was relevant and presented clearly.
Josh
Connecting with the VA
Comprehensive and a must see video to learn about VA resources
ajohn
Clearly identified topic
Useful text
Faithwin
RN
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Donna
Very informative
Helpful
Lisa
great
this needs to be an easier area for all to get thru
Emma
Connecting with the VA
Detailed info for helping vets
Janine
Wealth of information
Very informative!
Edward
helpful
even as a VHA employee you will learn about different services
Glenn
Excellent
This course is a great addition to my knowledge base
MONICA
Connecting with the VA
Great
Deborah
connecting with the va
five star
Maria
Connecting with the VA
VA
Monica
great seminar
Great information about the programs available on line
Bonita
How to connect with the VA
a lot of support
Jocelyn
Simplifies the entire lesson in a title
I enjoyed learning and educating myself on daily struggles veterans can face based on past experiences.
Roudeline
great
great
Carol
This is a good title and easy to remember.
The second half was very interesting and gave good knowledge of the need for the community and professionals work together to help prevent and recognizes the warning signs of suicide.
Shahanaji
Very informative
Maliea
I found it helpful to have links to connect with resources.
Corinne
Great
Great
Hans
connecting to the VA
excelent
Cynthia
Connecting with the VA
Very informative
Sandra
Connecting with the VA
absolutely Excellent - the very best and informative - I have worked with vets for over 10-years and wish I had known of all these resources !!!
Carolyn
connectine with the va
informative
melissa
The title grabbed my attention
This was informing and diverse
Elizabeth
Resource options
More options for Veterans
Deanna
good
good
Joel
Connecting with the VA
Excellent resources in video.
Carol
Connecting with the VA
very informative of available resources
William
Connecting with the VA
verry informative
Jeffrey
Very Educational
Very helpful.