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ForwardMEDCoE: Combat and Operational Stress Control DEC 2026
The Medical Center of Excellence (MEDCoE) Combat and Operational Stress Control (COSC) course is open to all uniformed mental health (MH), occupational therapist (OT), and Unit Ministry Team (UMT) providers and technicians within the Department of War (DOW) to increase awareness, share best practices and enhance collaboration on COSC matters impacting readiness for large scale combat operations (LSCO). The vision of this course is to create a collaborative learning environment and opportunity for uniformed providers and technicians to increase interoperability on COSC warfighter support functions that result in increased dialogue, collaboration, and application of COSC interventions impacting service members.
Target Audience
This activity provides continuing education for physicians, nurses, physician associates/physician assistants, social workers, psychologists, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and certified counselors across the Military Health System (MHS). A certificate of attendance is available for other attendees.
NBCC Summary: This activity prepares medical professionals to support service members, units, and commanders through a Combat and Operational Stress Control (COSC) framework. Through case-based scenarios and guided practical exercises, attendees will assess support requirements, collaborate across professional specialties and military branches, and develop coordinated interventions responsive to operational demands and command needs. Participants will explore evidence-informed practices and successful programs across Services and specialties, with attention to the distinct stressors and challenges experienced by service members during recent conflicts. Emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary collaboration, practical application, and integrating mental health support into a unified approach that promotes resilience, readiness, and mission effectiveness.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the purpose and functionality of Combat and Operational Stress Control.
- Describe the distinct roles of personnel within Combat and Operational Stress Control (COSC) support.
- Describe factors considered when establishing the need for Combat and Operational Stress Control (COSC) triage.
- Explain the tenets of COSC stabilization.
- Identify the key factors essential to building unit cohesion and morale.
- Develop strategies in improving credibility with supported populations.
- Explain the fundamental tenants of the Restoration support program.
- Describe the Reconditioning support structure.
- Summarize the fundamental principles related to the processes involved in the Reconstitution program.
- Identify the Traumatic Event Management (TEM) support process.
- Discuss the goals of TEM.
- Analyze unit survey data and determine unit strengths and weaknesses.
- Develop and deliver a command back-brief to present COA recommendations.
- Organize a COSC Needs Support Plan based on the assigned scenario; accounting for preventive measures, early intervention strategies, and resilience-building techniques.
- Brief the COSC support plan as a group, addressing the needs of the unit.
Course summary
- 33.25 AAPA
DHA J-7 CEPO has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 33.25 hours of AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until Friday, December 25, 2026 - 11:59pm ET. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
- 33.25 ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit
DHA J-7 CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers will be provided a certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers may receive a maximum of 33.25 hours for completing this activity.
- 33.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
DHA J-7 CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
DHA J-7 CEPO designated this Course for a maximum of 33.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 33.25 ANCC
DHA J-7 CEPO is accredited by the Joint Accreditation/Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) to provide this Continuing Nursing Education Course for a maximum of 33.25 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 33.25 AOTA
The Defense Health Agency J-7 Continuing Education Program Office (DHA J-7 CEPO) is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. PD activity approval ID# 14856. This Live activity is offered at 3.325 CEUs / 33.25 contact hours intermediate, OT service delivery, foundational knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
- 33.25 APA
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. Participants may earn 33.25 CE credits for completing this activity.
- 33.25 ASWB
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, DHA J7 CEPO is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 33.25 Clinical continuing education credits.
- 33.25 Attendance
- 33.25 JA CEU (IACET)
DHA J-7 CEPO is Jointly Accredited by the Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education and has been approved to offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs). CEUs are awarded for learning events that align with the ANSI/IACET Standard for Continuing Education and Training. IACET is recognized internationally as a standards development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality continuing education and training. This learning event is eligible for 3.325 CEUs.
- 33.25 IPCE
In support of improving patient care, DHA J-7 CEPO 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. This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 33.25 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
- 33.25 NBCC Credit Hours
DHA J-7 CEPO has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6955. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. DHA J-7 CEPO is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
ACEP Contact Information
Defense Health Agency, J-7, Continuing Education Program Office
7700 Arlington Blvd
Room 3M107
Falls Church, VA 22042
Phone: (240) 398-4809
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.dhaj7-cepo.com
Combat and Operational Stress Control Training Team. Presenter has no relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) relating to the course content or with ineligible companies to disclose.
Disclosures: DHA J-7 staff, planners, authors, faculty, and content reviewers for this educational activity have no relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) relating to the course content or with ineligible companies to disclose. No commercial support was provided for this activity.
Available Credit
- 33.25 AAPA
DHA J-7 CEPO has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 33.25 hours of AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until Friday, December 25, 2026 - 11:59pm ET. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
- 33.25 ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit
DHA J-7 CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers will be provided a certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers may receive a maximum of 33.25 hours for completing this activity.
- 33.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
DHA J-7 CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
DHA J-7 CEPO designated this Course for a maximum of 33.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 33.25 ANCC
DHA J-7 CEPO is accredited by the Joint Accreditation/Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) to provide this Continuing Nursing Education Course for a maximum of 33.25 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 33.25 AOTA
The Defense Health Agency J-7 Continuing Education Program Office (DHA J-7 CEPO) is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. PD activity approval ID# 14856. This Live activity is offered at 3.325 CEUs / 33.25 contact hours intermediate, OT service delivery, foundational knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
- 33.25 APA
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. Participants may earn 33.25 CE credits for completing this activity.
- 33.25 ASWB
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, DHA J7 CEPO is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 33.25 Clinical continuing education credits.
- 33.25 Attendance
- 33.25 JA CEU (IACET)
DHA J-7 CEPO is Jointly Accredited by the Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education and has been approved to offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs). CEUs are awarded for learning events that align with the ANSI/IACET Standard for Continuing Education and Training. IACET is recognized internationally as a standards development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality continuing education and training. This learning event is eligible for 3.325 CEUs.
- 33.25 IPCE
In support of improving patient care, DHA J-7 CEPO 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. This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 33.25 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
- 33.25 NBCC Credit Hours
DHA J-7 CEPO has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6955. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. DHA J-7 CEPO is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
ACEP Contact Information
Defense Health Agency, J-7, Continuing Education Program Office
7700 Arlington Blvd
Room 3M107
Falls Church, VA 22042
Phone: (240) 398-4809
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.dhaj7-cepo.com
Requirements: CE/CME certificates are awarded to MHS participants who fully complete the activity, successfully submit the evaluation survey, and pass the posttest with a minimum score of 80% unless noted otherwise. The deadline to claim credit is Dec 25, 2026.
Access Code/Accommodations: Some activities require an access code to register or claim CE/CME credit. For inquiries regarding the access code or accommodations, please email Mr. Roy Villalobos at [email protected].
For technical support, email [email protected].
There is no cost to participate in this activity.