Regional Health Command Europe Continuing Medical Education: 27th Multinational Military Medical Engagement - DHA Community of Practice: "Medical Management of Facial Paralysis" Day 02: S02
Target Audience
This (CE) activity is provided by the DHA J-7 Continuing Education Program Office (CEPO). This activity provides continuing education for physicians. A certificate of attendance is available for other attendees.
Learning Objectives
- Review basic facial nerve anatomy and function.
- Analyze the potential sequelae of facial paralysis.
- Identify the importance of and the various methods to protect the eye.
- Explain the role of physiotherapy, pharmacologic interventions, speech therapy and behavioral health in the management of facial paralysis patients.
- Discuss instituting bilateral myringectomy with tympanostomy tube insertion and adenoidectomy as a treatment for the facial paralysis patient.
Jessica J. Peck, MD, LTC. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.
Available Credit
- 1.00 Physicians (ACCME)
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 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
- 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (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 health care team. This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.