Standardized Protocol Development and Case Studies

January 26, 2022

Program Description

Removing variation in treating individuals with severe extremity injury and amputation through evidence-based medicine is critical for improving outcomes, optimizing standard of care practices and improving consistency in care. This may be accomplished through developing and deploying standardized protocols across the Amputation Rehabilitation Centers (ARCs) in the Military Health System (MHS).  In this 45 minute presentation the panel of presenters will discuss the development of the standardized protocols used in treating and rehabilitating individuals with severe injury and amputation and will highlight key aspects of the protocols through various case studies. 

Target Audience

This activity provides continuing education for physicians, nurses, physician assistants, occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistant. A certificate of attendance is available for other attendees.

Learning Objectives

  1. Identify the benefits of standardizing protocols for the treatment and rehabilitation of individuals with amputations
  2. Analyze the evidence supporting the protocols
  3. Evaluate key components of the protocols
  4. Assess the importance of clinical reasoning and decision making when following protocols.​
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 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 1.00 hours for completing this Course activity.
  • 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 AOTA
    The Defense Health Agency, J-7, Continuing Education Program Office is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 03855. This Distance Learning-Interactive course is offered at 0.1 CEUs, introductory, OT service delivery. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
  • 1.00 APTA
    American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
    The DHA, J-7, CEPO is an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Approved Provider of continuing education. This activity was planned by and for the health care team, and learners will receive 0.1 APTA CEUs. The assignment of APTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by APTA. APTA CEUs are accepted by most state PT licensing boards. Learners are encouraged to check with their local chapter or state board to ensure that they accept APTA accredited courses for licensure renewal.
  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
  • 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)

    In support of improving patient care, the 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 health care team, and learners will receive 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

Course opens: 
01/05/2022
Course expires: 
02/09/2022
Event starts: 
01/26/2022 - 12:00pm EST
Event ends: 
01/26/2022 - 1:00pm EST
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Dawn Golding, DPT. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.

Teresa L. Brininger, PhD, MBA, OT/L. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.

 Lisa Prasso, DPT. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 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 1.00 hours for completing this Course activity.
  • 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 AOTA
    The Defense Health Agency, J-7, Continuing Education Program Office is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 03855. This Distance Learning-Interactive course is offered at 0.1 CEUs, introductory, OT service delivery. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
  • 1.00 APTA
    American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
    The DHA, J-7, CEPO is an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Approved Provider of continuing education. This activity was planned by and for the health care team, and learners will receive 0.1 APTA CEUs. The assignment of APTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by APTA. APTA CEUs are accepted by most state PT licensing boards. Learners are encouraged to check with their local chapter or state board to ensure that they accept APTA accredited courses for licensure renewal.
  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
  • 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)

    In support of improving patient care, the 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 health care team, and learners will receive 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

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