TSOTSL: Ocular Telehealth

Bethesda, MD US
May 21, 2024

Program Description: 

This conference session will address when telehealth consultations should be pursued, and what resources are available and DHA-approved.

Target Audience

This activity provides continuing education for optometrists. A certificate of attendance is available for other attendees .

Learning Objectives

  1. Recognize situations and cases when initiating a telehealth consult would be beneficial to the patient and their care
  2. Locate and utilize DHA-approved telehealth resources, software, and mobile apps
  3. Demonstrate professionalism and clear communication to both patients and consulting providers while utilizing telehealth platforms

Additional Information

Live in person COPE Course ID #: 
91346-PM
Live in person COPE Activity/Event #: 
128404
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ARBO/COPE
    This activity has been approved by ARBO/COPE. The Defense Health Agency J-7 Continuing Education Program Office designated this activity for a maximum of 1.00 credit hours. Optometrists should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
    COPE Course ID #: 91346-PM
    COPE Activity/Event #: 128404
  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
Course opens: 
05/13/2024
Course expires: 
06/07/2024
Event starts: 
05/21/2024 - 10:00am EDT
Event ends: 
05/21/2024 - 11:00am EDT
Part of: 
Tri-Service Ocular Trauma and Surgery Lab (TSOTSL)
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Uniformed Services University
4301 Jones Bridge Rd
Bethesda, MD 20814
United States

LTC Gary L. Legault, MD, FAAO, PMP Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.

Disclosure: DHA J-7 staff, Planning Committee Members and reviewers have no financial or non-financial interest to disclose. All faculty members have no financial or non-financial interest to disclose.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ARBO/COPE
    This activity has been approved by ARBO/COPE. The Defense Health Agency J-7 Continuing Education Program Office designated this activity for a maximum of 1.00 credit hours. Optometrists should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
    COPE Course ID #: 91346-PM
    COPE Activity/Event #: 128404
  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
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Access Codes: Some courses require an access code to register. Please reach out to the point of contact at the organization providing the activity for the registration code. The Continuing Education Program Office (CEPO) does not provide access codes.

Accommodations: CEPO provides captions and transcripts to hearing-impaired learners upon request. For real-time closed captioning, contact CEPO at least three (3) business days before the event. If we cannot arrange for live captioning, a video recording and audio transcript will be provided after the event, typically within ten business days. For events delivered by CEPO’s partners, please contact the course instructor to inquire about accommodations.

For more details, or to submit a request, email dha.ncr.j7.mbx.cepo-cms-support@health.mil.