VCE 25 MAR 2022: The Principles for Managing Ocular Chemical Injuries
Program Description
This is the monthly Vision Center of Excellence Ocular Trauma and Vision Readiness Video TeleConference (VCE OTVR VTC). This conference discusses ocular trauma cases and vision readiness topics from around the Department of Defense (DoD), Defense Health Agency (DHA), and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Target Audience
This activity provides continuing education for physicians, nurses, and optometrists. A certificate of attendance is available for other attendees.
Learning Objectives
- Explain why ocular chemical injuries are true ocular emergencies and require immediate POI intervention.
- Discuss the effects of acids and alkalis on the eye.
- Describe the ocular injuries caused by acids and alkalis.
- Summarize the management of ocular chemical injuries.
Additional Information
Virtual: Bethesda, MD
Please contact Dr. Andrew Morgenstern for the webinar link:
Andrew.Morgenstern@ChenegaHS.com
andrew.s.morgenstern.ctr@mail.mil
JAMES W. KARESH, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Bethesda, Maryland
Available Credit
- 1.00 ABO MOC II
- 1.00 ACCME Non-Physician CME CreditDHA, 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 Nurses (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 1.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 1.00 Optometrists (ARBO/COPE)
DHA, J-7, CEPO designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 COPE credit hours.
COPE Course ID #: 77478-TD
COPE Activity/Event #: 123557
- 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.