Virtual Health Care Ethics Symposium, 29-30 APR 2021 – DAY 1: 29 APR

April 29, 2021

Program Description

This activity is a two day virtual conference focusing upon the ethical aspects of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. An internationally renowned faculty has been compiled and will focus on various ethical aspects of the pandemic, to include: principles of triage/resource allocation, moral injury, moral distress and resiliency, health disparities, practical guidance for bedside clinicians, and the conducting of research during rapidly evolving periods of therapeutic equipoise.

Target Audience

This activity provides continuing education for physicians, nurses, physician assistants, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, optometrists, social workers, psychologists, dentists, dental hygienists, dental technicians, registered dieticians, dietetic technicians, occupational therapists, certified counselors, kinesiotherapists, case managers, healthcare executives, audiologists, and speech language pathologists. A certificate of attendance is available for other attendees.

Learning Objectives

  1. Identify the ethical issues of visiting the dying.
  2. Outline the psychological impact of dying alone.
  3. Identify and familiarize with the development of safe visitation protocols in pandemic.
  4. Discuss the American College of Surgeons code of ethics.
  5. Distinguish the ethical impact of dying in the current pandemic.
  6. Define how COVID has incurred ethical issues in military medicine and biosecurity.
  7. Describe key ethical domains of US military and international biosecurity engagement.
  8. Explain why and how a whole-of-nation approach may be required to enable such ethical engagement.
  9. Summarize the 4 types of Moral Reasoning and understand the differences among them.
  10. Apply each of the 4 types of Moral Reasoning to concrete cases and understand why each type could possibly arrive at a different moral conclusion.
  11. Describe the concept of moral injury.
  12. Identify peer support opportunities across the MHS.
  13. Summarize key ethical issues in allocation strategies.
  14. Discuss pros and cons of various allocation priority factors.
  15. Define and describe history of moral injury.
  16. Describe the ethical conflicts and consequences of moral injury in healthcare during times of crisis.
  17. Explore strategies to decrease development of moral injury.
  18. Discuss practical recommendations for leaders, clinicians, and individuals to support front line staff experiencing moral injury.

Additional Information

ASHA Course Type: 
Intermediate
Virtual COPE Course ID #: 
72407-EJ
Virtual COPE Activity/Event #: 
121640
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 5.75 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 5.75 hours of AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until Thursday, May 13, 2021 - 11:59pm ET. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

  • 5.75 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 5.75 hours for completing this Course activity.

  • 5.75 ACHE

    By attending this program offered by DHA, J-7, CEPO, participants may earn up to 5.75 American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Qualified Education hours toward initial certification or recertification of the Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) designation. Participants in this program who wish to have the continuing education hours applied toward ACHE Qualified Education credit must self-report their participation. To self-report, participants must log into their MyACHE account and select ACHE Qualified Education Credit.

  • 5.75 ACPE-Pharm

    UAN: JA4008136-0000-21-101-L04-P
    No valid paper/electronic statement of credit will be offered. DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the American Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) to provide continuing education for Pharmacists. This knowledge based activity will provide a maximum of 5.75 contact hours of pharmacy continuing education credit. Participant CE records will be electronically communicated to CPE Monitor. There is no cost to participate in this activity.

  • 5.75 ACPE-Tech

    UAN: JA4008136-0000-21-101-L04-T
    No valid paper/electronic statement of credit will be offered. DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the American Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) to provide continuing education for Pharmacy Technicians. This knowledge based activity will provide a maximum of 5.75 contact hours of pharmacy continuing education credit. Participant CE records will be electronically communicated to CPE Monitor. There is no cost to participate in this activity.

  • 5.75 ADA CERP

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education (CDE). ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.

    DHA, J-7, CEPO designates this activity for 5.75 continuing education credits

  • 5.75 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 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 5.75 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 5.75 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 5.75 AOTA

     DHA, J-7, CEPO is an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Approved Provider of professional development (PD). PD activity approval ID# 2262. This Distance Learning-Interactive course is offered at 0.575 CEUs, intermediate, professional issues. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

  • 5.75 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). DHA, J7, CEPO maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. DHA, J-7, CEPO designated this activity for a maximum of 5.75 CE credits. The instructional level of this activity is intermediate. There is no cost to participate.

  • 5.75 ARBO/COPE

    DHA, J-7, CEPO designates this activity for a maximum of 5.75 COPE credit hours.

    COPE Course ID #: 72407-EJ

    COPE Activity/Event #: 121640

  • 5.50 ASHA

    Course # is ABIT2106

    Intermediate Level

    0.55 ASHA CEUs

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is approved by the Continuing Education board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology, and audiology. ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.

  • 5.75 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 5.75 continuing education credits.

  • 5.75 Attendance
  • 5.75 CCMC

    This program has been pre-approved by The Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) to provide continuing education credit to CCM® board certified case managers. The course is approved for up to CE contact hours.

    Activity Code: C00046007 Approval Number: 210001375

    To claim these CEs, log into your CCMC Dashboard at www.ccmcertification.org.

  • 5.75 CDR

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CDR Credentialed Practitioners will receive 5.75 Continuing Professional Education units (CPEUs) for completion of this activity/material.

  • 5.75 COPSKT

    Provider # is 042921

    This continuing education activity has been accredited by The Council on Professional Standards for Kinesiotherapy (COPSKT) to include 5.75 contact hours/0.575 CEU. DHA, J-7, CEPO accredits enterprise-wide continuing education activities for military and civilian health care professionals. These courses are critical to DHA’s goal of providing the best possible quality care to active duty service members, veterans, and their families.

  • 5.75 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 5.75 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

  • 5.75 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

Course opens: 
04/15/2021
Course expires: 
05/13/2021
Event starts: 
04/29/2021 - 9:30am EDT
Event ends: 
04/29/2021 - 5:00pm EDT
Part of: 
Virtual Health Care Ethics Symposium, 29-30 APR 2021
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James Giordano, Ph.D. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose. 
Hector Ramos, M.D., M.A. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose. 
Alexander Kon, M.D., H.E.C.-C. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose. 
COL Jessica Bunin, M.D, F.A.C.P., F.C.C.M. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose. LTC Vincent Capaldi M.D., Sc.M. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose. 
Amy O'Connor, L.C.S.W., P.M.P. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.  
James J. Walter, Ph.D. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose. 

Available Credit

  • 5.75 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 5.75 hours of AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until Thursday, May 13, 2021 - 11:59pm ET. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

  • 5.75 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 5.75 hours for completing this Course activity.

  • 5.75 ACHE

    By attending this program offered by DHA, J-7, CEPO, participants may earn up to 5.75 American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Qualified Education hours toward initial certification or recertification of the Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) designation. Participants in this program who wish to have the continuing education hours applied toward ACHE Qualified Education credit must self-report their participation. To self-report, participants must log into their MyACHE account and select ACHE Qualified Education Credit.

  • 5.75 ACPE-Pharm

    UAN: JA4008136-0000-21-101-L04-P
    No valid paper/electronic statement of credit will be offered. DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the American Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) to provide continuing education for Pharmacists. This knowledge based activity will provide a maximum of 5.75 contact hours of pharmacy continuing education credit. Participant CE records will be electronically communicated to CPE Monitor. There is no cost to participate in this activity.

  • 5.75 ACPE-Tech

    UAN: JA4008136-0000-21-101-L04-T
    No valid paper/electronic statement of credit will be offered. DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the American Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) to provide continuing education for Pharmacy Technicians. This knowledge based activity will provide a maximum of 5.75 contact hours of pharmacy continuing education credit. Participant CE records will be electronically communicated to CPE Monitor. There is no cost to participate in this activity.

  • 5.75 ADA CERP

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education (CDE). ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.

    DHA, J-7, CEPO designates this activity for 5.75 continuing education credits

  • 5.75 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 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 5.75 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 5.75 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 5.75 AOTA

     DHA, J-7, CEPO is an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Approved Provider of professional development (PD). PD activity approval ID# 2262. This Distance Learning-Interactive course is offered at 0.575 CEUs, intermediate, professional issues. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

  • 5.75 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). DHA, J7, CEPO maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. DHA, J-7, CEPO designated this activity for a maximum of 5.75 CE credits. The instructional level of this activity is intermediate. There is no cost to participate.

  • 5.75 ARBO/COPE

    DHA, J-7, CEPO designates this activity for a maximum of 5.75 COPE credit hours.

    COPE Course ID #: 72407-EJ

    COPE Activity/Event #: 121640

  • 5.50 ASHA

    Course # is ABIT2106

    Intermediate Level

    0.55 ASHA CEUs

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is approved by the Continuing Education board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology, and audiology. ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.

  • 5.75 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 5.75 continuing education credits.

  • 5.75 Attendance
  • 5.75 CCMC

    This program has been pre-approved by The Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) to provide continuing education credit to CCM® board certified case managers. The course is approved for up to CE contact hours.

    Activity Code: C00046007 Approval Number: 210001375

    To claim these CEs, log into your CCMC Dashboard at www.ccmcertification.org.

  • 5.75 CDR

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CDR Credentialed Practitioners will receive 5.75 Continuing Professional Education units (CPEUs) for completion of this activity/material.

  • 5.75 COPSKT

    Provider # is 042921

    This continuing education activity has been accredited by The Council on Professional Standards for Kinesiotherapy (COPSKT) to include 5.75 contact hours/0.575 CEU. DHA, J-7, CEPO accredits enterprise-wide continuing education activities for military and civilian health care professionals. These courses are critical to DHA’s goal of providing the best possible quality care to active duty service members, veterans, and their families.

  • 5.75 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 5.75 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

  • 5.75 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

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