Learning Objectives:
1) Learners will be able to articulate how trauma affects both mental and physical health, recognizing the signs and symptoms of trauma-related conditions in patients.
2) Learners will gain knowledge of various trauma screening tools and learn how to incorporate these tools effectively into routine assessments, fostering a culture of safety and understanding.
3) Learners will be able to identify and explain the core principles of trauma-informed care—safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment—and how to apply these principles in clinical practice.
4) Learners will understand the importance of collaborating with mental health professionals, social workers, and community resources to provide comprehensive support for patients with trauma histories.
5) Learners will enhance their communication skills to build rapport and trust with patients, using trauma-informed approaches that encourage open dialogue regarding sensitive topics related to trauma.
6) Learners will create a resource toolkit that includes information on local mental health services, support groups, and relevant community organizations, enabling them to provide appropriate referrals and support to patients who have experienced trauma.
Accreditation Statements:
VOCCME is co-sponsored by the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS), the Georgia Osteopathic Medical Association (GOMA), the Montana Osteopathic Medical Association (MOMA), the North Carolina Osteopathic Medical Association (NCOMA), the Ohio Osteopathic Association (OOA), the Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of Oregon (OPSO), and the Tennessee Osteopathic Medical Association (TOMA). Each of these osteopathic associations is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.
VOCCME has been designated for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A credits by the VOC sponsors, who have authorized MAOPS to report CME and specialty credits to the AOA commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in this activity.
MAOPS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
MAOPS designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Planning Disclosure:
The VOCCME Planning Committee has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing healthcare goods or services consumed by or used on patients relative to the content of these presentations.
AOA Grievance Policy:
All grievances should be in writing and specify the nature of the grievance. Initially, all grievances should be directed to the MAOPS Executive Director, who will then forward said grievance to the Virtual CME Committee. All grievances will receive an initial written response within 30 days of receipt. If a participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint in writing to the Council on Continuing Medical Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.