Title
Category
Credits
Event date
Cost
The Role of Optometry in the Management of Diabetes
  • Disease management
  • Vision
  • 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
  • 1.00 COPE - Optometrists
$0.00
This activity will review the role of optometrists in the areas of prevention, co-management and rehabilitation for individuals with diabetes. It will focus on how to conduct a diabetes risk assessment, ongoing care of individuals with known diabetes and collaboration among members of the interprofessional health care team for optimal outcomes. Key strategies for vision rehabilitation will also be addressed.
Treatment Options for Ocular Anterior Surface Disease
  • Disease management
  • Vision
  • 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
  • 1.00 COPE - Optometrists
$0.00
This activity will examine the multiple parts of eye anatomy, the dysfunction of which may contribute to dry eye syndrome, including the tear film, ocular anterior surface and Meibomian gland, and identify complications that can result when dry eye is left untreated. Importantly, a thorough review of optimal treatment regimens will be provided, as well as updates on newer and emerging targeted treatments, with a focus on providing relief and preventing further damage to the eye.
Obesity Care: Identifying Challenges and Inequities that Impact Health Outcomes
  • Behavioral health
  • Disease management
  • Health equity
  • Wellness
  • 0.75 ACPE - Pharmacists
  • 0.75 ACPE - Pharmacy Technicians
  • 0.75 AMA - Physicians
  • 0.75 ANCC - Nurses
  • 0.75 APA - Psychologists
  • 0.75 Attendance - General Attendance
  • 0.75 CCMC - General - Case Managers
  • 0.75 CDR - Dietitians
  • 0.75 ASWB - Social Workers
$0.00
This activity will outline racial and socioeconomic status disparities and provide examples of why they may exist among different populations, identify challenges associated with the diagnosis and management of obesity, including diagnostic accuracy, access to care, and impact on health care costs and quality of life and discuss potential interventions that can reduce obesity care inequities.
The Impact of Aging, Hearing Loss and Cognitive Burden on Health Literacy on Older Adults
  • Older adults
  • 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacists
  • 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacy Technicians
  • 1.00 AMA - Physicians
  • 1.00 ANCC - Nurses
  • 1.00 APA - Psychologists
  • 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
  • 1.00 CCMC - General - Case Managers
  • 1.00 ASWB - Social Workers
$0.00
This activity will discuss the association between hearing loss and cognitive burden, as well as the potential impact of untreated hearing loss. It will provide communication and management techniques for caregivers to accommodate changes in the cognitive status of those with hearing loss, as well as tools and strategies that are recommended by the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) and how these can be put into practice.
The Relationship Between Pain, Stress and Sleep
  • Wellness
  • 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacists
  • 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacy Technicians
  • 1.00 AMA - Physicians
  • 1.00 ANCC - Nurses
  • 1.00 APA - Psychologists
  • 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
  • 1.00 CCMC - General - Case Managers
  • 1.00 ASWB - Social Workers
$0.00
This activity will review the interrelationship of pain and sleep on physical activity, stress and behavior, as well as the importance of assessing sleep quality for individuals with pain. Dr. Schubiner will also highlight techniques to reduce stress and improve sleep.

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