In our world a range of disasters, including climate-related disasters, pandemics, and mass violence are occurring with increased frequency and severity. You may have experienced living through multiple disasters in your community. This course will walk through the fundamentals of, as well as interventions in, disasters. This course will cover topics such as: the basic concepts in disaster and preventive psychiatry, psychological and behavioral effects of disasters, risk and vulnerability to disasters, psychological first aid, risk and crisis communication, leadership consultation and preparedness for disasters.
Format
Asynchronous 8 hour course.
Learning Objectives
- Explain how psychiatrists can support disaster response through a variety of roles in clinical care as well as public health.
- Identify the range of psychological and behavioral reactions that individuals, communities, and populations can experience during disasters.
- Apply the basic skills of Psychological First Aid to mitigate distress and promote recovery in individuals and communities during disasters.
- Use risk and crisis communication skills to keep patients, colleagues and the public informed before, during and after a disaster.
- Demonstrate knowledge of actions necessary to protect the psychological health of healthcare workers, first responders and others called into the line of duty during a disaster.
Outline
- Module 1: Basic Concepts in Disaster and Preventive Psychiatry
- Module 2: Psychological and Behavioral Effects of Disasters
- Module 3: Risk and Vulnerability to Disasters
- Module 4: Public Health Approaches to Interventions and Disasters
- Module 5: Psychological First Aid
- Module 6: Risk and Crisis Communication
- Module 7: Leadership Consultation
- Module 8: Disaster Responders
- Module 9: Disaster Preparedness
Target Audience
Counselor, Psychiatrist, Disaster Reps for District Branch
Instructional Level
Intermediate
Estimate Time to Complete
Estimated Duration: 8 hour
Program Start Date: May 19, 2023
Program End Date: May 19, 2026
How to Earn Credit
Participants who wish to earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, CE credit for psychologists, or a certificate of participation may do so by completing all sections of the course, including viewing the full video and submitting an evaluation. A multiple-choice quiz is provided based on the content. A passing score of 75% must be achieved. After evaluating the program, course participants will be provided with an opportunity to claim hours of participation and print an official CME certificate (physicians), CE certificate (psychologists), or certificate of participation (other disciplines) showing the completion date and hours/credits earned.
Continuing Education Credit
Physicians
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The APA designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Faculty and Planner Disclosures
Instructor
- Joshua C. Morganstein, M.D., DFAPA, Deputy Director, Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress
Professor, Departments of Psychiatry and Military & Emergency Medicine, Vice Chair, Department of Psychiatry, Uniformed Services University
- James C. West, M.D., DFAPA, Scientist, Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress, Associate Professor, Psychiatry, Uniformed Services University
Planners
- Joshua C. Morganstein, M.D., DFAPA, Deputy Director, Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress
Professor, Departments of Psychiatry and Military & Emergency Medicine, Vice Chair, Department of Psychiatry, Uniformed Services University
- James C. West, M.D., DFAPA, Scientist, Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress, Associate Professor, Psychiatry, Uniformed Services University
Reviewer
- Desta Lissanu, M.D., Psychiatrist, Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital/McLean Hospital—General Psychiatry Residency (currently)
Accessibility for Participants with Disabilities
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Technical Requirements
This internet-based CME activity is best experienced using any of the following:
- The latest and 2nd latest public versions of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari
- Internet Explorer 11+
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Optimal System Configuration:
- Browser: Google Chrome (latest and 2nd latest version), Safari (latest and 2nd latest version), Internet Explorer 11.0+, Firefox (latest and 2nd latest version), or Microsoft Edge (latest and 2nd latest version)
- Operating System: Windows versions 8.1+, Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) +, Android (latest and 2nd latest version), or iOS/iPad OS (latest and 2nd latest version)
- Internet Connection: 1 Mbps or higher
Minimum Requirements:
- Windows PC: Windows 8.1 or higher; 1 GB (for 32-bit)/2 GB (for 64-bit) or higher RAM; Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver; audio playback with speakers for programs with video content
- Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.5 or higher with latest updates installed; Intel, PowerPC G5, or PowerPC G4 (867MHz or faster) processor; 512 MB or higher RAM; audio playback with speakers for programs with video content
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