Physicians

The University of North Texas Health Science Center is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to award continuing medical education to physicians.

The University of North Texas Health Science Center has requested that the AOA Council on Continuing Medical Education approve this program for 37 hour of AOA Category 2A CME credits. Approval is currently pending.

The University of North Texas Health Science Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of North Texas Health Science Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 37 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The University of North Texas Health Science Center has determined that this CME activity provides hours towards the Texas State Board of Medical Examiner's standard, annual ethics/professional responsibility requirement.

The University of North Texas Health Science Center presents this activity for educational purposes only. Participants are expected to utilize their own expertise and judgment while engaged in the practice of medicine. The content of the presentations is provided solely by presenters who have been selected for presentations because of recognized expertise in their field.

The University of North Texas Health Science Center has applied for AAFP credit which remains pending. 

Nursing

JPS Health Network will be providing CNE 

Emergency Medical Services

Texas Department of State Health Services recognizes Texas Nurses Association credit as reciprocal credit applicable towards the EMS continuing education.

UNTHSC

The University of North Texas Health Science Center certifies this activity for 37.36 hours of participation.

• To provide a practical foundation in Wilderness Medicine for medical professionals
• To teach patient assessment and treatment guidelines for life support until definitive care or evacuation is available
• To train the provider in methods for managing medical and traumatic emergencies and urgencies in the wilderness when evacuation is unavailable or unnecessary
• To teach techniques and guidelines for evacuation

Physician, mid-level providers, registered nurses, paramedics and other community health care providers that are interested in learning how to manage patients in the wilderness environment.

Each faculty member has been requested to complete a Disclosure Form and Content Validation Form. Disclosures will be made available prior to activity.