Series Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Identify areas in behavioral health emergencies where early intervention has improved patient outcomes;
• Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity which can be used to improve patient experience; and
• Define evidence-based treatment modalities for substance use disorders (SUD) in high-risk populations in Tarrant County

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth and JPS Health Network. The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth 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 healthcare team. 

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth 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. 

American Osteopathic Association

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

Designations

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth designates this program for a maximum of 1.0 hour of AOA Category 2A CME credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity. 

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1 hour Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.