Total Credits: 1 including 1 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s), 1 Opioid Credit
Learning Objectives:
Explain the osteopathic philosophy and the Five Model Approach to osteopathic care.
Define and differentiate acute and chronic pain.
Discuss the osteopathic assessment of chronic pain.
Discuss the standard of care of osteopathic pain management using the five models of osteopathic care.
Using a patient case scenario, identify basic osteopathic manipulative techniques that can be utilized with ease in patients presenting with pain complaints.
Identify key research studies that include the use of OMT for chronic pain management.
Accreditation Statement for DOCME programs:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). The Mississippi Osteopathic Medical Association (MOMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.
Disclosure:
Dr. Worthington has no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this program or presentation.
Grievance Statement:
All grievances may be directed to MOMA's Executive Director at info@moma-net.org. All grievances will receive an initial response within 30 days of receipt. If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint to the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.
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Tiffany Worthington, DO received a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the University of Pikeville, Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (UP-KYCOM) in May 2006. She has a special interest in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) and participated in a one-year scholars program in the Osteopathic Principles and Practices department during her time at UP-KYCOM. She received her Internship/Residency training in Family Practice-OMT through Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine at Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky, OH, in 2009. She has always had a heart for rural primary care and was in private practice in Wiggins, MS, until December of 2017. She also served as an ambassador for the National Health Service Corps (2012-2015). In January of 2018, she joined the faculty at William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine and currently serves as the Associate Dean of Clinical Sciences. She serves on the executive board of the Mississippi Osteopathic Medical Association (MOMA) and has been an advocate for the osteopathic medical profession both in the state and regionally.