Total Credits: 0.75 including 0.75 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s)
Differentiating heat illness from heat exhaustion from heat stroke is incredibly important in the South where summer temps can easily exceed 100F heat index. This presentation will lay foundations for why the wet bulb temperature is used, when it’s safe for kids/adolescents to participate in sports/activities outside, and when it’s best to just chill out. Also, management will be covered for each stage in the overheating progression to make it clear when medical attention is necessary.
Upon completion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
Statement of Accreditation
The Texas Osteopathic Medical Association (TOMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. TOMA designates this program for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
Grievance Policy
All grievances may be directed to TOMA's Executive Director at toma@txosteo.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.
Dr. Hansen is a triple board-certified physician in family medicine, sports medicine, and Osteopathic neuromusculoskeletal medicine. Currently, Dr. Hansen is an Associate professor and is practicing at the University of North Texas Health Science Center and has some teaching responsibilities with the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. Prior to medicine, Dr. Hansen spent almost 15 years training athletes of all ages, genders, and competitive levels. She has an enthusiastic curiosity both in and out of the clinic. In her free time, Dr. Hansen enjoys exploring this globe both locally and internationally.
Dr. Hansen discloses that she has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.