Total Credits: 1 including 1 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s), 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™, 1 AOBIM Specialty Credit(s)
This program will expire and must be completed by 08/29/28.
** Please note this program was a part of the VOCCME 2025. You will not want to choose this program if you completed this individual program as part of the VOCCME 2025. **
This presentation emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing the effects of trauma in patient interactions. It highlights key components including effective screening techniques to identify patients with trauma histories, the provision of appropriate support to foster healing, and strategies to avoid retraumatization in clinical settings. The presenter will underscore the need for a compassionate, patient-centered approach that prioritizes safety, trustworthiness, and empowerment. The presenter will also show that creating environments that are sensitive to the needs of trauma survivors, healthcare providers can enhance patient outcomes, improve compliance with treatment plans, and contribute to overall well-being. The presentation will conclude with a call to action for healthcare professionals to integrate trauma-informed principles into their practice to better serve all patients.
Learning Objectives:
1) Learners will be able to articulate how trauma affects both mental and physical health, recognizing the signs and symptoms of trauma-related conditions in patients.
2) Learners will gain knowledge of various trauma screening tools and learn how to incorporate these tools effectively into routine assessments, fostering a culture of safety and understanding.
3) Learners will be able to identify and explain the core principles of trauma-informed care—safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment—and how to apply these principles in clinical practice.
4) Learners will understand the importance of collaborating with mental health professionals, social workers, and community resources to provide comprehensive support for patients with trauma histories.
5) Learners will enhance their communication skills to build rapport and trust with patients, using trauma-informed approaches that encourage open dialogue regarding sensitive topics related to trauma.
6) Learners will create a resource toolkit that includes information on local mental health services, support groups, and relevant community organizations, enabling them to provide appropriate referrals and support to patients who have experienced trauma.
Accreditation Statements:
This program is co-sponsored by the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) and the Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of Oregon (OPSO). Both osteopathic associations are accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.
The program has been designated for a maximum of one (1) AOA Category 1-A Credit(s) by the co-sponsors who have authorized the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons to report CME and specialty credits to the AOA commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in this activity.
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) designates this conference for a maximum of one (1) AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Planning Disclosure:
The Virtual CME Committee, consisting of representatives from the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) and the Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of Oregon (OPSO), has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of these presentations.
Grievance Policy:
All grievances should be in writing and should specify the nature of the grievance. Initially, all grievances should be directed to the MAOPS Executive Director, who will then forward said grievance to the Virtual CME Committee. All grievances will receive an initial response in writing within 30 days of receipt. If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can then submit a complaint in writing to the Council on Continuing Medical Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.
| Trauma-Informed Care (3.8 MB) | 45 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Dr. Katherine Markelz has practiced traditional osteopathy and general internal medicine since 2016. Her passion for osteopathy led her to found Whole Health Osteopathy in Northhampton, Massachusetts, in the Spring of 2024. She previously was a General Internal Medicine and Primary Care Physician with Valley Medical Group in Florence, Massachusetts. Dr. Markelz is a graduate of Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific – Northwest in Lebanon, Oregon. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. Dr. Merkelz then completed her fellowship in Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Dr. Markelz is board-certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Dr. Markelz has a specialty practice in traditional osteopathy, treating acute and chronic conditions with osteopathic manipulative treatment. Throughout her medical training and practice, she has seen the profound effects of osteopathy. She believes the best medicine focuses on finding and supporting health rather than disease. She sees human touch as a vital part of connecting with patients and providing therapeutic and treatment benefits. Her awe of human anatomy and physiology and our tendency toward resilience and health keeps her passionate about her work in osteopathy. Dr. Markelz is a member of the Osteopathic Cranial Academy, the American College of Physicians, and the Massachusetts Medical Society.
She is a busy mom of two sweet boys (with another on the way), one Goldendoodle, and the wife of a loving partner of many years. She has been in New England since 2016, which she now calls home. She takes food and the outdoors seriously and appreciates all the local area farms & CSAs and outdoor trails, mountains, and waterways. She's always up for exploring new hikes, museums, art, and activities around the area.
Dr. Merkelz discloses she has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing goods or services consumed by or used on patients relative to the content of this presentation.
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