Cost: No fee
Target Audience: This activity is designed for physicians, nurse practitioners or other advanced practice nurses, and PAs. This activity is accredited for physicians, nurse practitioners or other advanced practice nurses, and PAs.
Description: Learners in this activity review the relation between stress and bodily responses. The module introduces how to instruct relaxation and mindfulness techniques in the clinic in order to help address stress, pain and distress.
Educational Objectives:
- State the relation between stress and bodily responses
- Summarize the rationale for relaxation and mindfulness in the clinic in relation to stress, pain, and distress
- Describe to patients the clinical utility for relaxation and mindfulness
- Demonstrate introductory-level knowledge in instructing these two techniques based on the scripts provided
Continuing Education Information
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP). AAAP 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.
Physician Designation Statement
American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
PA Designation Statement
American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for a maximum of 1 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Nursing Designation Statement
American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry is an approved provider of nursing continuing education through AAAP’s Joint Accreditation provider #4008192. This activity is approved for up to 1 Nursing Contact Hours.
Other Health Professionals
Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for 1.0 hour AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
