2024 Stop Overdose Summit

Thursday, November 7, 2024, 8:30 AM - 4:45 PM CST, Hot Springs, AR

An all day live course with different tracks that cater to the needs of the stakeholders in reducing drug abuse deaths in Arkansas. Healthcare professionals, law enforcement, prevention/education, counseling/recovery and family tracks are provided.

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AMA Credit Designation Statement

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ACPE Credit Designation Statement

These knowledge-based activities will provide pharmacists up to 5.25 contact hours or 0.525 CEU.  CE credit information, based on verification of live attendance and completion of the program evaluation, will be provided to NABP within 60 days after the activity completion. 

ANCC Credit Designation Statement

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.25 ANCC contact hours.  Nursing contact hours will be awarded for successful completion of program components based upon documented attendance and completion of evaluation materials.

AAPA Credit Designation Statement

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 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 5.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

BOC Designation Statement

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (BOC AP#: 0000298) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers (ATs). This program is eligible for a maximum of 5.25 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.

 

1. Discuss the opioid epidemic as it relates to our state, health systems and population.
2. Discuss the issues that have culminated in the opioid epidemic.
3. Analyze and discuss addictive disease/social - emotional burnout.
4. Examine the potential steps forward for combatting the opioid epidemic.
5. Discuss the progress of the opioid abatement funding.
6. Discuss the partnership with Arkansas Opioid Recovery.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (5.25 hours), AAPA - American Academy of PAs Category 1 CME (5.25 hours), ACPE - Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (5.25 hours), ACPE - Pharmacy Technician (5.25 hours), ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center (5.25 hours), Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (5.25 hours), Non-Physician AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (5.25 hours)

In support of improving patient care, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 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.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Office of Continuing Education adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.