Program Description: 

ACCME Accreditation Statement: 
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Hours of Participation for Allied Health Care Professionals:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 1.0 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.  

Target audience: 

Physicians
Residents
Fellows
Allied healthcare providers/professionals

Learning objectives: 

1. Identify key differences between Animal Assisted Activities (AAA) and Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT).
2. Identify three ways therapy dogs can assist rehab patients in meeting their treatment goals.
3. List three physiological changes that may occur within patients during AAT, positively impacting outcomes.

Faculty & credentials: 

Ms. Laura Hey
Animal Assisted Specialist
Health Heelers, Inc.

Maya C. Evans, MD
Assistant Professor
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Medical College of Wisconsin

Andrew Hsu, MD
Assistant Professor
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Medical College of Wisconsin

Carley N. Sauter, MD
Assistant Professor
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Medical College of Wisconsin

Guennady V. Tchekanov, MD
Assistant Professor
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Medical College of Wisconsin

Kimberley L. Zvara, MD
Assistant Professor
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Medical College of Wisconsin

All persons in control of content have NO relevant financial relationships to disclose.


 

Contact

Name: 
Beatriz Envila
Phone number: 
+1 (414) 805-7343
Email: 
benvila@mcw.edu
Session date: 
05/29/2015 - 12:00pm to 11:30pm CDT
Location: 
Froedtert Hospital
9200 W. Wisconsin Avenue
West Tower, 1st Floor, Dean Roe Auditorium
Milwaukee, WI 53226
United States
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Add to calendar: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.00 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.

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