Calamity, Catastrophe and Conflict Management.

Credit Details
This electronically delivered self-instructional program is designated for 1.5 hours of CE credit by Farran Media.
AGD Code: 550.

The fee to view this course is $36. This cost includes the fee to take the exam and claim your CE credits.

Synopsis:
Calamities, catastrophes and conflict can happen to us at any time and are typically out of our control. What we can control, however, is how we respond to them. The COVID-19 pandemic hit the world like a ton of bricks. Dental professionals are facing new challenges as we try to adapt to the reality that pandemics and conflicts will change the way we practice and interact. Change is always difficult and this particular change involves a significant amount of fear about the health and safety of our patients, our team, our families and ourselves. We also worry about the financial repercussions.

Failure to address emotional turmoil is a dangerous business and can lead to burnout, depression, cardiovascular disease and many other physical ailments. This is new territory for us but there is much to learn from those who have struggled in the past. This CE course focuses on proven methods to overcome the anxiety and grief associated with the trauma caused by the current pandemic, tragedies in our life, depression, and social conflict.

Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Recognize the physical effects of emotional turmoil and the neuroscience behind it.
• Understand how grief and depression affect the dental professional and the numerous circumstances (including global pandemics) that constitute a major loss.
• Examine the unique nature of a professional life in dentistry and the stigma/secrecy we encounter when it comes to grief and depression.
• Update your knowledge of lessons we learned and changes we made during the initial AIDS crisis in the late 1980’s.
• Expand your resilience potential and know that no matter what happens in life, peace, joy and happiness are possible.

Description of Speaker:
With 30-years in clinical dentistry and 21 years as a National Spokesperson for the American Dental Association, Kimberly Harms D.D.S. has seen the importance of positive communication, management of conflict and relationship building firsthand. Her goal is to help untangle problems and support those struggling with emotional issues by sharing that accumulated knowledge with seminar attendees.

Disclosure:
In the past 12 months, the lecturer/author declares that neither he/she nor any member of his/her family have a financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any commercial entities nor have been paid directly by dentists and other health professionals within the field of dentistry or health care.

Legal Disclaimer:
The CE provider (Farran Media) uses reasonable care in selecting and providing content that is accurate. The CE provider, however, does not independently verify the content or materials. The CE provider does not represent that the instructional materials are error-free or that the content or materials are comprehensive. Any opinions expressed in the materials are those of the author of the materials and not the CE provider. Completing one or more continuing education courses does not provide sufficient information to qualify the participant as an expert in the field related to the course topic or in any specific technique or procedure. The instructional materials are intended to supplement, but are not a substitute for, the knowledge, expertise, skill and judgment of a trained health care professional.

Licensure:
Continuing education credits issued for completion of online CE courses may not apply toward license renewal in all licensing jurisdictions. It is the responsibility of each registrant to verify the CE requirements of his/her licensing or regulatory agency.

State CE Requirements:
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Refund Policy
There are no refunds for Online CE courses. Please contact technical support if you run into technical difficulty.

For any questions, please contact Nareg Apelian, DMD, Director of Continuing Education at nareg@farranmedia.com