Rounding@IOWA: Heat-related illnesses: Risks, Prevention, Early Intervention and Emergency Resuscitation Measures

Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 8:00 AM - Thursday, June 10, 2027, 4:00 PM

As we move into the warm weather season, the risk of experiencing heat stroke increases. Join our clinical experts for a discussion on prevention and early interventions for heat-related illnesses. 

How to complete this course for credit:

1. Listen to the full podcast episode on your preferred podcast app or use the player below. (If you've already listened to the episode, proceed to the next step.) 
2. Return here and register for the activity.
3. Go to 'Course Content and Tests' and complete the 'Attestation of Completion.' Click "Show Results" after you've answered the question.
4. Follow prompts to complete an evaluation. THIS STEP MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE YOU CAN ACCESS YOUR CERTIFICATE.
5. Download your CE certificate.

 

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.50 hours), ANCC Contact Hours (0.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (0.50 hours)

1. Guide patients to be on guard for heat-related illnesses and be ready and able to protect themselves if they must be outdoors.
2. Know what to do and not do out in the field to begin treatment for heat-related illnesses.
3. Recognize when a heat-stroke patient needs emergency assessment and treatment at a major medical center.

There is no charge to listen to the podcast, but registration is required to obtain a credit certificate, and there is a $7.50 credit fee (no charge for UI Faculty, Staff and Adjuncts).

In support of improving patient care, the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine 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.

 

Physicians
The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses
The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine designates this activity for a maximum of 0.5 ANCC contact hours.  Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Other Providers
 All other participants will receive a certificate of participation for this activity upon completion of the online evaluation. It is the responsibility of each attendee to determine if the continuing education programs they attend meet the requirements of their professional licensure board.

Disclosures
 Dr. Gerard Clancy, his guests, and the members of the planning committee for Rounding@IOWA have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Gerry Clancy, MD
Senior Associate Dean for External Affairs
Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Emergency Medicine
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

Melvin Donaldson, MD, PhD
Fellow in Emergency Medical Fellowship
University of Iowa Department of Emergency Medicine