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0466_PAMF_Fundamentals of Phototherapy Workshop_Live
Description:
Phototherapy is a treatment that involves exposing the skin to ultraviolet (UV) light and is used to manage inflammatory skin disorders such as psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, and cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, among others. This workshop aims to provide the dermatology team at PAMF with a comprehensive review of phototherapy, encompassing both scientific and clinical information. The goal is to equip personnel administering phototherapy with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in this area, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes.
Target Audience
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Nurse, Registered (RN)
Learning Objectives
After attending this course learners should be able to:
1. Describe the mechanism of action of phototherapy for skin diseases
2. List the types of equipment available and describe their correct operation
3. Recognize side effects of phototherapy and how to manage them
Assembly Bills 1195 & 241- Culturally Appropriate Care which is Free of Implicit Biases
Learners are strongly encouraged to engage in self-directed learning related to the impact of implicit biases in this clinical area via the references provided below:
Social Determinants of Health Reference
Yew YW, Kuan AHY, Ge L, Yap CW, Heng BH. Psychosocial impact of skin diseases: A population-based study. PLoS One. 2020 Dec 31;15(12):e0244765.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33382864/
Implicit Bias Reference
Beer JI, Downie J, Nogueira A, Meckfessel M. Assessing Implicit Bias in Dermatology. J Drugs Dermatol. 2023 Jul 1;22(7):635-640. doi: 10.36849/JDD.7435.
Disclosure of Financial or In-Kind Commercial Support & Conflict of Interest
Amit Pandya, a faculty member for this conference, previously held stock options in Zerigo Health. This relevant ineligible relationship ended on August 31, 2021, and does not require further mitigation. Additionally, he has received consultation fees from Incyte, Abbvie, and Avita, and holds stock in a privately held company, Tara Medical Devices, whose product/business line is not relevant to the content of this conference – requires no mitigation.
No one else involved in the planning or presentation of this educational activity have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. No financial or in-kind commercial support was received to produce or promote this educational activity.
– Provider Designee/Verification: Kerri Maya, PhD(c), MSL, RN, NPD-BC
Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, Sutter Health, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Designation Statement
Sutter Health designates this LIVE activity for a maximum of 7.25 continuing professional development contact hours for nurses. Learners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Note to Other Disciplines: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Continuing Medical Education is acceptable for meeting the continuing education requirements for Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, and Respiratory Care Practitioners. For other disciplines, please check with the regulatory board for your discipline to confirm what type of credits meet the continuing education requirements. Continuing education hours for nurses accredited by ANCC, via Joint Accreditation.
Attendance & Credit Claiming
Enter the six-digit attendance code into the "Attendance" field when prompted after you start the course.
Available Credit
- 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Hour(s)
In support of improving patient care, Sutter Health, 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.
Sutter Health certifies this Live activity was designated for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Hour(s). Non-physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 7.25 ANCC
In support of improving patient care, Sutter Health, 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.
This course/program has been awarded 7.25 ANCC contact hour(s). Sutter Health is accredited provider of nursing continuing professional development. Learners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 7.25 CA BRN
This activity is approved for 7.25 contact hour(s) by Sutter Health, which is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing. (Provider Number 17182). Learners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
