Activity Description

A live, multidisciplinary, systematic approach to burn care assessment, management, and rehabilitation is essential for improving patient outcomes and enhancing quality of life. After participating in this peer-reviewed conference, attendees should be better prepared to implement current treatments, apply evidence-based practices, and execute burn prevention strategies and implement community outreach programs.

Target Audience

MD, DO, Pharmacist, Nurse Practitioner, Occupational Therapist, Respiratory Therapist, Dietician, Licensed Practical Nurse, Therapist, Surgeon, Psychiatrist, Registered Nurse, Paramedic, Emergency Medical Technician.

Goals and Objectives

At the conclusion of the activity, learners should have increased knowledge and be more competent to:

• Discuss the results of cutting-edge scientific clinical management or basic science research and other burn issues;
• Implement new strategies to improve care of the burn injured patient;
• Comprehend positive effects of prevention programs, rehabilitative camps and community re-integration.

Course Information

Live Course Start Date: October 10, 2024
Live Course End Date: October 13, 2024
Live Course Location: Winston-Salem, NC
CME Release Date:  October 13, 2024
Valid for credit through:  November 30, 2024
Course type: Live Course

Credits Available

Southern Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Southern Medical Association designates this Live Course activity for a maximum of 20.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing Credit: This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Northeast Multistate Division Education Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Program Approval Code #: 084-194-100724.

ABS MOC Points: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.

System Requirements and Instructions for Participation and Credit

System Requirements

• Learners must have Adobe Reader installed in order to view course content.
• The website is supported by the latest versions of most modern web browsers. In order to experience the website fully, please upgrade to the latest version of one of the following browsers: Google Chrome (recommended), Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Apple Mobile Safari.
• JavaScript must be enabled. JavaScript should be enabled by default in your browser, but if not then please consult your browser's Help section for information on how to change this setting. Upgrade your browser to a version that supports JavaScript 1.2 or higher (see browser list above).
• Connection Speed Requirements - DSL or faster

Instructions for Participation and Credit

This activity is designed to be completed within the time designated; learners should claim only those credits that reflect the time actually spent in the activity. 

To successfully earn credit, participants must complete the activity online during the valid credit period noted, following these steps:

• Read the goals and objectives and accreditation information.
• Click on the link below to complete the conference evaluation.
• Attest to those presentations you attended.

Upon successful completion of these components, your certificate will be processed and emailed from customerservice@sma.org. Credits will be archived for 6 years; at any point within this time period you may login to your account to print a duplicate copy of your certificate.