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Module 1
OEM Policy and Regulatory Essentials
The Occupational and Environmental Medicine Fundamentals for Advanced Practice Providers Certificate Program was developed as a collaborative education activity by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) and the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).This program was developed to supplement on-the-job training and provides advanced practice clinicians online access to a convenient, comprehensive, foundational OEM program. Presented by AANP and ACOEM experts in the field, these CE activities offer learners the essential knowledge necessary to practice professionally in any occupational health setting, including urgent care, primary care, industry-based clinics, employee health, corporate health and more. By completing this foundational OEM program, NPs and other clinicians can increase their understanding of OEM’s many facets, improve their clinical skills and more fully develop the leadership abilities needed to manage the care of the worker.
The certificate program consists of seven modules, each dealing with a different aspect of occupational health practice. NPs and other advanced practice providers may earn 30 contact hours of CE credit by completing all seven modules. Each module includes between four and six one-hour presentations and support material on essential OEM topics. Upon completion of all seven modules and the full 30 hours of CE credit, participants will be eligible to receive an AANP Certificate of Advanced Practice Education in Occupational Health. The certificate of academic achievement demonstrates to employers, workers and peers their commitment as a clinician in the OEM field.
Full Certificate Program Overview
| Module | Topic | Contact Hours | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
| Module 1 | OEM Policy and Regulatory Essentials
| 5.00 CE | $125.00 | $150.00 |
| Module 2 | Workplace Evaluations | 4.00 CE | $100.00 | $120.00 |
| Module 3 | The Worker in the Workplace | 3.00 CE | $75.00 | $90.00 |
| Module 4 | The Infectious Disease Roundtable | 4.00 CE | $100.00 | $120.00 |
| Module 5 | Worker Health | 4.00 CE | $100.00 | $120.00 |
| Module 6 | Safety and Environmental Impacts | 4.00 CE | $100.00 | $120.00 |
| Module 7 | The Basic Hazards and Protections | 6.00 CE | $150.00 | $180.00 |
Occupational Health and the Role of the OEM Clinician
Maria C. Lanzi, MS, MPH, ANP-BC, COHN-S
This is the introductory course that provides a global overview of the many roles and opportunities in Occupational and Environmental Health for clinicians. A brief history of Occupational Health and the evolution of the clinician’s role today is presented with emphasis on knowledge and skills needed to provide evidenced-based leading edge occupational health care for today’s worker.
Objectives:- Discuss the history of Occupational Health and its impact on the health of workers.
- Define the scope of practice of the clinician in occupational medicine.
- Summarize the differences between the provision of primary care and occupational health services.
Workplace Standards and Regulations
Michele Damas Smith, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC
Workplace standards and regulations are regulated and necessary in today's workplace. They are often referred to as standard operating procedures (SOP). Written policies and procedures are developed to provide necessary information for the employees and administration to be aware of safety issues, accepted work procedures, and identifying associated risks with workplace tasks or operations.
Objectives:- Explain the history of worker protection and the creation of OSHA.
- Define regulatory bodies and the standards, recommendations and guidelines that influence practice.
- Discuss some common standards and their requirements.
OSHA Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements
Melanie Hayes, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was created in 1970 to assure safe and healthful conditions for all workers. This course provides an overview of mandatory OSHA regulatory guidance and standards as well as some other regulatory entities that impact the workplace and a clinician’s practice to ensure a safer workplace.
Objectives:- List the types of illnesses and injuries that must be recorded.
- Describe what information must be included on the OSHA forms.
- Recognize when and within what time frame, certain outcomes must be reported.
Employment and Labor Laws
Erlinda M. Singarajah, PhD, ANP-C, COHN-S
This course is a critical resource for clinicians to know important employment and labor laws focusing on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) that are mandatory in the private and public sectors. These laws impact employers and workplaces in all 50 states and certain US territories under federal authority.
Objectives:- Apply the components of the Americans with Disability Act to occupational health nurse practitioner practice.
- Describe office policies and procedures that support compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) and other privacy standards.
Legal and Ethical Issues
Sally Foster-Chang, DNP, APRN-BC, COHN-S
The final course in this section describes the actual and potential legal and ethical risk for occupational health clinicians. Emphasis is on the approach to incorporating federal and state laws, professional standards, and guidelines. Clinicians must be acutely aware of the legal environment in which they practice and how to respond to inquiries. Examples of legal and ethical issues will be presented with emphasis on the fundamental values of the occupational clinician’s code of ethics.
Objectives:- Explain the role of laws, regulations, standards and guidelines in occupational health practice.
- List legal issues that may arise from hire to retirement.
- Develop a basic understanding of the legal discovery process and how to prepare for a disposition.
- Describe the recommended steps in resolving ethical conflicts.
| Content Expires: | January 30, 2025 (11:55 p.m. CT)
CE for this activity will not be available after this date.
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Accreditation Information
This activity is approved for 5.0 contact hours of continuing education (which includes 0.00 hours of pharmacology) by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners®. Activity ID# 21105847. This activity was planned in accordance with AANP Accreditation Standards and Policies.
American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) has received accreditation from American Medical Association (AMA) for this activity and is offering the activity for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. If you would prefer to earn AMA CME credit, you can sign up for this same program through ACOEM.
How to Complete this Activity
- Read this activity description, including objectives and disclosures.
- Complete all 5 sections of educational content:
- OnDemand Presentations: Click the Play button to watch the activity video lecture. To get full credit for the learning activity portion, you must watch all of the video content in each section.
- Click on the Additional Resources button to review all additional materials provided (handouts and any other downloadable resources).
- Click on the Next Steps button of each section. Click on the "Get Certificate" button that appears at the bottom of the Next Steps window. This will show a brief "Thank You" message and direct learners to continue to the next section.
- After completing all 5 sections of educational content, go to the parent module of the activity (top block in the activity group) and click on the Next Steps button:
- Submit the overall activity evaluation to receive full AANP CE/Rx credit.
- Click on the Get Certificate button. At the top of the certificate screen, use the provided dropdown menu and select OEM Fundamentals for Advanced Practice ProvidersModule Certificate.
- A copy of your certificate of completion will display on the screen for you to print or save. A copy of the certificate will also be emailed to you.
- PROGRAM CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION: If you complete all 7 modules of this program, you will have the option to receive a non-credit-bearing program themed certificate of completion demonstrating the completion of all requirements of the full program. In order to claim the overall program certificate, you will need to have all 7 participation codes from the completion of each module (these can be found in the dark blue box at the bottom of each module certificate of completion). Go to the following link: [PROGRAM CERTIFICATE ONLY] Occupational and Environmental Medicine Fundamentals for Advanced Practice Providers and register this product to your activities list (registration is free). Once this activity is registered to you, locate it on your CE Activities list and click on the blue "Next Steps" button. You will be asked to provide all 7 participation codes and fill out a short evaluation. Completion of both of these requirements will award the final program certificate. A copy will be emailed to you and will also be stored in your CE Tracker.
Note: This is a multi-section series that enforces linear completion of section content. The certificate of completion will only be awarded for this activity after ALL sections of the activity have been successfully completed AND the final evaluation (located on the parent module) has been completed. No partial credit will be awarded.
Disclosure and Disclaimer Information
This program was planned in accordance with AANP CE Standards and Policies.
All Planners have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Faculty Disclosures:
- Maria C. Lanzi
- I have no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this presentation.
- Michele Damas Smith
- I hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge, no aspect of my current personal or professional situation might reasonably be expected to affect significantly my views on the subject on which I am presenting.
- Melanie Hayes
- I am here today as a private citizen and not a representative of OSHA. The opinions expressed here today are solely my own. I have no conflicts of interest to disclose.
- Erlinda M. Singarajah
- I have no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this presentation.
- Sally Foster-Chang
- I have no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this presentation.
Disclaimer:
Individuals who have contributed to the CE Center were carefully selected for their knowledge and experience in the subject area under review. This presentation is informational only and may contain opinions of the authors from their personal experience that do not necessarily express the opinions of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). The activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings. Clinical practice is a constantly changing process and new information becomes available every day. Neither AANP nor the contributing individuals can warrant that the material will continue to be accurate, nor do they warrant that the material is completely free of errors upon publication. Attendees and participants should appraise the information presented critically and are encouraged to consult appropriate resources for any product or device mentioned in this program.
Additional Information
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