Online Core Curriculum on Medical Direction in PALTC

 

Overview

The Online Core consists of a series of 30 interactive on-demand modules that provide comprehensive instruction on the medical director role within the PALTC setting. The course also includes live monthly facilitator-led virtual forums, allowing you to discuss the course material in real-time with faculty and other participants. Participants can complete the course at their own pace and on their own schedule. Upon completion of the Online Core, participants will be able to effectively fulfill the roles, functions, and tasks of the PALTC medical director.

Syllabus

Click to view the Online Core syllabus.

Course Access

Once registered, course participants can access the online modules 24/7 through our learning management system, APEX. The Society recommends completing the course in 12 weeks; the recommended schedule is outlined in the course syllabus. Please note that participants will have access to the course for up to 6 months after the date of initial registration.

 

Faculty Forums

Faculty Forums offer an opportunity to discuss course material in real-time with course faculty and peers, and how it applies to situations medical directors face daily. Live forums are held monthly on Tuesdays from 7:00-8:00 PM ET.  

Discussion topics include regulations, infection prevention and control, leadership, transitions of care, and working with families. Participants can ask questions during the live forum or submit questions beforehand.

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Completing the Online Core and at least one Faculty Forum is a prerequisite for participating in the Core Synthesis weekend. Participants access the live Faculty Forums through the Online Core course.

 

Credit

Physician CME
AMDA – The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMDA – The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine designates this other activity (live webinar and eLearning) for a maximum of 17.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CMD Credit
This self-study activity has been pre-approved by the American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) for a total of 17.5 management hours toward certification as a Certified Medical Director (CMD) in post-acute and long-term care medicine. The CMD program is administered by the ABPLM. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit actually spent on the activity.

ABPLM CMD Program
The Core Curriculum on Medical Direction in Long-Term Care, or its equivalent on long-term care management, is required for all Certified Medical Director (CMD) candidates. This course is the foundation for certification as an APBLM CMD. Taking the course does not make you a CMD. There are other requirements to complete. For more information, follow this link or contact the American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) at 410-992-3117.

ABIM Maintenance of Certification (MOC)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 17.5 Medical Knowledge MOC points and patient safety MOC credit in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

ABFM Family Medicine Certification (formerly MC-FP)
This activity may be eligible to help meet ABFM Family Medicine Certification (formerly MC-FP) Requirements. Participants may self-report AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM to meet Certification requirements via the Physician Portfolio on the ABFM website. All CME credits are subject to final approval by the ABFM.

 

Faculty

Chair: Luz Ramos-Bonner, MD, MBA, CMD 
Past Chair: Thomas Lawrence, MD, CMD

Rebecca Elon, MD, MPH, CMD
Rebecca Ferrini, MD, MPH, CMD
John Heath MD, CMD
Cynthia Kuttner, MD, CMD
Lee Lindquist, MD, MPH, MBA, CMD
Dheeraj Mahajan, MD, CMD
Tsewang Ngodup, MD, MPH, CMD, HMDC
Meenakshi Patel, MD, MMM, CMD
Toby Smith, DO, CMD
Todd Sobol, MD, CMD
Richard Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD
Jean Storm, DO, CMD
Barbara Tommasulo, MD, CMD, CWSP, LNHA
Michael Wasserman, MD, CMD
Matthew Wayne, MD, CMD
Peter Winn, MD, CMD

 

Course Pricing

 

Member Price	$1,795
Non-Member Price	$1,995

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Once registered, participants will have access to the course for up to 6 months after the date of initial course registration.