American Occupational Health Conference (AOHC^® 2009)

General Information:

Conference Goals
OEM is the medical specialty devoted to the prevention and manage-ment of occupational and environmental injury, illness, and disability, and the promotion of health and productivity of workers, their families, and communities. AOHC is designed to provide learner-centered education in the most current issues relevant to the practice of OEM. 

Educational Need
For decades, ACOEM has offered continuing medical education specifically designed to meet the needs of the OEM professional. In an era marked by changes in health care delivery, as well as by increasing changes in OEM practice and regulatory issues, it is critical that these professionals possess a strong foundation in the required competencies in order to successfully manage their patients and their practices.

Target Audience
AOHC is designed for physicians who specialize in or have an interest in OEM, as well as for non-physicians who are involved in the field. AOHC offers a variety of educational activities for participants new to OEM as well as for the experienced professional.

Education Information

Accreditation
The American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.

ABPM – Most AOHC sessions will be eligible for EPIQ credits toward recertification with the American Board of Preventive Medicine.

AAFP – This conference may be eligible for AAFP credit (application pending)

Doctors of Osteopathy – This conference may be eligible for Category 2-A credit from the American Osteopathic Association.

Physician Assistants – The American Academy of Physician Assistants and the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants accept AMA PRA Category 1 CME credit from organizations accredited by ACCME.

Attendees are also encouraged to consult their respective certifying associations/agencies for the conversion of AMA PRA approved credit to other educational credit.

Disclaimer
The ideas represented in presentations at AOHC 2009 do not necessarily reflect ACOEM positions. ACOEM disclaims responsibility or liability for all products, services or information presented at AOHC 2009. ACOEM does not endorse any product or service exhibited, nor necessarily support the content contained in the educational offerings.

Disclosure Policy
In accordance with the ACCME Essentials and Standards, all presenters are required to disclose any financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturers of any commercial products or services discussed in their presentations. Presenters are asked to disclose to their audiences the FDA approval status of all medical devices/pharmaceuticals for the uses discussed, described, or demonstrated in their presentations.

General Sessions
AOHC consists of General Sessions, Concurrent Sessions, Work Site Visits, and Meal Sessions.  ACOEM Pre-conference Courses augment the meeting.  In addition, we will be highlighting the Poster Presentations and Display, as well as the ACOEM Annual Membership Luncheon, and the C. O. Sappington Memorial Lecture.

Sessions
Concurrent Sessions (also known as Panel Presentations/ Teaching Sessions)  offer focused presentations that cover critically chosen, cutting-edge subjects related to OEM competencies. Sessions typically include multiple presenters and can be 90 minutes, 3 hours or 6 hours in length. Sessions are designed for OEM physicians who practice in a variety of work settings.

Meal Sessions
Meal Sessions offer the opportunity to discuss issues of concern with peers and experts in OEM. These 1¼ hour sessions include a meal and center on faculty-learner interaction and group discussion rather than formal lecture. Admittance to each meal session is by pre-registration. Payment of an activity fee is required.

Pre-Conference Courses
Pre-conference Courses are designed to enrich participants’ understanding of concepts and issues related to OEM, giving physicians the knowledge necessary to sustain a competitive edge. Content is driven by research, the latest in regulatory issues, and the expertise of the faculty. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged; a separate registration fee is required.

Learning Resources
Most sessions will be audio-taped by Mobiltape, Inc., and orders can be placed on site and after AOHC for MP3 CD-Rom sets as well as individual CDs.