To begin this educational activity, carefully read the information below and continue to the links at the end of this page to:
Step 1: Purchase and view the download of the session.
Step 2: Complete the Post-test and Evaluation Form.
Step 3: Request CE credit (minimal fee applies). There is a 25% discount for 3 or more people from the same institution requesting CE credit! Contact cperez@acha.org for details about the discount.
This ACHA web-based educational activity was presented live in May 2009, at the ACHA 2009 Annual Meeting in San Francisco, California. If you received continuing education credit for the live activity, you are not eligible for additional credit.
This activity utilizes a synchronized audio and PowerPoint “capture” of the live program and is available to purchase and download to your computer.
CME: 1.0 CNE: 1.0 CHES: 1.0 PsyCE: 1.0
(You will be asked to identify the type of credit you are requesting when you take the post-test.)
FACULTY
- Phillip J. Resnick, MD
Professor of Psychiatry
Case Western Reserve University
An Internet-based CME Activity:
Release Date: December, 2008
Second Review for CE Credit: December 31, 2009
Third Review for CE Credit: December 31, 2011
Expiration Date: December 31, 2013
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
In this presentation, participants will learn of the three most common patterns of homicide-suicide, including mass murder followed by suicide on campus settings. In addition, participants will be able to articulate the three most common motives for mass murderers, which will be of assistance for all persons working in college settings.
INTENDED AUDIENCE
This educational activity is designed for physicians and physician assistants; nurses and nurse practitioners; psychologists, counselors and social workers; and health educators.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
The participant should be able to:
- Identify common patterns of homicide-suicide.
- Recite the motives of a mass murderer.
ACCREDITATION
- The American College Health Association (ACHA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. ACHA designates this education activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- ACHA is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This program has been awarded 1.0 contact hour.
- Sponsored by ACHA, a designated provider of continuing education content hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designed for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES) to receive up to 1.0 total Category 1 continuing education contact hours. Maximum advanced-level contact hours available are 0.
- ACHA is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. ACHA maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This program has been awarded 1.0 hours of continuing education for psychologists.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CREDIT
It is estimated that it will require 1 hour to view the download of this program and complete the post-test and evaluation. After viewing this program, go to the link provided at the end of the presentation to complete the post-test and program evaluation. We encourage participants to complete the post-test and evaluation form immediately after viewing the download. You will be tested on the content of the presentation. Those with a passing grade of 80% on the post-test will receive their CE certificate electronically within two weeks. (Note: you may print the post-test prior to viewing the download.)
POLICY ON CONTINUING EDUCATION POST-TESTS
It is the policy of the American College Health Association that when a post-test is required upon completion of a continuing education activity, participants must receive a passing grade of 80%. If participants receive a grade lower than 80%, they will be given the opportunity to re-take the post-test one time. If they receive 80% or higher the second time, they will be awarded continuing education credits/contact hours for the activity.
PROGRAM PLANNING COMMITTEE
2008 Program Planning Committee Roster [pdf]
DISCLOSURE INFORMATION
It is the policy of the American College Health Association (ACHA) to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its individually sponsored or joint-sponsored educational programs. All faculty participating in any ACHA sponsored program are expected to disclose to the participants any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest (consultancies, honoraria, research grants, speaker’s bureaus, etc.) that may have a direct bearing on the subject matter of the educational program. We therefore obtain a completed disclosure and attestation form to inform the participant of any pertinent relationships disclosed, provided here:
Disclosures:
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Phillip J. Resnick, MD, has nothing to disclose.
The Program Planning Committee has nothing to disclose.
Off-Label Product Discussion
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Dr. Resnick will not discuss off-label/unapproved use of any products.
FEES
The fee for the download of this program is $24.95 and is payable directly to Conference Media via their website (see link below). We encourage you to share this download with colleagues at your institution.
There is an additional fee for each individual requesting continuing education credit. This is payable to ACHA and is required prior to receiving your CE certificate. This fee is non-refundable.
ACHA individual members: $10
Nonmembers: $20
CONTACTS
Please direct questions about continuing education credit to Cynthia Perez at cperez@acha.org.
Please direct technical questions about the downloads to 888-222-1614.
Step 1: Purchase and view the download of the session. (Viewing this download requires QuickTime 7, available free from Apple.com.)
Step 2: Complete the Post-test and Evaluation Form. Print a copy of the completed PDF form and fax to (410) 859-1510. Users of Adobe Reader 8 and above should be able to save the PDF form locally, however it is recommended to print a copy of the form before closing the file. If you are able to save the form, please submit it via email, rather than fax, to cperez@acha.org.
Step 3:
Request CE credit (minimal fee applies). There is a 25% discount for 3 or more people from the same institution requesting CE credit! Contact cperez@acha.org for details about the discount.
