Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence
CME/CEU Educational Opportunities for VA Healthcare Professionals
ACCREDITED VA Healthcare Professionals Webinars
The MSCoE Healthcare Professionals Webinars are led by multidiscilinary MS experts who have comprehensive knowledge relating to MS care. The webinars are held quarterly and are open to VA and non-VA providers. Medical education credit is only availble to VA providers at this time. Pre-registration for the webinar is requried for access to the slides as well as medical education credit. To view earlier webinars, please visit our library.
Date: 2nd Tuesday of the Month (quarterly)
Time: 4-5 pm ET, 3-4 pm CT, 2-3 pm MT, 1-2 pm PT
Phone: 800-767-1750, 33177#
CME/CEU: ACCME, ACCME-NP, ANCC, AOTA, APA, ASWB (varies by topic)
If you would like to register for one of our upcoming webinars, please send an e-mail to MSCentersofExcellence@va.gov.
Upcoming Topic
September 12, 2017
Topic: Wellness and MS
Presenter: Kathleen Costello, RN, MS, NP, MSCN
ACCREDITED REACH VA-MS Caregiver Support Group Leader Training
REACH VA (Resources for Enhancing all Caregivers Health of Veterans) is an evidence-based program for caregivers of different diseases and conditions. Certified Group Leaders help caregivers develop skills in stress management, disease-specific knowledge, and coping strategies to reduce caregiver stress and burden. REACH VA can be used for telephone-based or in-person groups or individuals. CEU is 3 hours for nurses, social workers, counselors, and psychologists. Providers, help support MS caregivers, become a certified REACH Facilitator!
For More Information About REACH VA-MS
Alicia Sloan, MPH, MSW, LICSW
MSCoE-West, VA Puget Sound HCS, Seattle, WA
Alicia.Sloan@va.gov
Maggie Kazmierski, MSW, LCSW-C, MSCS
MSCoE-East, Baltimore VAMC, Baltimore, MD
Margaret.Kazmierski@va.gov
