Death, Grief, and Compassion Fatigue

October 16, 2020

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Learning Objectives

  • Reflect on the phenomenon of dying as a psychospiritual process.
  • Reflect on the natural grieving process and the impact of the absence of goodbye rituals in dysfunctional grief.
  • Determine key elements of compassion fatigue in the sanitary team for opportune detection and effective intervention.

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 1.00 AOA Category 2­A
  • 1.00 CE Contact Hour(s)
  • 1.00 IBON
Course opens: 
10/16/2020
Course expires: 
10/16/2020
Event starts: 
10/16/2020 - 12:30pm CDT
Event ends: 
10/16/2020 - 1:30pm CDT
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Speaker(s)

Luz Marina Cano, PhD

Dr. Cano is a physician with a PhD in Education from Atlantic International University and a PhD in Complex thought with a focus in Palliative care. She has a Master in Medical Education from Atlantic International University and is a member of the Education Commission for Palliative Care and the Palliative Care Latin American Association. She has advanced formation in difficult conversations from the California State University-Shiley Institute for Palliative Care. Dr. Cano is classified as junior Research by Colciencias (Colombia's Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation) with experience in Palliative care. She is a published author on palliative care and evidence-based pedagogy. Currently, she is working at Fundacion Universitaria Juan N. Corpas as a Professor for the Nursing and Medicine undergraduate programs and for the Master in Health Education. Dr. Cano is also an Associate Professor at Universidad El Bosque in the Master of Bioethics.

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    Accreditation Statements

    • MD:  This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS). Des Moines University (DMU) is accredited by the IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
    • DO: Des Moines University (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this program for a maximum of 1.0 AOA Category 2-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
    • Nurse: Des Moines University is Iowa Board of Nursing approved provider #112. This live activity has been reviewed and approved for 1.0 continuing education contact hour(s). No partial credit awarded.​
    • Other Health Professionals: This live activity is designated for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

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    The speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals or medical procedures and devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Determination of educational content and the selection of speakers is the responsibility of the activity director.

    Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individuals have no financial conflicts with commercial interest companies to disclose:

    • Luz Marina Cano, PhD - Speaker
    • Sondra Schreiber, MA - Activity Director

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    The information provided at this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The content of each presentation does not necessarily reflect the views of Des Moines University.

    Available Credit

    • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
    • 1.00 AOA Category 2­A
    • 1.00 CE Contact Hour(s)
    • 1.00 IBON

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