Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are incidents that harm social, cognitive and emotional functioning and dramatically upset the safe, nurturing environments children need to thrive. Landmark research from the CDC and Kaiser Permanente has shown that ACEs can negatively impact the health and behavorial outcomes as an adult. The purpose of the series is to introduce participants to the ACE Study, facilitate discussions on how the study can inform their work and communities, and provide tools and resources to help prevent and mitigate the impact of toxic trauma on lifelong health.

Target Audience

Medical, educational, judicial, human services, and government professionals.

Learning Objectives

1. Develop a basic understanding of the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study and the Iowa-specific data.
2. Review the framework for how adverse experiences lead to later health outcomes and risky behaviors.
3. Discuss responses to the findings.

Speaker

Lisa Cushatt, LMSW
Program Manager, Central Iowa ACEs 360

Disclosures

Ms. Cushatt indicated she has no financial relationships to disclose relevant to the content of this CME activity.

Continuing Education Credit

• MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS) through the joint providership of Des Moines University (DMU) and Central Iowa ACEs 360. DMU is accredited by the IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this live activity for 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
• DO: This activity has been planned and implement in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) through the joint providership of Des Moines University (DMU) and Central Iowa ACEs 360. DMU is accredited by the AOA and approves this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 hour of AOA Category 2-A CME credit.
• Nursing: Des Moines University continuing education is Iowa Board of Nursing approved provider #112. This live activity has been reviewed and approved for 1.2 continuing education contact hours. No partial credit awarded.
• Other: This live activity is designated for 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.