Eating Disorders and Substance Use Disorders

June 9, 2023
Registration


There is no cost to attend.

If you are interested in participating, please email echo@iowapca.org.
 

Target Audience

Primary care physicians, nurses, mental health professionals, substance use disorder professionals, or clinic staff who support behavioral health services.

Purpose

Led by a panel of behavioral health experts, Behavioral Health ECHO helps participants learn best practices for treating common mental health conditions and connect with peers from around the state to discuss and learn best practices in identifying and treating behavioral health issues. The curriculum is delivered at no cost through case-based learning strategies via video conferencing technology.

Learning Objectives

  1. Describe the origins and functions of eating disorders.
  2. Identify signs and symptoms in both well-known and often missed eating disorder patients. 
  3. Develop insight into the often lengthy and complex treatment process.

Speakers


Kathryn Wierda, Ph.D., L.P.

Dr. Wierda is a licensed psychologist in private practice in West Des Moines. She works with adolescents and adults seeking treatment for various mental health concerns. Still, she is particularly interested in treating eating disorders, identity-related concerns/stress (e.g., sexual orientation, gender, race), and the impact of trauma. She is trained in EMDR and is currently working toward her EMDR certification.

Education

  • BA in Psychology from the University of Michigan
  • MA in School Counseling and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Western Michigan University

Melissa Arnold, R.D., L.D.

Melissa is a Registered Dietitian in West Des Moines, IA with More to Life Nutrition Counseling, L.L.C., and has special training and skill in assessing, diagnosing, and treating dietary and nutritional problems. As a Registered Dietitian, Melissa Arnold, RD, LD performs nutritional counseling for people who wish to lose weight, have an eating disorder, need a customized diet for health reasons, experience food allergies or intolerances, suffer a digestive disorder, or wish to improve athletic ability.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 1.50 AOA Category 2­A
  • 1.50 CE Contact Hour(s)
  • 1.50 IBON
Course opens: 
06/09/2023
Course expires: 
06/09/2023
Event starts: 
06/09/2023 - 12:00pm CDT
Event ends: 
06/09/2023 - 1:30pm CDT
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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) through the joint providership of Des Moines University (DMU) and the Iowa Primary Care Association. DMU is accredited by IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this live, online activity for a maximum of 1.5 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 activity for a maximum of 1.5 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 1.5 continuing education contact hour(s). No partial credit awarded.
  • Other Healthcare Professionals: This live activity is designated for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

EDUCATIONAL GRANTS

No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity.

DISCLOSURES

The planning committee member(s) and 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). The 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 individual(s) have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

  • Melissa Arnold, RD, LD - Speaker
  • Julie Baker, MPA, CHCEF - Planning Committee Member
  • Kristi Barslou - Activity Coordinator and Moderator
  • Tiffany Conroy, LISW - Moderator
  • Bery Engebretsen, MD - Activity Director
  • Nicolas Foss, EdD, MS, IADC, ICGC-II, BACC - Moderator
  • Nicole Gastala, MD - Planning Committee Member
  • Janice Landy, MD - Planning Committee Member
  • Danielle O'Brien-Day, LMHC, NCC - Planning Committee Member
  • Elizabeth Rosa - Activity Coordinator and Moderator
  • Andrea Storjohann MSN, ARNP, PMHNP-BC, CADC - Planning Committee Member
  • Megan Westerly, MSN, RN - Activity Director, Coordinator, Planning Committee Member
  • Kathryn Wierda, PhD, LP - Speaker

Disclaimer

The information provided in this activity is for continuing education. It 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

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

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