CME Accreditation Information
Outcome Objectives
- Interview patients in Spanish in a culturally appropriate manner.
- Take a simple medical history, conduct a physical exam, give prescriptions & follow up instructions, and intervene with medical emergencies in the Spanish language.
- Demonstrate a high degree of cultural sensitivity and competency in order to identify and address "culture-bound symptoms," leading to a stronger physician/patient bond, improved communication, and a higher level of healthcare compliance.
Accreditation / Credit Designation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson and Rios Associates. The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson designates this live activity for a maximum of 45 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
*This activity is also approved for a maximum of 45 ACEP Category I credit(s) and a maximum of 45 AAFP Prescribed credit(s).
Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CME Process
For the 4-Day live courses (in-person and online course): This activity is designated for a maximum of 45 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ .
This activity is also approved for a maximum of 45 ACEP Category 1 credits and a maximum of 45 AAFP Prescribed credits.
For the 2-Day live courses (online course): This activity is designated for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
After successfully attending/completing the course, we will issue a certificate for the hours attended.
Relevant Financial Relationships Statement
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson Office of Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME's Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). The CME office reviewers have nothing to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.
All individuals in a position to control the content of this CME activity have disclosed that they have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies that would constitute a conflict of interest concerning this CME activity.
