Continuing Education

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The ISTSS Annual Meeting provides a forum for the dissemination of theoretical work, scientific research, and evidence-based clinical approaches in traumatic stress studies. The annual meeting also includes work aimed at informing public policy. At the annual meeting, professionals and stakeholders develop and strengthen collaborative relationships to move the field of traumatic stress forward. It is an international and interdisciplinary assembly, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, counselors, researchers, administrators, victim advocates, journalists, clergy, and others with an interest in the study and treatment of traumatic stress.

Many individuals around the world experience significant adversity and trauma, including pandemics, war, violence, racism, and historical oppression. Such events impact a wide range of mental, social, and physical health outcomes across the lifespan. While significant advances in the field of traumatic stress studies have been made, the timeline for the dissemination and implementation of research findings into practice is longer than optimal, delaying the positive contributions of science in real-world contexts. There remains a critical gap in translating research findings from laboratory settings to clinical work and ultimately to the broader global community. Hence, there needs to be an ongoing discussion on innovative research, clinical methodologies, and policies that draw from, and combine, traumatic stress theory, basic science, experimental research, clinical insights, and implementation to move the field of trauma research and practice forward.

 

The ISTSS 40th Annual Meeting will focus on innovative strategies to apply basic science knowledge to the assessment and treatment of traumatic stress, as well as on the translation of scientific findings into actionable interventions for the global community. In pursuit of this goal, we seek submissions specific to the field of traumatic stress on topics related—but not limited—to:

 

  • Application of biomedical science findings to inform assessments and interventions for traumatic stress symptoms/disorders.
  • Research investigating the psychological, biological, social and behavioral mechanisms that underlie post-trauma mental health.
  • Research taking a life course perspective to address to address ‎the spectrum of translational science research.
  • Evidence-based practices and innovative research in basic science, intervention development and implementation, and policy.
  • Innovative transdiagnostic treatment approaches addressing the myriad consequences of trauma.
  • Cutting-edge research methodologies and statistical frameworks for translational science research.
  • Ethical implications and considerations associated with the application of translational science in traumatic stress studies.
  • Ways to effectively communicate and disseminate research to different stakeholders.
  • Ways to cultivate translational science and interdisciplinary exchange.
  • Challenges and debates in the area of translational science.
  • Translational science as applicable to the global community.

 

Broadly, the scientific content of this meeting aims to bridge the gap between bench, bedside, and implementation in the field of traumatic stress science and enhance a seamless translation of scientific knowledge into meaningful and feasible solutions. Ultimately, the goal of this meeting is to reduce the public and economic health burden of traumatic stress symptoms for the global community and foster patient outcomes, understanding and management of traumatic stress symptoms and community resilience in the face of trauma.

 

Learning Objectives:

  1. Discuss foundational concepts and methodologies of translational science in the context of traumatic stress studies globally.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of the complexities and challenges involved in translating research outcomes from bench to bedside.
  3. Formulate and implement evidence-based interventions and best practices to integrate scientific research into clinical practice.
  4. Devise innovation solutions to bridge the gap between scientific discoveries, clinical practice, as well as policy development and public health initiatives.

 

 

    2024 Learner Notification

    International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies

    2024 Annual Meeting & Pre-Meeting Institutes

    September 25 – 28, 2024

    Boston, MA

     

    Joint Accreditation Statement

    In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS).  Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    Amedco Joint Accreditation #4008163

    Professions in scope for this activity are listed below.

     

    Physicians

    Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 24.50 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

     

    Social Workers

    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Amedco is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Amedco maintains responsibility for this course. ASWB Learner Level: Intermediate. Social Workers completing this course receive 24.50 GENERAL continuing education credits.

     

    The following state boards accept courses offering ASWB ACE credit for Social Workers: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE,  NH, NM, NV, OH, OK*, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WV*, WY

    *OK: Accepts ASWB ACE for live, in-person activities but not for ethics and/or online courses.
    *WV: A
    ccepts ASWB ACE unless activity is held live in West Virginia.
    The following state boards accept courses offering ASWB ACE credit for Counselors:
    AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, ME, MO, ND, NE, NM, NH, NV, OK*, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WY

    MI: No CE requirement

    The following state boards accept courses offering ASWB ACE credit for MFTs: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, IA, ID, IN, KS, MD, ME, MO, NC, NE, NH, NM, NV, OK*, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WY

    AL MFTs: Credits authorized by NBCC or any other state licensing agency will be accepted.
    MA MFTs:
    Participants can self-submit courses not approved by the MAMFT board for review.

    MI: No CE requirement.

    The following state boards accept ASWB ACE credit for Addictions Professionals: AK, CA, CO, CT, GA, IA, IN, KS, LA, MO, MT, ND, NM, NV, OK, OR, SC, WA, WI, WV, WY

    Psychologists (APA) Credit Designation

    The course is sponsored by the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies. The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologist. The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 24.50 hours.

    The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for Psychologists/Counselors: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, IO, KS, MA (LEP ONLY), ME, MO, NC, ND, NH, NE, NJ, NM, NV, OK*, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WY 

    The following state boards accept courses approved by any other state for Psychologists/Counselors: CO, MD
    MI: No CE requirements.
    *OK: Accepts APA credit for live, in-person activities but not for ethics and/or online courses.
    The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for MFTs: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, MD, ME, MO, NE, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OK*, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WDC, WI, WY
    AL MFTs: Credits authorized by NBCC or any other state licensing agency will be accepted. 

    MA MFTs: Participants can self-submit courses not approved by the MAMFT board for review.  

    The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for Addictions Professionals: AK, AR, CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, IA, IN, KS, LA, MD, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NY (held outside NY ONLY), OK*, OR, SC, UT, WA, WI, WY
    The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for Social Workers: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, KY, ME, MN, MO, NE, NH, NM, OR, PA, VT, WI, WY 

    New York Board for Social Workers (NY SW)

    Amedco SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #0115. 24.50 hours.

     

    New York Board for Mental Health Counselors (NY MHC)

    Amedco is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0061. 24.50 hours.

     

    New York Board for Marriage & Family Therapists (NY MFT)

    Amedco is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists. #MFT-0032. 24.50 hours.

     

    New York Board for Psychology (NY PSY)

    Amedco is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0031. 24.50 hours.

     

    FL Board of Behavioral Sciences (FL BBS)

    Amedco is approved by the Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling. Provider BAP#39-Exp.3-31-2023. 24.50 GENERAL Hours

     

    Ohio Chemical Dependency Board (OH CD)

    This course is approved by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Board for 24.50 CE hours. Sponsor name: Amedco, Approval #: 20-1246510. Subject Areas: TR1 & PR1.