University of Florida Alcohol Education Center

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Alcohol Education Center Course

Course: Interviews with the Experts 301

Course Materials:

	Successful Treatment of Alcohol

	Treatment: Detoxification and AA

	Alcohol Consumption and Good Health

	Recovery and the Impaired Professional

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Original Release: 2/15/03 Expiration: 4/1/08

The purpose of this course is to provide current information from experts in the areas of: impaired physician treatment, alcohol withdrawal, health benefits of alcohol, and Alcoholics Anonymous. This learning activity consists of a written interview in each of the above areas followed by a test. 1 CME credit will be given after successful completion of this test.

Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, physicians will be able to:
1.The special needs and challenges faced when treating a recovering impaired professional.
2.Successful treatment of alcohol withdrawal
3.The potential health benefits of moderate alcohol consumption
4.AA and the treatment of alcoholism.

Instructor :
Mark S. Gold, M.D.
Distinguished Professor, Departments of Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Anesthesiology, andCommunity Health & Family Medicine
University of Florida College of Medicine

Intended Audience:
Physicians-All Specialties

Needs Assessment:
This activity will address the ongoing alcohol competency educational needs of practicing physicians. The material will include core competencies as well as knowledge, assessment and treatment based competencies. Topics include alcohol treatment, inherited alcoholism, end stage alcoholism, poly substance abuse.

Evaluation:
Successful completion of the posttest is required

Speaker's Disclosure
Dr. Gold has disclosed that he has no actual or potential conflict of interest with a commercial entity in relation to this presentation.

Accreditation:
The University of Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education .

Credit:
The University of Florida College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.