Continuing Medical Education Information

Accreditation 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 American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) and Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN). The ASCRS is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement

The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.


Nursing Continuing Professional Development Accreditation Information

Accreditation Statement

The Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 

The Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 15115. 

Learning Outcome 

The learner will be able to apply new knowledge to safely prescribe and recommend medications for various conditions. 

Contact Hours 

This activity awards a maximum of 7.75 Contact Hours and 7.75 hours of Pharmacology Credit. Attendees are able to earn one nursing Contact Hour for every hour of education time. Learners complete an evaluation to receive Contact Hours. 


Disclosures

Commercial Support: The WOCN Society received grants and in-kind support from the following organizations for this activity:
None at this time

Relevant Financial Relationships: The planners and faculty for this activity have no relevant relationships with ANCC/ACCME-defined ineligible companies to disclose, unless listed here. All relevant relationships with ineligible companies were mitigated according to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.