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Total Credits: 1 including 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™, 1 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s)
This program will expire and must be completed by 09/16/27.
*** Please note this program was a part of the VOC 2024. You will not want to choose this program if you completed this individual program as part of the VOC 2024. ***
This presentation will review how to care for patients with developmental disabilities. The difficulties treating these patients will be discussed and suggestions made for providing optimal care for these patients.
By the end of this presentation:
• Learners will have a general grasp of the DMH system as it pertains to those with developmental disabilities
• Learners will see the interaction between applied behavioral analysis, psychiatric care, and medical care
• Learners will grasp the unique challenges the developmentally disabled population brings to their practice
• Learners will broaden their comfortability with caring for those with developmental disabilities
Accreditation Statement:
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. MAOPS designates this program for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A CME Credit(s) and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation.
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)ä. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Planning Disclosure:
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons Education Planning Committee has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing healthcare goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.
Grievance Policy:
All grievances should be in writing and should specify the nature of the grievance. Initially, all grievances should be directed to the MAOPS Executive Director, who will then forward said grievance to the Education & Convention Committee. All grievances will receive an initial response in writing within 30 days of receipt. If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, then they can then submit a complaint in writing to the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.
| Dr. Howerton Handout/Slides (0.92 MB) | 36 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Dr. Preston Howerton received his medical degree from the University of Health Sciences – College of Osteopathic Medicine, now known as the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in Kansas City, Missouri. He completed his Internal Medicine internship at the Medical Center of Independence in Independence, Missouri. He completed additional post-graduate training at the United States Air Force Aerospace Medicine training facility and was an active-duty flight surgeon. Since completing his active duty with the Air Force, Dr. Howerton has worked as a primary care and emergency room physician since 2007. Dr. Howerton is the Chief Medical Officer for HCC Network in Lexington, Missouri, and the Missouri Department of Mental Health Chief Medical Officer at the Marshall Habilitation Center in Marshall, Missouri. He is also an ER Physician at EMCare and Legacy Group at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton, Missouri.
Dr. Howerton is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Osteopathic Association, and the Missouri State Osteopathic Association. He is certified in advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Combat Casualty Care.
Dr. Howerton has been married to his wife, Kerri, for 15 years. She is a chiropractic and functional medicine physician. They have three beautiful children who are actively involved in various sports and activities. Dr. Howerton is highly involved with coaching his son's travel baseball teams. Dr. Howerton is a pilot and enjoys traveling with his family. He is an avid Chiefs fan and enjoys snowboarding, wakeboarding, and soccer. Dr. Howerton also is involved with a specialty school for those with developmental disabilities.
Dr. Howerton discloses that he has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing healthcare goods or services consumed by or used on patients relative to the content of this presentation.
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