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ForwardAccessing Services Through OPWDD: The Role of the Primary Care Clinician
On-Demand Training
Children's Mental Health Webinar | Enduring
Accessing Services Through OPWDD: The Role of the Primary Care Clinician
This presentation will help primary care clinicians understand the system, steps and their role in helping families access services from the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD).
Project TEACH is funded by the New York State Office of Mental Health and all services and events, such as this intensive training, are offered at no-cost to clinicians in New York State.
Target Audience
New York State primary care and family practice physicians, obstetricians/gynecologists, pediatricians and psychiatrists; as well as, psychologists, nursing professionals, social workers, residents, and mental health clinicians working with primary care, pediatric or ob/gyn practices.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, learners will:
- Understand the patient eligibility criteria and process for OPWDD services.
- Understand the services provided through OPWDD.
- Understand the role and responsibilities of the PCP throughout the process.
- Understand the role of NYStart and services they provide.
Title: Accessing Services Through OPWDD: The Role of the Primary Care Clinician
Presenters:
Michael Cummings, MD
Dr. Cummings is the Vice Chair of Department of Psychiatry of the University at Buffalo, Associate Medical Director of Erie County Medical Center, Medical Director of NYSTART (Region 1) and Medical Director of APIC Program.
Janell VanCleve, MS.Ed., CAS
Janell VanCleve, MS.Ed., CAS is the Clinical Director of the APIC Program.
Speakers
Michael Cummings, MD
Dr. Cummings is the Vice Chair of Department of Psychiatry of the University at Buffalo, Associate Medical Director of Erie County Medical Center, Medical Director of NYSTART (Region 1) and Medical Director of APIC Program.
Janell VanCleve, MS.Ed., CAS
Janell VanCleve, MS.Ed., CAS is the Clinical Director of the APIC Program.
Webinar Training Accreditation
The University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Certification
The University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences designates this internet live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
**The UB CME Office will provide UB CME Certificates of Attendance to allied healthcare professionals or non-physicians, who have attended a UB CME certified and accredited educational activity. The allied healthcare professional is responsible for submitting the UB CME certificate to their own governing body for credit. Most allied healthcare professional boards accept Physician credits.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 1.00 Participation