OVERVIEW

2024 Sun Protection at Camp is organized by Albany Medical College (AMC).

Original Release Date: February 1, 2024
Most Recent Review Date: February 1, 2024
Expiration Date: January 31, 2025

Overview:
This series provides descriptions of the most common sun related injuries seen in the camp setting. This series will also discuss the ways to protect your campers from sun related injuries and how you can plan your camp’s policies and physical space to minimize the health effects of sun exposure.

Objectives:
At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to:

Identify the differences between the various forms of ultraviolet radiation.
Differentiate the various forms of sun related injurie
Discuss the management techniques for the various sun related injuries.
Discuss the preventative techniques for the various sun related injuries.

ACCREDITATION & CREDITS

Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of Albany Medical College and Happy Camper Medical Consulting. Albany Medical College is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Albany Medical College designates this Enduring Material activity for a maximum of .50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.50 hours), General Attendance (0.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (0.50 hours)

0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

0.5 Hours

TARGET AUDIENCE

PhysicianNursingPhysician AssistantFamily MedicineNursesInternal MedicineSports Medicine PhysicianEmergency MedicinePediatricsPrimary Care PhysiciansNurse Practitioners