Osteopathic Approach to GERD – Jonathon Kirsch, Karen Snider

A two-hour workshop focused on the application of osteopathic principles in clinical practice management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Learning Objectives:
1. Define GERD and discuss current diagnostic criteria
2. Explain the pathophysiology including the etiology, epidemiology, and risk factors of GERD
3. Discuss the clinical manifestations and the physical examination findings of GERD
4. Describe and administer the osteopathic manipulative treatment approach to the management of the GERD patient and discuss the treatment goals of the various types of techniques.

Accreditation Statements:
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 2 AOA Category 1-A Credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation.

Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Creditsä. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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 the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) and the National Center for Osteopathic Principles in Education. MAOPS is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Planning Disclosure:
The National Center for Osteopathic Principles in Education Planning Committee has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, distributing health care 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 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 Council on Continuing Medical Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.