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Military Culture
Military Culture
This course provides foundational knowledge about the US Military and military culture. Participants will learn about the structure of the military, demographic information about those who serve, and the impact of military service on veteran mental health. This course will also provide participants with suggestions for better serving or supporting military veterans.
Target Audience
This program is intended for members of the community and stakeholders interested in learning more about military culture and how to support veterans; Health professionals, including Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Nursing (Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses), Social Workers, Licensed Mental Health Counselors.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- Describe the military hierarchical structure, the differences between active duty and reserve/guard components, and how these contribute to reintegration challenges
- Discuss the unique military experiences of Post-911 service members and the deployment cycle
- Explain reintegration difficulties post deployment(s)
- Identify the unique challenges faced by military connected families
Military Culture | Program Agenda
Hierarchical systems of the US Military | Module 1
Wes Sanders, PhD & Armand Hunter
Military Families | Module 2
Wes Sanders, PhD & Armand Hunter
The importance of reintegration for service members | Module 3
Wes Sanders, PhD & Armand Hunter
Suggestions for supporting military veterans | Module 4
Wes Sanders, PhD & Armand Hunter
Course Planners
- Louis Chow, PhD
- Jane Pimental, MPH
- David Rubin, MD
- Susan,Ph.D. Sprich, Ph.D. (Psychologist Reviewer)
Speakers
Financial Relationships:
The following planners, speakers, content reviewers, and others in control of educational content have reported financial relationships with ineligible companies over the past 24 months:
Susan Sprich, PhD (Psychologist Reviewer)
Royalties: Oxford University Press; Springer
Honorarium for associate editor of a journal: Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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 McLean Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. McLean Hospital is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
McLean Hospital designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 13, sections 13, 14, 14A, 15 and 15D and Chapter 112, sections 74 through 81C authorize the Board of Registration in Nursing to regulate nursing practice and education.
This program meets the requirements of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (244 CMR 5.00) for 1.00 contact hours of nursing continuing education credit. Advance practice nurses, please note: Educational activities which meet the requirements of the ACCME (such as this activity) count towards 50% of the nursing requirement for ANCC accreditation.
- 1.00 Social Workers
The Collaborative of NASW, Boston College, and Simmons College Schools of Social Work authorizes social work continuing education credits for courses, workshops, and educational programs that meet the criteria outlined in 258 CMR of the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers
This program has been approved for 1.00 Social Work Continuing Education hours for relicensure, in accordance with 258 CMR. Collaborative of NASW and the Boston College and Simmons Schools of Social Work Authorization Number D91693
- 1.00 Participation
This course allows other providers to claim a Participation Certificate upon successful completion of this course.
Participation Certificates will specify the title, location, type of activity, date of activity, and number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ associated with the activity. Providers should check with their regulatory agencies to determine ways in which AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ may or may not fulfill continuing education requirements. Providers should also consider saving copies of brochures, agenda, and other supporting documents.
- 1.00 Psychologists CE Credit
The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
This offering meets the criteria for 1.00 Continuing Education (CE) credits per presentation for psychologists.