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ECHO Oral Health in Primary Care
3rd Tuesdays, 12:30-1:30 p.m. MST
ECHO Idaho’s Oral Health in Primary Care series is designed to equip healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, identify, and provide preventive care for common oral health conditions. Through case-based learning, participants will gain practical strategies for integrating oral health into routine clinical practice and develop greater confidence in addressing oral health concerns across diverse patient populations.
This interprofessional series fosters collaboration among medical, dental, and public health professionals, supporting a team-based approach to improving patient outcomes. Sessions are held virtually, providing a convenient and engaging learning environment that promotes immediate application in clinical practice.
You will need an account in order to enroll in ECHO Idaho sessions. If you don't have an account, use the Create Account button to set up your account.
Target Audience
The target audience includes primary care providers (e.g., MD, DO, PA, NP, etc.), nurses, community health workers, and health care professionals interested in oral care.
ECHO Idaho's Funders
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Erica Craven, RDH, CDHC
Jaimie Erickson, DMD
Kaleb Esplin, DDS, MS
Ernest Meshack-Hart, DDS, FAGD, FICD, CDIPC
Melody Weaver, PhD, FNP-BC, FAANP
Joint Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, the University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credential Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Interprofessional Continuing Education
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
Physicians
The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions Office designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing
This activity is approved for continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours.
Pharmacy
This activity is approved for continuing pharmacy education.
PAs
The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. The total number of approved credits is yet to be determined. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Social Workers
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, the University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit.
Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists
For the purpose of re-licensure, the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses recognizes the University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions as an approved provider of continuing education. To be considered continuing education, the session(s) are required to be germane to your practice. Final acceptance of the credit for recertification resides with your state board.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME
The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
- 1.00 ACPE PharmacyThis activity is approved for 1.00 pharmacy contact hours.
- 1.00 ACPE TechnicianThis activity is approved for 1.00 pharmacy contact hours.
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 0.00 ANCCThis activity is approved for a maximum of 0.00 continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours.
- 1.00 ASWB ACE Credit
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 1.00 continuing education credits.
- 1.00 Continuing Education Credit
Price
How to Enroll in ECHO Oral Health in Primary Care Sessions:
- Enroll in the series: Review the Participation Agreement, check the agreement box, and click the Enroll button. A confirmation message will appear at the top of the page.
- Select individual sessions: After enrolling in the series, check the box next to each session you’d like to attend. Then click the Enroll button again.
- Confirm your enrollment: The Status will update from Available to Enrolled, and a confirmation message will appear at the top of the page. You will also receive a confirmation email for each session with a calendar link and course access details.
- Stay informed: You will receive a reminder email on the day of each session you are enrolled in.
For questions, please contact ECHO Idaho at: [email protected].
Required Hardware/software
Device with internet connectivity and access to Zoom.