Continuing Education

Not all credit types listed below will be awarded for all presentations.

• Visit the Grand Rounds Calendar page for individual event information, including the types of credits to be provided.
• Some events may be designated for credit in ethics and/or professional responsibility - view the Grand Rounds Calendar page for more information.  

Continuing Medical Education: The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service is accredited by the Texas Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service is accredited as a provider of Nursing Continuing Professional Development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service has awarded 1.50 contact hours of Nursing Continuing Professional Development.

Certified Health Education Specialists: Sponsored by The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES®) to receive up to 1.50 total Category I contact education contact hours. Maximum advanced-level continuing education contact hours available are 1.50.

Certified in Public Health:
Up to 1.50 CPH Recertification Credits may be earned at this event.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists:
The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service, the continuing education provider, ensures that the education provided is related to the practice of marriage and family therapy; and that the individuals presenting the information have the necessary experience and knowledge in the topics presented. The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service has awarded 1.50 hours of credit. 

Licensed Professional Counselors:
Up to 1.50 LPC hours may be earned at this event.

Licensed Psychologists:
The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service is approved as a provider of professional development hours for licensed psychologists, per the Texas Administrative Code Rule §463.35 (f)(1). The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service has awarded 1.50 professional development hours. 

Registered Sanitarians: 
The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service is considered a sponsor of continuing education for Registered Sanitarians according to the Texas Administrative Code Rule §119.27 (d). The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service has awarded 1.50 hours of credit. 

Social Workers:
The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service, the continuing education provider, ensures that the education provided is directly related to the practice of social work; and that the individuals presenting the information have the necessary experience and knowledge in the topics presented. The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service has awarded 1.50 hours of credit.

Certificate of Attendance:
The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service has designated 1.50 hours for attendance.