Continuing Education

Attestation forms are due by May 8th and are required for CE credits. CE certificates will go out by May 30th to the email address you used to register for the conference. Access the form by clicking here.

Continuing Education

Certificates will be provided to each attendee. Certificates for medical professionals will be provided by Des Moines University. Certificates that meet the requirements of the Iowa Board of Social Work, Mental/Behavioral Health Licensure andtheIowa Board of Certification will be sent from Iowa State University.​ Certificates will begin going out on May 30th, 2025. P

Continuing Medical Education

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences is the accredited provider and has approved this educational offering. If you have questions regarding continuing education credit, please email cme@dmu.edu.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENTS

  • MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS) through the joint providership of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) and Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. DMU designates this live activity for 16.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • DO: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this activity for a maximum of 16.25 AOA Category 2-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
  • Nurses: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences is Iowa Board of Nursing approved provider #112. This activity has been reviewed and approved for 16.25 continuing education contact hour(s). Nurses must attend the entire session to receive credit. Partial session credit is prohibited and will be forfeited.
  • Other healthcare providers: This activity is designated for 16.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

EDUCATIONAL GRANTS

No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity. 

Iowa’s Annual Governor’s Conference on Substance Use is sponsored by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS) and coordinated by Iowa State University- Conference Planning and Management. Funding provided by state appropriations, the State Opioid Response (CFDA 93.788) federal grant, and the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant (CFDA 93.959).

DISCLOSURE

The speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals, medical procedures, or devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The activity director is responsible for determining educational content and selecting speakers.

Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individuals have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

  • Lauri Auxier, CADC – Speaker
  • Nick Barnett – Speaker
  • Katrina Bee – Facilitator
  • Laura Bell – Facilitator
  • Kristin Bjornsen – Speaker
  • Cody Crawford – Facilitator
  • Alex DeMarco – Speaker
  • Lisa Dursky, EdD – Speaker
  • Amanda Eleazer, PRC – Speaker
  • Marissa Eyanson – Speaker
  • Lyndsey Fennelly – Speaker
  • Dion Flynn, MFA – Speaker
  • Tabetha Gerdner – Facilitator
  • Kim Govak, BS, NCPRSS, CPRS – Speaker
  • Ricki Hall – Speaker
  • Ashley Havenstrite, BA, CPS – Speaker
  • Mirna Herrera, MA, MT-BC, CPS – Speaker
  • Vianka Herrera, MPH – Speaker
  • Julie Hibben – Facilitator
  • Shelley Horak, EdD, MPH, CHES – Speaker
  • Faraji Hubbard, PRS, RCP, RCPF – Speaker
  • Jodie Huju, RCP, RCPF – Speaker
  • Karen Hyatt, MA, BA – Speaker
  • Chandra Jennings, PhD, MSE, MCHES – Facilitator
  • Caprice Jones, AALS – Speaker
  • Jason Kilmer, PhD – Speaker
  • George F. Koob, PhD – Speaker
  • Jane Larkin, CADC, CPS – Activity Coordinator and
    Planning Committee Member
  • Kym Laube – Speaker
  • Julie Maas – Facilitator
  • Amanda McCurley, MSW – Facilitator
  • Christina McDonough, BA, CHES – Speaker
  • Courtney McKeon, MBA – Speaker
  • Robert Morrison – Speaker
  • Leslie Mussmann, BA, CPS – Speaker
  • Mistie Parrish – Facilitator
  • Janice Pierce, CFP – Speaker
  • Jennifer Robertson-Hill, LMHC – Activity Director and
    Planning Committee Member
  • Rebecca Rong – Activity Coordinator and
    Planning Committee Member
  • Kayla Sankey, MPH – Facilitator
  • Penny Seidenkranz, MA, ED – Speaker
  • Scott Sherman, MD, MPH – Speaker
  • Jacob Shkolnick, JD – Speaker
  • Aaron Swanson, MPH – Facilitator
  • Aaron Todd, MHCDS, MPP – Speaker
  • Josh Trebach, MD – Speaker
  • Sarah Vannice, MSc – Speaker
  • Sharaine Webster, LISW, IADC – Speaker
  • Chad Weyland – Speaker
  • Monica Wilke-Brown, LMSW – Speaker
  • Alison Wood, MSW, MPA – Speaker
  • Jill Wright, MPH – Speaker
  • Sara Zachman, MD, MPH – Speaker
  • Emily Zalasky – Facilitator

DISCLAIMER

The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only. It is not a substitute for a healthcare provider’s independent medical judgment regarding diagnostic and treatment options for a specific patient’s medical condition. 

Important: Attestation Forms

Attestation forms are an important part of verifying your attendance and full participation in the event since the event is entirely virtual. Attestation forms must be completed by May 8th. Your registration will be cross-checked against paid registration as paid registration is required in order to receive credit. Your attendance will be tracked in RingCentral, and credits will be awarded based on how much time you spent in the session.