Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Army OneSource Announces Community Outreach Program for Civilian and Behavioral Health Providers

Free course prepares healthcare professionals to treat Service members and their families

Army OneSource recently introduced a community outreach program to raise awareness of the unique challenges of Military life on Service members and their families, and to address the growing demand for behavioral health services.

Sponsored by the U.S. Army, Army OneSource has launched a formal campaign to encourage civilian health and behavioral health providers to complete a FREE online course in the series, “Treating the Invisible Wounds of War.” The series of courses help primary care physicians, case workers, mental health providers and other professionals develop a better understanding of the culture in which Service members and Veterans, as well as their families, live and work.

In today’s combat situation – where there is no front line and constant vigilance must be maintained on the ground, where individuals are serving as many as four deployments that are longer in duration than in the past, and where Service members and families are asked to give more because of the all-volunteer-military, it has become true that, “the wounds of war are not limited to the battlefield.” The courses provide best practices for identifying, assessing and treating behavioral health problems that result from the trauma of war.

To complete the course, please follow instructions below:

From your browser, go to http://www.aheconnect.com/citizensoldier
Step 1: Click on New Users tab at the top of the screen
Step 2: Create a personal user account following the instructions on the screen
NOTE: Be sure to enter your Army OneSource referral code: AOSwtx3 in the space provided. If you don’t have a referral code, contact your local Army OneSource Community Support Coordinator.
Step 3: Login to the system using your new ID and password
Step 4: Click on Courses tab at the top of the screen
Step 5: Select a course you wish to complete.
Step 6: Click on Register
Once you complete a course, your CEU will be recorded, and you will have access to download and print a Certificate of Completion.

Contact:
Denise C. Williams
West Texas Community Support Coordinator
Army OneSource (AOS)
915.525-5185
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http://www.myarmyonesource.com

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