The IOCDF’s Annual OCD Conference is the only conference of its kind in the world, bringing top experts in the field together with individuals with OCD, their families, and supporters. As such, the Annual OCD Conference is a great place for professional attendees to network with and learn from other treatment providers and researchers from across the country and world.
In 2019, we will be offering up to 18.0 CE/CME credits for mental health professionals throughout the course of our three-day Conference, pending Accreditation approval. We will additionally offer several Pre-Conference Training Sessions on the Thursday prior to the Conference.
For therapists and other professionals, the Annual OCD Conference provides the opportunity to hear from experts in the field about the most up-to-date research in OCD treatment, as well as to explore various treatment modalities and methods. Therapists and other professionals will also be able to observe several demonstrations and hear firsthand accounts from patients and their families.
Please Note: Continuing education credits are offered at the Annual OCD Conference for mental health professional attendees only ; those paying for non-professional registration fees cannot apply for credits. Continuing education credits are offered for approved sessions only, which are denoted as "CE talks" both in the online schedule and Conference Program Guide. In order to receive credits, you will need to attend approved sessions, sign in and out each day, and complete online evaluations for all sessions attended.
Licensed Mental Health Counselors: The IOCDF has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6821. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The IOCDF is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Social Workers: This activity has been approved by the National Association of Social Workers for 24 CE Credits
Psychologists: ~ 26th Annual OCD Conference : McLean Hospital is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. McLean Hospital maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Participants meeting requirements will receive up to 18 CE credits. Credits will be issued on a session-by-session basis.
~ Pre-Conference Training Session: Conceptualizing and Treating OCD in Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder
McLean Hospital is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. McLean Hospital maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Participants meeting requirements will receive 4.5 CE credits.
~ Pre-Conference Training Session: Exploring Clinical and Community Interventions for Hoarding and Cluttering
Physicians: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of McLean Hospital and the International OCD Foundation. McLean Hospital is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
McLean Hospital designates this educational activity for a maximum of 24 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses: This program meets the requirements of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (244 CMR 5.00) for 24 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 toward 50% of the nursing requirement for ANCC accreditation.
If you have any questions regarding Continuing Education information at the Conference, please contact Wilhelm Engelbrecht, IOCDF Program Coordinator, at wengelbrecht@ocd2019.org .