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Akron Children's > For Healthcare Professionals > Providers > Continuing Professional Development

2024 APRN/PA Pediatric Pharmacology Update

10-09-2024

Objectives (Educational Content) :

Grand Rounds – In Person, Livestream and On-Demand

Gender-Affirming Care

Crystal Cole, MD

• Describe the medical needs of gender diverse youth.

• Develop knowledge regarding common gender affirming hormones.

• Identify other medical needs/treatment for gender diverse youth aside from transition. 

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On-demand Only Presentations

Management of Sickle Cell Disease

Lauren Beck, MSN, APRN-CNP 

• Describe sickle cell treatment in the outpatient settings. 

• Discuss maintenance medications for patients with sickle cell disease. 

• Define pharmacological management of acute issues related to sickle cell disease. 

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Sleep Disorders

David Drees, MD, MMSc

• Identify criteria for sleep disorders requiring pharmacological management. 

• Discuss pharmacological treatment for sleep disorders. 

• Recognize when a child should be referred to a sleep center. 

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Review of Treatment for ADHD

Anna Grzebieniak, MSN, APRN-CNP

• Define criteria for ADHD and when medications should be initiated. 

• Provide an overview of available ADHD medications. 

• Discuss management of side effects. 

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Pharmacological Management of HIV and STIs

Evelyn Pangonis, MD, MS, FAAP; Eric Robinette, MD, MPH 

• Review current trends and prevalence of HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). 

• Discuss pharmacological management of HIV and STIs. 

• Identify the need for treatment of partners and family members. 

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Urology Update

Ruth Youssefi, MSN, APRN-CNP

• Define criteria for pharmacological intervention of urologic conditions. 

• Discuss pharmacologic treatment of urologic conditions. 

• Recognize when a child should be referred to urology. 

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Review of Treatment for Diabetes

Dana Reeher, MSN, PhD, APRN-CNP; Melissa Cover, MSN, APRN-CNP;

Stephanie Marszal MSN, APRN-CNP

• Review criteria for diabetes mellitus type 1 and type 2. 

• Discuss pharmacological interventions for diabetes mellitus type 1 and type 2. 

• Recognize when a child should be referred to endocrinology. 

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Asthma Management and Treatment

Bailey Young, DO

• Review criteria for asthma. 

• Discuss pharmacological interventions for asthma. 

• Recognize when a child should be referred to pulmonology 

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Target Audience:

Nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, clinical nurse specialists, physician assistants, physicians, registered nurses and other professionals who work with children will benefit from attending this conference.

Estimated Time to Complete the Educational Activity:

8 hour(s)

Expiration Date for CE/CME Credit:

12-09-2024

Method of Participation in the Learning Process:

The learner will view the on-demand presentations and complete an activity evaluation.

Evaluation Methods:

All learners must complete an attestation and evaluation to claim credit.

Disclosure:

None of the planners or presenters for this activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies.

Accreditation Statement:

This program has been approved for 8 AAPA Category 1 CME credits and 8 contact hours of ANCC CE Pharmacology credit, of which 1 hour is Schedule II pharmacology specific.

Akron Children's Hospital is an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. (OBN-001-91) (OH-234, 08-01-19). Providers should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The CE/CME evaluation will be available for 30 days via CME Tracker. At the closure of this period, no CE/CME will be awarded. 

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