Pediatrics is an ever-changing field requiring continual educational updates to best care for the pediatric population. The 2022 Practical Pediatrics Conference includes updates in several areas of care, including COVID-19, cardiology, adolescent health, and pediatric surgery. Conference attendees will learn best practice approaches to pediatric care.

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Purpose

This conference will provide attendees with a review of recent advances and new developments in the field of pediatrics.

Course Director

Terence L. Zach, MD
Professor and Chair
Department of Pediatrics
Creighton University School of Medicine

Designed For

Pediatricians, Family Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Social Workers, Mental Health Providers, Behavioral Therapists, Fellows, Residents, Students, and Other Interested Health Care Providers

Provided By

• Creighton University School of Medicine
• Department of Pediatrics
• Creighton University Office of Continuing Education

Schedule

8:20 a.m.
Welcome and Program Overview
Terence L. Zach, MD

8:30 a.m.
Keynote: Sequelae of COVID-19 (MIS-C and long COVID) in Children
Kristina Bryant, MD

9:30 a.m.
Pediatric Cardiology
Melissa A. Wehrmann, MD

10:20 a.m.
Break

10:40 a.m.
Practical Approach to Suspected Child Physical Abuse
Suzanne B. Haney, MD, MS, FAAP

11:30 a.m.
Lunch

12 p.m.
Poster Session

1 p.m.
Ask the Experts Panel

1:50 p.m.
Break

2:10 p.m.
Adolescent Care: Getting Comfortable with Uncomfortable Conversations
Mindee K. Swanson, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

3 p.m.
Pediatric Surgery
Robert A. Cusick, MD

3:50 p.m.
Closing Remarks, Evaluation and Adjournment
Terence L. Zach, MD

Education Credit

Category 1
Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM.  Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAPA accepts AMA category 1 credit for the PRA from organizations accredited by ACCME.

Nurse CE
Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education designates this activity for 6.25 contact hours for nurses.  Nurses should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Registration

Health Professionals: $50
Current Full-Time Students: $10

Refund Policy

Continuing education and professional development courses may be cancelled by the attendee in writing up to 7 days before the course begins for a full refund, less a $25 processing fee. No refund will be given 7 days prior to the course. Some courses are not eligible for a refund; these exceptions are noted in specific course descriptions. If a course is cancelled by the University for non-weather related issues, the student will be notified and a full refund will be processed. In the event of a weather related closure, the course will be rescheduled.