27th Annual Practical Pediatrics: 2024 Update

Pediatrics is an ever-changing field requiring continual educational updates to best care for the pediatric population. The 2024 Practical Pediatrics Conference includes updates in several areas of care, including allergies, transition from pediatric to adult care, child and adolescent psychiatry, foster care and pediatric rehab. Conference attendees will learn best practice approaches to pediatric care.

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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

6.0 CE Hours

Jointly Provided By

• Creighton University School of Medicine
• CHI Health
• Creighton University Office of Continuing Education

Schedule

8:25 a.m.
Welcome and Program Overview
Nick Townley, MD

8:30 a.m.
First Do No Harm: Addressing Common Allergy Myths and Misconceptions
Brooke I. Polk, MD

9:15 a.m.
Infection Control and Prevention in the Pediatric Office
Christelle M. Ilboudo, MD

10 a.m.
Break

10:15 a.m.
Transition from Pediatric to Adult Care
Angela M. Maynard, MSN, RN, CPN

11 a.m.
Pediatric Anxiety Disorders
Matthew Fadus, MD

11:45 p.m.
Lunch

12:15 p.m.
Poster Session

1 p.m.
Foster Care
Laurie Berglund MSN, APRN, PNP-PC, FNP-C, CNE, PMHS
Jairren Flodine, LCSW
Melissa Coffin, MSN, RN, CPN

2 p.m.
Break

2:15 p.m.
Updates in Pediatric Rehab
Sheilah Snyder, MD
Diane Kocovsky, MSN, APRN  CPNP-PC/AC 
Diane Ulmer, OTR/L
Rachel Stonacek, MS, CCC-SLP

3:30 p.m.
Closing Remarks, Evaluation and Adjournment
Nick Townley, MD

Education Credit

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education (HSCE) and CHI Health. Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education is 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.

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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.