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Sleep Health Education for Pediatric Providers
(Note: a course evaluation is required to receive credit for this course.)
Judy Owens, MD, MPH
Director, Center for Pediatric Sleep Disorders, Boston Children’s Hospital
Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School
This modular course provides an overview of sleep health for primary care pediatric providers working in clinical settings. The course addresses demonstrated provider knowledge gaps regarding pediatric sleep health, in order to inform clinical practice, improve screening for sleep problems, expand and enhance anticipatory guidance in sleep during well child visits, and identify challenges and opportunities in families relevant to promoting healthy sleep practices. While an important focus of the course is on addressing sleep health disparities in vulnerable populations, including families receiving care in community health centers, the scope and content is readily applicable to pediatric providers in other primary care settings.
The six modules in the course are: 1) Basics of Sleep; 2) Normal Sleep Development in Children (4-12 years old); 3) Healthy Sleep Practices; 4) Consequences of Deficient and Poor Sleep; 5) Sleep Health Disparities; and 6) Sleep Screening and Diagnostic Tools. The modules are designed to be viewed sequentially and emphasize practical evidence-based information relevant to the pediatric clinician in real world settings.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this educational program, learners will be able to:
- Describe the basic components of sleep regulation (sleep drive and circadian system)
- List the key developmental changes in sleep across childhood (4-12 years old)
- Describe the clinical manifestations of daytime sleepiness in children
- Outline the components of the RESTED series of healthy sleep practices
- Describe the relationship between deficient sleep and health and functional outcomes. Including obesity risk, impaired immune function, accidental injuries, behavioral and emotional dysregulation and poor academic outcomes
- Outline the contributors to sleep health disparities in vulnerable pediatric populations
- List 3 methods of screening for sleep problems in the clinical setting
In support of improving patient care, Boston Children’s Hospital 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.
Physicians
Boston Children’s Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.
MOC II
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the activity, with individual assessments of the participant and feedback to the participant, enables the participant to earn: 2.0 MOC II points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program
Physician Assistant
Boston Children’s Hospital has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credits for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 2.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Nurse
Boston Children’s Hospital designates this activity for 2.0 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosures
Boston Children’s Hospital adheres to all ACCME Essential Areas, Standards, and Policies. It is Boston Children’s policy that those who have influenced the content of a CME activity (e.g. planners, faculty, authors, reviewers and others) disclose all relevant financial relationships with commercial entities so that Boston Children’s may identify and resolve any conflicts of interest prior to the activity. These disclosures will be provided in the activity materials along with disclosure of any commercial support received for the activity. Additionally, faculty members have been instructed to disclose any limitations of data and unlabeled or investigational uses of products during their presentations.
The following planners, speakers, and content reviewers, on behalf of themselves, have reported the following relevant financial relationships with any entity producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on patients:
Disclosure | |
Judith Owens, MD | Scientific Advisory Board, Sleep Number Consultant, Apnimed Independent Safety Board Member, Idorsia WebMD, Author Wolters Kluwer, Author |
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MSICU Case Conference
Copy of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Conference 2023
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Target Audience
Specialties – Adolescent Medicine, Family Medicine, Gynecology, Pediatrics
Overview
The Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Course is designed for physicians, nurse practitioners, residents [OB/GYN, pediatrics, and family practice], fellows [Reproductive Medicine, Adolescent Medicine] and other health professionals involved in the medical and surgical gynecologic care of girls, adolescents, and young adults.
The objective is to stimulate the health professional to become more knowledgeable about the diagnosis and management of a wide variety of gynecologic medical, surgical, and social problems and to become more proficient in providing office-based prevention services and counseling to pediatric and adolescent patients relating to gynecologic issues.
Course Format
This course will be fully digital and presented via Zoom. The dynamic learning format of the course has been optimized for the virtual classroom.
Presentations will be recorded and available on-demand for all paid attendees for one month after the conference.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be better able to:
- Review up-to-date research, guidelines and treatment options and develop strategies to implement in practice.
- Identify issues of equity and diversity that may impact clinical care.
- Identify and treat common gynecological issues in pediatric and adolescent patients.
- Assess and manage medically and psychosocially complicated cases.
- Identify quality improvement indicators in your practice setting and develop strategies to meet them.
Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, Boston Children’s Hospital 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.
Physician
Boston Children’s Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 17.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.
Nurse
Boston Children’s Hospital designates this activity for 17.50 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Physician Assistant
Boston Children’s Hospital has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credits for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 17.50 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Credits
CME – AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (17.50 hours), CNE (Nursing) (17.50 hours), PA (Physician Assistant) (17.50 hours)
Disclosure Policy
Boston Children’s Hospital adheres to all ACCME Essential Areas, Standards, and Policies. It is Boston Children’s policy that those who have influenced the content of a CME activity (e.g. planners, faculty, authors, reviewers and others) disclose all relevant financial relationships with commercial entities so that Boston Children’s may identify and resolve any conflicts of interest prior to the activity. These disclosures will be provided in the activity materials along with disclosure of any commercial support received for the activity. Additionally, faculty members have been instructed to disclose any limitations of data and unlabeled or investigational uses of products during their presentations.
The following planners, speakers, and content reviewers, on behalf of themselves and their spouse or partner, have reported no relevant financial relationships with any entity producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on patients.
Course Faculty:
Jessica Shim |
Tambudzai Kudze |
Danielle Cipres |
Elisabeth Quint |
Laurie Fishman |
Susan Fitzgerald |
Sharlay Butler |
Maureen Lynch |
Frances Grimstad |
Carol Cohen |
Jessica Addison |
Pamela Murray |
Caitlin Roberts |
Ambreen Sonawalla |
Jia Zhu |
CME Reviewer
Lesley Niccolini No Relevant Financial Relationships to Disclose
The following course faculty have reported the following disclosures:
Name | Relationship |
Sarah Pitts | PI- Organon |
Kathryn Fay | Consultant- Medicine 360 |
Amy DiVasta | Investigator- Organon |
Elizabeth Boskey | Editor- SAGE Publishing |
Stacey Croteau | Board of Directors- Hemophilia Alliance Board of Directors- THSNA Research- Sanofi Research- Spark Therapeutics |
Areej Hassan | Educator- Nexplanon |
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Introduction to Pediatric Cardiac Disease: Rheumatic Heart Disease
(Note: a course evaluation is required to receive credit for this course.)
This content was created by OPENPediatrics, a peer-reviewed medical education platform for healthcare professionals. Please see www.openpediatrics.org for more information.
Faraz Alizadeh, MD – Course Director
Pediatric Cardiology Fellow at Boston Children’s Hospital
Emmanuel Kamanzi Rusingiza, MD – Speaker
Pediatric Cardiologist
Consultant Pediatric Cardiologist
University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK)
This course offers a comprehensive overview of Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF) and Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD), reviewing their epidemiology, causes, treatment, and prevention strategies. Participants will gain insights into the incidence and distribution of these conditions, explore the underlying risk factors, and review current treatment options.
Learning Objectives:
Description: This video reviews the epidemiology, causes, treatment and prevention of Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF). At the conclusion of this educational module, learners will be able to:Acute Rheumatic Fever
Rheumatic Heart Disease
Description: This video reviews the epidemiology, causes, treatment and prevention of Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD).
At the conclusion of this educational module, learners will be able to:
- Describe the pathophysiology leading to development of RHD.
- Identify signs and symptoms associated with RHD.
- Describe physical exam findings associated with RHD.
- Review medical evaluation and treatment of RHD
- Identify major complications and long term management of patients with RHD.
In support of improving patient care, Boston Children’s Hospital 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.
Physician
Boston Children’s Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.
Nurse
Boston Children’s Hospital designates this activity for 0.75 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosures
Boston Children’s Hospital adheres to all ACCME Essential Areas, Standards, and Policies. It is Boston Children’s policy that those who have influenced the content of a CME activity (e.g. planners, faculty, authors, reviewers and others) disclose all relevant financial relationships with commercial entities so that Boston Children’s may identify and resolve any conflicts of interest prior to the activity. These disclosures will be provided in the activity materials along with disclosure of any commercial support received for the activity. Additionally, faculty members have been instructed to disclose any limitations of data and unlabeled or investigational uses of products during their presentations.
The following planners, speakers, and content reviewers, on behalf of themselves, have reported the following relevant financial relationships with any entity producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on patients:
Speaker Name, Degree | Disclosure |
---|---|
Faraz Alizadeh, MD | None |
Emmanuel Kamanzi Rusingiza, MD | None |
Kathleen Huth, MD, MMSc | None |
Sara Drumm, RN, CCRN | None |
Please see the FAQs below for common questions about how to work through a course. If you have a question or issue that is not addressed in the FAQ, please use this form to submit a help request, or if your issue is urgent, call the CME office at: 617-919-9908.
How do I navigate this course? There are two ways to access and navigate course content with the interactive table of contents: at the bottom of the main course page or in the sidebar on the right side of the page. Select the links in the table of contents to access the corresponding content. Depending on the course, access to content may be linear, in which case each content module or section can only be accessed if the prior ones are completed, or non-linear, in which case modules and sections can be accessed in any order. Use the breadcrumbs at the top of any course page to orient yourself within a course, or return to a previous course section or the main course page. How do I claim credit? If the course has been accredited, available credits will be displayed on the course home page. Select only those credits that apply to your profession, and click/tap “Apply Selection.” You may make your selection at any point while you are taking the course, or after you have completed it. How do I download a certificate? There are two ways to view/download your certificate: from within the course or from the course listing under your profile (select the document icon). In either case, you must have selected at least one available course credit type to generate a certificate. How do I view/print my transcript? You must be logged in to view your transcript. Select My Profile at the top of the page. If you do not see the transcript selector, be sure the Courses tab is selected. Select the type of credit and dates to include in your credit report. To include all credits from all time, leave the options blank. Select Download Transcript to view/download your transcript. Note each credit type in your transcripts starts a new page. How do I request a refund? Please email the CME Department to request a refund.How do navigate this course?
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Introduction to Pediatric Cardiac Disease: Congenital Heart Disease
(Note: a course evaluation is required to receive credit for this course.)
This content was created by OPENPediatrics, a peer-reviewed medical education platform for healthcare professionals. Please see www.openpediatrics.org for more information.
Faraz Alizadeh, MD – Course Director
Pediatric Cardiology Fellow at Boston Children’s Hospital
Michael Freed, MD – Speaker
Senior Associate in Cardiology, Boston Children’s Hospital
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School
Thomas Kulik, MD – Speaker
Director, Pulmonary Hypertension Program, Boston Children’s Hospital
David Bailly, DO, BS, AA – Speaker
Attending Physician, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, Primary Children’s Hospital
Instructor, Pediatric Critical Care Division, University of Utah
Mjaye Mazwi, MD – Speaker
Attending Physician, Cardiology, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
Assistant Professor in Cardiology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
This course reviews the basic approach to the diagnosis and treatment of children with congenital heart disease. Highlights of this course include clinical presentation and pathophysiology of various congenital heart diseases, such as murmurs, arrythmias, and cyanosis in the first week of life. It also covers presentation, physiology, and treatment of various cardiac defects, including cyanotic congenital cardiac defects, atrial and ventricular septal defects, and Tetralogy of Fallot.
Learning Objectives:
Description: This video reviews the presentation of congenital heart disease in the first week of life and focuses on the identification of common neonatal murmurs that are associated with congenital heart disease. At the conclusion of this educational module, learners will be able to: Description: Introduction to common newborn arrhythmias. At the conclusion of this educational module, learners will be able to: Description: Overview on how cyanotic congenital heart disease presents in the first week of life. At the conclusion of this educational module, learners will be able to: Description: Review the physiology of cyanotic congenital cardiac defects. At the conclusion of this educational module, learners will be able to: Description: Learn basic anatomy, pathophysiology, and approach to diagnosis/management of atrial septal defects (ASDs). At the conclusion of this educational module, learners will be able to: Description: Learn basic anatomy, pathophysiology, and approach to diagnosis/management of ventricular septal defects (VSDs).. At the conclusion of this educational module, learners will be able to: Description: Brief overview of anatomy and physiology of Tetralogy of Fallot. At the conclusion of this educational module, learners will be able to:Clinical Presentation of Congenital Heart Disease in the First Week of Life: Murmurs
Clinical Presentation of Congenital Heart Disease in the First Week of Life: Arrythmias
Clinical Presentation of Congenital Heart Disease in the First Week of Life: Cyanosis
Cyanotic Congenital Cardiac Defects: Physiology of Cyanosis
Atrial Septal Defects
Ventricular Septal Defects
Tetralogy of Fallot
In support of improving patient care, Boston Children’s Hospital 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.
Physician
Boston Children’s Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.
Nurse
Boston Children’s Hospital designates this activity for 2.75 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosures
Boston Children’s Hospital adheres to all ACCME Essential Areas, Standards, and Policies. It is Boston Children’s policy that those who have influenced the content of a CME activity (e.g. planners, faculty, authors, reviewers and others) disclose all relevant financial relationships with commercial entities so that Boston Children’s may identify and resolve any conflicts of interest prior to the activity. These disclosures will be provided in the activity materials along with disclosure of any commercial support received for the activity. Additionally, faculty members have been instructed to disclose any limitations of data and unlabeled or investigational uses of products during their presentations.
The following planners, speakers, and content reviewers, on behalf of themselves, have reported the following relevant financial relationships with any entity producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on patients:
Speaker Name, Degree | Disclosure |
---|---|
Faraz Alizadeh, MD | None |
Michael Freed, MD | None |
David Bailly, DO, BS, AA | None |
Thomas Kulik, MD | None |
Mjaye Mazwi, MD | None |
Kathleen Huth, MD, MMSc | None |
Sara Drumm, RN, CCRN | None |
Please see the FAQs below for common questions about how to work through a course. If you have a question or issue that is not addressed in the FAQ, please use this form to submit a help request, or if your issue is urgent, call the CME office at: 617-919-9908.
How do I navigate this course? There are two ways to access and navigate course content with the interactive table of contents: at the bottom of the main course page or in the sidebar on the right side of the page. Select the links in the table of contents to access the corresponding content. Depending on the course, access to content may be linear, in which case each content module or section can only be accessed if the prior ones are completed, or non-linear, in which case modules and sections can be accessed in any order. Use the breadcrumbs at the top of any course page to orient yourself within a course, or return to a previous course section or the main course page. How do I claim credit? If the course has been accredited, available credits will be displayed on the course home page. Select only those credits that apply to your profession, and click/tap “Apply Selection.” You may make your selection at any point while you are taking the course, or after you have completed it. How do I download a certificate? There are two ways to view/download your certificate: from within the course or from the course listing under your profile (select the document icon). In either case, you must have selected at least one available course credit type to generate a certificate. How do I view/print my transcript? You must be logged in to view your transcript. Select My Profile at the top of the page. If you do not see the transcript selector, be sure the Courses tab is selected. Select the type of credit and dates to include in your credit report. To include all credits from all time, leave the options blank. Select Download Transcript to view/download your transcript. Note each credit type in your transcripts starts a new page. How do I request a refund? Please email the CME Department to request a refund.How do navigate this course?
How do I claim credit for this course?
How do I download a certificate?
How do I view/print my transcript?
How do I request a refund?
Sleep Health Education Bonus Module: Melatonin – a Guide for Pediatric Providers
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Introduction to Pediatric Cardiac Disease: Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology
(Note: a course evaluation is required to receive credit for this course.)
Faraz Alizadeh, MD – Course Director
Pediatric Cardiology Fellow
Boston Children’s Hospital
Nancy Braudis, MS, RN, CPNP, CCRN – Speaker
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU)
Boston Children’s Hospital
Lisa McCabe, RN, MS, CCRN – Speaker
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Cardiovascular Program
Boston Children’s Hospital
This course offers an in-depth exploration of the anatomical and physiological aspects of fetal and post-natal circulation. Learn about the intricate structures of the heart, including detailed cardiac anatomy and its developmental changes from fetal to post-natal stages. Key components of electrocardiography (ECG) will be introduced, providing a foundational understanding of how to interpret ECG readings. Additionally, the course will cover intracardiac pressures and their significance in maintaining proper circulatory function.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this educational program, learners will be able to: At the conclusion of this educational program, learners will be able to:Basic Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology
Fetal Circulation
In support of improving patient care, Boston Children’s Hospital 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.
Physicians
Boston Children’s Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.
Nurse
Boston Children’s Hospital designates this activity for 0.25 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosures
Boston Children’s Hospital adheres to all ACCME Essential Areas, Standards, and Policies. It is Boston Children’s policy that those who have influenced the content of a CME activity (e.g. planners, faculty, authors, reviewers and others) disclose all relevant financial relationships with commercial entities so that Boston Children’s may identify and resolve any conflicts of interest prior to the activity. These disclosures will be provided in the activity materials along with disclosure of any commercial support received for the activity. Additionally, faculty members have been instructed to disclose any limitations of data and unlabeled or investigational uses of products during their presentations.
The following planners, speakers, and content reviewers, on behalf of themselves, have reported the following relevant financial relationships with any entity producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on patients:
Name, Degree | Entity Name, or None |
Faraz Alizadeh, MD | None |
Nancy Braudis, MS, RN, CPNP, CCRN | None |
Lisa McCabe, RN, MS, CCRN | None |
Kathleen Huth, MD, MMSc | None |
Sara Drumm, RN, CCRN | None |
Please see the FAQs below for common questions about how to work through a course. If you have a question or issue that is not addressed in the FAQ, please use this form to submit a help request, or if your issue is urgent, call the CME office at: 617-919-9908.
How do I navigate this course? There are two ways to access and navigate course content with the interactive table of contents: at the bottom of the main course page or in the sidebar on the right side of the page. Select the links in the table of contents to access the corresponding content. Depending on the course, access to content may be linear, in which case each content module or section can only be accessed if the prior ones are completed, or non-linear, in which case modules and sections can be accessed in any order. Use the breadcrumbs at the top of any course page to orient yourself within a course, or return to a previous course section or the main course page. How do I claim credit? If the course has been accredited, available credits will be displayed on the course home page. Select only those credits that apply to your profession, and click/tap “Apply Selection.” You may make your selection at any point while you are taking the course, or after you have completed it. How do I download a certificate? There are two ways to view/download your certificate: from within the course or from the course listing under your profile (select the document icon). In either case, you must have selected at least one available course credit type to generate a certificate. How do I view/print my transcript? You must be logged in to view your transcript. Select My Profile at the top of the page. If you do not see the transcript selector, be sure the Courses tab is selected. Select the type of credit and dates to include in your credit report. To include all credits from all time, leave the options blank. Select Download Transcript to view/download your transcript. Note each credit type in your transcripts starts a new page. How do I request a refund? Please email the CME Department to request a refund.How do navigate this course?
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Michael J. Bresnan Child Neurology Course 2024
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Overview
The Michael J. Bresnan Continuing Education Course in Child Neurology is an intensive, comprehensive review of new developments in child neurology, ranging from basic neuroscience to the latest evidence from clinical trials and studies and expert practice guidance for the primary and specialty care of children with neurological disorders. The faculty of the Department of Neurology at Boston Children’s Hospital serves as the core faculty for this course.
For more than three decades, the Bresnan Course has met the varied learning needs of both child neurology specialists and others from related disciplines and professions. We offer a wide array of content organized into thematic packages so participants can choose the most relevant sessions for their practice.
Course Format
In response to feedback from previous years’ evaluations, we have decided to keep this course virtual since this format has received high ratings.
Bresnan 1: Fundamentals of Child Neurology (7.75 credit hours)
Bresnan 2: Child Neurology in Clinical Practice (8.5 credit hours)
Bresnan 3: Pediatric Epilepsy, Neurophysiology, and Sleep (7.75 credit hours)
Bresnan 4: Leading-Edge Specialty Topics in Child Neurology (7.0 credit hours)
Special Clinical Practice Workshop (4.5 credit hours)
Join experts from the Boston Children’s Hospital Department of Neurology including our community-based satellite clinics for a deeper dive into the neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions most commonly encountered in primary care and other non-neurology settings: ADHD, headache/concussion, autism spectrum disorder, and developmental delays. Through a highly interactive series of case-based workshops and provision of a suite of resources, participants will increase their ability to care for children with these conditions within the medical home and to coordinate care effectively with specialists.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be better able to:
- Identify and implement best practices in the care of children with neurological disorders in both primary and specialty care settings
- Incorporate recent advances in neuroscience, therapeutics, and practice guidelines into clinical care
- Enhance participants’ ability to deliver high quality patient/family-centered care that incorporates perspectives including health equity, global neurology, and the psychosocial and educational impacts of neurological disease
Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, Boston Children’s Hospital 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.
Physician
Boston Children’s Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 37.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.
Nurse
Boston Children’s Hospital designates this activity for 37.00 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Credits
CME – AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (38.50 hours), CNE (Nursing) (38.50 hours), Non-Physician (Attendance) (38.50 hours)
Disclosure Policy
Boston Children’s Hospital adheres to all ACCME Essential Areas, Standards, and Policies. It is Boston Children’s policy that those who have influenced the content of a CME activity (e.g. planners, faculty, authors, reviewers and others) disclose all relevant financial relationships with commercial entities so that Boston Children’s may identify and resolve any conflicts of interest prior to the activity. These disclosures will be provided in the activity materials along with disclosure of any commercial support received for the activity. Additionally, faculty members have been instructed to disclose any limitations of data and unlabeled or investigational uses of products during their presentations.
The following planners, speakers, and content reviewers, on behalf of themselves and their spouse or partner, have reported no relevant financial relationships with any entity producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on patients.
Course Faculty:
Amy Dougrey | Ronald Jacobson |
Peter Raffalli | Jacob Brodsky |
Anna Pinto | Viviana Benitez |
David Urion | Darius Ebrahimi-Fakhari |
Elizabeth Barkoudah | Molly Wilson-Murphy |
Stephanie Donatelli | Mark Libenson |
William Hong | Chellamani Harini |
Karameh Kuemmerle | Jeffrey Bolton |
Christina Briscoe Abath | Annapurna Poduri |
Christelle Moufawad El Achkar | Melissa Tsuboyama |
Agnieszka Kielian | John McLaren |
Anna Lecticia Pinto | Ann Bergin |
Katrina Boyer | Meghann Soby |
Clemente Vega | Christopher Elitt |
Caitlin Rollins | Michael Rivkin |
Laura Lehman |
CME Reviewer
Lesley Niccolini No Relevant Financial Relationships to Disclose
The following course faculty have reported the following disclosures:
Archana Patel: Advisor, ROW Foundation; Consultant, WHO; Research Funding & Project Supports, NIH/NNDS; | Peter Davis: Investigator on clinical trial, Noema Pharmaceuticals |
Miya Bernson-Leung: Individual Stock Holder, Abbott Labs, Abbvie Inc. | Jurriaan Peters: Speaker Bureaus, consultant on Scientific Advisory Board; Neurelis, Inc. |
Kinga Tomczak: PI on clinical trial of Ecopipam, Emalex | Alex Taylor: Co-founder, Gameify Inc. |
Nicole Ullrich: Advisor/speaker for educational symposium for NF providers, non-branded, Alexion Pharmaceuticals; Royalty for article on risky behavior in adolescents, UpToDate; Royalties, discovery of target for brain tumors; University of Alabama Birmingham Research Foundation | Mustafa Sahin: Grant support, Biogen; Grant support, Astellas; Grant support, Bridgebio; Grant support, Acuta; Member of SAB, Roche |
Mark Gorman: Scientific advisory board member, Arialys Therapeutics; Clinical site trial investigator, Roche Genentech; Research funding, Pfizer | Leslie Benson: Researcher, site PI, Genetech/Roche |
Phillip Pearl: Researcher, Speaker, PTC Therapeutics; Honoraria, Elsevier, Springer Demos, Cambridge University Press, Up to Date. | Tobias Loddenkemper: Research Grant funding & Device donations, Epitel; Research Grant Funding & Device Donations, MIKU; Device Foundation, Empatica; Device Donation, Neuroelectrics; Device Donation, Smartwatch |
Heather Olson: Speaker, EfficientCME; Consultant/advisor, FOXG1 Research Foundation; | Michelle Chiu: Individual stocks, Medtronic, Neurospace; Consultant; Ceribell |
Kimberly Wiltrout: Consultant, Stoke Therapeutics | Alexander Rotenberg: Co-founder, Galibra; Co-founder, PrevEp; Co-founder, Neuromotion; Consultant, Modulight |
Robert Stowe: Medical Advisory Board, Takeda Pharmaceuticals. | Kiran Maski: Consulting for all; grant support from Jazz and Harmony, Jazz, Takeda, Alkermes, Harmony Biosciences, Zevra, Eisai, Avadel. |
Jonathan Lipton: Paid Consultant, Synchronicity | Janet Soul: Research support for an investigator-initiated, multicenter research study on the use of lacosamide to treat neonatal seizures, UCB |
Basil T. Darras: Basil T. Darras, MD,(BTD) has served as an ad hoc scientific advisory board member for AveXis/Novartis Gene Therapies, Biogen, Sarepta, Scholar Rock, and Roche/Genentech; Steering Committee Chair/Member for Roche FIREFISH and MANATEE studies and DSMB Member for Amicus Inc., argenX BV and Lexeo Therapeutics; he has no financial interests in these companies. BTD has received research support from the National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, the Slaney Family Fund for SMA, the Spinal Muscular Atrophy Foundation, CureSMA, and Working on Walking Fund and has received grants from Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., for the ENDEAR, CHERISH, CS1/CS2/CS12 studies; from Biogen for CS11 and ASCEND study; and from Sarepta Pharmaceuticals, Novartis (AveXis), PTC Therapeutics, Roche, Scholar Rock, and Fibrogen. BTD has also received royalties for books and online publications from Elsevier and UpToDate, Inc. | |
Partha Ghosh: Advisor, Sarepta, Pfizer, Catalyst, CVS Caremark | Leslie Hayes: Principal investigator for clinical trials by Novartis, Biohaven, Astellas, and Vertex, Boston Children’s Hospital |
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Biocodex
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals
Neurelis
UCB
Introduction to Pediatric Cardiac Disease: Congestive Heart Failure
(Note: a course evaluation is required to receive credit for this course.)
This content was created by OPENPediatrics, a peer-reviewed medical education platform for healthcare professionals. Please see www.openpediatrics.org for more information.
Faraz Alizadeh, MD – Course Director
Pediatric Cardiology Fellow at Boston Children’s Hospital
Michael Freed, MD – Speaker
Senior Associate in Cardiology
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School
Christina J. VanderPluym, MD – Speaker
Medical Co-Director, Cardiac Antithrombosis Management Program (CAMP); Medical Director, Ventricular Assist Device Program; Medical Co-Director, Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center; Associate Cardiologist, Department of Cardiology
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School
This course reviews the basic approach to diagnosing and treating children with congestive heart failure. Highlights of this course includes a basic overview of the clinical presentation and pathophysiology of congestive heart failure, and the diagnosis and management of congestive heart failure. The course is intended for physicians and nurses who provide care for infants and children with congestive heart failure. It addresses the need for improved healthcare provider education on the pathophysiology and clinical presentations of congenital heart disease to facilitate early detection in infants. Informed healthcare providers will be able to better provide effective treatment and care to this high-risk population of pediatric patients.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this educational module, learners will be able to: At the conclusion of this educational module, learners will be able to: At the conclusion of this educational module, learners will be able to:Clinical Presentation Congenital Heart Disease in The First Week of Life: Congestive Heart Failure
Pathophysiology and Diagnosis of Heart Failure
Management of Congestive Heart Failure
In support of improving patient care, Boston Children’s Hospital 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.
Physician
Boston Children’s Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.
Nurse
Boston Children’s Hospital designates this activity for 1.0 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosures
Boston Children’s Hospital adheres to all ACCME Essential Areas, Standards, and Policies. It is Boston Children’s policy that those who have influenced the content of a CME activity (e.g. planners, faculty, authors, reviewers and others) disclose all relevant financial relationships with commercial entities so that Boston Children’s may identify and resolve any conflicts of interest prior to the activity. These disclosures will be provided in the activity materials along with disclosure of any commercial support received for the activity. Additionally, faculty members have been instructed to disclose any limitations of data and unlabeled or investigational uses of products during their presentations.
The following planners, speakers, and content reviewers, on behalf of themselves, have reported the following relevant financial relationships with any entity producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on patients:
Speaker Name, Degree | Disclosure |
---|---|
Faraz Alizadeh, MD | None |
Christina VanderPluym, MD | Merck Scientific oversight committee for Veriguciat clinical trial |
Michael Freed, MD | None |
Kathleen Huth, MD, MMSc | None |
Sara Drumm, RN, CCRN | None |
Please see the FAQs below for common questions about how to work through a course. If you have a question or issue that is not addressed in the FAQ, please use this form to submit a help request, or if your issue is urgent, call the CME office at: 617-919-9908.
How do I navigate this course? There are two ways to access and navigate course content with the interactive table of contents: at the bottom of the main course page or in the sidebar on the right side of the page. Select the links in the table of contents to access the corresponding content. Depending on the course, access to content may be linear, in which case each content module or section can only be accessed if the prior ones are completed, or non-linear, in which case modules and sections can be accessed in any order. Use the breadcrumbs at the top of any course page to orient yourself within a course, or return to a previous course section or the main course page. How do I claim credit? If the course has been accredited, available credits will be displayed on the course home page. Select only those credits that apply to your profession, and click/tap “Apply Selection.” You may make your selection at any point while you are taking the course, or after you have completed it. How do I download a certificate? There are two ways to view/download your certificate: from within the course or from the course listing under your profile (select the document icon). In either case, you must have selected at least one available course credit type to generate a certificate. How do I view/print my transcript? You must be logged in to view your transcript. Select My Profile at the top of the page. If you do not see the transcript selector, be sure the Courses tab is selected. Select the type of credit and dates to include in your credit report. To include all credits from all time, leave the options blank. Select Download Transcript to view/download your transcript. Note each credit type in your transcripts starts a new page. How do I request a refund? Please email the CME Department to request a refund.How do navigate this course?
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The Pre-Travel Visit in Pediatrics
(Note: a course evaluation is required to receive credit for this course.)
Kristin Moffitt, MD
Associate Physician in Pediatrics, Division of Infectious Diseases, Boston Children’s Hospital
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School
In this presentation, Dr. Kristin Moffitt discusses considerations during a pre-travel check-up with pediatric patients and families. She reviews appropriate vaccine and medication schedules, geographic and environmental risk factors, and general travel safety tips. She also covers unique challenges and risks to the pediatric population. This presentation was recorded as part of the Pediatric Practice Seminar series on February 14, 2024.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this educational program, learners will be able to:
- Discuss preventable causes of travel-related illness and injury in children
- Understand general risks to pediatric travelers as well as risks specific to geographic or host factors
- Review relevant itinerary-specific immunizations and prophylactic medications
- Summarize geographic distribution of preventable infections, available vaccines or prophylactic medications, and resources for safe travel information
In support of improving patient care, Boston Children’s Hospital 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.
Physicians
Boston Children’s Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.
Nurses
Boston Children’s Hospital designates this activity for 1.0 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosures
Boston Children’s Hospital adheres to all ACCME Essential Areas, Standards, and Policies. It is Boston Children’s policy that those who have influenced the content of a CME activity (e.g. planners, faculty, authors, reviewers and others) disclose all relevant financial relationships with commercial entities so that Boston Children’s may identify and resolve any conflicts of interest prior to the activity. These disclosures will be provided in the activity materials along with disclosure of any commercial support received for the activity. Additionally, faculty members have been instructed to disclose any limitations of data and unlabeled or investigational uses of products during their presentations.
The following planners, speakers, and content reviewers, on behalf of themselves, have reported the following relevant financial relationships with any entity producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on patients:
Name | Disclosure |
---|---|
Kristin Moffitt, MD | GSK – Patent beneficiary; ContraFect – Site PI of phase 3 trial, research funds only |
Ben Willwerth, MD | None |
Please see the FAQs below for common questions about how to work through a course. If you have a question or issue that is not addressed in the FAQ, please use this form to submit a help request, or if your issue is urgent, call the CME office at: 617-919-9908.
How do I navigate this course? There are two ways to access and navigate course content with the interactive table of contents: at the bottom of the main course page or in the sidebar on the right side of the page. Select the links in the table of contents to access the corresponding content. Depending on the course, access to content may be linear, in which case each content module or section can only be accessed if the prior ones are completed, or non-linear, in which case modules and sections can be accessed in any order. Use the breadcrumbs at the top of any course page to orient yourself within a course, or return to a previous course section or the main course page. How do I claim credit? If the course has been accredited, available credits will be displayed on the course home page. Select only those credits that apply to your profession, and click/tap “Apply Selection.” You may make your selection at any point while you are taking the course, or after you have completed it. How do I download a certificate? There are two ways to view/download your certificate: from within the course or from the course listing under your profile (select the document icon). In either case, you must have selected at least one available course credit type to generate a certificate. How do I view/print my transcript? You must be logged in to view your transcript. Select My Profile at the top of the page. If you do not see the transcript selector, be sure the Courses tab is selected. Select the type of credit and dates to include in your credit report. To include all credits from all time, leave the options blank. Select Download Transcript to view/download your transcript. Note each credit type in your transcripts starts a new page. How do I request a refund? Please email the CME Department to request a refund.How do navigate this course?
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Test Course – Padlet
Introduction to Pediatric Cardiac Disease: Cardiology Assessment
(Note: a course evaluation is required to receive credit for this course.)
This content was created by OPENPediatrics, a peer-reviewed medical education platform for healthcare professionals. Please see www.openpediatrics.org for more information.
Faraz Alizadeh, MD – Course Director
Pediatric Cardiology Fellow, Boston Children’s Hospital
Christina Ronai, MD, MSEd – Speaker
Director, Single Ventricle Program
Associate Director, Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship Program
Oregon Health & Science University
George Taylor, MD – Speaker
Staff Radiologist
Boston Children’s Hospital
Douglas Mah, MD – Speaker
Director, Pacemaker and ICD Program
Boston Children’s Hospital
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Harvard Medical School
This course reviews the exams used to diagnose and treat children with congenital heart disease: cardiac history exam, pediatric chest radiography, including the evaluation of chest radiographs in children with known or suspected heart disease, and ECG.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this educational module, learners will be able to: At the conclusion of this educational module, learners will be able to: At the conclusion of this educational module, learners will be able to: 1. Explain the systematic approach to evaluation of the chest x-ray in children At the conclusion of this educational module, learners will be able to: 1. Describe the cycle of the cardiac electrical conduction system.Cardiac History Exam
Introduction to Pediatric Chest Radiography
Evaluation of the Chest Radiograph in Children with Known or Suspected Heart Disease
2. Evaluate features of the heart, lung vasculature, and airway
3. Recognize features of bony abnormalities and situs of the chest and abdomenIntroduction to ECG
2. Identify proper ECG lead placement and positioning.
3. Calculate the Heart Rate, determine the Rhythm, the Axis, and identify proper ECG intervals.
4. Identify and distinguish between the three types of heart block.
In support of improving patient care, Boston Children’s Hospital 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.
Physicians
Boston Children’s Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.
Nurses
Boston Children’s Hospital designates this activity for 1.25 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosures
Boston Children’s Hospital adheres to all ACCME Essential Areas, Standards, and Policies. It is Boston Children’s policy that those who have influenced the content of a CME activity (e.g. planners, faculty, authors, reviewers and others) disclose all relevant financial relationships with commercial entities so that Boston Children’s may identify and resolve any conflicts of interest prior to the activity. These disclosures will be provided in the activity materials along with disclosure of any commercial support received for the activity. Additionally, faculty members have been instructed to disclose any limitations of data and unlabeled or investigational uses of products during their presentations.
The following planners, speakers, and content reviewers, on behalf of themselves, have reported the following relevant financial relationships with any entity producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on patients:
Name, Degree | Entity Name, or None |
Faraz Alizadeh, MD | None |
Christina Ronai, MD, MSEd | None |
George Taylor, MD | None |
Douglas Mah, MD | None |
Kathleen Huth, MD, MMSc | None |
Sara Drumm, RN, CCRN | None |
Please see the FAQs below for common questions about how to work through a course. If you have a question or issue that is not addressed in the FAQ, please use this form to submit a help request, or if your issue is urgent, call the CME office at: 617-919-9908.
How do I navigate this course? There are two ways to access and navigate course content with the interactive table of contents: at the bottom of the main course page or in the sidebar on the right side of the page. Select the links in the table of contents to access the corresponding content. Depending on the course, access to content may be linear, in which case each content module or section can only be accessed if the prior ones are completed, or non-linear, in which case modules and sections can be accessed in any order. Use the breadcrumbs at the top of any course page to orient yourself within a course, or return to a previous course section or the main course page. How do I claim credit? If the course has been accredited, available credits will be displayed on the course home page. Select only those credits that apply to your profession, and click/tap “Apply Selection.” You may make your selection at any point while you are taking the course, or after you have completed it. How do I download a certificate? There are two ways to view/download your certificate: from within the course or from the course listing under your profile (select the document icon). In either case, you must have selected at least one available course credit type to generate a certificate. How do I view/print my transcript? You must be logged in to view your transcript. Select My Profile at the top of the page. If you do not see the transcript selector, be sure the Courses tab is selected. Select the type of credit and dates to include in your credit report. To include all credits from all time, leave the options blank. Select Download Transcript to view/download your transcript. Note each credit type in your transcripts starts a new page. How do I request a refund? Please email the CME Department to request a refund.How do navigate this course?
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Program for Post-Graduate Trainees: Future Academic Clinician-Educators
Congratulations on your acceptance to the Program for Post-Graduate Trainees: Future Academic Clinician Educators (affectionately referred to as PGME). We look forward to welcoming a cohort of 62 scholars from across the U.S. and from 20 different institutions and 25+ different specialties and subspecialties to Boston this December. Your faculty and small group facilitators will include 30+ returning faculty and alumni scholars, a long-standing part of our #MedEd and PGME community from over the years.
This course platform will be your home base for all program information, session materials, readings, and any assigned pre-work. We will always notify you by email of any required actions items. Be sure to bookmark this site for easy reference.
If you have any questions, contact the team at medicaleducation@childrens.harvard.edu.
Venue: Boston Children’s Hospital, Landmark Center, West Lobby Conference Room
Address: 401 Park Drive, Boston, MA (Fenway Area)
Accommodations: See below for a list of hotels near the venue. We recommend booking early.
The Inn at Longwood Medical
https://www.innatlongwood.com/
0.2 miles away; 5 minute walk
342 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115
(617) 731-4700
Arcadian Hotel Brookline
https://www.sonder.com/destinations/boston/bos-beac1200-166/c35887?sleeps=1
0.6 miles away; 12 minute walk
1200 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 277-1200
Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Back Bay/Fenway
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/bosfn-residence-inn-boston-back-bay-fenway/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0
0.7 miles away; 15 minute walk
125 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215
(617) 236-8787
The Verb Hotel
https://www.theverbhotel.com/
0.9 miles away; 17 minute walk
1271 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02215
(617) 566-4500
Screening and Management of Abnormal Lipids in Youth
(Note: a course evaluation is required to receive credit for this course.)
Jacob Hartz, MD, MPH
Director, Preventive Cardiology Clinic, Boston Children’s Hospital
Cardiologist, Department of Cardiology, Boston Children’s Hospital
Instructor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School
In this presentation, Dr. Hartz discusses practical guidelines for abnormal lipid screening in children and adolescents and how to address the various results. He clarifies common points of confusion and covers how to interpret a lipid panel, as well as the efficacy of various lipid-lowering therapies. This presentation was recorded as part of the Pediatric Practice Seminars on April 12, 2023.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this educational program, learners will be able to:
- Review various guidelines for dyslipidemia screening
- Understand the difference between triglycerides and cholesterol
- Understand the role of Apo B in atherosclerosis
- Be able to interpret a basic lipid panel
- Understand basics of lipid-lowering therapy
In support of improving patient care, Boston Children’s Hospital 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.
Physicians
Boston Children’s Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.
Nurses
Boston Children’s Hospital designates this activity for 1.5 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosures
Boston Children’s Hospital adheres to all ACCME Essential Areas, Standards, and Policies. It is Boston Children’s policy that those who have influenced the content of a CME activity (e.g. planners, faculty, authors, reviewers and others) disclose all relevant financial relationships with commercial entities so that Boston Children’s may identify and resolve any conflicts of interest prior to the activity. These disclosures will be provided in the activity materials along with disclosure of any commercial support received for the activity. Additionally, faculty members have been instructed to disclose any limitations of data and unlabeled or investigational uses of products during their presentations.
The following planners, speakers, and content reviewers, on behalf of themselves, have reported the following relevant financial relationships with any entity producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on patients:
Name, Degree | Entity Name, or None |
Jacob Hartz, MD, MPH | None |
Ben Willwerth, MD | None |
Fred Mandell, MD | None |
Winnie (Su Wen) Yu | None |
Please see the FAQs below for common questions about how to work through a course. If you have a question or issue that is not addressed in the FAQ, please use this form to submit a help request, or if your issue is urgent, call the CME office at: 617-919-9908.
How do I navigate this course? There are two ways to access and navigate course content with the interactive table of contents: at the bottom of the main course page or in the sidebar on the right side of the page. Select the links in the table of contents to access the corresponding content. Depending on the course, access to content may be linear, in which case each content module or section can only be accessed if the prior ones are completed, or non-linear, in which case modules and sections can be accessed in any order. Use the breadcrumbs at the top of any course page to orient yourself within a course, or return to a previous course section or the main course page. How do I claim credit? If the course has been accredited, available credits will be displayed on the course home page. Select only those credits that apply to your profession, and click/tap “Apply Selection.” You may make your selection at any point while you are taking the course, or after you have completed it. How do I download a certificate? There are two ways to view/download your certificate: from within the course or from the course listing under your profile (select the document icon). In either case, you must have selected at least one available course credit type to generate a certificate. How do I view/print my transcript? You must be logged in to view your transcript. Select My Profile at the top of the page. If you do not see the transcript selector, be sure the Courses tab is selected. Select the type of credit and dates to include in your credit report. To include all credits from all time, leave the options blank. Select Download Transcript to view/download your transcript. Note each credit type in your transcripts starts a new page. How do I request a refund? Please email the CME Department to request a refund.How do navigate this course?
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Aligning Patient-Provider Expectations for Informed Consent
(Note: a course evaluation is required to receive credit for this course.)
This content was created by OPENPediatrics, a peer-reviewed medical education platform for healthcare professionals. Please see www.openpediatrics.org for more information.
Donna Luff, PhD
Associate Director, Institute for Professionalism and Ethical Practice, Boston Children’s Hospital
Instructor in Anesthesia, Harvard Medical School
Craig Lillehei, MD
Senior Associate, Department of Surgery, Boston Children’s Hospital
Transplant Surgeon, Department of Surgery, Boston Children’s Hospital
Associate Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Rosella A. Micalizzi MSN, RN, CPNP-PC
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Colorectal and Pelvic Malformation Center, Boston Children’s Hospital
Stephen Brown, MD
Director, Institute for Professionalism and Ethical Practice
Staff Radiologist, Department of Radiology, Boston Children’s Hospital
Associate Professor of Radiology, Harvard Medical School
Communication for informed consent is vital for patients, families, and providers. Yet, it is often inadequate, resulting in poorly aligned expectations for a surgery, procedure, or course of treatment. The pre-operative encounter represents a particular challenge for surgeons, who often have limited time to establish relationships and trust with patients and families. This can result in misaligned expectations between patients, families, and providers. Such mismatch can lead to frustration, anger, and potentially litigation. This course focuses on improving communication and relational skills during the informed consent process to better align provider and family expectations, with a specific focus on surgical informed consent.
This content was created by OPENPediatrics, a peer-reviewed medical education platform for healthcare professionals. Please see www.openpediatrics.org for more information.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this educational program, learners will be able to:
- Articulate patient, family and provider perspectives regarding the importance of enhanced communication around informed consent
- Explain the distinction between informed consent as a form to be completed and a process for aligning expectations
- Utilize strategies for aligning expectations to enhance the effectiveness of informed consent practices
In support of improving patient care, Boston Children’s Hospital 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.
Physicians
Boston Children’s Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.
Nurse
Boston Children’s Hospital designates this activity for 2.25 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosures
Boston Children’s Hospital adheres to all ACCME Essential Areas, Standards, and Policies. It is Boston Children’s policy that those who have influenced the content of a CME activity (e.g. planners, faculty, authors, reviewers and others) disclose all relevant financial relationships with commercial entities so that Boston Children’s may identify and resolve any conflicts of interest prior to the activity. These disclosures will be provided in the activity materials along with disclosure of any commercial support received for the activity. Additionally, faculty members have been instructed to disclose any limitations of data and unlabeled or investigational uses of products during their presentations.
The following planners, speakers, and content reviewers, on behalf of themselves, have reported the following relevant financial relationships with any entity producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on patients:
Name, Degree | Entity Name, or None |
Stephen Brown, MD | Medtronic – Stock; Johnson & Johnson – Stock; United Health – Stock; CVS – Stock |
Donna Luff, PhD | None |
Craig Lillehei, MD | None |
Rosella A. Micalizzi, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC | None |
Luke Sato, MD | None |
Melissa Cousino, PhD | None |
Adena Cohen-Bearak, MEd, MPH | None |
Aimee Williamson | None |
Valerie Fleishman | None |
Lisa Burgess | None |
David Diamond, MD | None |
Scellig Stone, MD, PhD | Microbot Medical – Consultant; PTC – Consultant |
Terry Buchmiller, MD | None |
Frances South | None |
Tyson Ortiz | Curia Global – Employee |
Viviane Nasr, MD | None |
Lauren Mednick, PhD | None |
Elaine Meyer, PhD, RN | TMRW Life Sciences, Inc – Consultant and Advisor |
Richard Blum, MD | None |
Pamela Varrin, PhD | None |
Caleb Nelson, MD | None |
Christine Rachwal, RN, MSN, CCRN | None |
Erin Ward, MsEd, CAS | None |
David Waisel, MD | None |
Please see the FAQs below for common questions about how to work through a course. If you have a question or issue that is not addressed in the FAQ, please use this form to submit a help request, or if your issue is urgent, call the CME office at: 617-919-9908.
How do I navigate this course? There are two ways to access and navigate course content with the interactive table of contents: at the bottom of the main course page or in the sidebar on the right side of the page. Select the links in the table of contents to access the corresponding content. Depending on the course, access to content may be linear, in which case each content module or section can only be accessed if the prior ones are completed, or non-linear, in which case modules and sections can be accessed in any order. Use the breadcrumbs at the top of any course page to orient yourself within a course, or return to a previous course section or the main course page. How do I claim credit? If the course has been accredited, available credits will be displayed on the course home page. Select only those credits that apply to your profession, and click/tap “Apply Selection.” You may make your selection at any point while you are taking the course, or after you have completed it. How do I download a certificate? There are two ways to view/download your certificate: from within the course or from the course listing under your profile (select the document icon). In either case, you must have selected at least one available course credit type to generate a certificate. How do I view/print my transcript? You must be logged in to view your transcript. Select My Profile at the top of the page. If you do not see the transcript selector, be sure the Courses tab is selected. Select the type of credit and dates to include in your credit report. To include all credits from all time, leave the options blank. Select Download Transcript to view/download your transcript. Note each credit type in your transcripts starts a new page. How do I request a refund? Please email the CME Department to request a refund.How do navigate this course?
How do I claim credit for this course?
How do I download a certificate?
How do I view/print my transcript?
How do I request a refund?
Recognition of Respiratory Failure and Shock in Children
(Note: a course evaluation is required to receive credit for this course.)
This content was created by OPENPediatrics, a peer-reviewed medical education platform for healthcare professionals. Please see www.openpediatrics.org for more information.
Traci Wolbrink, MD, MPH: Course Director
Co-Director, OPENPediatrics; Senior Associate in Critical Care Medicine
Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Boston Children’s Hospital
Associate Professor of Anesthesia, Harvard Medical School
Monica Kleinman, MD: Author
Associate Chief, Division of Critical Care Medicine; Chief Safety Officer, Program for Patient Safety and Quality; Co-Chair, Resuscitation Quality Program
Associate Professor of Anesthesia (Pediatrics), Harvard Medical School
Survival after in-hospital pediatric cardiac arrest is only about 40%, and less than10% for out-of-hospital pediatric cardiac arrest. Thus, prevention of cardiac arrest is of paramount importance. This program reviews the clinical signs and symptoms of shock and respiratory failure–the two most common pathways by which children progress to cardiorespiratory failure and cardiac arrest–and describes how early recognition and intervention can help prevent these events and improve patient outcomes. The course is intended for physicians and nurses who are responsible for the care of sick infants and children.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this educational program, learners will be able to:
- Describe epidemiology of pediatric in-hospital cardiac arrest
- Distinguish between respiratory distress and respiratory failure
- Classify types of shock (hypovolemic, distributive, and cardiogenic)
In support of improving patient care, Boston Children’s Hospital 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.
Physicians
Boston Children’s Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.
Nurses
Boston Children’s Hospital designates this activity for 0.5 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosures
Boston Children’s Hospital adheres to all ACCME Essential Areas, Standards, and Policies. It is Boston Children’s policy that those who have influenced the content of a CME activity (e.g. planners, faculty, authors, reviewers and others) disclose all relevant financial relationships with commercial entities so that Boston Children’s may identify and resolve any conflicts of interest prior to the activity. These disclosures will be provided in the activity materials along with disclosure of any commercial support received for the activity. Additionally, faculty members have been instructed to disclose any limitations of data and unlabeled or investigational uses of products during their presentations.
The following planners, speakers, and content reviewers, on behalf of themselves, have reported the following relevant financial relationships with any entity producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on patients:
Name, Degree | Entity Name, or None |
Traci Wolbrink, MD, MPH | Grant support for educational content creation; La Fondation – Dassault Systems |
Michele DeGrazia, PhD, RN, NNP, FAAN | Director Nursing Research: 10% equity; Plagio LLC |
Monica Kleinman, MD | None |
Emily Hamilton, MSN | None |
Kathleen Huth, MD | None |
Liza Li, PharmD | None |
Dennis Daniel, MD | None |
Please see the FAQs below for common questions about how to work through a course. If you have a question or issue that is not addressed in the FAQ, please use this form to submit a help request, or if your issue is urgent, call the CME office at: 617-919-9908.
How do I navigate this course? There are two ways to access and navigate course content with the interactive table of contents: at the bottom of the main course page or in the sidebar on the right side of the page. Select the links in the table of contents to access the corresponding content. Depending on the course, access to content may be linear, in which case each content module or section can only be accessed if the prior ones are completed, or non-linear, in which case modules and sections can be accessed in any order. Use the breadcrumbs at the top of any course page to orient yourself within a course, or return to a previous course section or the main course page. How do I claim credit? If the course has been accredited, available credits will be displayed on the course home page. Select only those credits that apply to your profession, and click/tap “Apply Selection.” You may make your selection at any point while you are taking the course, or after you have completed it. How do I download a certificate? There are two ways to view/download your certificate: from within the course or from the course listing under your profile (select the document icon). In either case, you must have selected at least one available course credit type to generate a certificate. How do I view/print my transcript? You must be logged in to view your transcript. Select My Profile at the top of the page. If you do not see the transcript selector, be sure the Courses tab is selected. Select the type of credit and dates to include in your credit report. To include all credits from all time, leave the options blank. Select Download Transcript to view/download your transcript. Note each credit type in your transcripts starts a new page. How do I request a refund? Please email the CME Department to request a refund.How do navigate this course?
How do I claim credit for this course?
How do I download a certificate?
How do I view/print my transcript?
How do I request a refund?
How to Write High-Quality Evaluations Without Bias
(Note: a course evaluation is required to receive credit for this course.)
This content was created by OPENPediatrics, a peer-reviewed medical education platform for healthcare professionals. Please see www.openpediatrics.org for more information.
This course describes ways to recognize and mitigate the use of bias in written evaluations in health professional education. The course is intended for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, physician assistants and dietitians who provide feedback to trainees in their respective professions related to clinical care. It addresses the need for improved healthcare provider education on delivering effective feedback. Informed healthcare providers will be able to apply a systematic approach to delivering feedback to trainees in a way that mitigates bias.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this educational program, learners will be able to:
- Describe the ways that implicit bias in evaluations may harm trainees developmentally, personally, and professionally
- Label the elements of effective feedback
- Apply a systematic approach to written feedback
- List strategies to help migrate bias in clinical evaluations
Michael Fishman, MD: Course Director/Author
Pediatrics PGY-3
Boston Combined Residency Program in Pediatrics
Boston Children’s Hospital / Boston Medical Center
Carolyn Marcus, MD: Course Director/Author
Attending Physician, Hospital Medicine
Boston Children’s Hospital
Kimiko Dunbar, MD: Course Director/Author
Pediatric Chief Resident PGY-4
Boston Combined Residency Program in Pediatrics
Boston Children’s Hospital / Boston Medical Center
Marcella Luercio, MD: Course Director/Author
Attending Physician, Hospital Medicine
Boston Children’s Hospital
Beverly Aiyanyor, MD: Author
Acute Care Physician
Boston Children’s Hospital
In support of improving patient care, Boston Children’s Hospital 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.
Physicians
Boston Children’s Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.
Nurses
Boston Children’s Hospital designates this activity for 0.5 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity
Physician Assistants
Boston Children’s Hospital has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credits for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 0.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Pharmacists
This activity carries a maximum of 0.5 contact hours. Pharmacists should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Social Workers
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Boston Children’s Hospital is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Boston Children’s Hospital maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 0.5 ACE CE continuing education credits.
Dietitians
This activity carries a maximum of 0.5 contact hours. Dietitians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosures
Boston Children’s Hospital adheres to all ACCME Essential Areas, Standards, and Policies. It is Boston Children’s policy that those who have influenced the content of a CME activity (e.g. planners, faculty, authors, reviewers and others) disclose all relevant financial relationships with commercial entities so that Boston Children’s may identify and resolve any conflicts of interest prior to the activity. These disclosures will be provided in the activity materials along with disclosure of any commercial support received for the activity. Additionally, faculty members have been instructed to disclose any limitations of data and unlabeled or investigational uses of products during their presentations.
The following planners, speakers, and content reviewers, on behalf of themselves, have reported the following relevant financial relationships with any entity producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on patients:
Name, Degree | Entity Name, or None |
Carolyn Marcus, MD | Husband is an attorney; Sanofi |
Kimiko Dunbar, MD | None |
Marcella Luercio, MD | None |
Michael Fishman, MD | None |
Kathleen Huth, MD | None |
Sara Drumm, RN, CCRN | None |
Emily Hamilton, MSN, CCRN, NP-C | None |
Liza Li, PharmD | None |
Alison Hanson, PharmD | None |
Anna Gardner, PA-C | None |
Shiva Kashanipour, PA-C | None |
Kerry McDonnell, LICSW | None |
Emily Hashim, RD | None |
Please see the FAQs below for common questions about how to work through a course. If you have a question or issue that is not addressed in the FAQ, please use this form to submit a help request, or if your issue is urgent, call the CME office at: 617-919-9908.
How do I navigate this course? There are two ways to access and navigate course content with the interactive table of contents: at the bottom of the main course page or in the sidebar on the right side of the page. Select the links in the table of contents to access the corresponding content. Depending on the course, access to content may be linear, in which case each content module or section can only be accessed if the prior ones are completed, or non-linear, in which case modules and sections can be accessed in any order. Use the breadcrumbs at the top of any course page to orient yourself within a course, or return to a previous course section or the main course page. How do I claim credit? If the course has been accredited, available credits will be displayed on the course home page. Select only those credits that apply to your profession, and click/tap “Apply Selection.” You may make your selection at any point while you are taking the course, or after you have completed it. How do I download a certificate? There are two ways to view/download your certificate: from within the course or from the course listing under your profile (select the document icon). In either case, you must have selected at least one available course credit type to generate a certificate. How do I view/print my transcript? You must be logged in to view your transcript. Select My Profile at the top of the page. If you do not see the transcript selector, be sure the Courses tab is selected. Select the type of credit and dates to include in your credit report. To include all credits from all time, leave the options blank. Select Download Transcript to view/download your transcript. Note each credit type in your transcripts starts a new page. How do I request a refund? Please email the CME Department to request a refund.How do navigate this course?
How do I claim credit for this course?
How do I download a certificate?
How do I view/print my transcript?
How do I request a refund?
Strategies for Working Effectively With Interpreters
(Note: a course evaluation is required to receive credit for this course.)
This content was created by OPENPediatrics, a peer-reviewed medical education platform for healthcare professionals. Please see www.openpediatrics.org for more information.
This course reviews indications for interpreter use with patients, scope of practice for Approved Bilingual Providers, limitations and harms of ad-hoc interpretation, and best practices in communication when working with an interpreter. The course is intended for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants and social workers who provide care for infants and children who may require interpreter services. It addresses the need for improved healthcare provider education on interpreter services. Informed healthcare providers will be able to better assess and provide effective treatment to pediatric patients who require interpreters as part of their clinical care.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this educational program, learners will be able to:
- Describe the indications for interpreter use with patients and scope of practice for Approved Bilingual Providers
- Identify limitations and harms of ad-hoc interpretation
- Identify best practices in communication when working with an interpreter
Katherine Douglas, MD: Course Director/Author
PGY-2, Pediatrics
Boston Combined Residency Program
Boston Children’s Hospital
Miriam Fox, MD, MPH: Course Director/Author
PGY-2, Pediatrics
Boston Combined Residency Program
Boston Children’s Hospital
Daniel O’Meara, MD: Author
PGY-2, Pediatrics
Boston Combined Residency Program
Boston Children’s Hospital
Joshua Dodderer, MD, MPH: Author
PGY-2, Pediatrics
Boston Combined Residency Program
Boston Children’s Hospital
In support of improving patient care, Boston Children’s Hospital 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.
Physician
Boston Children’s Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.
Nurse
Boston Children’s Hospital designates this activity for 0.5 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Physician Assistant
Boston Children’s Hospital has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credits for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 0.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Social Work
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Boston Children’s Hospital is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Boston Children’s Hospital maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 0.5 ACE CE continuing education credits.
Pharmacy
This activity carries a maximum of 0.5 contact hours. Pharmacists should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosures
Boston Children’s Hospital adheres to all ACCME Essential Areas, Standards, and Policies. It is Boston Children’s policy that those who have influenced the content of a CME activity (e.g. planners, faculty, authors, reviewers and others) disclose all relevant financial relationships with commercial entities so that Boston Children’s may identify and resolve any conflicts of interest prior to the activity. These disclosures will be provided in the activity materials along with disclosure of any commercial support received for the activity. Additionally, faculty members have been instructed to disclose any limitations of data and unlabeled or investigational uses of products during their presentations.
The following planners, speakers, and content reviewers, on behalf of themselves, have reported the following relevant financial relationships with any entity producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on patients:
Name, Degree | Entity Name, or None |
Michele DeGrazia, PhD, RN, NNP, FAAN | 10% equity; Plagio LLC |
Katherine Douglas, MD | None |
Miriam Fox, MD, MPH | None |
Kathleen Huth, MD | None |
Sara Drumm, RN, CCRN | None |
Emily Hamilton, MSN, CCRN, NP-C | None |
Liza Li, PharmD | None |
Kerry McDonnell, MSW, LICSW | None |
Anna Gardner, PA-C, MPAS | None |
Daniel O’Meara, MD | None |
Joshua Dodderer, MD, MPH | None |
Please see the FAQs below for common questions about how to work through a course. If you have a question or issue that is not addressed in the FAQ, please use this form to submit a help request, or if your issue is urgent, call the CME office at: 617-919-9908.
How do I navigate this course? There are two ways to access and navigate course content with the interactive table of contents: at the bottom of the main course page or in the sidebar on the right side of the page. Select the links in the table of contents to access the corresponding content. Depending on the course, access to content may be linear, in which case each content module or section can only be accessed if the prior ones are completed, or non-linear, in which case modules and sections can be accessed in any order. Use the breadcrumbs at the top of any course page to orient yourself within a course, or return to a previous course section or the main course page. How do I claim credit? If the course has been accredited, available credits will be displayed on the course home page. Select only those credits that apply to your profession, and click/tap “Apply Selection.” You may make your selection at any point while you are taking the course, or after you have completed it. How do I download a certificate? There are two ways to view/download your certificate: from within the course or from the course listing under your profile (select the document icon). In either case, you must have selected at least one available course credit type to generate a certificate. How do I view/print my transcript? You must be logged in to view your transcript. Select My Profile at the top of the page. If you do not see the transcript selector, be sure the Courses tab is selected. Select the type of credit and dates to include in your credit report. To include all credits from all time, leave the options blank. Select Download Transcript to view/download your transcript. Note each credit type in your transcripts starts a new page. How do I request a refund? Please email the CME Department to request a refund.How do navigate this course?
How do I claim credit for this course?
How do I download a certificate?
How do I view/print my transcript?
How do I request a refund?