80022782: 25th Annual Pediatrics for the Practitioner: Update 2010

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ACCREDITATION STATEMENT This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Maryland Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics. The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 12.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. OTHER CREDITS American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending. National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) Application has been submitted for CE approval for NAPNAP contact hours.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
American Academy of Physicians Assistants (AAPA)
The American Academy of Physician Assistants accepts AMA Category 1 CME credit for the PRA from organizations accredited by ACCME.

This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 12.75 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Description:
The major focus of this conference will be on commonly encountered problems about which current controversies exist and on aspects which have recently changed patient management.
Some of the topics to be covered include adherence with asthma therapy, growth disorders, developmental delay, hepatitis C update, sleep-related disorders, sports medicine and an immunization update, among others. At workshops, participants will be able to focus on specific clinical areas, including cardiac evaluation, sports medicine, nutrition, motivational interviewing, special needs children, child abuse, dermatology, practical radiology and medication use safety. These sessions will provide ample opportunities for registrants to interact with the faculty.

Objectives:
After attending this activity, participants will demonstrate the ability to:
• Incorporate new immunization recommendations into clinical practice
• Manage common sports injuries in children and adolescents
• Analyze a variety of techniques to improve adherence with asthma treatment
• Use motivational interviewing in addressing teenage psychosocial problems
• Choose appropriate radiology imaging studies for common clinical conditions.

Talks

Policy On Speaker And Provider Disclosure

It is the policy of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine that the speaker and provider disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, and also disclose discussions of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation(s). Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine OCME has established policies in place that will identify and resolve all conflicts of interest prior to this educational activity. Detailed disclosure will be made in the activity handout materials.