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2024 Pediatric Symposium

Program Date & Time:
July 24, 2024 | 8:45am - 3:15pm
Modality:
  • In-person
Registration Fee:
Free to $40.00
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Additional Details
Instructional Hours:
5.25
Didactic Hours (AHEC Scholars):
5.25
Experiential Hours (AHEC Scholars):
0.00
Registration Deadline:
7/22/24 12:00 PM
Cancellation Deadline:
7/22/24 8:45 AM
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Presenter(s)
Description
Please join us at the 2024 Pediatric Symposium where a wealth of information will be presented by experts in their fields of expertise. Topics included in this year's symposium are Sickle Cell Disease, high-risk medications, pediatric trauma, self-harm and basic mental health well-being.

Keywords: pediatric, sickle cell, medications, peds, self-harm, mental health, nurse, trauma

Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Define Sickle Cell Disease (SCD).
  • Recognize SCD in the pediatric patient.
  • Discuss patient assessment for SCD.
  • Identify treatment options for patients admitted to the hospital with SCD.
  • Review the signs and symptoms of serious complications.
  • Discuss the concept of high-alert (high-risk) medications in pediatric patients.
  • Identify drug classes considered to have high-alert status.
  • Describe the various strategies for monitoring the use of high alert (high-risk) medications.
  • Identify scenarios of potential high-risk medication misuse.
  • Identify fact from myth regarding self-harm behaviors.
  • Identify risk and protective factors related to self-harm.
  • Discuss collaborative approaches to treatment.
  • Describe the cycle of crisis response, as well as intervention opportunities.
  • Identify state resources to share with stakeholders.
  • Describe the physiologic characteristics of pediatric trauma.
  • Discuss the initial evaluation and resuscitation of pediatric trauma patients.
  • Explain trauma-related wound care, chest tubes and surgical drains.
  • Recognize injury patterns and “red flags” of concern.
Disclosures
Pee Dee AHEC’s conflict of interest policy requires faculty to disclose any real or apparent commercial financial affiliations related to the content of their presentations/materials. Speakers have signed a vested interest form declaring any conflict of interest in education activities. Please see individual activities for any conflicts of interest. Provisions of these educational activities by Pee Dee AHEC does not imply endorsement by Pee Dee AHEC, SCNA or ANCC of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with activities.
Credits Available
  • Social Workers
    SC Board of Social Work Examiners (Non-SW)
    Credit Statement
    This program is approved for 4.25 non-degree social work hours and 1.0 degree social work hours of continuing education by Pee Dee AHEC, a part of the South Carolina AHEC system, as defined by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners.
  • Registered Nurses
    SC Nurses Association
    Credit Statement

    Pee Dee AHEC (Area Health Education Center) is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by South Carolina Nurses Association an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 5.25 contact hours.

  • APRNs
    SC Nurses Association
    Credit Statement

    Pee Dee AHEC (Area Health Education Center) is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by South Carolina Nurses Association an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 5.25 contact hours.

  • Health Profession Students
    Area Health Education Consortium Student
    Credit Statement
    Participation recognition only: This 5.25 hour(s) program is presented by Pee Dee AHEC.
  • All other participants
    Area Health Education Consortium
    Credit Statement
    This program provides 0.525 CEUs by Pee Dee AHEC and meets South Carolina AHEC Best Practice Standards.
  • AHEC Scholars
    Area Health Education Consortium Student
    Credit Statement
    Participation recognition only: This 5.25 hour(s) program is presented by SC AHEC.
Locations/Participation Options
  • McLeod Medical Plaza Auditorium
    Location:
    Florence , SC Details
    Status:
    Open
Contact(s)

If you have questions about the credits, location/video conference information, or any other details specific to this particular program, please reach out to the contact(s) below:

  • Name:
    Beejay Parnell
    Phone:
    843-777-5347
    Email:
    beejay.parnell@mcleodhealth.org
  • Name:
    Nita Jackson
    Phone:
    843-777-5343
    Email:
    bejackson@mcleodhealth.org
If you have questions related to registering or using the AHEC Learning Portal, please contact ofte@musc.edu.

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