2024 APR CCSS: Evidence-Based and Promising Practices in Pediatric Care for Military Children and Youth

https://www.dhaj7-cepo.com/content/2024-apr-ccss Registration is OPEN for the upcoming Clinical Communities Speaker Series (CCSS), "Evidence-Based and Promising Practices in Pediatric Care for Military Children and Youth” occurring on April 4th, 2024, 8:55 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (ET). This live event offers up to 6.5 Continuing Education/Continuing Medical Education (CE/CME) credits. Register here: https://www.dhaj7-cepo.com/content/2024-apr-ccss Purpose The Defense Health Agency (DHA), J-7, Continuing Education Program Office (CEPO) Clinical Communities Speaker Series (CCSS) events are designed to address the professional practice gaps of our learners to improve the care that our health care professionals deliver. This continuing education (CE)/continuing medical education (CME) event is conducted to achieve results that reflect a change in skills, competence, and performance of the health care team, and patient outcomes. Collaboration occurs with the Department of Defense, several government agencies, and other civilian experts for recruitment of academic subject matter experts (SMEs), clinicians, and researchers to present on current promising, evidence-based research and best practices, thus enhancing the overall educational experience. Participants are expected to apply what they learned in providing patient care individually and collaboratively as a team towards improved patient outcomes. Target Audience This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Physician Assistants, Optometrists, Social Workers, Audiologists, Speech Language Pathologists, Psychologists, Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Technicians, Registered Dieticians, Dietetic Technicians, Athletic Trainers, Case Managers, Certified Counselors, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants, Physical Therapists/Physical Therapist Assistants, Kinesiotherapists, and Healthcare Executives. This activity is also approved for physicians who are board certified with the American Board of Pediatrics and other health care professionals who support/care for U.S. active-duty service members, reservists, Coast Guard, Public Health Service, National Guardsmen, military veterans, and their families. Program Overview This event will explore the evidence-based practices in the care of the pediatric patient through educational content created by military and civilian Subject Matter Experts specializing in bioethics, research, healthcare, and academia. Each session is designed to refine the quality of care, achieve the best outcomes, and improve population health in children and youth. Attending this continuing education opportunity will advance the practice, skills, and knowledge of the pediatric care provider in service to children and youth engaged in the military and civilian healthcare and education system. Program Agenda 8:55 - 9:00 a.m. (ET) - Welcome Remarks Lolita T. O’Donnell, Ph.D., M.S.N., R.N. Division Chief Leadership Education Analysis Development Sustainment (LEADS) Division Academic Superintendent, Continuing Education Program Office (CEPO), Education and Training (E&T) Directorate, J-7 Defense Health Agency (DHA) Falls Church, Va. 9:00 – 9:10 a.m. (ET) - Opening Remarks Gregory Leskin, Ph.D. Director, The National Child Traumatic Stress Network Military and Veteran Families and Children & Academy on Child Traumatic Stress University of California, Los Angeles/Duke University, National Center for Child Traumatic Stress Los Angeles, Ca. Moderator Army Col. Joseph May, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.A.P., F.A.C.C. Chief, Department of Pediatrics Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Associate Professor of Pediatrics Uniform Services University of the Health Sciences Bethesda, Md. 09:10 –10:10 a.m. (ET) - S01: "Overdiagnosis or Underdiagnosis? Considerations for Diagnosing and Treating ADHD and Autism" Jennifer A. Ulbricht, Ph.D. Behavioral Health Clinical Management Team Medical Affairs DHA Falls Church, Va. 10:20 – 11:20 a.m. (ET) - S02: “Bioethics” Theophil A. Stokes, M.D. Medical Director, Neonatology, Howard University Hospital Associate Chief, Division of Regional Hospital Based Specialties Children's National Hospital Associate Professor of Pediatrics, The George Washington University School of Medicine, and Health Sciences Washington, DC 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (ET) - S03: “Pediatric Immunizations: Current and Future Considerations” Cecilia Mikita, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.A.A.A.I. Medical Director North Atlantic Region Vaccine Safety Hub DHA Public Health (DHA-PH) Immunization Healthcare Division Bethesda, Md. Captain Manisha Patel, M.D., M.S., M.B.A. Chief Medical Officer Office of the Director, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Atlanta, Ga. 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (ET) - S04: "Mental Health Needs Amongst Military Children and Youth: Strategies to Improve Access and Outcomes” Mary Acri, Ph.D. Chief, Child and Adolescent Services Research Program and Clinical Epidemiology Branch Division of Services and Intervention Research National Institute of Mental Health Bethesda, Md. 3:10 – 4:10 p.m. (ET) - S05: "The Millennium Cohort Program: Understanding Risk and Context in the Life Course of the Military Child” Hope Seib McMaster, Ph.D. Principal Investigator, Millennium Cohort Family Study and Study of Adolescent Resilience Naval Health Research Center San Diego, Ca. Sabrina Richardson, Ph.D. Research Psychologist for the Millennium Cohort Program NHRC San Diego, Ca. 4:20 – 5:20 p.m. (ET) - S06: "Addressing Problematic Technology Use in Children and Youth” Navy Lt. Cmdr. Nathan R. Moon, Psy.D., A.B.P.P. Clinical Child Psychologist Educational and Developmental Services Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Center Okinawa Okinawa, Japan 5:20 – 5:30 p.m. (ET) - Closing Remarks Army Col. Maria Molina, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., F.A.C.S., C.H.S.E. Acting Director, J-7, Education and Training Defense Health Agency Falls Church, Va. This agenda is subject to change. Please visit the following website to register: https://www.dhaj7-cepo.com/content/2024-apr-ccss Continuing Education This CE/CME activity is provided through the DHA J-7 CEPO and is approved for a total of 6.5 CE/CMEs. Commercial Support No commercial support was provided for this activity. Participation Costs There is no cost to participate in this activity. 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