Description

Recognizing Non-Accidental Trauma in the Pediatric Patient

This continuing education event is VIRTUAL ONLY. 

Event Description:

Overview of best practices in caring for non-accidental trauma patients, enhancing understanding of the patterns and diagnostic evaluation of suspected child abuse.

Objectives:

At the completion of this knowledge-based activity, the participant should be able to:

• Discuss the abuse services offered by Cook Children’s.
• Recognize the patterns of non-life threatening abuse injuries.
• Describe the proper diagnostic evaluation when child abuse is suspected.

Disclosure:  Consistent with ACCME guidelines, faculty are expected to disclose any economic or other personal interest that create or may be perceived as creating a conflict related to the material discussed. This policy is intended to make you aware of the faculty’s interest so you may form your own judgments about such material. The presenters and the planning committee for this educational event have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

Accreditation:

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Cook Children’s Health Care System and North Central Texas Trauma Regional Advisory Council. Cook Children’s Health Care System 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: Cook Children’s Health Care System designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurse:  Cook Children’s Health Care System designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 nursing contact hour. You must sign in, attend the activity in its entirety and complete the evaluation tool.

NCTTRAC:

Approved for 1.0 Hour of continuing education, DSHS Program Approval #600748; Content Area: Trauma/Pediatrics