Pediatric Course Bundle - 15 Hours
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This offering of courses includes relevant, evidence-based content relevant to nurses practicing with the pediatric population. Timely topics from content experts developed to enhance your knowledge on some of the top common issues with children. Every nurse who encounters children and families will benefit from this education bundle.
Included Courses
Courses included in this package. Click on a course to learn more.
- ADHD: Etiology and Management for Healthcare Professionals - N47687 2Course release date: 7/21/2021
About the Course:
Now more than ever, it is important that healthcare professionals be prepared to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) throughout the lifespan. ADHD is no longer seen as a childhood disorder, and it is likely that many adults affected by ADHD are undiagnosed. This intermediate-level course has been developed to educate healthcare professionals, such as nurses, social workers, counselors, psychologists, and marriage and family therapists, and to bring clarity and a deeper understanding to the research, diagnosis, and treatment of ADHD in individuals of all ages and various life stages. - Adolescent Substance Use Disorders for Healthcare Professionals 2Course release date: 11/15/2021
About the Course:
The key risk periods for substance use disorders (SUD) occur during life transitions, such as adolescence. This means that substance use assessment and intervention is especially critical for the adolescent population. The emphasis for this education program is on helping healthcare professionals to effectively assess adolescents for substance use disorders and intervene effectively with adolescents who are dealing with such disorders. - Childhood Obesity in the 21st Century 5
Course release date: 10/26/2021
About the Course:The purpose of this course is to provide the learner with current evidenced-based information on the causes of childhood obesity and interventions to help promote healthy weight behaviors. Perspectives on family relationships, community offerings for physical activity, and healthy food options are included to provide a foundation for all HCPs in their practice settings. The content is divided by age groups to address specific growth and development issues. The course is applicable to all healthcare providers (HCP) regardless of clinical or academic role.
- Recognizing the Warning Signs of Pediatric Headaches 3Course release date: 10/19/2021
About the Course:
This course will explore recurrent headaches in children and adolescents, consider headache prevention strategies, describe the acute headache, and identify those with serious or life-threatening causes (“red flags”). The components of the pediatric history and neurological exam will be discussed. Various examples of primary headaches and secondary headaches will be described. After taking this course, the nurse will be able to identify red flags, describe signs and symptoms specific to children, and distinguish between different types of pediatric headaches. Nurses who are experienced in pediatrics or are completely new to the pediatric population will equally benefit from this course. - The Nurse's Role in Pediatric Immunizations 3Course release date: 11/22/2022
About the Course
Immunizations are a routine aspect of pediatric care, both inpatient and outpatient. Nurses play a vital role in addressing vaccine hesitancy and having evidence-based conversations with caregivers and providers. Knowledge of vaccine safety along with an understanding of the targeted infectious diseases are essential for having empathetic, productive education sessions with patients. This course provides the information necessary to make immunization recommendations for pediatric patients and to address caregiver concerns about vaccines.?